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Ease the frustration of soldering and terminal screws to create reliable M12 cables for field wiring with the new…

Ease the frustration of soldering and terminal screws to create reliable M12 cables for field wiring with the new slide-lock connectors from Banner Engineering.

Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input…

Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input module, along with the launch of a GitHub repository for creating FlexLogger add-ons.

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication…

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication lights, and a series of high-amperage M12 connectors.

The newest plug-and-play Smart Factory solution from Nulogy is focused on providing manufacturers with real-time insights…

The newest plug-and-play Smart Factory solution from Nulogy is focused on providing manufacturers with real-time insights that can be used to boost operational efficiency.

Autonics’ new PT series 5-pin M12 connector sensor distribution boxes are designed to simplify complex sensor wiring by…

Autonics’ new PT series 5-pin M12 connector sensor distribution boxes are designed to simplify complex sensor wiring by supplying power and transmitting signals through a single source.

Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.

Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.

Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling…

Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling fast, bidirectional communication between control systems and devices.

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data…

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data and commands between I/O devices and the PLC control system level.

Fraunhofer is addressing growing environmental and economic concerns by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine…

Fraunhofer is addressing growing environmental and economic concerns by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine vision, and robotics to automate the disassembly and recycling process of electronic waste.

Richtech Robotics has just opened its first Clouffee & Tea store in Las Vegas. The store's main highlight? ADAM, the…

Richtech Robotics has just opened its first Clouffee & Tea store in Las Vegas. The store's main highlight? ADAM, the coffee and bubble tea-making robot with a knack for customer service.

IDEC’s SA1N subminiature photoelectric sensors, just 3cm long, offer built-in amplifiers, flexible cables, and…

IDEC’s SA1N subminiature photoelectric sensors, just 3cm long, offer built-in amplifiers, flexible cables, and adjustable sensitivity for tight spaces.

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera…

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera doesn’t support fiber, you can now convert it with the QFi from Advantech.

ABB Robotics has teamed up with Agilent Technologies to integrate robotics and automation into laboratories. The…

ABB Robotics has teamed up with Agilent Technologies to integrate robotics and automation into laboratories. The companies aim to increase throughput, enhance quality control, and upskill workers.

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for…

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for object detection, catering to applications in material handling and warehousing.

IO-Link devices can be inputs or outputs, and often a mix of both. In this article, learn how to interpret datasheets…

IO-Link devices can be inputs or outputs, and often a mix of both. In this article, learn how to interpret datasheets that list the indexes and purpose of the bytes to read and write process data.

Discover how Emerson's new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor enhances air quality monitoring in pneumatic systems, protecting…

Discover how Emerson's new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor enhances air quality monitoring in pneumatic systems, protecting equipment and reducing costs and downtime.

WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing…

WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing industrial hardware thanks to the addition of Modbus.

Kurabo has combined its 3D vision sensors with Flexiv’s robots to create the all-new KURAVIZON adaptive robot system.…

Kurabo has combined its 3D vision sensors with Flexiv’s robots to create the all-new KURAVIZON adaptive robot system. The new system aims for precision and adaptability in laboratory and factory automation.