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Posital Shrinks Multiturn Magnetic Encoders Down to a 20 mm Diameter

Posital Shrinks Multiturn Magnetic Encoders Down to a 20 mm Diameter

The 20 mm encoders are the latest addition to Posital’s IXARC series rotary encoders. The new encoders offer a compact, near maintenance-free design for use in precision motion control applications.


News Dec 10, 2025 by Seth Price
Beijer’s EG500 Brings Secure, Flexible Edge Power to Industry

Beijer’s EG500 Brings Secure, Flexible Edge Power to Industry

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine connectivity for industry.


News Dec 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Introducing an SPE-M12 Hybrid Connector for Data and Power

Introducing an SPE-M12 Hybrid Connector for Data and Power

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s and power delivery up to 1 kW, all in a single interface.


News Dec 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Pepperl+Fuchs Announces PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

Pepperl+Fuchs Announces PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link capabilities for harsh industrial applications.


News Dec 04, 2025 by Seth Price
Sensopart Unleashes 3D Object Detection in a Compact Envelope

Sensopart Unleashes 3D Object Detection in a Compact Envelope

Introducing 3D object detection without the need for a smart camera. Thanks to lasers and stereo vision, the new DTECT Object 3D sensor offers volume, orientation, and geometry validation detection.


News Dec 04, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Weintek Debuts Compact 4.3-Inch HTML5 Panel With Web Browsing

Weintek Debuts Compact 4.3-Inch HTML5 Panel With Web Browsing

The new 4.3-inch cMT2058XH (W) HTML5 web panel features an integrated web browser, dual Ethernet connectivity, and industrial-grade protection for space-constrained installation.


News Nov 29, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Oriental Motor Adds IP65 Protection and Single-Phase Options to Lineup

Oriental Motor Adds IP65 Protection and Single-Phase Options to Lineup

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU and BLE2 series of brushless motor drivers.


News Nov 28, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Moxa Introduces Fanless Rackmount IPCs Built for Edge AI Applications

Moxa Introduces Fanless Rackmount IPCs Built for Edge AI Applications

The RKP-C220 series rackmount industrial PCs are powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor, feature a fanless design, and include I/O expansion options to meet the growing demand for AI at the edge.


News Nov 27, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
AutomationDirect Announces Industrial LCD Flat Panel Monitors

AutomationDirect Announces Industrial LCD Flat Panel Monitors

The new C-more CTM series industrial LCD monitors feature a 10-point PCAP touchscreen for durable, glove-friendly, high-clarity operation in modern control and SCADA systems.


News Nov 23, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Ethernet-APL Flowmeters, Vector-Duty Motors, and AI Motor-Drive Selection

Ethernet-APL Flowmeters, Vector-Duty Motors, and AI Motor-Drive Selection

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and collaborating with an AI startup for motor-drive selection software.


News Nov 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Releases Laser Measurement Sensor for Reliable Object Detection

Banner Releases Laser Measurement Sensor for Reliable Object Detection

The compact Q20-2 infrared laser sensor utilizes time-of-flight, IO-Link, and LED alignment technologies for easy-to-use, accurate measurement up to three meters.


News Nov 19, 2025 by Seth Price
Turning a New Page: AI Robots Help Libraries Rewrite Workflow

Turning a New Page: AI Robots Help Libraries Rewrite Workflow

Techman’s AI mobile robot automates book retrieval in Taiwan’s libraries, boosting accuracy, reducing repetitive tasks, and enhancing customer service.


News Nov 18, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Tutorial: Driving a Mecademic Industrial Robot with a Rockwell PLC

Tutorial: Driving a Mecademic Industrial Robot with a Rockwell PLC

Learn how to drive a compact Meca500 industrial 6-axis robot with a CompactLogix PLC over an Ethernet connection, transferring direct TCP set points in joint and world coordinate systems.


Meet the Swifty CS: A Screwdriver, Cable Cutter, and Stripper

Meet the Swifty CS: A Screwdriver, Cable Cutter, and Stripper

Cut and strip cables with a screwdriver. Weidmuller’s new Swifty CS is an all-in-one tool that speeds up and simplifies electrical installations.


News Nov 11, 2025 by Seth Price
What’s New at Autonics? A Look at Fiber Optic Units and Amplifiers

What’s New at Autonics? A Look at Fiber Optic Units and Amplifiers

The new fiber optics units, fiber optic amplifiers, and fiber optic amplifier communication converters offer system flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications.


News Nov 07, 2025 by Seth Price
The Guide to Commissioning a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

The Guide to Commissioning a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Learn how to set up a VFD, from initial unboxing to configuring the network parameters necessary to drive some simple motion from a PLC.


Introducing Datalogic Connect, a Unified Platform for Datalogic Devices

Introducing Datalogic Connect, a Unified Platform for Datalogic Devices

The all-in-one IoT cloud platform serves as a centralized hub, built to improve visibility, configuration, and analytics across entire fleets of Datalogic devices.


News Nov 02, 2025 by Seth Price
Copia Adds Generative AI to DeviceLink for Code Visibility

Copia Adds Generative AI to DeviceLink for Code Visibility

Copia Automation has integrated generative AI into its DeviceLink backup solution to help users better understand and manage code changes in industrial automation environments.


Seco Launches Industrial-Grade HMI Powered by the Raspberry Pi CM5

Seco Launches Industrial-Grade HMI Powered by the Raspberry Pi CM5

The Pi Vision 10.1 Compute Module 5, a 10.1-inch industrial-grade HMI based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, is now available for preorder.


News Oct 30, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Altech Rolls Out Dual Voltage-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

Altech Rolls Out Dual Voltage-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

The LSF and RT series disconnect switches are rated for 600 V AC and 60 V DC. The switches are built for base and DIN-rail mounting and housed in high-grade plastics to withstand harsh industrial conditions.


News Oct 29, 2025 by Seth Price