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Yokogawa Updates DCS, Invests In Robotic Plant Monitoring

Yokogawa Updates DCS, Invests In Robotic Plant Monitoring

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.


News Jun 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Beckhoff Expands Cabinet-Free Automation With MX-System Baseplates and Modules

Beckhoff Expands Cabinet-Free Automation With MX-System Baseplates and Modules

Beckhoff has expanded its modular MX-System with the addition of 3-row baseplates and bigger function modules. Now, larger machines with more complicated requirements can benefit from cabinet-free automation.


News Jun 14, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi Debuts MX Series PLC With Built-In AI Tools

Mitsubishi Debuts MX Series PLC With Built-In AI Tools

The new MX PLC from Mitsubishi enables rapid, precise motion control with multi-core CPUs, digital twin support, and cybersecurity built in.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Gefran Tackles Factory Complexity with the G-Mation P6 PLC Platform

Gefran Tackles Factory Complexity with the G-Mation P6 PLC Platform

Gefran’s new G-Mation P6 platform simplifies industrial automation with app-based flexibility, cloud integration, and real-time control.


News Jun 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
MachineMind: Vention’s AI Brain Boosts Automation

MachineMind: Vention’s AI Brain Boosts Automation

Vention’s MachineMotion AI controller debuts with built-in AI, cellular + WiFi, and drag-and-drop automation to simplify smart industrial operations.


News May 22, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
A Clea Path Ahead: Raspberry Pi Gets Smarter at the Edge

A Clea Path Ahead: Raspberry Pi Gets Smarter at the Edge

Seco’s Clea software is now integrated into Raspberry Pi OS, giving developers native tools to build and scale secure IIoT systems with ease.


News May 21, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Motor City Automation | Previewing The Top Tech at Automate 2025

Motor City Automation | Previewing The Top Tech at Automate 2025

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies coming soon to Huntington Place in Detroit for Automate, May 12-15.


News May 05, 2025 by David Peterson
SICK Launches SIG300 IO-Link Master With Logic Tools

SICK Launches SIG300 IO-Link Master With Logic Tools

Sensing leader SICK releases the SIG300 IO-Link master with eight ports, EtherCAT support, local logic processing, and high-output power for flexible, decentralized automation.


News Apr 24, 2025 by David Peterson
Patlite Simplifies Machine Monitoring With LR5-LAN Signal Towers

Patlite Simplifies Machine Monitoring With LR5-LAN Signal Towers

The new LR5-LAN series eliminates the need for an output contact board. Now, operators can connect the signal towers directly to an industrial PC or PLC, enabling control via Ethernet communication.


News Apr 11, 2025 by Seth Price
Emerson Updates DeltaV Automation Platform to Enhance Process Control

Emerson Updates DeltaV Automation Platform to Enhance Process Control

Emerson’s DeltaV version 15 Feature Pack 3 improves process control with new simulation tools, enhanced version control, and support for PROFINET S2 redundancy.


News Apr 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
ProMat 2025: The Final Days of the Show

ProMat 2025: The Final Days of the Show

The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the supply chain in motion with over 1000 exhibitors and demonstrations.


News Mar 20, 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
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
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
Unlocking Building Efficiency With Phoenix Contact’s Catan Controller

Unlocking Building Efficiency With Phoenix Contact’s Catan Controller

Phoenix Contact's new family of building automation controllers, programmed with the company's Emalytics software, offers a comprehensive solution for intelligent building automation.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Gill Instruments Offers Modbus Communication for WindSonic Line

Gill Instruments Offers Modbus Communication for WindSonic Line

WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing industrial hardware thanks to the addition of Modbus.


News Jan 31, 2025 by Seth Price
OpenPLC Editor Just Got a Redesign: Check Out the v4.0.0 Beta Release

OpenPLC Editor Just Got a Redesign: Check Out the v4.0.0 Beta Release

Explore the redesign of Autonomy's OpenPLC Editor, a user-friendly open-source platform for programming microcontrollers. With it, you can learn ladder logic and control systems for DIY or industrial projects.


News Jan 22, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell