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New Mitsubishi Electric Compact PLC: More I/O Power in a Smaller Size

New Mitsubishi Electric Compact PLC: More I/O Power in a Smaller Size

Mitsubishi Electric Automation expands the iQ-F series of compact PLCs with the powerful and affordable FX5S that uses familiar programming software while increasing the range of I/O and communication.


News Jun 11, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Supports US Robotics Through Education and Technological Advancement

ABB Supports US Robotics Through Education and Technological Advancement

ABB Robotics is making strides to promote the adoption of automation solutions and incubate the future automation workforce through its latest educational and technology offerings.


News Jun 05, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Highlights and Photos from Automate 2023

Highlights and Photos from Automate 2023

Join Control Automation for a review of the show highlights and a special feature of some exciting booths visited on the last and final day of the Automate trade show. Excited for the next year of innovation!


News May 28, 2023 by David Peterson
Field Input and Output Blocks From Allen-Bradley

Field Input and Output Blocks From Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation has released an IO-Link master with configurable ports designed for harsh, on-machine environments with the ability to connect both discrete and IO-Link field devices.


News May 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Covering all the Latest Control Technology: Automate 2023

Covering all the Latest Control Technology: Automate 2023

The second day of Automate 2023 in Detroit was a huge success! The Control Automation engineering and sales team met with a number of companies to discuss and explore the exciting, innovative demonstrations.


News May 25, 2023 by David Peterson
Automate 2023: First Glimpse From the Show

Automate 2023: First Glimpse From the Show

It’s the first two days of Automate 2023, and the Control Automation team hit the streets to learn about the latest and greatest technology rocking the world of robotics and industrial automation!


News May 24, 2023 by David Peterson
Fluke Releases Stand-alone Thermal Imager For Extreme Environments

Fluke Releases Stand-alone Thermal Imager For Extreme Environments

Fluke has introduced the space-saving, stand-alone ThermoView TV30 Thermal Imager for temperature control and monitoring in harsh industrial settings, doing away with connecting to vulnerable PCs.


News May 18, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Fluke To Help Grow Solar Workforce, Becomes NABCEP Training Provider

Fluke To Help Grow Solar Workforce, Becomes NABCEP Training Provider

Bottlenecks created by skilled labor shortages have created concern for companies looking for sustainable growth. Fluke hopes to limit future bottlenecks in the solar industry by becoming a NABCEP Registered Training Provider.


News May 16, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Q20-2: A Polarized Retroreflective Sensor For Reliable Object Detection

Q20-2: A Polarized Retroreflective Sensor For Reliable Object Detection

Banner Engineering has released a long-range polarized retroreflective photoelectric sensor for object detection that uses high-end optics to allow for consistent and accurate alignment.


News May 14, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
LogiMAT 2023 Brings Together Latest in Intralogistics, Sees Record Crowd

LogiMAT 2023 Brings Together Latest in Intralogistics, Sees Record Crowd

LogiMAT 2023 was the largest ever, with companies from around the globe showcasing their latest automation technology for greater speed and efficiency in intralogistics and process management.


News May 09, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Omega Optimizes Data Collection With Virtual Chart Recorder and Web Server

Omega Optimizes Data Collection With Virtual Chart Recorder and Web Server

The iServer 2 Series Web Server and Virtual Chart Recorder from Omega Engineering collects, stores, and manages data collected by a variety of sensors, speeding up process monitoring and data logging operations.


News May 08, 2023 by Seth Price
Balluff Introduces Code Reader With USB, Plug-and-play Connectivity

Balluff Introduces Code Reader With USB, Plug-and-play Connectivity

Balluff brings USB plug-and-play connectivity to its lineup of sensors, with the BVS01A0 IDENT optical code reader. The new sensor is designed to be compact and intuitive, with the ability to read 1D and 2D codes.


News May 04, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Turck Creates Smart RFID Forklift System to Improve Product Tracking

Turck Creates Smart RFID Forklift System to Improve Product Tracking

RFID can be a useful manufacturing and logistics operation tool when tracking important products. Turck recently announced their new forklift RFID system to help with monitoring and communication.


News Apr 30, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Pepperl+Fuchs Showcases Latest Sensing Solutions at Hannover Messe 2023

Pepperl+Fuchs Showcases Latest Sensing Solutions at Hannover Messe 2023

Making an appearance at Hannover Messe 2023, Pepperl+Fuchs showed off its latest in automation, including its newest sensing solutions: a MEMS scanner, ultrasonic sensor, and layer thickness sensor.


News Apr 27, 2023 by Seth Price
Compact, Multicolor Capability: Leuze Delivers Its Smallest Contrast Sensor Yet

Compact, Multicolor Capability: Leuze Delivers Its Smallest Contrast Sensor Yet

Leuze is now offering its smallest contrast sensor yet—the KRT 3C. Designed for use in the packaging, the KRT 3C features a compact design, multicolor functionality, and easy setup with its IO-Link interface.


News Apr 13, 2023 by Seth Price
 Rugged and Intelligent Sensing: Inductive Proximity Sensors with IO-Link Capabilities

Rugged and Intelligent Sensing: Inductive Proximity Sensors with IO-Link Capabilities

Carlo Gavazzi has released a new family of full-metal inductive proximity sensors with an IP69K rating and standard IO-Link capabilities to suit any automation application.


News Mar 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Single Sensor Tackles Filling Operations, Measures Fill Heights of Bins in 3D

Single Sensor Tackles Filling Operations, Measures Fill Heights of Bins in 3D

Banner Engineering's ZMX Series 3D Time of Flight sensor can accurately measure the fill level and volume of material in a bin, suitable for palletizing, shipping, and tracking levels in large powder, grain, or solids handling bins.


News Mar 02, 2023 by Seth Price
SensoPart Connects Universal Robots’ Cobots and Vision Sensors Seamlessly

SensoPart Connects Universal Robots’ Cobots and Vision Sensors Seamlessly

SensoPart’s latest version of its VISOR Robotic URCap application demonstrates the flexibility and ease of use required by modern factories, where demands and product lines shift rapidly.


News Mar 01, 2023 by Seth Price
A Compact Inductive Sensor That Offers a Large Measuring Distance

A Compact Inductive Sensor That Offers a Large Measuring Distance

Baumer has added to their compact inductive sensing lineup with the addition of the IF200 sensor to measure distance within a range of 10 mm.


News Feb 28, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
 Creating 3D Maps in Real-time: Teledyne’s Improved Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

Creating 3D Maps in Real-time: Teledyne’s Improved Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

Teledyne e2v has released the Hydra 3D+, a 3D ToF CMOS image sensor capable of improved performance over previous 3D sensing devices.


News Jan 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin