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Digilent’s WebDAQ Data Loggers For Remote Monitoring and Control

Digilent’s WebDAQ Data Loggers For Remote Monitoring and Control

Digilent's stand-alone data loggers enable integrators and machine builders to remotely monitor, control, and log important data from their control systems without additional software or a PC.


News Jul 12, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
ControlByWeb Adds New Cellular Connection to I/O Controllers

ControlByWeb Adds New Cellular Connection to I/O Controllers

Adding wireless to PLC projects poses challenges, namely security and project complexity. ControlByWeb seeks to overcome those barriers and add cellular data to the newest controller versions.


News Jul 08, 2024 by David Peterson
CIMON Announces Updates to Canvas 4.0 HMI Dev Platform

CIMON Announces Updates to Canvas 4.0 HMI Dev Platform

The new eXT and nXT series of Xpanel HMI displays from CIMON have been given an upgrade with the release of Canvas 4.0, providing access to new features for HMI project development.


News Jul 01, 2024 by David Peterson
Anybotics and Energy Robotics Unite To Scale Autonomous Robotic Inspection

Anybotics and Energy Robotics Unite To Scale Autonomous Robotic Inspection

A recent partnership between Anybotics and Energy Robotics seeks to promote automated robotic inspection to support the energy industry. The two companies will integrate their respective technologies.


News Jun 30, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
HMS Networks’ Latest Tool Enables Intuitive Industrial Network Monitoring

HMS Networks’ Latest Tool Enables Intuitive Industrial Network Monitoring

HMS Networks has released the new and improved Anybus Atlas2 Plus network diagnostics analyzer tool for industrial network monitoring. The new tool features an easier-to-use interface than earlier models.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Seth Price
Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key updates including tools for faster development, 3D data visualization, and enhanced scanner control.


News Jun 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Emerson Announces NI Product Advancements With AI Tools

Emerson Announces NI Product Advancements With AI Tools

Emerson’s Test and Measurement business has released key updates to its NI software and hardware products featuring AI tools designed to increase engineering efficiency.


News Jun 22, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series

Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series

The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more precise speed, torque, and position.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all housed in a compact package for more simple control scenarios.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across applications. Both series are designed to be superior alternatives to ultrasonic sensors.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Introducing Weintek’s Latest Compact, Standard Human Machine Interface

Introducing Weintek’s Latest Compact, Standard Human Machine Interface

Weintek has added a new device to its compact cMT X series of human machine interfaces (HMIs). The new HMI brings intuitive features and enhanced functionality to users.


News Jun 08, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Phoenix Contact Releases Caparoc Power Module With EtherNet/IP Interface

Phoenix Contact Releases Caparoc Power Module With EtherNet/IP Interface

Customers will now be able to communicate via EtherNet/IP on their Caparoc circuit breaker system with the release of the new EtherNet/IP power module.


News Jun 06, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Enhanced Analog Sensing With New Compact 5000 HART I/O Modules

Enhanced Analog Sensing With New Compact 5000 HART I/O Modules

Rockwell PLC users can more easily integrate field-level analog HART devices with two new modules designed for the popular 5380 CompactLogix platform.


News Jun 03, 2024 by Austin Futrell
ABB, Rockwell Automation, and Others Launch Edge Interoperability Initiative for Automation Ecosystems

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and Others Launch Edge Interoperability Initiative for Automation Ecosystems

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and other top industrial automation companies have come together to develop an open standard for interoperability between hardware and software in the industrial space.


News May 31, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
New I/O Modules for AutomationDirect’s Productivity PLC Series

New I/O Modules for AutomationDirect’s Productivity PLC Series

The new additions include a high-current relay output for the Productivity1000 and 2000 series and a TTL input and output for the Productivity2000, allowing interface with systems of varying voltages.


News May 27, 2024 by David Peterson
Control Techniques and KB Electronics Join the Nidec Family

Control Techniques and KB Electronics Join the Nidec Family

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing product availability and support for all things that rotate.


News May 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Autonics Launches LSE3 Series LiDAR Sensors for Accurate Object Detection

Autonics Launches LSE3 Series LiDAR Sensors for Accurate Object Detection

Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The laser scanners feature a 90-degree detection angle and up to a 10 x 10 m detection area.


News May 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Rockwell Automation Announces a New Product, Partnership, and Expansion

Rockwell Automation Announces a New Product, Partnership, and Expansion

Rockwell Automation has started constructing a new manufacturing facility in India, developed a low-voltage motor control center, and partnered with an educational institution to invest in the future workforce.


News May 22, 2024 by Seth Price
Introducing the edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC for Data Integration

Introducing the edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC for Data Integration

Softing Industrial has expanded its edgeConnector product family of docker containers to support the widely used Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.


News May 15, 2024 by Austin Futrell
New ASCO Shutoff Valve From Emerson: Combustion System Safety

New ASCO Shutoff Valve From Emerson: Combustion System Safety

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to help facilitate safe fuel oil combustion processes.


News May 06, 2024 by Damond Goodwin