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Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies…

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.

Pilz has released an industrial PC based on Raspberry Pi with input/output capabilities that can be utilized as a gateway…

Pilz has released an industrial PC based on Raspberry Pi with input/output capabilities that can be utilized as a gateway in industrial internet environments or as a soft PLC.

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's…

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's education gap in automation by enhancing robotics skills and facilitating industry integration.

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the…

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart”…

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart” and standard variations, these power supplies are designed to increase convenience and efficiency.

Timers and counters are two of the most important fundamental function blocks in automation programming. Learn how to use…

Timers and counters are two of the most important fundamental function blocks in automation programming. Learn how to use TwinCAT 3 to program and monitor these important function variables.

The PLC gets a facelift with the release of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT PLC++ platform that offers faster runtimes, rapid…

The PLC gets a facelift with the release of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT PLC++ platform that offers faster runtimes, rapid engineering project development, and an enhanced, user-inspired interface.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

Softing Industrial has integrated OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Information Modeling into its edge products and Secure…

Softing Industrial has integrated OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Information Modeling into its edge products and Secure Integration Server (SIS) to enhance functionality in Industrial IoT applications.

Pilz has added to its portfolio of safe automation solutions with a new compact safety gate system and new input and…

Pilz has added to its portfolio of safe automation solutions with a new compact safety gate system and new input and output modules for the PNOZmulti 2 safe small controller.

IDEC has recently unveiled its newest Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with a built-in Human Machine Interface (HMI),…

IDEC has recently unveiled its newest Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with a built-in Human Machine Interface (HMI), boasting several I/O ports and a 16 million color 4.3” display.

These days, the industrial PC (IPC) is changing the way that engineers approach control logic solutions. Learn how to set…

These days, the industrial PC (IPC) is changing the way that engineers approach control logic solutions. Learn how to set up a basic project in a Beckhoff IPC using structured text programming.

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation…

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation of most of the series, we look at the differences between SLC and modern Logix PLCs.

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and…

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.

Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers…

Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers manufacturers greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness for small-scale applications.

Vention has announced the release of an AI-based motion controller and compatibility between its automation platform and…

Vention has announced the release of an AI-based motion controller and compatibility between its automation platform and ABB cobots. Both moves are aimed at simplifying the use of robotics in manufacturing.

Before tuning a motion axis, you must define the axis. If the control system doesn’t understand the axis properties or…

Before tuning a motion axis, you must define the axis. If the control system doesn’t understand the axis properties or specifications, it can’t be expected to effectively complete the tuning process.

Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops…

Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops recorder and granting preset access to over 300 peripheral device EDS files.

Learn about the modules and systems that provide a network connection to the outside world, transforming traditional PLCs…

Learn about the modules and systems that provide a network connection to the outside world, transforming traditional PLCs into true, modern process automation controllers (PAC).