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Rockwell Automation announced its partnership with The Water Council to support the advancement of positive water…

Rockwell Automation announced its partnership with The Water Council to support the advancement of positive water stewardship for corporations around the globe.

Advantech has designed its latest control console, the IPC-320 compact tower, with IoT capabilities in mind, giving end…

Advantech has designed its latest control console, the IPC-320 compact tower, with IoT capabilities in mind, giving end users greater functionality in a small, space-saving design.

Softing Industrial announced the release of its latest Docker-based software application updates and edge products with…

Softing Industrial announced the release of its latest Docker-based software application updates and edge products with added functionalities, aiming to enhance efficiency and usability of its solutions.

OMRON Automation now offers a PLC function block-based cobot palletizing solution that aims to help machine operators…

OMRON Automation now offers a PLC function block-based cobot palletizing solution that aims to help machine operators speed up deployment and boost productivity in manufacturing environments.

Industrial computing leader OnLogic sets the stage for more reliable data processing at the edge with the new Helix 401…

Industrial computing leader OnLogic sets the stage for more reliable data processing at the edge with the new Helix 401 IPC with expanded I/O and faster CPU/GPU capabilities, all in a rugged, fanless enclosure.

Greater I/O and computing power are becoming necessary as automation takes on more tasks. With its latest offering, B&R…

Greater I/O and computing power are becoming necessary as automation takes on more tasks. With its latest offering, B&R aims to stay ahead of competitors by offering faster control systems with more rapid I/O capabilities.

PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional…

PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional platform that can present new opportunities for the future of operational technology.

Acromag's latest multi-functioning Ethernet remote I/O modules are designed to monitor both analog and discrete signals,…

Acromag's latest multi-functioning Ethernet remote I/O modules are designed to monitor both analog and discrete signals, aiming to save on costs and computational power by freeing up PLCs and other control devices.

Hosted by IMEngineering West in Anaheim, CA on Feb 7-9, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West is quickly approaching.…

Hosted by IMEngineering West in Anaheim, CA on Feb 7-9, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West is quickly approaching. Check out some of the innovative factory automation and robotic solutions to be demonstrated on the show floor.

Is it worth considering the swap from large, bulky PLCs to smaller, compact micro PLCs, saving space in your electrical…

Is it worth considering the swap from large, bulky PLCs to smaller, compact micro PLCs, saving space in your electrical cabinets, while also reducing complex code to cleaner condensed programs?

Crying loud for all to hear? For many, holidays can be a stressful time. Luckily, you can ease your woes with the help of…

Crying loud for all to hear? For many, holidays can be a stressful time. Luckily, you can ease your woes with the help of the latest robotic and automation technologies to get gifts under the tree and cookies on the table.

Crouzet introduces the "slimmest PLC" to the industrial automation market. At only 17.5mm wide, the Millennium Slim is…

Crouzet introduces the "slimmest PLC" to the industrial automation market. At only 17.5mm wide, the Millennium Slim is changing the way we think about control automation topology.

Beckhoff released a 12-channel, multi-functional expansion module with special configurable features such as an encoder…

Beckhoff released a 12-channel, multi-functional expansion module with special configurable features such as an encoder input, a PWM output, and an up/down counter for a variety of signal options.

At Control.com, we’re PLC and machine enthusiasts, but we are also makers at heart. This recent announcement by Arduino…

At Control.com, we’re PLC and machine enthusiasts, but we are also makers at heart. This recent announcement by Arduino is ready to make waves and break boundaries in control cabinets around the world!

Rockwell aims to help machine builders, integrators, and manufacturers with improved efficiency to their Micro800…

Rockwell aims to help machine builders, integrators, and manufacturers with improved efficiency to their Micro800 controllers and design software.

Arduino takes a leap of faith and moves into the world of industrial automation with the first-ever Arduino PLC,…

Arduino takes a leap of faith and moves into the world of industrial automation with the first-ever Arduino PLC, partnering with Finder to design the Opta with control engineers in mind.

Most engineers are not intimidated by simple mathematics, but when designing mission-critical systems, it’s important…

Most engineers are not intimidated by simple mathematics, but when designing mission-critical systems, it’s important to have easy access to reliable tools and calculators. Introducing our first new set of tools designed for control engineers.

Control Automation is proud to announce updates to several chapters of our popular online textbook. Check out the…

Control Automation is proud to announce updates to several chapters of our popular online textbook. Check out the improvements in the PLC, Feedback Control, and Power Generation sections.

Copia reduces the strain of backing up automation code on the factory floor with their latest software release…

Copia reduces the strain of backing up automation code on the factory floor with their latest software release DeviceLink. This automated backup software makes use of the Git workflow and backup running code automatically.