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Easing the IT/OT Burden With OnLogic’s New Thin Client PC

Easing the IT/OT Burden With OnLogic’s New Thin Client PC

OnLogic has added to the existing ThinManager-ready PC product line with a new thin client with WiFi boot functionally to add multiple HMI functionality with a central point of maintenance.


News Dec 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Launches Advanced Industrial Process Control with Ability FIM 3.0

ABB Launches Advanced Industrial Process Control with Ability FIM 3.0

ABB enhances connectivity and interoperability for industrial field instruments by releasing its Ability Field Information Manager 3.0, optimizing oversight of operations for improved productivity.


News Dec 25, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

The new Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 position transmitter from Emerson functions as an alternative to limit switches, providing continuous valve position data to ensure operations are safe and reliable.


News Dec 21, 2023 by Seth Price
Comau and LiNa to Scale up Efficient Automated Battery Cell Production

Comau and LiNa to Scale up Efficient Automated Battery Cell Production

Comau and LiNa announced the joint development of a unique design concept, focusing on creating a sustainable manufacturing environment to produce next-gen solid-state battery cells.


News Dec 17, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
WERMA Adds White Housing to eSIGN Signal Towers for Greater Customization

WERMA Adds White Housing to eSIGN Signal Towers for Greater Customization

WERMA has added a white housing option to its established eSIGN LED signal towers. The new addition intends to open up even greater flexibility and customization in industrial signaling.


News Dec 16, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.


News Dec 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Realtime Robotics and HLS Partner to Rapidly Optimize Manufacturing

Realtime Robotics and HLS Partner to Rapidly Optimize Manufacturing

Realtime Robotics has partnered with HLS Engineering Group to enhance automation cell optimization, aiming to eliminate production bottlenecks and reduce cycle times within a matter of weeks.


News Dec 14, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Industrial Ethernet Switches From Weidmüller Take It up a Notch

Industrial Ethernet Switches From Weidmüller Take It up a Notch

Weidmüller has added to its network switches with the EcoLine Series B. The new series of unmanaged switches for industrial Ethernet promises longer uptime and fewer disruptions.


News Dec 13, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Supports U.S. Infrastructure With Over $500 Million in Investments

Siemens Supports U.S. Infrastructure With Over $500 Million in Investments

Over the past year, Siemens has invested over $500 million in electricity-focused and artificial intelligence-driven infrastructure to support and grow the U.S. economy.


News Dec 12, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Introduces Latest Innovations Designed for Smooth Operation

Emerson Introduces Latest Innovations Designed for Smooth Operation

Emerson has released two new system components: a high-flow solenoid valve and a digital process controller. Both products are designed to keep processes running smoothly across different applications.


News Nov 30, 2023 by Seth Price
Baumer Launches Encoder for Functional Safety in Mobile Machinery

Baumer Launches Encoder for Functional Safety in Mobile Machinery

Baumer has released an absolute encoder that meets the latest functional safety requirements. The robust encoder is designed to bring "maximum” safety and performance to harsh outdoor environments.


News Nov 29, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Emerson Takes Digital Transformation to Next Level With New Edge Solution

Emerson Takes Digital Transformation to Next Level With New Edge Solution

Emerson has expanded its DeltaV automation platform with the introduction of DeltaV Edge Environment. DeltaV Edge Environment is designed to make data more accessible for OT and IT applications.


News Nov 27, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Web-Based HMIs: Future Or Fad? HMI Project and KEB Say ‘It’s Here’

Web-Based HMIs: Future Or Fad? HMI Project and KEB Say ‘It’s Here’

Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web pages that can control and monitor automated equipment.


News Nov 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Pilz PNOZmulti 2 Now With Safety over EtherCAT for Security and Efficiency

Pilz PNOZmulti 2 Now With Safety over EtherCAT for Security and Efficiency

PILZ has launched a configurable small controller that integrates machine and safety concepts. The PNOZmulti 2 with Safety over EtherCat is designed for safety and efficiency in production.


News Nov 24, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Siemens and Microsoft Team Up to Excel Industry-wide Adoption of Generative AI

Siemens and Microsoft Team Up to Excel Industry-wide Adoption of Generative AI

Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial Copilot, to help workers with PLC programming and machine troubleshooting.


News Nov 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Balluff Announces Capacitive Level Sensor With IO-Link Technology

Balluff Announces Capacitive Level Sensor With IO-Link Technology

Balluff has released a new capacitive sensor with IO-Link communication technology designed to detect product levels through the walls of plastic or glass storage containers.


News Nov 22, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Reduce Noise And Increase Efficiency With New Emerson Valve Trim Tech

Reduce Noise And Increase Efficiency With New Emerson Valve Trim Tech

Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules to maintain flow rate while reducing energy loss.


News Nov 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Extend Motion Life: Automatic Grease Fittings Using New IoT Solution

Extend Motion Life: Automatic Grease Fittings Using New IoT Solution

GreaseBoss and Nordic Semiconductor have recently launched a collaborative system using Nordic-powered sensors and Memfault to monitor grease flow, extending the life of moving machine components.


News Nov 16, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
New Family of Fault-tolerant Computing Platforms Delivers Seven Nines Availability

New Family of Fault-tolerant Computing Platforms Delivers Seven Nines Availability

Stratus has released its most fault-tolerant line of industrial computers yet, designed for maximum system availability.


News Nov 15, 2023 by Seth Price
WAGO’s New Advanced PLC CPUs Provide Cost-Effective Control Solution

WAGO’s New Advanced PLC CPUs Provide Cost-Effective Control Solution

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.


News Nov 14, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo