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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
Save Time and Your Hands with Weidmüller’s Powercrimper Vario

Save Time and Your Hands with Weidmüller’s Powercrimper Vario

Behold Weidmüller's Powercrimper Vario, a semi-automated electric crimping machine designed for efficiency, flexibility, and safety in panel building. It ensures perfect, reliable connections.


News Jan 03, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Antaira Launches a Managed Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

Antaira Launches a Managed Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including ring redundancy, PoE+ capability, Gigabit speeds, and fiber connection technology.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson’s New Energy Manager Targeting 30% Energy and Emissions Cuts

Emerson’s New Energy Manager Targeting 30% Energy and Emissions Cuts

The new Energy Manager solution by Emerson is designed to enhance electricity monitoring, allowing manufacturers to reduce energy waste and emissions.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
New Industrial Ethernet Switch From Weidmuller

New Industrial Ethernet Switch From Weidmuller

Weidmuller is expanding its line of ethernet switches with the BasicLine Series B unmanaged switch with QoS configuration and standard Broadcast Storm protection.


News Dec 10, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Shine Bright Like a Beacon: PATLITE’s GL10 Lights Up Industrial Efficiency

Shine Bright Like a Beacon: PATLITE’s GL10 Lights Up Industrial Efficiency

PATLITE Corporation has announced the upcoming release of its GL10 series flashing beacon. This innovative beacon brings multi-color signaling, robust durability, and advanced integration options to industrial applications.


News Nov 26, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Pack Expo Wrap-up V2: The Future of Packaging Automation

Pack Expo Wrap-up V2: The Future of Packaging Automation

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.


News Nov 13, 2024 by David Peterson
Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.


News Nov 08, 2024 by David Peterson
Turck Releases “Smart” IP67 Power Supplies With IO-Link Interface

Turck Releases “Smart” IP67 Power Supplies With IO-Link Interface

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart” and standard variations, these power supplies are designed to increase convenience and efficiency.


News Nov 03, 2024 by Austin Futrell
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
Phoenix Contact’s Latest Lineup: Sparking Innovation and Zapping Downtime

Phoenix Contact’s Latest Lineup: Sparking Innovation and Zapping Downtime

Phoenix Contact has released some new products to its portfolio that can offer substantial benefits to integrators: the PT2,5-4L terminal blocks, a few IO-Link I/O boxes, and the new NearFi couplers.


News Oct 16, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Flanged and Versatile: Binder Releases the PBC15 Connector System

Flanged and Versatile: Binder Releases the PBC15 Connector System

Binder has enhanced its connector system portfolio by introducing flange components designed for the PBC15 (615 series) cable connectors, tailored for high current and voltage applications.


News Oct 15, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Festo Launches Stepper Motor Series for Multi-Protocol DC Servo Drives

Festo Launches Stepper Motor Series for Multi-Protocol DC Servo Drives

Festo has added a new stepper motor series to its light-duty servo motion solutions. The series rounds out the company's one-stop shop that enables customers to tailor purchases to their application needs.


News Oct 09, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
New M12 Connectors From Belden: Secure, Rapid Cabling

New M12 Connectors From Belden: Secure, Rapid Cabling

Industrial uptime demands cabling with fast connections under harsh conditions. Belden answered the demands with a new portfolio of M12 connectors, making use of push-pull connector technology.


News Oct 06, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Motion Meets Safety With New CIP Plug-In Module for ABB Drives

Motion Meets Safety With New CIP Plug-In Module for ABB Drives

ABB has expanded and upgraded the safety capability of flagship VFDs with an Ethernet/IP CIP plug-in module capable of sending safe torque off (STO) and safe stop signals without additional wiring.


News Sep 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Calling All Engineers: The 2024 Control Engineering Survey

Calling All Engineers: The 2024 Control Engineering Survey

The quality of our educational content comes from truly understanding our audience. We need your help to give us the best snapshot of today’s industry, plus a chance to win Amazon gift card prizes!


News Sep 16, 2024 by David Peterson
AutomationDirect Expands Networking Hardware With Stride SE3 Series Devices

AutomationDirect Expands Networking Hardware With Stride SE3 Series Devices

The new Stride SE3 series of networking hardware from AutomationDirect brings flexibility, affordability, and PoE capabilities to industrial communication.


News Sep 07, 2024 by Seth Price
Weidmüller Unveils New Ethernet Switch with Increased Range and Power

Weidmüller Unveils New Ethernet Switch with Increased Range and Power

The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer (.6 miles), reducing wires and increasing reliability.


News Sep 04, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff's latest smart vision system, the BVS VisionSensor, features integrated lighting and autofocus optics with simple configuration options for enhanced visual-based inspections.


News Aug 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Comau Releases End-To-End Manufacturing Solution for Hairpin Stators

Comau Releases End-To-End Manufacturing Solution for Hairpin Stators

In response to the automotive industry's growing demand for electric motors, Comau has launched a catalog of advanced, fully automated machines specifically designed for the production of hairpin stators.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich