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Control.com is Heading to ProMat in Chicago!

Control.com is Heading to ProMat in Chicago!

Control.com will begin the 2025 trade show season at ProMat in Chicago with industry leaders such as Agility Robotics, Schneider, NORD Drivesystems, and many more!


News Mar 12, 2025 by David Peterson
AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and analog simulations.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Updates PAC Machine Edition Control Software

Emerson Updates PAC Machine Edition Control Software

Emerson has released version 10.6 of its PAC Machine Edition integrated development environment. The update includes a new PLC simulator and other performance improvements to increase developer efficiency.


News Mar 09, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
OnLogic Launches the Axial AX300 Server for Powerful Edge Computing

OnLogic Launches the Axial AX300 Server for Powerful Edge Computing

The new Axial AX300 edge server from OnLogic is designed to provide businesses of all sizes with powerful, secure, and easily deployed on-site AI and edge capabilities.


News Mar 07, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Dobot Launches Collaborative Robot Series Built for Extreme Environments

Dobot Launches Collaborative Robot Series Built for Extreme Environments

The latest collaborative robot series from Dobot is designed to withstand water, dust, and oil, thanks to design features including internal positive pneumatic pressure and a fluororubber exterior.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Releases Cost-Effective, Entry-Level Data Acquisition Solutions

Emerson Releases Cost-Effective, Entry-Level Data Acquisition Solutions

Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input module, along with the launch of a GitHub repository for creating FlexLogger add-ons.


News Mar 02, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication lights, and a series of high-amperage M12 connectors.


News Mar 01, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Nulogy Launches Smart Factory To Improve Manufacturing Efficiency

Nulogy Launches Smart Factory To Improve Manufacturing Efficiency

The newest plug-and-play Smart Factory solution from Nulogy is focused on providing manufacturers with real-time insights that can be used to boost operational efficiency.


News Feb 28, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
New SP5+ Food Grade Motor Delivers Efficiency & Durability

New SP5+ Food Grade Motor Delivers Efficiency & Durability

The SP5+ motor from ABB offers IE5 efficiency and IP69 protection, making it ideal for food and beverage applications with rigorous washdown and sanitation requirements.


News Feb 26, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Weintek Expands cMTX Series HMIs with Web & Multi-View Models

Weintek Expands cMTX Series HMIs with Web & Multi-View Models

Weintek has expanded its cMTX Series HMIs to allow users to view multiple HMIs simultaneously with the iV models or access their HMIs via a webpage with the W series.


News Feb 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Communicating to a ControlNet Network? Softing Has a Dongle for You

Communicating to a ControlNet Network? Softing Has a Dongle for You

Softing Industrial has released the usbLink CN, an adapter for connecting laptops and PCs to ControlNet networks for configuring, troubleshooting, and viewing device status.


News Feb 23, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor Expands IO-Link System Solutions With Latest Devices

Wenglor Expands IO-Link System Solutions With Latest Devices

Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling fast, bidirectional communication between control systems and devices.


News Feb 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with compliance required by January 1, 2029.


News Feb 15, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Meet ADAM, the Two-Armed, AI-Driven Robot Mixologist Creating a Stir

Meet ADAM, the Two-Armed, AI-Driven Robot Mixologist Creating a Stir

Richtech Robotics has just opened its first Clouffee & Tea store in Las Vegas. The store's main highlight? ADAM, the coffee and bubble tea-making robot with a knack for customer service.


News Feb 12, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
EMIS Releases Three Phase Filter Series for EMI Mitigation

EMIS Releases Three Phase Filter Series for EMI Mitigation

The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase applications, specifically for motors and power drive systems.


News Feb 05, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Igus Launches Hygienic, Self-Lubricating Linear Actuator

Igus Launches Hygienic, Self-Lubricating Linear Actuator

Designed for hygiene and efficiency, the drylin® SHT actuator features self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring safe, low-maintenance beverage production.


News Feb 03, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Emerson Introduces Dew Point Sensor for Pneumatic System Air Quality

Emerson Introduces Dew Point Sensor for Pneumatic System Air Quality

Discover how Emerson's new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor enhances air quality monitoring in pneumatic systems, protecting equipment and reducing costs and downtime.


News Jan 31, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.


News Jan 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Beijer Electronics Replaces Ethernet Switch Series for Industrial Networking

Beijer Electronics Replaces Ethernet Switch Series for Industrial Networking

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich