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Physical AI is a recurring theme in today’s industrial automation. Control.com recently met with Vention’s CEO to…

Physical AI is a recurring theme in today’s industrial automation. Control.com recently met with Vention’s CEO to gain insights about the company’s newest offering, Rapid Operator AI.

Built for demanding processes, ABB’s 500 X sensor resists fouling and provides real-time data through EZLink connectivity.

Built for demanding processes, ABB’s 500 X sensor resists fouling and provides real-time data through EZLink connectivity.

The new Matrix 830/930 series 2D imaging barcode readers feature ultra-high-resolution sensors and reduced hardware…

The new Matrix 830/930 series 2D imaging barcode readers feature ultra-high-resolution sensors and reduced hardware complexity, enabling coverage on conveyor belts up to 1 m wide.

The new P1PF color sensor features a 7 kHz switching frequency and detects up to eight different colors in either the RGB…

The new P1PF color sensor features a 7 kHz switching frequency and detects up to eight different colors in either the RGB or HSL color spaces.

Showcase, manufacturing, repair, and research: Join Control.com for a recap of our team’s recent visit to the US HQ of…

Showcase, manufacturing, repair, and research: Join Control.com for a recap of our team’s recent visit to the US HQ of Mitsubishi Electric Automation, and see where the magic happens.

Learn the difference between common and individually isolated PLC I/O modules; how do we know when isolation might be…

Learn the difference between common and individually isolated PLC I/O modules; how do we know when isolation might be helpful or required for outputs, inputs, and analog signals?

The new PV4 is a compact vision sensor that integrates classic image processing with AI inference. It features 2 TOPS NPU…

The new PV4 is a compact vision sensor that integrates classic image processing with AI inference. It features 2 TOPS NPU and a modular sensor head, targeting inspection tasks that undergo frequent changes.

Labeled a “true all-rounder,” the new UB*-F42 series delivers ultrasonic detection in a compact, robust package,…

Labeled a “true all-rounder,” the new UB*-F42 series delivers ultrasonic detection in a compact, robust package, targeting various applications in intralogistics, production, and material handling.

The new MSM II switch features an integrated M12 (8-pin) connector for simplified installation and built-in RGB…

The new MSM II switch features an integrated M12 (8-pin) connector for simplified installation and built-in RGB illumination for visible machine status in industrial and commercial systems.

The newest additions include low-noise solid-state relay output modules, 16-bit resolution thermocouple modules, and a…

The newest additions include low-noise solid-state relay output modules, 16-bit resolution thermocouple modules, and a dual-purpose discrete/relay combination module.

The TPLA pressure transmitters utilize a silicon piezoresistive sensing element, enabling accurate, sensitive, and stable…

The TPLA pressure transmitters utilize a silicon piezoresistive sensing element, enabling accurate, sensitive, and stable relative or absolute low-pressure measurements across industrial processes.

Scope 2.0 enhances Combivis 6 with recording, overlay analysis, and motion profiling tools for frequency inverters and…

Scope 2.0 enhances Combivis 6 with recording, overlay analysis, and motion profiling tools for frequency inverters and servo amplifiers.

The FSX smart sensors monitor flow, temperature, pressure, and humidity in real-time. The sensors transmit data via…

The FSX smart sensors monitor flow, temperature, pressure, and humidity in real-time. The sensors transmit data via Ethernet, and users can configure the series in Camozzi's user-friendly software.

In addition to IO-Link connectivity, Banner’s QM30VT3 sensors feature an ultra-low noise third axis for flexible…

In addition to IO-Link connectivity, Banner’s QM30VT3 sensors feature an ultra-low noise third axis for flexible installation and onboard machine learning for improved early fault detection.

The RSio Remote Safe I/O features a machine-mountable, IP67-rated housing and supports up to 192 devices per block. For a…

The RSio Remote Safe I/O features a machine-mountable, IP67-rated housing and supports up to 192 devices per block. For a “no learning curve” setup, the block is configured in Rockwell’s Studio 5000.

Learn about electrical signalling systems for process control. What advantages may be provided by choosing analog systems…

Learn about electrical signalling systems for process control. What advantages may be provided by choosing analog systems vs. advanced modern fieldbus protocols?

CertiFiber Max is Fluke Networks’ third-generation OLTS, offering native MPO and MMC support and fast multi-fiber…

CertiFiber Max is Fluke Networks’ third-generation OLTS, offering native MPO and MMC support and fast multi-fiber certification on the Versiv platform.

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.

When the power is removed to a circuit, the common measurements of voltage and current prove meaningless. The only…

When the power is removed to a circuit, the common measurements of voltage and current prove meaningless. The only remaining option is to use resistance testing to determine which components and conductors are working.