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Tutorial: Setting up an IO-Link Network With Built-in Logic

Tutorial: Setting up an IO-Link Network With Built-in Logic

IO-Link has established itself as a reliable field network that’s constantly evolving with new generations of devices. Learn how to configure logic directly on the IO-Link master.


Aaeon Launches OMNI-ADN HMI Panel PC Series for Industrial Automation

Aaeon Launches OMNI-ADN HMI Panel PC Series for Industrial Automation

The new OMNI-ADN series of panel PCs from Aaeon is designed to give users a low to mid-level modular HMI option for machine control and monitoring.


News May 06, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Motor City Automation | Previewing The Top Tech at Automate 2025

Motor City Automation | Previewing The Top Tech at Automate 2025

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies coming soon to Huntington Place in Detroit for Automate, May 12-15.


News May 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Motion Control has launched the Titanium Maestro, a motion controller engineered to deliver fast, scalable multi-axis motion control with real-time EtherCAT communication for demanding industrial applications.


News May 02, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Adds Blanking and Muting Tools to S4B Safety Light Curtains

Banner Adds Blanking and Muting Tools to S4B Safety Light Curtains

Configuring safety devices can increase downtime. With devices like Banner Engineering's new S4B fixed blanking tool and S4B mute arm sensor kit, safety light curtains can be configured quickly and easily.


News May 02, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
iiQKA.OS2 Lets Anyone Program a KUKA Robot—No smartPAD Needed

iiQKA.OS2 Lets Anyone Program a KUKA Robot—No smartPAD Needed

KUKA’s iiQKA.OS2 brings web-based control, virtual simulation, and cybersecure scalability to robot programming for streamlined, future-ready automation.


News May 01, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Introduction to H-Bridges for Industrial Motor Control

Introduction to H-Bridges for Industrial Motor Control

H-bridge circuits are commonly used to provide current switching capabilities to different electrical components in automated systems like motor control circuits, VFDs, and DC/AC current conversions.


Connecting Motion to a PLC: A Complete Project

Connecting Motion to a PLC: A Complete Project

In this article, we’ll connect a Festo CMMT to a Rockwell CompactLogix PLC, and as a bonus, we’ll add an HMI to provide some basic on/off and positional targeting controls.


Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

The FR-D800 series inverters aim to save users time, power, and physical space across applications. The inverters support both induction and permanent magnet motors and feature a USB-C connection so users can set parameters with ease.


News Apr 30, 2025 by Seth Price
Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

SMC has released three new products aimed at reducing system wiring complexity while improving communication efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation systems.


News Apr 26, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Schmalz Expands Area Gripping Flexibility With the FQE-V

Schmalz Expands Area Gripping Flexibility With the FQE-V

Introducing the FQE-V, the newest scalable vacuum gripper system from Schmalz. The FQE-V is designed to deliver safe, precise handling of various workpieces in manufacturing and logistics applications.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Austin Futrell
ABB Unveils GenAI Tools for Training and Maintenance

ABB Unveils GenAI Tools for Training and Maintenance

GenAI tools from ABB, such as Knowledge Vault and Measurement Assistant, improve workforce training, retention, and device maintenance through natural language support.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
The Automation PC 3200: B&R Builds a Future-Focused Industrial PC

The Automation PC 3200: B&R Builds a Future-Focused Industrial PC

B&R has released an updated version of its APC 3100 industrial PC that offers faster data storage and the latest intel chipset. The new APC 3200 has been designed to meet current and future industrial computing needs.


News Apr 24, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
SICK Launches SIG300 IO-Link Master With Logic Tools

SICK Launches SIG300 IO-Link Master With Logic Tools

Sensing leader SICK releases the SIG300 IO-Link master with eight ports, EtherCAT support, local logic processing, and high-output power for flexible, decentralized automation.


News Apr 24, 2025 by David Peterson
Baumer Introduces EB260 Encoders for Compact, Precise Motion Control

Baumer Introduces EB260 Encoders for Compact, Precise Motion Control

Baumer has released the EB260 bearingless rotary encoder with proprietary LowHarmonics signal processing technology, which enables auto calibration to eliminate signal errors caused by physical inconsistencies.


News Apr 23, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Cobot and Go: FANUC Launches Web Tool To Simplify Cobot Integration

Cobot and Go: FANUC Launches Web Tool To Simplify Cobot Integration

FANUC America's new "Cobot and Go" platform helps manufacturers quickly adopt collaborative robots with pre-engineered, ready-to-deploy automation solutions.


News Apr 18, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Kollmorgen Debuts SFD-M Encoder for Multi-Turn Absolute Feedback

Kollmorgen Debuts SFD-M Encoder for Multi-Turn Absolute Feedback

The new battery-free Kollmorgen SFD-M encoder delivers high-resolution, multi-turn absolute feedback for servo system motion control at the same cost as previous SFD single-turn models.


News Apr 17, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Oriental Motor Expands Rotary Encoder Lineup for Precision in Motion Control

Oriental Motor Expands Rotary Encoder Lineup for Precision in Motion Control

Oriental Motor has added 40 mm models to its incremental rotary encoders. The new encoders feature a wide resolution range and are available in round or hollow shaft options to fit a variety of automation needs.


News Apr 16, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Delta’s Cognibot Kit Awakens “Advanced Cognitive Capabilities” in Cobots

Delta’s Cognibot Kit Awakens “Advanced Cognitive Capabilities” in Cobots

Delta Electronics has designed an add-on for its D-Bot collaborative robots that advances the series’ cognitive capabilities, enabling voice recognition, 3D machine vision, artificial intelligence, and more.


News Apr 13, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
All-in-One SWD Drive from IDEC Streamlines AGV and AMR Design

All-in-One SWD Drive from IDEC Streamlines AGV and AMR Design

IDEC’s SWD Safety Wheel Drive merges wheel, motor, gearbox, and safety features into one compact unit, simplifying AGV/AMR integration and reducing costs.


News Apr 12, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell