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Softing Industrial Upgrades Edge Products, Integrates OPC UA Information Modeling

Softing Industrial Upgrades Edge Products, Integrates OPC UA Information Modeling

Softing Industrial has integrated OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Information Modeling into its edge products and Secure Integration Server (SIS) to enhance functionality in Industrial IoT applications.


News Oct 25, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Actuator Showdown: Tolomatic’s RSX Electric Actuators Take on Tradition

Actuator Showdown: Tolomatic’s RSX Electric Actuators Take on Tradition

Tolomatic has introduced five new RSX high-force electric linear actuators to meet a broader range of applications. These high-force actuators may be a better option than traditional hydraulics.


News Oct 24, 2024 by Austin Futrell
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
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
Know Your Place: Balluff Debuts Linear Position Monitoring System

Know Your Place: Balluff Debuts Linear Position Monitoring System

Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses magnetostrictive technology to provide constant, accurate positioning.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
KEB Automation Upgrades Drive Controllers and Servo Drives

KEB Automation Upgrades Drive Controllers and Servo Drives

KEB Automation has added new functionalities to its F6 drive controllers and S6 servo drives. The enhancements include hardware and software-based updates focused on efficiency and usability.


News Oct 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
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
Latest ABB Partnership Focuses on Integrated Turbomachinery Controls

Latest ABB Partnership Focuses on Integrated Turbomachinery Controls

ABB and Energy Control Technologies have signed a joint development agreement focused on combining their respective technologies to improve and consolidate turbomachinery controls solutions.


News Oct 02, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Schneider Electric Joins GR3N to Deliver Industrial-Scale Recycling

Schneider Electric Joins GR3N to Deliver Industrial-Scale Recycling

Using Schneider Electric’s hardware and vendor-agnostic open automation system, EcoStruxure Automation Expert GR3N scales up its plastic recycling operations.


News Sep 30, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting larger machine tools.


News Sep 30, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
GelSight Partners with Flexxbotics to Transform Robotic Precision Testing

GelSight Partners with Flexxbotics to Transform Robotic Precision Testing

GelSight has collaborated with Flexxbotics to develop robotic systems with autonomous control for non-destructive testing.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Soft Starts for Motors up to 75 HP

Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Soft Starts for Motors up to 75 HP

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium efficiency 3-phase motors up to 75 horsepower.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Crushing It! ABB’s New DP200 Crush+ NEMA Severe-Duty Motors

Crushing It! ABB’s New DP200 Crush+ NEMA Severe-Duty Motors

ABB released the DP200 Crush+ NEMA motor, which features a high starting and breakdown torque suitable for demanding severe-duty applications in the mining and quarry industries.


News Sep 23, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
KV-X: The Latest Generation in PLC Technology From Keyence

KV-X: The Latest Generation in PLC Technology From Keyence

Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops recorder and granting preset access to over 300 peripheral device EDS files.


News Sep 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
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
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
Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

The newest sensor series from Leuze provides users with the low-cost and compact design of inductive sensors while featuring up to a 40 mm switching distance for larger-range applications.


News Sep 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Copia DeviceLink Now Supports Siemens’ Step 7 5.x Software

Copia DeviceLink Now Supports Siemens’ Step 7 5.x Software

Copia Automation has expanded its list of supported automation software for its popular DeviceLink platform, which monitors factory automation software in real time for code changes and backups.


News Sep 17, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Reveals New Electromagnetic Flowmeters: ProcessMaster and AquaMaster

ABB Reveals New Electromagnetic Flowmeters: ProcessMaster and AquaMaster

The latest release from ABB features two new electromagnetic flowmeters that hope to provide users with a futureproof solution for creating modular flowmeter systems in the industrial environment.


News Sep 17, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
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