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Rockwell Cuts Wiring Time With In-Cabinet Ethernet/IP Solution

Rockwell Cuts Wiring Time With In-Cabinet Ethernet/IP Solution

Rockwell’s new Ethernet/IP in-cabinet system cuts wiring time by up to 80%, reduces panel size, and enhances connectivity and sustainability.


News Jun 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Rugged M12 Power Connectors Released by Binder

Rugged M12 Power Connectors Released by Binder

Binder unveils new stainless steel L- and T-coded M12 connectors, engineered for durability and high-performance power transmission in harsh environments.


News May 13, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Belden Delivers Network Flexibility With New Industrial Ethernet Switches

Belden Delivers Network Flexibility With New Industrial Ethernet Switches

With up to 34 ports, Belden’s new 19-inch GREYHOUND2000 industrial Ethernet switches offer port density and flexibility for industrial network demands.


News May 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

SMC has released three new products aimed at reducing system wiring complexity while improving communication efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation systems.


News Apr 26, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
HMS and Siemens Partner on Certified 5G Connectivity for Industrial Automation

HMS and Siemens Partner on Certified 5G Connectivity for Industrial Automation

HMS Networks' Siemens-certified Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G delivers ultra-low latency, secure 5G and WiFi 6 industrial connectivity across multi-vendor systems.


News Apr 08, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Pepperl+Fuchs Unveils High-Precision Surge Protection and Signal Barriers

Pepperl+Fuchs Unveils High-Precision Surge Protection and Signal Barriers

Pepperl+Fuchs’ M-LB-2600 surge protectors and KCD2-VR4-Ex1 barriers deliver precision, SIL-certified safety, and predictive maintenance for harsh environments.


News Apr 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
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
Phoenix Contact Zero-Cut Block: Faster, Safer DIN Rail Cutting

Phoenix Contact Zero-Cut Block: Faster, Safer DIN Rail Cutting

The Zero-Cut Block eliminates tedious measuring and cutting of DIN rail, ensuring precision and reducing waste. It speeds up installations while enhancing safety.


News Mar 20, 2025 by Seth Price
Strength in Connectivity | Carlo Gavazzi’s New IP67 Series Cord-Sets

Strength in Connectivity | Carlo Gavazzi’s New IP67 Series Cord-Sets

The latest M8/M12 cord sets from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to meet the needs of the harsh industrial environment with an IP67 rating, providing a reliable way to connect devices.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
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
Antaira Releases Industrial PoE Switches for Extreme Environments

Antaira Releases Industrial PoE Switches for Extreme Environments

Antaira Technologies’ new industrial PoE switches combine a wide operating temperature and fanless design with multiport versatility, enabling low-voltage industrial networking in harsh conditions.


News Mar 08, 2025 by Seth Price
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
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
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
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
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
Advantech QFi Enables Long-Distance Vision for Compact Cameras

Advantech QFi Enables Long-Distance Vision for Compact Cameras

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera doesn’t support fiber, you can now convert it with the QFi from Advantech.


News Feb 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Kurabo and Flexiv Merge Technologies, Create Adaptive Robot

Kurabo and Flexiv Merge Technologies, Create Adaptive Robot

Kurabo has combined its 3D vision sensors with Flexiv’s robots to create the all-new KURAVIZON adaptive robot system. The new system aims for precision and adaptability in laboratory and factory automation.


News Jan 30, 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
Simplify I/O Junction Boxes with Banner Engineering’s I/O Block

Simplify I/O Junction Boxes with Banner Engineering’s I/O Block

Banner Engineering takes the complexity out of junction boxes with the new JB series I/O junction blocks, which have a number of available configurations and applications.


News Jan 07, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich