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The 4-day Automate trade show held many innovations from over 800 exhibitors. Check out more announcements, featured…

The 4-day Automate trade show held many innovations from over 800 exhibitors. Check out more announcements, featured items, and snapshots of the technology on display to the world!

Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new…

Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new and innovative tech to discover the trends we can expect for 2024 and beyond.

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to…

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to help facilitate safe fuel oil combustion processes.

Werma has added a modern touch to old technology with the launch of its new LED signal towers. The latest towers are…

Werma has added a modern touch to old technology with the launch of its new LED signal towers. The latest towers are suitable for use in a wide range of applications that require signal technology.

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May,…

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.

The largest earthquake in 25 years hit Taiwan around 8:00 local time on Wednesday, April 3rd. Emergency response reports…

The largest earthquake in 25 years hit Taiwan around 8:00 local time on Wednesday, April 3rd. Emergency response reports loss of life and major impacts to infrastructure and industry.

Asymmetrical zone monitoring can be challenging, but Pilz's newest additions to its safe radar system are designed to…

Asymmetrical zone monitoring can be challenging, but Pilz's newest additions to its safe radar system are designed to enable users to safely monitor protection zones in challenging environments and confined spaces.

Safety is a top priority in the fast-paced manufacturing world. Brusatori Electric Motors, part of the KEB Automation…

Safety is a top priority in the fast-paced manufacturing world. Brusatori Electric Motors, part of the KEB Automation brand group, has integrated functional safety features into its DL4 motor series.

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead…

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.

ABB‘s recent report “Circularity: No Time to Waste” stresses the need for industrial businesses to embrace…

ABB‘s recent report “Circularity: No Time to Waste” stresses the need for industrial businesses to embrace circularity practices for sustainable growth and economical product lifecycles.

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and…

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and SFD series, with enhanced safety features to provide fail-proof closure.

A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also…

A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also supports Ethernet/IP as well as CC-Link IE TSN networks.

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to…

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.

Emerson has recently introduced a new electric valve actuator that can work in adverse industrial conditions while…

Emerson has recently introduced a new electric valve actuator that can work in adverse industrial conditions while maintaining accuracy with an eco-friendly operation.

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge…

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting…

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting companies sharing stories of incredible innovations that have happened in 2023.

Emerson releases a new pilot-operated relief valve with a redundant pilot system, for easy maintenance and increased…

Emerson releases a new pilot-operated relief valve with a redundant pilot system, for easy maintenance and increased safety in dangerous ammonia and liquid propane systems.

Advantech has released its latest industrial computer, which brings AI to in-vehicle use, improving equipment safety and…

Advantech has released its latest industrial computer, which brings AI to in-vehicle use, improving equipment safety and efficiency. The new edge AI system is designed to withstand harsh environments in heavy industries.

This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard…

This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard model, and the reasons for which a safety PLC may be critical.