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A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Aug 13, 2025 by David Peterson
From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

Hilscher’s netFIELD app links Modbus devices to MQTT, simplifying IIoT workflows and boosting uptime.


News Aug 13, 2025 by Seth Price
Mitsubishi Upgrades HMIs With Enhanced Interface and Networking

Mitsubishi Upgrades HMIs With Enhanced Interface and Networking

Mitsubishi Electric has released the GOT3000 series HMIs. The new HMIs feature a vibrant, high-definition display and are designed for fast, intuitive operation and enhanced networking.


News Aug 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
OnLogic Joins Forces With Viso.ai To Enhance AI-Powered Vision

OnLogic Joins Forces With Viso.ai To Enhance AI-Powered Vision

OnLogic will combine its industrial computer hardware with Viso.ai’s computer vision software. The duo will create a fully integrated platform designed to bring AI-powered vision to applications across industries.


News Aug 10, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Traco Power Adds 1000 W Series To Metal-Enclosed Power Supplies

Traco Power Adds 1000 W Series To Metal-Enclosed Power Supplies

Traco Power’s new TXN 1000 W series offers engineers a compact, high-efficiency AC/DC power supply with broad voltage support and thermal endurance.


News Aug 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
HIWIN Welding Robots Deliver Precision and Ease of Use

HIWIN Welding Robots Deliver Precision and Ease of Use

HIWIN’s welding robot systems include hardware and software designed to bring high levels of precision, long-term durability, and simple setup and operation to industrial welding applications.


News Aug 01, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Fuji Electric, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Bosch Enhance HMI Hardware and Software

Fuji Electric, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Bosch Enhance HMI Hardware and Software

Fuji Electric has developed a new series of touchscreen monitors, Pepperl+Fuchs has released a new generation of firmware for its HMIs, and Bosch has launched a PLC-independent web-based HMI software.


News Jul 31, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
New Antaira Ethernet Switch Built for Extreme Conditions

New Antaira Ethernet Switch Built for Extreme Conditions

Built for tough industrial use, the LMP switch offers PoE+, dual power inputs, and secure management with TACACS+ and SSH.


News Jul 30, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
LS Electric Launches “Super High-Efficiency” IE5-Rated Motors

LS Electric Launches “Super High-Efficiency” IE5-Rated Motors

LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the modern demands of energy efficiency, particularly in high-energy industries like cement and steel.


News Jul 29, 2025 by Seth Price
Apera Vue 9.50 Enhances Robotic Vision With AI Precision

Apera Vue 9.50 Enhances Robotic Vision With AI Precision

Vue 9.50 uses AI-powered 4D vision to enhance bin picking, automate calibration, and reduce downtime in robotic work cells.


News Jul 28, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Weidmuller Deploys Next-Gen Power Supplies for Compact Power Distribution

Weidmuller Deploys Next-Gen Power Supplies for Compact Power Distribution

Weidmuller USA has released its second-generation PROeco power supplies. The updated series features a compact, durable, and high-efficiency design, built to meet the needs of various industrial applications. 


News Jul 28, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB Upgrades IRB 1200 With Faster Speed and 9 kg Payload

ABB Upgrades IRB 1200 With Faster Speed and 9 kg Payload

The upgraded IRB 1200 robot from ABB delivers 5% faster cycle times, 0.011 mm repeatability, and AI-assisted setup for small-part handling and accuracy tasks.


News Jul 23, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
SMC Releases Remote Control Valve Electric Speed Controller

SMC Releases Remote Control Valve Electric Speed Controller

SMC has released a speed controller that can be operated remotely via electric signals. The new device aims to optimize and simplify flow control by serving as an alternative to manually operated speed controllers.


News Jul 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
COPA-DATA Launches zenon 15 to Advance OT/IT Integration

COPA-DATA Launches zenon 15 to Advance OT/IT Integration

With HTML5 web control, Git integration, and secure access management, zenon 15 boosts industrial efficiency, collaboration, and regulatory compliance.


News Jul 21, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
SICK’s OD200 Tackles Tough Surfaces With Micron Precision

SICK’s OD200 Tackles Tough Surfaces With Micron Precision

With its 3 kHz sampling, the OD200 ensures fast, accurate, and stable distance readings—even on difficult surfaces like carbon fiber and polished metal.


News Jul 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

The newest motor platform from ABB combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) for simplified installation.


News Jul 18, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Adds IO-Link and Modbus to K50 Programmable Indicators and Buttons

Banner Adds IO-Link and Modbus to K50 Programmable Indicators and Buttons

Banner Engineering’s K50 programmable indicators and buttons now support IO-Link and Modbus, enabling faster communication, enhanced customization, and simplified setup across industrial applications.


News Jul 17, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Dobot Levels Up Human-Robot Collaboration With Power and Precision

Dobot Levels Up Human-Robot Collaboration With Power and Precision

Dobot's new CR 30H, Nova 2s, and Dobot Atom robots feature high payloads, precision, and human-like dexterity, expanding the company's portfolio of smart, flexible automation.


News Jul 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
SensoPart Updates VISOR Sensor Software With Enhanced Functionality

SensoPart Updates VISOR Sensor Software With Enhanced Functionality

SensoPart’s VISOR software-release 2.12 is designed to be smarter and faster than ever before. Key enhancements include a new shape find detector, caliper circle tool, and SensoConfig web-based configuration.


News Jul 14, 2025 by Seth Price
Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power failure, all without the need for batteries.


News Jul 13, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich