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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
Siemens Adds AI and Safety Tools to AMRs and AGVs

Siemens Adds AI and Safety Tools to AMRs and AGVs

At Automatica, Siemens unveils AI integration and safety features for AMRs and AGVs, aiming to streamline deployment and minimize risk.


News Jul 11, 2025 by Seth Price
Leuze Launches RFID Readers With IO-Link and NFC Functionality

Leuze Launches RFID Readers With IO-Link and NFC Functionality

Leuze has expanded its identification portfolio to include two new lines of RFID readers, the RDH 100 with a compact build and the RDH 200 with near field communication (NFC) technology.


News May 27, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Pilz Expands myPNOZ Safety Relay with Versatile Modules for Smarter, Safer Automation

Pilz Expands myPNOZ Safety Relay with Versatile Modules for Smarter, Safer Automation

Pilz’s upgraded myPNOZ safety relay adds new modules for flexible machine protection, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency across complex systems.


News May 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Banner Adds Blanking and Muting Tools to S4B Safety Light Curtains

Banner Adds Blanking and Muting Tools to S4B Safety Light Curtains

Configuring safety devices can increase downtime. With devices like Banner Engineering's new S4B fixed blanking tool and S4B mute arm sensor kit, safety light curtains can be configured quickly and easily.


News May 02, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
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
IDEM NET-BOX, Now in Die-Cast Metal For Durable, Network-Enabled Control

IDEM NET-BOX, Now in Die-Cast Metal For Durable, Network-Enabled Control

IDEM Safety Switches now offers a die-cast metal version of its NET-BOX: a customizable push button control station and I/O solution designed to simplify industrial automation.


News Apr 05, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Keyence’s GL-V Safety Light Curtain ensures worker safety in harsh environments with durable design, easy installation, and advanced troubleshooting features.


News Mar 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
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
Phoenix Contact Zero-Cut Block: Faster, Safer DIN Rail Cutting

Phoenix Contact Zero-Cut Block: Faster, Safer DIN Rail Cutting

The Zero-Cut Block eliminates tedious measuring and cutting of DIN rail, ensuring precision and reducing waste. It speeds up installations while enhancing safety.


News Mar 20, 2025 by Seth Price
Patlite Signal Towers, Now Featuring M12 Connection for Simple Wiring

Patlite Signal Towers, Now Featuring M12 Connection for Simple Wiring

The new LR6 signal towers from Patlite feature a single M12 cable that simplifies wiring for industrial systems, enabling speedy installation, enhanced environmental resistance, and reduced maintenance requirements.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
AI-Powered Safety: Schneider Electric’s Groundbreaking Patent

AI-Powered Safety: Schneider Electric’s Groundbreaking Patent

Schneider Electric unveils a patent using AI-driven reinforcement learning to enhance industrial process safety, optimizing hazard analysis and risk prevention.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Leuze: a Laser Scanner with More Flexible Memory and Connectivity

Leuze: a Laser Scanner with More Flexible Memory and Connectivity

The new RSL 200 safety laser scanner, which will be showcased at the upcoming LogiMAT show, promises flexible configuration via Bluetooth and USB, as well as a removable memory module.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication lights, and a series of high-amperage M12 connectors.


News Mar 01, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
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
Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

IDEM’s TouchSafe capacitive buttons ensure two-hand activation without force, reducing strain and enhancing safety in demanding industrial environments.


News Feb 12, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
KONTEC KSX-E: A Fully Electric Five-Axis Clamping Solution

KONTEC KSX-E: A Fully Electric Five-Axis Clamping Solution

Schunk’s KONTEC KSX-E clamp replaces hydraulic, pneumatic, and manual clamps with a 24V DC electric system, offering precision, programmability, and low maintenance.


News Feb 07, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.


News Jan 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Keeping It Fast and Safe: No Ifs, Ands, or Bots About It!

Keeping It Fast and Safe: No Ifs, Ands, or Bots About It!

Dobot recently launched Safeskin, a new safety feature for its collaborative robots that enables them to detect nearby objects with pre-collision sensing technology.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Austin Futrell
The IDEC FS1B: Safety Control Made Simple

The IDEC FS1B: Safety Control Made Simple

The FS1B controller from IDEC simplifies installation without programming; simply wire and flip the DIP switches, and the FS1B will do the rest.


News Jan 15, 2025 by Seth Price