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SMC Introduces PSE Series Remote Pressure Sensors and Controllers

SMC Introduces PSE Series Remote Pressure Sensors and Controllers

SMC recently announced its latest series of remote-type pressure sensors, sensor controllers, and system monitors, which are compatible with both analog and IO-Link control systems.


News Mar 18, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric Launch Solutions for Industrial Sustainability

ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric Launch Solutions for Industrial Sustainability

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions that utilize smart controls.


News Mar 17, 2024 by Seth Price
Softing’s Latest smartLink Devices, Now With PROFINET Network Access

Softing’s Latest smartLink Devices, Now With PROFINET Network Access

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup. The new hardware gateway and software module give users access to PROFINET networks.


News Mar 15, 2024 by Seth Price
Control Bits: A Roundup of Automation News You May Have Missed

Control Bits: A Roundup of Automation News You May Have Missed

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!


News Mar 14, 2024 by David Peterson
Breaking Traditions: KEB Automation Releases a New Web-Based HMI

Breaking Traditions: KEB Automation Releases a New Web-Based HMI

KEB Automation now offers the C6 X1 web-based HMI, available in multiple sizes with various system options that can be mounted anywhere on the machine, powered by the HELIO visualization system.


News Mar 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Emerson’s Compact, Robust PC Links the Industrial Floor to the Cloud

Emerson’s Compact, Robust PC Links the Industrial Floor to the Cloud

Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 comes with pre-installed Movicon software and the PACEdge IIoT platform, providing powerful computing for visualizing industrial edge data applications.


News Mar 12, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
(Circuit) Breaking News! Siemens’ New Electronic Circuit Protection Device

(Circuit) Breaking News! Siemens’ New Electronic Circuit Protection Device

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Schneider Electric, Intel, and Red Hat Create Open Automation Infrastructure

Schneider Electric, Intel, and Red Hat Create Open Automation Infrastructure

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure to help replace vendor-specific infrastructure with software-based control systems.


News Mar 07, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Banner’s New AC Voltage Sensor for Equipment Monitoring

Banner’s New AC Voltage Sensor for Equipment Monitoring

Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users with real-time power monitoring for their industrial equipment.


News Mar 05, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Lütze Expands LOCC-Box System With New IO-Link Gateway

Lütze Expands LOCC-Box System With New IO-Link Gateway

Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can connect up to fifteen of the company's LOCC-Box-Net modules in new and existing systems.


News Mar 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Idec Launches 7-inch Combined PLC+HMI With I/O Options

Idec Launches 7-inch Combined PLC+HMI With I/O Options

Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and simplified control. The combined solution features a 7-inch touchscreen display and expandable I/O.


News Mar 01, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Automation Releases New Panel and Box Industrial PCs

Rockwell Automation Releases New Panel and Box Industrial PCs

Rockwell Automation has released a panel PC/HMI combination unit designed to add additional functionality and computing power to the existing FactoryTalk Optix portfolio.


News Feb 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Festo Makes Tech Jump With VTEP High-Precision Proportional Valve

Festo Makes Tech Jump With VTEP High-Precision Proportional Valve

Festo's controlled pneumatics technology is expanding possibilities for using pneumatics in automated applications. The innovative functions offered by VTEP play a role in creating these opportunities.


News Feb 27, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Circular Economy Practices: Business Growth and Environmental Responsibility

Circular Economy Practices: Business Growth and Environmental Responsibility

ABB‘s recent report “Circularity: No Time to Waste” stresses the need for industrial businesses to embrace circularity practices for sustainable growth and economical product lifecycles.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
New IO-Link Connectivity at the Edge From Hilscher

New IO-Link Connectivity at the Edge From Hilscher

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry 4.0 infrastructure at the edge of the physical factory floor.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that has been widely adopted across numerous existing PLC systems.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power supplies are machine and field-mountable to deliver power where needed.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day 2024 will be held on March 26th, talking all about industrial robotics with keynote interviews, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Feb 22, 2024 by David Peterson
Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel bus communication to celebrate the u-remote’s tenth birthday.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Banner Engineering Expands IIoT Gateway Controller Series

Banner Engineering Expands IIoT Gateway Controller Series

The new DXM1200 communication gateway models from Banner Engineering promise to help users with better plant connectivity for IIoT with cellular and ISM radio capabilities.


News Feb 21, 2024 by Damond Goodwin