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Softing Enhances FG-200 Gateway Hardware and Firmware

Softing Enhances FG-200 Gateway Hardware and Firmware

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The new update promises more stable connections between devices and better firmware.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Seth Price
Expanded Automation Line from Wago: New Power, HMI, and PLC

Expanded Automation Line from Wago: New Power, HMI, and PLC

Wago introduces the 2587 Power Supply Series, Visual Panel 200 HMIs, and PFC300 Controller, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and connectivity in industrial automation.


News Mar 18, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Advancing Automation: SMC Launches C55 Cylinders and D-MPG Sensors

Advancing Automation: SMC Launches C55 Cylinders and D-MPG Sensors

SMC's new C55 Series cylinders and D-MPG position sensors promise enhanced precision, efficiency, and versatility in industrial automation applications.


News Mar 14, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Patlite Signal Towers, Now Featuring M12 Connection for Simple Wiring

Patlite Signal Towers, Now Featuring M12 Connection for Simple Wiring

The new LR6 signal towers from Patlite feature a single M12 cable that simplifies wiring for industrial systems, enabling speedy installation, enhanced environmental resistance, and reduced maintenance requirements.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and analog simulations.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Baumer HOG800 Encoders: Tough, Smart, and Ready for Anything

Baumer HOG800 Encoders: Tough, Smart, and Ready for Anything

Baumer's new HOG800 encoders combine ruggedness with intelligent features, simplifying maintenance and boosting reliability in industrial settings.


News Mar 05, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Building Custom M12 Sensor Cables? Banner Has an Easy Solution

Building Custom M12 Sensor Cables? Banner Has an Easy Solution

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.


News Mar 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Emerson Releases Cost-Effective, Entry-Level Data Acquisition Solutions

Emerson Releases Cost-Effective, Entry-Level Data Acquisition Solutions

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.


News Mar 02, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

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


News Mar 01, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Nulogy Launches Smart Factory To Improve Manufacturing Efficiency

Nulogy Launches Smart Factory To Improve Manufacturing Efficiency

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.


News Feb 28, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Simplify Sensor Wiring With Autonics PT Series Sensor Distribution Boxes

Simplify Sensor Wiring With Autonics PT Series Sensor Distribution Boxes

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.


News Feb 27, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Pepperl+Fuchs Unveils ThinManager-Ready Tablets for Industry

Pepperl+Fuchs Unveils ThinManager-Ready Tablets for Industry

The Tab-IND and Pad-Ex tablets offer rugged, ThinManager-ready solutions for industrial and hazardous areas, ensuring secure connectivity and efficient operation.


News Feb 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Communicating to a ControlNet Network? Softing Has a Dongle for You

Communicating to a ControlNet Network? Softing Has a Dongle for You

Softing Industrial has released the usbLink CN, an adapter for connecting laptops and PCs to ControlNet networks for configuring, troubleshooting, and viewing device status.


News Feb 23, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor Expands IO-Link System Solutions With Latest Devices

Wenglor Expands IO-Link System Solutions With Latest Devices

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.


News Feb 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Precision Agriculture: Sustainability and ROI in Farming

Precision Agriculture: Sustainability and ROI in Farming

Kelly Hills, MSU’s AAI, Topcon, Bonsai Robotics, and FFT drive innovation in precision agriculture, enhancing sustainability, efficiency, and resource management.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

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.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
HMS Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G Enhances Mobility with RBMS

HMS Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G Enhances Mobility with RBMS

With RBMS, the Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G ensures stable IP addresses for mobile devices, reducing conflicts and downtime in industrial 5G environments.


News Feb 19, 2025 by Seth Price
DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with compliance required by January 1, 2029.


News Feb 15, 2025 by Austin Futrell
SMC Updates Valve Manifold and Rotary Actuator Series

SMC Updates Valve Manifold and Rotary Actuator Series

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.


News Feb 13, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

IDEM’s TouchSafe capacitive buttons ensure two-hand activation without force, reducing strain and enhancing safety in demanding industrial environments.


News Feb 12, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo