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Delta Partners with Acontis to Enhance EtherCAT for Motion Control

Delta Partners with Acontis to Enhance EtherCAT for Motion Control

Delta Motion has teamed up with Acontis Technologies to enhance the RMC200 motion controller, adding EtherCAT MainDevice capability for increased communication capabilities.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
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
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
PULS Introduces the CP20.248-IOL Smart Power Supply

PULS Introduces the CP20.248-IOL Smart Power Supply

PULS has unveiled the CP20.248-IOL, a 480 W DIN-rail power supply with an IO-Link interface and integrated display, simplifying configuration, monitoring, and remote control for automation.


News Feb 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Weintek Expands cMTX Series HMIs with Web & Multi-View Models

Weintek Expands cMTX Series HMIs with Web & Multi-View Models

Weintek has expanded its cMTX Series HMIs to allow users to view multiple HMIs simultaneously with the iV models or access their HMIs via a webpage with the W series.


News Feb 25, 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
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
Unlocking Building Efficiency With Phoenix Contact’s Catan Controller

Unlocking Building Efficiency With Phoenix Contact’s Catan Controller

Phoenix Contact's new family of building automation controllers, programmed with the company's Emalytics software, offers a comprehensive solution for intelligent building automation.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Austin Futrell
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
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
Hilscher’s netFIELD App Connects PROFINET to IIoT for Efficiency

Hilscher’s netFIELD App Connects PROFINET to IIoT for Efficiency

The netFIELD App by Hilscher bridges PROFINET and IIoT via MQTT, enabling real-time data exchange for predictive maintenance and optimized production processes.


News Feb 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Capture Critical Data With Banner’s DXMR90-1XE Controller

Capture Critical Data With Banner’s DXMR90-1XE Controller

Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing for data transfer with up to four independent networks.


News Feb 01, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Gill Instruments Offers Modbus Communication for WindSonic Line

Gill Instruments Offers Modbus Communication for WindSonic Line

WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing industrial hardware thanks to the addition of Modbus.


News Jan 31, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.


News Jan 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson’s DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0: Now With Batch Data Processing

Emerson’s DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0: Now With Batch Data Processing

Version 2.0 of Emerson’s DeltaV Edge Environment incorporates batch data and eliminates data siloing.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Seth Price
MassRobotics Reveals the 2025 Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Program

MassRobotics Reveals the 2025 Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Program

Six companies have been selected by MassRobotics for the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program. These six companies offer innovative solutions in medicine.


News Jan 22, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Beijer Electronics Replaces Ethernet Switch Series for Industrial Networking

Beijer Electronics Replaces Ethernet Switch Series for Industrial Networking

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Turck Expands TNIC Line of Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Turck Expands TNIC Line of Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a wide operating temperature and voltage range, making them suitable for various industrial applications.


News Jan 05, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Link Up! Softing AG Releases its usbLink CN

Link Up! Softing AG Releases its usbLink CN

Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN is a USB to ControlNet interface that replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, supporting easy setup and connections using RSLinx and RSNetWorx.


News Dec 29, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell