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Emerson Updates Ovation Automation Platform to Modernize Plant Operations

Emerson Updates Ovation Automation Platform to Modernize Plant Operations

Emerson has updated its Ovation Automation Platform to meet users' constantly evolving needs. This new 4.0 release includes enhanced AI and automation capabilities to help companies better leverage data.


News Aug 17, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The new generation of controllers can be programmed with CODESYS 3.5 development software.


News Aug 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and nontechnical users will be able to create AI models with ease and efficiency.


News Aug 09, 2024 by Seth Price
Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator facilitating intelligent monitoring and operation.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc America has opened a new 650,000-square-foot campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to expand its North American footprint of innovative industrial automation and robotics solutions.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc has opened its newest facility in Canada, which aims to become a center for state-of-the-art robotics and automation technology. The new facility will extend Fanuc's customer reach in the region.


News Jul 28, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Red Lion Launches Rugged and Reliable Industrial Ethernet Switch for Critical Applications

Red Lion Launches Rugged and Reliable Industrial Ethernet Switch for Critical Applications

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for critical industrial applications under harsh conditions.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Austin Futrell
ABB Releases Noninvasive Temperature Sensor With SIL2 Certification

ABB Releases Noninvasive Temperature Sensor With SIL2 Certification

ABB has launched a NINVA SIL2-certified noninvasive temperature sensor for safer and more precise measurements in the chemical and oil and gas industries.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
The Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Tunnel Gateway: Built for High-Speed Demands

The Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Tunnel Gateway: Built for High-Speed Demands

HMS Networks' new Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Anybus Tunnel Gateway are a dynamic duo that aims to boost reliability and security in the AMR and robotic manufacturing markets.


News Jul 21, 2024 by Seth Price
New Facility, Endorsement, and Award: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Digital Infrastructure

New Facility, Endorsement, and Award: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Digital Infrastructure

Schneider Electric has opened up a data center integration facility, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy, and maintained a commitment to energy efficiency with its long-time partner, HMS Networks.


News Jul 20, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Identco Introduces Rebranded Wire and Cable Labels for Efficient Identification

Identco Introduces Rebranded Wire and Cable Labels for Efficient Identification

Identco has redesigned and rebranded its TTL200 series of self-laminating wire and cable labels. The rebrand includes the new DuraWrap and DuraFlag name and an increased focus on readability.


News Jul 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
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
Igus Unveils iComm Box for Integrating Condition Monitoring

Igus Unveils iComm Box for Integrating Condition Monitoring

The new iComm Box communication module from igus offers an integration solution for iSense and superwise service for monitoring.


News Jul 04, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
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