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Weidmuller offers machine builders a helping hand by enabling secure access to machine data using industry-approved…

Weidmuller offers machine builders a helping hand by enabling secure access to machine data using industry-approved protocols that are not brand-specific.

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around…

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Banner Engineering showed off an impressive range of advanced sensors, safety, and signaling systems at PACK EXPO in Las…

Banner Engineering showed off an impressive range of advanced sensors, safety, and signaling systems at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas: durable, smart, flexible; just right for the packaging industry.

Fluid actuators and electrical controls are integrally mixed in today’s manufacturing environment. Festo presented both…

Fluid actuators and electrical controls are integrally mixed in today’s manufacturing environment. Festo presented both solutions, offering a wide range of products for the packaging industry.

OnLogic’s Karbon 520 rugged, fanless PCs offer AI-powered edge computing, vibration resistance, and modular expansion…

OnLogic’s Karbon 520 rugged, fanless PCs offer AI-powered edge computing, vibration resistance, and modular expansion for industrial and mobile use cases.

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O…

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O without the need for a safety PLC.

The IMAGO AGE-X6 industrial PC offers four USB4 ports for high-speed expansion, supporting AI, real-time analytics, and…

The IMAGO AGE-X6 industrial PC offers four USB4 ports for high-speed expansion, supporting AI, real-time analytics, and advanced camera networks.

The new PACSystems IPC 6010, 7010, and 8010 feature an industrial-grade 13th Generation Intel Core processor to meet the…

The new PACSystems IPC 6010, 7010, and 8010 feature an industrial-grade 13th Generation Intel Core processor to meet the computing demands of modern AI-powered automation systems.

Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics have all formed partnerships, aiming to cut inventory waste, fuel…

Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics have all formed partnerships, aiming to cut inventory waste, fuel manufacturing-focused startups, and expand the use of cognitive robotics in Asian markets.

AutomationDirect has released several new modules for its BRX PLCs, including DC I/O expansion modules for higher-voltage…

AutomationDirect has released several new modules for its BRX PLCs, including DC I/O expansion modules for higher-voltage systems and Ethernet pluggable option modules that support OPC UA or Sparkplug B.

Emerson has designed its PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller to be a compact and intuitive solution to enable IEC…

Emerson has designed its PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller to be a compact and intuitive solution to enable IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) design in the process automation industry.

Adlink has built its newest open-frame panel PC to tackle edge AI applications. To handle especially demanding workloads,…

Adlink has built its newest open-frame panel PC to tackle edge AI applications. To handle especially demanding workloads, the panel PC can be expanded by integrating an embedded NVIDIA MXM GPU module.

The new NT2140 series expands Acromag’s portfolio of expandable remote I/O modules for Ethernet. The NT2140 discrete AC…

The new NT2140 series expands Acromag’s portfolio of expandable remote I/O modules for Ethernet. The NT2140 discrete AC input modules enable real-time monitoring of on/off power status for motors, pumps, and switchgear.

A new compact, expandable remote I/O system hits the market with a wide variety of modules and built-in Modbus TCP support.

A new compact, expandable remote I/O system hits the market with a wide variety of modules and built-in Modbus TCP support.

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to…

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!

OnLogic will combine its industrial computer hardware with Viso.ai’s computer vision software. The duo will create a…

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.

Banner Engineering has released a new I/O touch display and controller for bin picking, an M12 D-code to RJ45 bulkhead…

Banner Engineering has released a new I/O touch display and controller for bin picking, an M12 D-code to RJ45 bulkhead connector to bring Ethernet to cabinets, and a 77 GHz radar sensor for mobile applications.

Fuji Electric has developed a new series of touchscreen monitors, Pepperl+Fuchs has released a new generation of firmware…

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.

Yokogawa doubles down on AI and autonomous operations with the latest release of its Centum DCS. The company has also…

Yokogawa doubles down on AI and autonomous operations with the latest release of its Centum DCS. The company has also partnered with Shell to develop a robotic and AI plant monitoring and maintenance solution.