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Banner Adds New Communication Options to TL70 Pro Tower Lights

Banner Adds New Communication Options to TL70 Pro Tower Lights

Banner has expanded its lighting and indication catalog to include new TL70 Pro tower lights. The latest additions feature Modbus RTU, Ethernet, and Power over Ethernet models.


News Nov 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
WERMA Expands MC Beacon Series To Include Touch and Smart Functions

WERMA Expands MC Beacon Series To Include Touch and Smart Functions

The MC55 Touch and MC55 Touch Smart are the latest additions to WERMA’s MC series of LED installation beacons. The new beacons feature up to seven colors, smart software, and touch input capabilities.


News Nov 28, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
B&R Enhances Coding With New Automation Studio Code and Copilot

B&R Enhances Coding With New Automation Studio Code and Copilot

The new Automation Studio Code and Copilot environment make building code easier and more efficient via generative AI and cloud-based collaboration.


News Nov 24, 2024 by Seth Price
steute Releases Explosion-Proof Solenoid Interlocks for Extreme Conditions

steute Releases Explosion-Proof Solenoid Interlocks for Extreme Conditions

The new solenoid-controlled interlocks for harsh environments are the latest addition to steute’s series of explosive-proof compact interlocks released earlier this year.


News Nov 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Beijer Electronics to Launch X3 Series HMIs With New OS3 Open Platform

Beijer Electronics to Launch X3 Series HMIs With New OS3 Open Platform

Beijer Electronics' soon-to-launch HMI series features an upgraded operating system and development software. The new HMIs aim to deliver an enhanced and modern user experience for various applications.


News Nov 17, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Launches TIA Portal Version 20 Focused on Improved Performance

Siemens Launches TIA Portal Version 20 Focused on Improved Performance

Siemens has released the latest version of its TIA Portal automation software. Version 20 features enhanced performance, including support for the company's newest PLCs and a more user-friendly interface.


News Nov 16, 2024 by Seth Price
Flexxbotics’s Integration with LMI Technologies Aids Precise Manufacturing

Flexxbotics’s Integration with LMI Technologies Aids Precise Manufacturing

Flexxbotics enhances robot-driven quality inspection in smart manufacturing environments by introducing robot compatibility with LMI Technologies’s 3D measurement tools.


News Nov 13, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Honeywell and Google Cloud Partner To Accelerate Industrial AI Adoption

Honeywell and Google Cloud Partner To Accelerate Industrial AI Adoption

The Honeywell-Google Cloud partnership combines the companies’ respective technologies to increase industry-wide automation and upskill the workforce via a new AI-powered solution.


News Nov 12, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
OnLogic To Help Businesses Adopt AI-Powered Solutions With Latest Partnerships

OnLogic To Help Businesses Adopt AI-Powered Solutions With Latest Partnerships

In an effort to expand its industrial AI consulting and implementation services, OnLogic has partnered with industry-leading AI experts Big Vision, Data Monsters, and Mosaic Data Science.


News Nov 08, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
IDEC Launches Industrial Iot-Ready HG1J Series HMI With 4.3 inch Display

IDEC Launches Industrial Iot-Ready HG1J Series HMI With 4.3 inch Display

IDEC has released a new 4.3-inch PCAP display HMI that is compact enough for limited-space applications yet ready for the IIoT world with industry-leading protocol support and remote connection capability. 


News Nov 06, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Mencom’s Magnetic Sensors: Small Devices, Big Impact

Mencom’s Magnetic Sensors: Small Devices, Big Impact

Mencom has added reed and magneto-resistive sensors to the current product lineup, serving various applications within sectors such as automation and manufacturing environments.


News Nov 05, 2024 by Austin Futrell
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
Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Advance OT Network Visibility

Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Advance OT Network Visibility

The acquisition will combine the companies' complimentary cybersecurity products to enhance network security. Both companies will also benefit from combining their respective experience and customer base.


News Nov 01, 2024 by Seth Price
Turbines Inc. Releases its ITM Flow Meter with Digital Display

Turbines Inc. Releases its ITM Flow Meter with Digital Display

Turbines Inc. introduced its high-pressure resilient, robust ITM Series flow meter for liquid applications. The new meter features a digital display and stainless steel components.


News Oct 31, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Beckhoff Redesigns Programmable Logic With New PLC++ Platform

Beckhoff Redesigns Programmable Logic With New PLC++ Platform

The PLC gets a facelift with the release of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT PLC++ platform that offers faster runtimes, rapid engineering project development, and an enhanced, user-inspired interface.


News Oct 30, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Optix is Now DataReady!

Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Optix is Now DataReady!

Rockwell Automation has enhanced the FactoryTalk Optix platform by adding the DataReady Smart Machines, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving decision-making capabilities.


News Oct 29, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Update To the ISA-5.1: Standard for Engineering Symbols And Drawings

Update To the ISA-5.1: Standard for Engineering Symbols And Drawings

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has updated a popular standard used specifically for process automation. The updates include new symbols, re-organization, and technical reports.


News Oct 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Honeywell and Chevron Partner to Improve AI Process Excursion Response

Honeywell and Chevron Partner to Improve AI Process Excursion Response

A recent industry partnership hopes to prove that AI can speed up the training and increase the response and accuracy rate of new technicians, enhancing safety and profitability.


News Oct 28, 2024 by Seth Price
Belden’s New LioN-Safety I/O Modules Link Hardware for Quick Response

Belden’s New LioN-Safety I/O Modules Link Hardware for Quick Response

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.


News Oct 25, 2024 by Seth Price
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