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When IT and OT converge on the shop floor, it’s important to understand how and when to let a computer control the…

When IT and OT converge on the shop floor, it’s important to understand how and when to let a computer control the assignment of network addresses, or when you would rather keep it under control.

DH-Robotics and Infineon team up to create the AG series, an advanced electric gripper for energy-efficient control with…

DH-Robotics and Infineon team up to create the AG series, an advanced electric gripper for energy-efficient control with integrated industrial communications and position sensing.

Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What…

Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What causes problematic pressure changes, and how can you trace them to their source?

Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning…

Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning Device useful for applications requiring an intermediate grip position.

Machine downtime can be very stressful for everybody involved. Next time you face a challenging system failure, try some…

Machine downtime can be very stressful for everybody involved. Next time you face a challenging system failure, try some of these LED troubleshooting techniques to reduce stress.

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control…

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.

All of modern industry relies on data. In the first installment of a series showcasing the importance of industrial data…

All of modern industry relies on data. In the first installment of a series showcasing the importance of industrial data movement, we explain the challenge of data flow and build a fault list.

SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for…

SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for controlling motion in both pneumatic and electrical systems.

Omron Automation's latest camera uses short-wave infrared technology to produce higher-quality images without visible…

Omron Automation's latest camera uses short-wave infrared technology to produce higher-quality images without visible light, alleviating ambient light challenges and expanding inspection possibilities.

Bihl+Wiedemann has released the ASi-5 Muting Module, a device that works alongside light curtains to improve safety…

Bihl+Wiedemann has released the ASi-5 Muting Module, a device that works alongside light curtains to improve safety systems and keep production lines running with fewer nuisance false triggers.

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new…

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.

Adding data collection to existing PROFIBUS networks doesn’t always require a complete network upgrade anymore, thanks…

Adding data collection to existing PROFIBUS networks doesn’t always require a complete network upgrade anymore, thanks to Softing and the new SmartLink IIoT gateway.

Traditionally, automation requires a sizable investment and integration risks. RaaS empowers manufacturers to let someone…

Traditionally, automation requires a sizable investment and integration risks. RaaS empowers manufacturers to let someone else adopt the risks in exchange for an hourly or monthly subscription rate.

Rebooting industrial controllers and computers incurs costs, not only from the downtime but also from cascading effects…

Rebooting industrial controllers and computers incurs costs, not only from the downtime but also from cascading effects of communication with up/downstream controllers. How can this downtime be managed?

Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you…

Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you can. We’ve compiled the top 10 costume ideas - and the materials may be easier to find than you think.

Rockwell Automation and Fiix released an AI-powered predictive maintenance solution suite, intended to upgrade the…

Rockwell Automation and Fiix released an AI-powered predictive maintenance solution suite, intended to upgrade the existing CMMS software portfolio and reduce commissioning time for failure prevention.

Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor…

Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor networks attached to the equipment and assets, not the products being created.

Phoenix Contact assigns $565,000 in funds to enrich the school curriculum for students in Central Pennsylvania with…

Phoenix Contact assigns $565,000 in funds to enrich the school curriculum for students in Central Pennsylvania with hands-on, engineer-led STEM and STEELS education.

To enhance safety and productivity, Pilz has introduced two new gate guards, the PSENslock 2 and PSENmlock mini locking…

To enhance safety and productivity, Pilz has introduced two new gate guards, the PSENslock 2 and PSENmlock mini locking devices, which are both reliable and durable in compact form factors.