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Update To the ISA-5.1: Standard for Engineering Symbols And Drawings

Update To the ISA-5.1: Standard for Engineering Symbols And Drawings

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has updated a popular standard used specifically for process automation. The updates include new symbols, re-organization, and technical reports.


News Oct 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Belden’s New LioN-Safety I/O Modules Link Hardware for Quick Response

Belden’s New LioN-Safety I/O Modules Link Hardware for Quick Response

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


News Oct 25, 2024 by Seth Price
Baumer Acquires Flow Measurement Expert Manas Microsystems

Baumer Acquires Flow Measurement Expert Manas Microsystems

By acquiring Manas Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of flow meters in India, Baumer expands its portfolio of flow measurement solutions and extends its international market reach.


News Oct 22, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Unlocking Safety and Taking Control: Pilz’s New Automation Solutions

Unlocking Safety and Taking Control: Pilz’s New Automation Solutions

Pilz has added to its portfolio of safe automation solutions with a new compact safety gate system and new input and output modules for the PNOZmulti 2 safe small controller.


News Oct 18, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Control Station Unveils System Health Monitoring Service for Enhanced Operational Efficiency

Control Station Unveils System Health Monitoring Service for Enhanced Operational Efficiency

The new service utilizes the company's PlantESP Loop Performance Monitoring solution to provide companies with operational insights to maximize plant health and performance.


News Oct 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB’s GoFa Series Cobots Increase Accuracy Tenfold with New Feature

ABB’s GoFa Series Cobots Increase Accuracy Tenfold with New Feature

ABB has introduced various features to its GoFa series cobots to enhance their accuracy, operational efficiency, and applicability.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Rockwell Automation Releases Panel-Mount VFDs that Power 500 HP Motors

Rockwell Automation Releases Panel-Mount VFDs that Power 500 HP Motors

New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They are programmed with Studio 5000 and offer predictive maintenance with FactoryTalk.


News Oct 01, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Baumer’s Slim Ultrasonic UF200 Sensors Provide Precision in Tight Spaces

Baumer’s Slim Ultrasonic UF200 Sensors Provide Precision in Tight Spaces

The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors feature a flat design aimed at reducing blind range and optimizing performance.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Advantech Unlocks Edge AI Power With Compact DIN-Rail Industrial PC

Advantech Unlocks Edge AI Power With Compact DIN-Rail Industrial PC

The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.


News Sep 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Control Bits: A Roundup of Sizzling Summer Automation News

Control Bits: A Roundup of Sizzling Summer Automation News

Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots, networking, and even some exciting company development news!


News Sep 11, 2024 by David Peterson
Visibility Meets Durability: Patlite’s Explosion-Proof Signal Towers

Visibility Meets Durability: Patlite’s Explosion-Proof Signal Towers

Patlite has released a series of explosion-proof light towers consisting of a three-unit LED stack and a smaller explosion-proof unit with a flashing function featuring red and yellow indicators.


News Sep 11, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.


News Sep 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Endress+Hauser Invests 100 Million Euros To Modernize Oldest Facility

Endress+Hauser Invests 100 Million Euros To Modernize Oldest Facility

Endress+Hauser's six-decade-old production facility is being updated to meet modern production demands. The modernized facility is part of the company's Campus 2030+ project focused on sustainability.


News Aug 22, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Autonics ARIO: Packing I/O Capability Into a Small Form Factor

Autonics ARIO: Packing I/O Capability Into a Small Form Factor

Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control straightforward with the new modular expansion I/O units from Autonics.


News Aug 19, 2024 by Seth Price
Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The new generation of controllers can be programmed with CODESYS 3.5 development software.


News Aug 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and nontechnical users will be able to create AI models with ease and efficiency.


News Aug 09, 2024 by Seth Price
Manage 24-volt DC Applications with the Weidmüller maxGUARD-ELM-18

Manage 24-volt DC Applications with the Weidmüller maxGUARD-ELM-18

The maxGUARD-ELM-18 system from Weidmüller protects systems from excessive voltage or amperage, prolonging the life of critical industrial equipment.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator facilitating intelligent monitoring and operation.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc America has opened a new 650,000-square-foot campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to expand its North American footprint of innovative industrial automation and robotics solutions.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo