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Schmalz Introduces Mini Compact Terminals for Tight Spaces

Schmalz has released mini compact terminals designed to tackle critical space needs and reduce cycle times while keeping installation simple.

20 hours ago by Bob Odhiambo

Finally: A Complete IO-Link System Designed for Safety Applications

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices that use the common IO-Link protocol, known for ease of system configuration.

2 days ago by Shawn Dietrich

Emerson Introduces Latest Innovations Designed for Smooth Operation

Emerson has released two new system components: a high-flow solenoid valve and a digital process controller. Both products are designed to keep processes running smoothly across different applications.

November 30, 2023 by Seth Price

Emerson Takes Digital Transformation to Next Level With New Edge Solution

Emerson has expanded its DeltaV automation platform with the introduction of DeltaV Edge Environment. DeltaV Edge Environment is designed to make data more accessible for OT and IT applications.

November 27, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

Web-Based HMIs: Future Or Fad? HMI Project and KEB Say ‘It’s Here’

Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web pages that can control and monitor automated equipment.

November 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Siemens and Microsoft Team Up to Excel Industry-wide Adoption of Generative AI

Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial Copilot, to help workers with PLC programming and machine troubleshooting.

November 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

Balluff Announces Capacitive Level Sensor With IO-Link Technology

Balluff has released a new capacitive sensor with IO-Link communication technology designed to detect product levels through the walls of plastic or glass storage containers.

November 22, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Reduce Noise And Increase Efficiency With New Emerson Valve Trim Tech

Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules to maintain flow rate while reducing energy loss.

November 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

WAGO’s New Advanced PLC CPUs Provide Cost-Effective Control Solution

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.

November 14, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo

Omron Automation Introduces Its Latest Short-wave Infrared Camera

Omron Automation's latest camera uses short-wave infrared technology to produce higher-quality images without visible light, alleviating ambient light challenges and expanding inspection possibilities.

November 12, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.

November 09, 2023 by David Peterson

Diving Robot Powered by Beckhoff Helps Clean the Canals in Venice

A research team has leveraged Beckhoff industrial PCs and sensor arrays to remove trash from water up to 20 m deep, using a robot to clean trash from a popular, yet polluted location.

November 03, 2023 by Seth Price

Emerson’s New Fisher FIELDVUE Valve Controller Turns Data Into Action

Emerson has released the latest Fisher FIELDVUE series controller for pilot-operated valves, complete with their trademarked 'Advice at the Device' technology.

November 01, 2023 by Seth Price

Rockwell Automation Establishes New FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio

Rockwell Automation has recently released its new FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio, featuring five core solutions to help users customize for their specific data visualization needs.

October 31, 2023 by Damond Goodwin

SCADA Evolution: Next Open Automation (NOA) Platform From KEB

KEB Automation aims to make data collection and visualization easier with its new open automation platform, NOA, designed for machine builders and plant engineers.

October 30, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Top 10 Control Halloween Costumes for Engineers Who Can’t Keep Work at Work

Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you can. We’ve compiled the top 10 costume ideas - and the materials may be easier to find than you think.

October 29, 2023 by David Peterson

Fiix by Rockwell Automation Upgrades Predictive Maintenance Software

Rockwell Automation and Fiix released an AI-powered predictive maintenance solution suite, intended to upgrade the existing CMMS software portfolio and reduce commissioning time for failure prevention.

October 27, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Visualize Equipment Data in a SNAP! Banner’s New Asset Monitoring Gateway

Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor networks attached to the equipment and assets, not the products being created.

October 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Safety at Breathtaking Speeds: Epson’s New GX-B Series SCARA Robots

A new series of SCARA robots from Epson promises exciting new safety features that can make these high-speed devices work more closely alongside humans, removing barriers and increasing productivity.

October 24, 2023 by David Peterson

Temperature Monitoring in a Compact Sensor: Banner Has the Solution

Banner Engineering has unveiled a new dual thermistor to temp output converter, providing two separate temperature differential readings on one Modbus communication address channel.

October 23, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich