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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.

Weidmuller is expanding its line of ethernet switches with the BasicLine Series B unmanaged switch with QoS configuration…

Weidmuller is expanding its line of ethernet switches with the BasicLine Series B unmanaged switch with QoS configuration and standard Broadcast Storm protection.

The new TRP Tru-TracPro from the Encoder Products Company drastically speeds up integration and data collection for…

The new TRP Tru-TracPro from the Encoder Products Company drastically speeds up integration and data collection for rotating and product transporting motion systems.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has released MiR Fleet Enterprise, a software with robust cybersecurity measures and a…

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has released MiR Fleet Enterprise, a software with robust cybersecurity measures and a user-friendly web interface for centralized and simplified AMR fleet control.

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies…

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's…

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's education gap in automation by enhancing robotics skills and facilitating industry integration.

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a…

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a four-channel master IC and a dual-channel sensor signal conditioner IC.

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the…

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.

ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal…

ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal of data center e-waste. The microfactories will disassemble, recover, and recycle old electronic components.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only…

The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only barcodes but also human-readable text to verify print quality.

Check out some of the highlights you might have missed from North America’s largest show dedicated to fabrication,…

Check out some of the highlights you might have missed from North America’s largest show dedicated to fabrication, metalworking, welding, and finishing.

Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses…

Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses magnetostrictive technology to provide constant, accurate positioning.

Inputs and outputs play crucial roles in various automated processes. This article will explain the variances between…

Inputs and outputs play crucial roles in various automated processes. This article will explain the variances between digital and group I/O and offer guidance on setting up each type through Ethernet.

The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to…

The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to long-term success or haunting tales of intermittent yet persistent failures.