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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.

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display…

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.

Industrial sensor applications face challenges of digital or analog, NPN or PNP, normally closed and normally open, but…

Industrial sensor applications face challenges of digital or analog, NPN or PNP, normally closed and normally open, but for optical sensors, the terms “light-on” and “dark-on” must also be understood.

Two major sensor suppliers have joined forces to combine their products, solutions, and services to enhance the process…

Two major sensor suppliers have joined forces to combine their products, solutions, and services to enhance the process industry. SICK's gas analyzers, flowmeters, and over 800 employees will now be part of Endress+Hauser.

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's…

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.

Explore milestones in the humanoid robotics industry, including FigureAI's first commercial deployment and AgiBot's…

Explore milestones in the humanoid robotics industry, including FigureAI's first commercial deployment and AgiBot's launch of an open-source learning dataset for humanoids.

A shunt resistor connects in series with a load to measure the high current in the DC circuit. Using Ohm's law, the…

A shunt resistor connects in series with a load to measure the high current in the DC circuit. Using Ohm's law, the current value can be calculated by measuring the voltage across the shunt.

CODESYS is an automation software that is independent from any one vendor, capable of many PLC, I/O, and motion…

CODESYS is an automation software that is independent from any one vendor, capable of many PLC, I/O, and motion operations. However, being vendor-agnostic can present challenges. Learn how to get started.

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a…

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a wide operating temperature and voltage range, making them suitable for various industrial applications.

The newest ultra-high frequency RFID reader from Pepperl+Fuchs can read up to 200 tags at a time, enabling bulk tracking…

The newest ultra-high frequency RFID reader from Pepperl+Fuchs can read up to 200 tags at a time, enabling bulk tracking of assets and inventory, particularly in gate automation systems in logistics.

The new ultrasonic sensors feature a long sensing distance, a customizable detection width, and a durable IP-rated…

The new ultrasonic sensors feature a long sensing distance, a customizable detection width, and a durable IP-rated design, making them suitable for detection applications across industries.

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including…

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including ring redundancy, PoE+ capability, Gigabit speeds, and fiber connection technology.

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead,…

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead, spend many hours automating this very important December job? Let me show you.

IDEM has introduced the MLZ-M RFID guard locking switch, designed to enhance safety in automated systems by incorporating…

IDEM has introduced the MLZ-M RFID guard locking switch, designed to enhance safety in automated systems by incorporating advanced RFID technology.

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or…

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or MQTT capability. Acromag has expanded its series of remote I/O modules to support these protocols.

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions…

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions are designed to tackle sensing challenges across applications.

Baumer’s new 50 series combines a compact and robust construction with advanced performance and intuitive operation.…

Baumer’s new 50 series combines a compact and robust construction with advanced performance and intuitive operation. The series consists of process sensors that measure pressure, temperature, and conductivity.