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New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

What are emissions restrictions and how could they impact your control systems and monitoring devices?


Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.


News Nov 25, 2021 by Aline Dias
Industry Leaders Band Together to Create UniversalAutomation.org

Industry Leaders Band Together to Create UniversalAutomation.org

What is this new organization, and how are industry leaders like Schneider Electric and Yokogawa getting involved?


News Nov 11, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Softing Industrial Automation Upgrades edgeConnector Products to Include MQTT and IIoT Capabilities

Softing Industrial Automation Upgrades edgeConnector Products to Include MQTT and IIoT Capabilities

How could IoT and MQTT capabilities be helpful for this kind of industrial data communication?


News Nov 10, 2021 by Gunner Scott
MIT Researchers Create a Control System to Enable Quadruped Robots to Navigate Harsh Industrial Environments

MIT Researchers Create a Control System to Enable Quadruped Robots to Navigate Harsh Industrial Environments

Learn about the new control system from MIT and how it could help quadrupeds and other robots traverse different types of terrain.


News Nov 03, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Industry leaders are gearing up for big events this November to highlight their latest solutions in industrial automation.


Johnson Controls Develops AI Quality Control System to Promote Data Management in Building Automation

Johnson Controls Develops AI Quality Control System to Promote Data Management in Building Automation

Johnson Controls provides building operators with a new AI-driven app that aims to improve building performance.


News Oct 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell Automation Expands Their Allen-Bradley Line of Motor Protection Products

Rockwell Automation Expands Their Allen-Bradley Line of Motor Protection Products

Allen-Bradley, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, announced a new line of space-saving circuit breakers.


News Oct 22, 2021 by Seth Price
WAGO Aims to Eliminate I/O Downtime With New Fieldbus Coupler

WAGO Aims to Eliminate I/O Downtime With New Fieldbus Coupler

What are Fieldbus couplers and how is WAGO's coupler designed to help engineers communicate within the plant?


News Oct 19, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
How Can Big Data Play a Key Role in Digital Transformation?

How Can Big Data Play a Key Role in Digital Transformation?

Hear from several industry leaders about the future of digital transformation and the role big data plays in industrial automation.


News Oct 16, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Learn about the latest control and automation components from Phoenix Contact such as their new control cabinet, terminal blocks, and converters.


News Oct 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
How Much Does Industrial Automation Play a Role in Autonomous Shipping?

How Much Does Industrial Automation Play a Role in Autonomous Shipping?

Bachmann and RTI announce their entry into a partnership focused on providing more secure, flexible, and scalable automated operations for the maritime industry.


News Oct 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

What automation events are taking place this month?


Honeywell’s Latest Palletizing Robot Utilizes Machine Learning and New Gripping Technology

Honeywell’s Latest Palletizing Robot Utilizes Machine Learning and New Gripping Technology

What is this new smart palletizing robot from Honeywell and how can it promote factory automation?


News Oct 02, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer, an international control and sensor technology company, announced two product offerings that solve notable issues in the industrial control sector.


News Oct 01, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
B&R Automation Debuts New PLCs and Other Control Components Built for the Factory Floor

B&R Automation Debuts New PLCs and Other Control Components Built for the Factory Floor

How can B&R Automation's latest PLC and automation software help streamline operations in industrial facilities?


Industry Leaders Including KUKA and FANUC Set to Debut Latest Automation Technology at PACK Expo 2021

Industry Leaders Including KUKA and FANUC Set to Debut Latest Automation Technology at PACK Expo 2021

What major companies are attending PACK EXPO next week and what kind of cutting-edge industrial automation technology will they be debuting?


Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy components, so Banner released products to help analog and serial devices.


News Sep 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Pilz Releases New Software and Hardware to Promote Factory Automation

Pilz Releases New Software and Hardware to Promote Factory Automation

Learn about the latest automation components from Pilz including a new web-based HMI software, a safety system, and an upgraded light curtain model.


News Sep 08, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Carlo Gavazzi Expands Line of I/O Link Photoelectric Sensors

Carlo Gavazzi Expands Line of I/O Link Photoelectric Sensors

What are the IO-Link photoelectric sensors from Carlo Gavazzi and how can these features help engineers with inspection tasks?


News Sep 07, 2021 by Seth Price