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Set Up For Success | Scheduling Tasks in PLC Programs

Set Up For Success | Scheduling Tasks in PLC Programs

When setting up a new program in a Rockwell PLC, task scheduling is an important and often overlooked issue where errors appear as inconsistencies, often incorrectly attributed to random faults.


Neugart Broadens Drive Portfolio With Software and Motion Systems

Neugart Broadens Drive Portfolio With Software and Motion Systems

New software, pro-series precision gearboxes, and integrated linear motion solutions highlight Neugart’s push toward more dynamic, efficient drive systems.


News Jan 06, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Autonics’ Vision Sensors Offer Compact, Flexible Inspection

Autonics’ Vision Sensors Offer Compact, Flexible Inspection

The VG2 series vision sensors feature integrated lighting, auto-tuning, and a global shutter, enabling precise inspection across a wide range of space-constrained applications.


News Jan 05, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Control.com Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Control.com Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes us in this new year.


Aaeon’s Computing Platforms Tackle Industrial IoT and Edge AI Applications

Aaeon’s Computing Platforms Tackle Industrial IoT and Edge AI Applications

Aaeon has launched four new edge PCs and a fanless embedded Box PC, targeting IoT gateways, legacy system upgrades, and AI-powered industrial automation.


News Jan 02, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive into setting up and programming an electronic cam profile.


AutomationDirect Releases Cost-Effective Photoelectric Sensors

AutomationDirect Releases Cost-Effective Photoelectric Sensors

The new AchieVe FBM series rectangular photoelectric sensors combine affordability and versatility for object detection up to 10 meters.


News Jan 01, 2026 by Seth Price
Slim M12 Splitters Simplify Sensor Wiring in Tight Enclosures

Slim M12 Splitters Simplify Sensor Wiring in Tight Enclosures

Banner Engineering’s S15Y Slimline M12 splitters simplify sensor wiring with compact overmolds, extended leads, and flexible M8 or M12 branches.


News Dec 31, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Cincoze Debuts DIN-Rail Computer Series for Smart Manufacturing

Cincoze Debuts DIN-Rail Computer Series for Smart Manufacturing

The MD-3000 DIN-Rail computer series features a scalable design and powerful processing for enhanced machine vision in bin picking, inspection, and measurement applications.


News Dec 30, 2025 by Seth Price
Introducing the AT_00018: Autonox’s Non-Vendor-Specific Industrial Robot

Introducing the AT_00018: Autonox’s Non-Vendor-Specific Industrial Robot

Check out the latest release from Autonox, a non-vendor-specific industrial robot with six degrees of freedom, precise motion control, and a 280 kg payload.


News Dec 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Online Weidmuller Configurator Simplifies Control System Design

Online Weidmuller Configurator Simplifies Control System Design

Weidmuller’s new DIN rail configurator tool provides visual design and installation instructions via a web browser. The tool aims to simplify and speed up panel design.


News Dec 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Werma Upgrades Industrial Signaling for Greater Flexibility and Visibility

Werma Upgrades Industrial Signaling for Greater Flexibility and Visibility

Werma Signaltechnik has added a high dome design to its MC55 signal lights to increase visibility and expanded its eSIGN LED signal towers to include a PROFINET variant.


News Dec 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Michigan Operations Hub Expands Robot and AMR Manufacturing

Michigan Operations Hub Expands Robot and AMR Manufacturing

Teradyne opens new Michigan operations hub, which will manufacture robots and AMRs while supporting training, service, and U.S. workforce growth.


News Dec 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Tektelic and Hsyco Partner To Improve LoRaWAN Device Integration

Tektelic and Hsyco Partner To Improve LoRaWAN Device Integration

Tektelic’s LoRaWAN gateways can now be integrated into Hsyco’s supervision platform, providing a unified interface for IoT sensor data in industrial and building automation applications.


News Dec 20, 2025 by Seth Price
Synchronized Motion for Servos | Gearing Profile

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Gearing Profile

Synchronized motion has become an industry standard with robots, gantries, and pick and place automation. Follow along this three-part series as we discuss methods of synchronizing servo motors.


Balluff Releases Compact, High-Speed 25GigE Industrial Camera

Balluff Releases Compact, High-Speed 25GigE Industrial Camera

The new BVS CA-GW camera delivers high-quality imaging and fast data transfer for space-constrained machine vision applications. The camera can capture over 100 fps at resolutions up to 24.6 MP.


News Dec 19, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
B&R Expands Offerings, Launching Servo Drives, IPCs, Robots, and More

B&R Expands Offerings, Launching Servo Drives, IPCs, Robots, and More

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.


News Dec 17, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC such a versatile voltage, and what about the other voltages in control cabinets?


Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

The new power supply unit features a 150% power boost for 4.5 s, high efficiency, and quiet operation in a slim, 36 mm housing for use in compact industrial and building automation panels.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
MassRobotics, AWS, and NVIDIA Announce 2026 Physical AI Fellowship

MassRobotics, AWS, and NVIDIA Announce 2026 Physical AI Fellowship

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the Physical AI Fellowship. Selected startups will be mentored by generative AI experts, receive $200,000 in AWS credits, and attend prominent industry events.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Seth Price