Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing…
Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing false rotational counts.
The PSENopt II Advanced light curtains feature OSSD and IO-Link Safety operating modes, while the PSENradar live combines…
The PSENopt II Advanced light curtains feature OSSD and IO-Link Safety operating modes, while the PSENradar live combines presence detection, counting, and tracking in a single sensor.
We’re back, and we’re excited to share all kinds of product news from September 2026. See what you may have missed…
We’re back, and we’re excited to share all kinds of product news from September 2026. See what you may have missed from all of your favorite control, automation, and robotics brands!
The accuracy of many automated manufacturing systems can be verified simply by visual inspection or built-in alarms.…
The accuracy of many automated manufacturing systems can be verified simply by visual inspection or built-in alarms. However, quality control systems rely on a traceable process of calibration.
The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and…
The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and deliver reliable detection.
Designed for industrial code reading, the SICK SEC200 handles 1D and 2D codes in challenging conditions and adds…
Designed for industrial code reading, the SICK SEC200 handles 1D and 2D codes in challenging conditions and adds Ethernet, USB, and CRA-compliant cybersecurity.
Sometimes switching to a new network protocol means updating all of the devices to this new standard, just so they all…
Sometimes switching to a new network protocol means updating all of the devices to this new standard, just so they all communicate. Fortunately, IO-Link includes simple connections baked right in.
IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and…
IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and digital I/O. Yet it can be difficult to set up. Here’s a guide.
The mobile acoustic imaging camera connects to Android devices via USB-C, giving maintenance teams a compact, portable…
The mobile acoustic imaging camera connects to Android devices via USB-C, giving maintenance teams a compact, portable tool to find compressed air and gas leaks.
The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile…
The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile machinery and constrained spaces.
The Rosemount 350A is a digital pH and ORP sensor featuring M12 plug-and-play connectivity for high-temperature and…
The Rosemount 350A is a digital pH and ORP sensor featuring M12 plug-and-play connectivity for high-temperature and high-pressure process conditions.
The SLS10 safety laser scanner features a 10-meter safety range, 275° coverage, fast response times, and advanced…
The SLS10 safety laser scanner features a 10-meter safety range, 275° coverage, fast response times, and advanced configuration tools to protect larger industrial workspaces with fewer devices.
New cable, pigtail, and NPN configurations broaden Balluff’s BES Entry Line, with M8, M12, and M18 inductive sensors…
New cable, pigtail, and NPN configurations broaden Balluff’s BES Entry Line, with M8, M12, and M18 inductive sensors for high-volume automation.
Learn how AI-powered machine vision can improve defect detection, increase inspection accuracy, and streamline…
Learn how AI-powered machine vision can improve defect detection, increase inspection accuracy, and streamline manufacturing quality control.
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be…
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?
Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and…
Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.
Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial…
Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial automation, providing high-visibility signaling and comprehensive optical sensing.
By analyzing equipment behavior at the edge, the Arduino UNO Q provides a low-cost entry point into predictive…
By analyzing equipment behavior at the edge, the Arduino UNO Q provides a low-cost entry point into predictive maintenance to detect failures before downtime occurs.
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic,…
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.
New Baumer vision products combine laser profile sensing with Canon RF lens compatibility to improve inspection accuracy,…
New Baumer vision products combine laser profile sensing with Canon RF lens compatibility to improve inspection accuracy, flexibility, and machine vision performance.
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