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Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link…

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

The Redex DG-Block controller offers PID algorithms, simulation capabilities, emergency stop control, and modular…

The Redex DG-Block controller offers PID algorithms, simulation capabilities, emergency stop control, and modular hardware for fast integration.

Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have created the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton…

Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have created the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton (PASE), reducing muscle usage by 22% during lifting activities.

Managing the climate inside a building is critical for both people and infrastructure. Managing the climate is the job of…

Managing the climate inside a building is critical for both people and infrastructure. Managing the climate is the job of HVAC control systems, but what’s inside an HVAC system, and how do they work?

The Anybus Safe2Link from HMS Networks centralizes safety control for mobile robots, offering TÜV-certified SIL 3 and…

The Anybus Safe2Link from HMS Networks centralizes safety control for mobile robots, offering TÜV-certified SIL 3 and PLe/Cat. 4 protection.

The LSF and RT series disconnect switches are rated for 600 V AC and 60 V DC. The switches are built for base and…

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.

The latest gate entry control device variants include more control functions for complex applications, simplified wiring…

The latest gate entry control device variants include more control functions for complex applications, simplified wiring for speedier installation, and swing gate compatibility.

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and…

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and robotic controls.

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized…

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized interface to the safety control system, enabling simple and scalable automation.

The Visionary AI-Assist by SICK combines rugged 3D imaging, AI analytics, and CAN integration to prevent collisions in…

The Visionary AI-Assist by SICK combines rugged 3D imaging, AI analytics, and CAN integration to prevent collisions in extreme conditions.

The new CF/CS30 electromechanical power relays feature ATEX certification compliance, making them suitable for use in…

The new CF/CS30 electromechanical power relays feature ATEX certification compliance, making them suitable for use in hazardous environments where flammable and combustible materials are used.

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in…

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O…

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O technologies for IIoT-ready packaging systems.

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around…

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors…

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O…

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O without the need for a safety PLC.

Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method…

Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method can overcome many small irregularities in manufacturing processes.

Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety…

Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety functions such as safe torque off and safely limited speed.