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        <title><![CDATA[Control.com ]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Control.com is the global online community of control & automation professionals.]]></description>
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        <dc:rights>Copyright 2026</dc:rights>
        <dc:date>2026-08-02T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
            
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                <title><![CDATA[Idem Safety Introduces Guard Locking Switches for Harsh Environments]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/idem-safety-introduces-guard-locking-safety-switches-for-harsh-environments/</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[The new HLZ safety switches deliver 10 kN of locking force and IP69K protection for heavy-duty safety in demanding industrial applications.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Safety, Safety Devices, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Chemical Storage, Inspection, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Medical &amp; Pharma, Med Grade Inspection / QC,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-02T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Nord Expands NORDAC Pro VFD Line to Support Motors up to 200 HP]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/nord-expands-nordac-pro-vfd-line-to-support-motors-up-to-200-hp/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/nord-expands-nordac-pro-vfd-line-to-support-motors-up-to-200-hp/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and maintenance across applications.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motor Drive Units, Building, HVAC, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-01T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/mitsubishi-electric-simplifies-machine-control-with-melsec-mx-controllers/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/mitsubishi-electric-simplifies-machine-control-with-melsec-mx-controllers/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, PLCs &amp; PACs, PLCs, Agriculture, Vertical Farming, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, Security &amp; Access, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-31T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/wenglor-shrinks-ultrasonic-sensing-with-new-u1km-sensor-series/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/wenglor-shrinks-ultrasonic-sensing-with-new-u1km-sensor-series/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Sensors &amp; Instruments, Sensors, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Inspection, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-30T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/kuka-brings-lbr-iisy-cobots-to-iiqka.os2-automation-platform/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/kuka-brings-lbr-iisy-cobots-to-iiqka.os2-automation-platform/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Industrial robots become easier to deploy and scale as KUKA combines its LBR iisy robots with the cybersecure iiQKA.OS2 operating system.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, Robotics, Industrial Robots, Agriculture, Ag Equipment, Automotive, Assembly Line, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-29T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/parallel-loading-driving-multiple-motors-from-a-single-vfd/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/technical-articles/parallel-loading-driving-multiple-motors-from-a-single-vfd/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Cabinets &amp; Panel Components, Electromechanical Components, Electrical Power Control, Power, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motor Control Circuits, Motor Drive Units, Motion Control Systems, Motors, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, HVAC, Electronics, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Food &amp; Beverage, Forest Products, Logistics, Medical &amp; Pharma, Metal, Military/Aerospace, Natural Resources, Plastics &amp; Polymers, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-28T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/the-journey-of-data-from-motor-to-maintenance/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/technical-articles/the-journey-of-data-from-motor-to-maintenance/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, Data Storage, IIoT, Preventive / Predictive Maintenance, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motor Control Circuits, Motor Drive Units, Motion Control Systems, Motors, Advanced Mfg, CAD and Digital Simulation, Agriculture, Automotive, Building, Chemical, Electronics, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Food &amp; Beverage, Forest Products, Logistics, Medical &amp; Pharma, Metal, Military/Aerospace, Natural Resources, Plastics &amp; Polymers, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-27T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/pepperlfuchs-adds-capacitive-touch-function-to-io-link-signal-cap/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/pepperlfuchs-adds-capacitive-touch-function-to-io-link-signal-cap/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a compact IO-Link signal light cap with touch functionality that enables local operator feedback to a traditionally diagnostic-only signaling device.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Cabinets &amp; Panel Components, Enclosures and Control Panels, CNC Machines, CNC Hardware, Sensors &amp; Instruments, I/O Devices and Sensors, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Food &amp; Beverage, Bottling / Distribution, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Pulp &amp; Paper, Logistics, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-27T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Autonics Launches Modular SPRS Multi-Channel Power Controllers]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/autonics-launches-modular-sprs-multi-channel-power-controllers/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/autonics-launches-modular-sprs-multi-channel-power-controllers/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Explore the Autonics SPRS Series, featuring modular multi-channel power control, advanced diagnostics, and support for EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and PROFINET.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Cabinets &amp; Panel Components, Electromechanical Components, Communication &amp; Security, Electrical Power Control, Power, Building, HVAC, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-26T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/balluff-expands-portfolio-with-new-signal-towers-and-fork-sensors/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/balluff-expands-portfolio-with-new-signal-towers-and-fork-sensors/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial automation, providing high-visibility signaling and comprehensive optical sensing.
]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Sensors &amp; Instruments, I/O Devices and Sensors, Sensors, Agriculture, Vertical Farming, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Inspection, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Pulp &amp; Paper, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-25T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parallel Load Devices: Multiple AC Motors on One Control Circuit]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/parallel-load-devices-multiple-ac-motors-on-one-control-circuit/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/technical-articles/parallel-load-devices-multiple-ac-motors-on-one-control-circuit/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can we really reduce costs and panel space by eliminating redundant components?]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Cabinets &amp; Panel Components, Electromechanical Components, Enclosures, Racks &amp; Cabinets, Circuit Protection, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motor Control Circuits, Motors, Agriculture, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, HVAC, Food &amp; Beverage, Bottling / Distribution, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-23T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Belden Debuts ProLinx Edge Gateway for Smarter OT Connectivity]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/belden-debuts-prolinx-edge-gateway-for-smarter-ot-connectivity/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/belden-debuts-prolinx-edge-gateway-for-smarter-ot-connectivity/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Explore Belden's ProLinx Edge Gateway, which unifies EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP conversion with Docker-based edge applications in one rugged platform.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Network Components and Devices, Networking, Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, Agriculture, Remote Data, Building, HVAC, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-23T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/abb-and-roche-advance-laboratory-automation-with-robotics/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/abb-and-roche-advance-laboratory-automation-with-robotics/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Explore how ABB and Roche are using robotics and AI to automate clinical laboratories, helping address workforce shortages and improve diagnostic workflows.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Robotics, Collaborative Robots, Industrial Robots, Advanced Mfg, Chemical, Inspection, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Renewables, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Medical &amp; Pharma,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-22T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Predictive Maintenance Made Possible Through the Arduino UNO Q Board]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/predictive-maintenance-made-possible-through-the-arduino-uno-q-board/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/predictive-maintenance-made-possible-through-the-arduino-uno-q-board/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[By analyzing equipment behavior at the edge, the Arduino UNO Q provides a low-cost entry point into predictive maintenance to detect failures before downtime occurs.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, Preventive / Predictive Maintenance, Sensors &amp; Instruments, Sensors, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Pulp &amp; Paper, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-21T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/adding-remote-i-o-to-a-plc-project-synergy-logic-meets-compactlogix/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/technical-articles/adding-remote-i-o-to-a-plc-project-synergy-logic-meets-compactlogix/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Cybersecurity, Industrial Protocols, PLCs &amp; PACs, Distributed I/O, PLCs, Sensors &amp; Instruments, I/O Devices and Sensors, Sensors, Agriculture, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, Chemical, Electronics, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Food &amp; Beverage, Forest Products, Logistics, Medical &amp; Pharma, Metal, Military/Aerospace, Natural Resources, Plastics &amp; Polymers, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-20T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Danfoss Releases Water-Dedicated Variable Frequency Drive Portfolio]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/danfoss-releases-water-dedicated-variable-frequency-drive-portfolio/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/danfoss-releases-water-dedicated-variable-frequency-drive-portfolio/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The iC7-Aqua is a VFD engineered for water management systems. It includes built-in protection features for pumping equipment and has been built to reduce energy consumption.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Networking, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motor Drive Units, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities, Renewables, Natural Resources, Hydro,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-19T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Emerson Launches Non-Intrusive, Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meters]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/emerson-launches-non-intrusive-portable-ultrasonic-flow-meters/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/emerson-launches-non-intrusive-portable-ultrasonic-flow-meters/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The new Flexim FLUXUS 631 series of ultrasonic flow meters features a clamp-on design to measure gases, liquids, and steam on demand.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Sensors &amp; Instruments, Measurement Tools, Agriculture, Ag Equipment, Vertical Farming, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Chemical Storage, Inspection, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities, Renewables, Military/Aerospace, Aerospace, Maritime, Natural Resources, Hydro,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-18T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[ABB Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio with Three New Solutions]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/abb-expands-industrial-automation-portfolio-with-three-new-solutions/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/abb-expands-industrial-automation-portfolio-with-three-new-solutions/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Discover ABB's latest industrial automation releases, including FIM 3.5 software, the ProcessMaster FER620 flow sensor, and the AI-powered Flexley Stack F712 forklift.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, AI Solutions, Robotics, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Logistics, Warehousing,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-17T14:59:46+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Baumer Expands Industrial Vision with OX Sensor and RF Cameras]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/baumer-expands-industrial-vision-with-ox-sensor-and-rf-cameras/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/baumer-expands-industrial-vision-with-ox-sensor-and-rf-cameras/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[New Baumer vision products combine laser profile sensing with Canon RF lens compatibility to improve inspection accuracy, flexibility, and machine vision performance.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Sensors &amp; Instruments, Measurement Tools, Sensors, Vision Systems, Automotive, Assembly Line, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Food &amp; Beverage, Bottling / Distribution, Forest Products, Pulp &amp; Paper, Metal, CNC,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-17T14:45:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[MIKROE Accelerates PLC I/O Testing with Photorelays from Toshiba]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/mikroe-accelerates-plc-i-o-testing-with-photorelays-from-toshiba/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/mikroe-accelerates-plc-i-o-testing-with-photorelays-from-toshiba/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[MIKROE’s Opto 8 Click helps PLC designers compare Toshiba photorelays, so they can build prototypes and pick components more quickly and easily.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[PLCs &amp; PACs, Distributed I/O, PLCs, Sensors &amp; Instruments, I/O Devices and Sensors, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-16T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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