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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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about FANUC’s Dual Check Safety (DCS) system and the various methods, how to configure the DCS parameters, and…

Learn about FANUC’s Dual Check Safety (DCS) system and the various methods, how to configure the DCS parameters, and how to avoid and resolve issues associated with DCS positional alarms.

AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process…

AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process safety and hazard reduction in the workplace.

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and…

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video…

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.

ABB has supplied GoFa collaborative robots in collaboration with XtalPi in biomedical laboratories, accelerating research…

ABB has supplied GoFa collaborative robots in collaboration with XtalPi in biomedical laboratories, accelerating research and improving the accuracy of data in synthesis and crystallization processes.

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety…

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety module, engineered for rugged, on-machine installation.

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices…

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices that use the common IO-Link protocol, known for ease of system configuration.

Baumer has released an absolute encoder that meets the latest functional safety requirements. The robust encoder is…

Baumer has released an absolute encoder that meets the latest functional safety requirements. The robust encoder is designed to bring "maximum” safety and performance to harsh outdoor environments.

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?

Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency…

Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency monitor, making it an ideal solution for applications where safety is critical.

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.

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.

A new series of SCARA robots from Epson promises exciting new safety features that can make these high-speed devices work…

A new series of SCARA robots from Epson promises exciting new safety features that can make these high-speed devices work more closely alongside humans, removing barriers and increasing productivity.

Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being…

Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being responsible for the maximum current. This is true, but there’s more to the story.

Banner’s new TL70 Basic tower lights offer cost-effective machine status indication with a wide array of tower…

Banner’s new TL70 Basic tower lights offer cost-effective machine status indication with a wide array of tower configurability, bright colors, and audible alert options.