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Banner Puts Text-Enabled, Multicolor Programmable Beacon on Display

Banner Puts Text-Enabled, Multicolor Programmable Beacon on Display

The new K100 programmable display beacon features 14 colors, as well as the ability to display 32 scrolling or 12 static characters to communicate machine status to operators.


News Sep 04, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Delivers Compact Detection With Miniature Slot Sensor

Banner Delivers Compact Detection With Miniature Slot Sensor

The new BCS1 miniature slot sensor from Banner Engineering delivers fast and accurate position and motion detection in a compact and cost-efficient form factor.


News Aug 28, 2025 by Seth Price
Plugging the Gap: Binder Links Old and New Power Systems

Plugging the Gap: Binder Links Old and New Power Systems

Binder adds redesigned 7/8" splitters, new M12 L-coded splitters, and hybrid adapters, helping engineers manage modern and legacy automation networks.


News Aug 27, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Adlink Introduces Panel PC With GPU Expansion for Edge AI Applications

Adlink Introduces Panel PC With GPU Expansion for Edge AI Applications

Adlink has built its newest open-frame panel PC to tackle edge AI applications. To handle especially demanding workloads, the panel PC can be expanded by integrating an embedded NVIDIA MXM GPU module.


News Aug 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6-Axis Motion

Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6-Axis Motion

Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled in six axes for applications like metrology, photonics, and micro-assembly.


News Aug 23, 2025 by Seth Price
Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3-Axis SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3-Axis SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of motion to applications needing precision and space efficiency.


News Aug 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

The new NT2140 series expands Acromag’s portfolio of expandable remote I/O modules for Ethernet. The NT2140 discrete AC input modules enable real-time monitoring of on/off power status for motors, pumps, and switchgear.


News Aug 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Oriental Motor Rolls Out 750 W Brushless Motors and Gear Motors

Oriental Motor Rolls Out 750 W Brushless Motors and Gear Motors

Oriental Motor’s new 750 W (1 hp) brushless DC motors and gear motors pair IE5 efficiency with compact construction and VFD compatibility for advanced industrial motion control.


News Aug 16, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Wago Unveils 16-Port Ethernet Switch and SPE Media Converter

Wago Unveils 16-Port Ethernet Switch and SPE Media Converter

Wago has released two new cost-effective and rugged products: an unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch and an industrial media converter. The latest solutions are designed to upgrade and retrofit automation systems.


News Aug 15, 2025 by Seth Price
Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Compact 480W DIN-Rail PSU for Compact Spaces

Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Compact 480W DIN-Rail PSU for Compact Spaces

The SPDL 480W PSU delivers high performance, advanced safety features, and space savings for industrial control cabinets and OEM applications.


News Aug 14, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Aug 13, 2025 by David Peterson
From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

Hilscher’s netFIELD app links Modbus devices to MQTT, simplifying IIoT workflows and boosting uptime.


News Aug 13, 2025 by Seth Price
OnLogic Joins Forces With Viso.ai To Enhance AI-Powered Vision

OnLogic Joins Forces With Viso.ai To Enhance AI-Powered Vision

OnLogic will combine its industrial computer hardware with Viso.ai’s computer vision software. The duo will create a fully integrated platform designed to bring AI-powered vision to applications across industries.


News Aug 10, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
GenAI Comes to Infrastructure With Emerson’s Ovation Advisor

GenAI Comes to Infrastructure With Emerson’s Ovation Advisor

Emerson’s Ovation Virtual Advisor uses secure, localized GenAI to help power and water operators boost efficiency, troubleshoot faster, and cut downtime.


News Aug 04, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner’s New PoE Tech Powers Legacy Gear and Modern Lights

Banner’s New PoE Tech Powers Legacy Gear and Modern Lights

Integrators can now power and control industrial lighting and legacy devices via Ethernet—thanks to Banner Engineering’s latest innovations.


News Aug 04, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Gefran, BizLink, and Gemini Drive the Future of Industry 5.0

Gefran, BizLink, and Gemini Drive the Future of Industry 5.0

AI assistants, predictive monitoring, and edge solutions are bringing new intelligence to manufacturing with help from Gefran, BizLink, and DeepMind.


News Jul 31, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
LS Electric Launches “Super High-Efficiency” IE5-Rated Motors

LS Electric Launches “Super High-Efficiency” IE5-Rated Motors

LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the modern demands of energy efficiency, particularly in high-energy industries like cement and steel.


News Jul 29, 2025 by Seth Price
Weidmuller Deploys Next-Gen Power Supplies for Compact Power Distribution

Weidmuller Deploys Next-Gen Power Supplies for Compact Power Distribution

Weidmuller USA has released its second-generation PROeco power supplies. The updated series features a compact, durable, and high-efficiency design, built to meet the needs of various industrial applications. 


News Jul 28, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
From Dust to Data: Fraunhofer’s Safety Overhaul

From Dust to Data: Fraunhofer’s Safety Overhaul

Fraunhofer unveils DressMAN360° and OPTIMA PRO to monitor and improve worker conditions using sensors, surveys, and real-time environmental data.


News Jul 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Adds IO-Link to K50R Radar Sensors

Banner Adds IO-Link to K50R Radar Sensors

Banner Engineering’s K50R radar sensor, designed as an alternative to long-range ultrasonic sensors, is now available with IO‑Link for simplified setup and remote configuration.


News Jul 23, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell