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        <description><![CDATA[Control.com is the global online community of control & automation professionals.]]></description>
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        <dc:date>2026-05-04T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
            
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                <title><![CDATA[Learning Some BASIC Programming in a PLC Environment]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/learning-some-basic-programming-in-a-plc-environment/</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Use the analog capabilities of a TRi PLC to read a distance sensor and create a custom function that triggers events using integer data types.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[PLCs &amp; PACs, PLCs, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Chemical Storage, Inspection, Logistics, Distribution, Transportation, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-05-04T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Emerson DeltaV Edge Syncs Operator Views for Faster Fixes]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/emerson-deltav-edge-syncs-operator-views-for-faster-fixes/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/emerson-deltav-edge-syncs-operator-views-for-faster-fixes/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[With DeltaV Edge Environment, Emerson delivers secure data sharing, real-time context, and simplified troubleshooting through synchronized operator dashboards.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, IIoT, Preventive / Predictive Maintenance, Building, HVAC, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities, Medical &amp; Pharma, Healthcare, Product Mfg, Glass,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-05-04T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Kollmorgen Releases Servo Drives for Washdown and Hygienic Applications]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/kollmorgen-releases-servo-drives-for-washdown-and-hygienic-applications/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/kollmorgen-releases-servo-drives-for-washdown-and-hygienic-applications/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The new IP69K-rated servo drives combine multi-protocol connectivity, absolute feedback, and cost-effective performance for demanding motion systems.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Medical &amp; Pharma, Med Grade Inspection / QC,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-05-03T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[High-Performance Edge Computing for Space-Constrained Applications]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/high-performance-edge-computing-for-space-constrained-applications/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/high-performance-edge-computing-for-space-constrained-applications/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Cincoze has launched the DX-1300, an industrial computer powered by Intel Core Ultra processors. The system delivers 36 TOPS of AI performance and features a compact, rugged design for tight spaces.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, AI Solutions, PLCs &amp; PACs, IPCs (Industrial PCs), Agriculture, Remote Data, Building, Security &amp; Access, Logistics, Distribution, Rail, Transportation, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-05-02T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[SensoPart Streamlines Optical Sensor Selection With New DTECT Family ]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/sensopart-streamlines-optical-sensor-selection-with-new-dtect-family/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/sensopart-streamlines-optical-sensor-selection-with-new-dtect-family/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The DTECT family bundles the company's optical sensors under a product naming convention that groups them by color, distance, presence, and 3D object detection.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Sensors &amp; Instruments, Sensors, Vision Systems, Agriculture, Vertical Farming, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Chemical Storage, 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>2026-05-01T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Siemens and OnLogic Push Edge Computing Into Extremes]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/siemens-and-onlogic-push-edge-computing-into-extremes/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/siemens-and-onlogic-push-edge-computing-into-extremes/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[A new Siemens and OnLogic solution extends Industrial Edge to extreme sites with zero-touch deployment, legacy integration, and secure, scalable AI processing.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Industrial Protocols, Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, AI Solutions, Agriculture, Ag Equipment, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Natural Resources, Hydro, Product Mfg, Glass,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-30T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[ABB Robotics Unveils High-Speed, Easy-To-Use Family of Robots]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/abb-robotics-unveils-high-speed-easy-to-use-family-of-robots/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/abb-robotics-unveils-high-speed-easy-to-use-family-of-robots/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The PoWa robots combine high-speed motion and power with user-friendly programming and plug-and-play tooling, targeting a variety of manufacturing processes, including machine tending and welding.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Robotics, Collaborative Robots, End of Arm Tooling, Industrial Robots, Agriculture, Vertical Farming, Automotive, Assembly Line, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Restaurant Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-30T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Debugging and Variable Watch Tables Using the OpenPLC Editor]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/debugging-and-variable-watch-tables-using-the-openplc-editor/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/technical-articles/debugging-and-variable-watch-tables-using-the-openplc-editor/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Recent OpenPLC Editor versions offer an improved debugger, allowing real-time monitoring of variables and tags in industrial control applications running on an Arduino Uno PLC.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[PLCs &amp; PACs, PLCs, Advanced Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-29T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Siemens IADC Bridges IT/OT Divide With AI at the Edge]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/siemens-iadc-bridges-it-ot-divide-with-ai-at-the-edge/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/siemens-iadc-bridges-it-ot-divide-with-ai-at-the-edge/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Industrial Automation DataCenter (IADC) is Siemens’ hyperconverged IT/OT platform delivering AI at the edge, stronger security, and resilient operations.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, AI Solutions, Digital Twinning, Automotive, Assembly Line, Automotive Components, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Metal, CNC, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-29T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Banner Pushes Control Logic Beyond the Cabinet With DXMR50]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/banner-pushes-control-logic-beyond-the-cabinet-with-dxmr50/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/banner-pushes-control-logic-beyond-the-cabinet-with-dxmr50/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[DXMR50 Logic Blocks handle timers, counters, scaling, and I/O directly on equipment, enabling cabinet-free automation for smaller systems.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Cabinets &amp; Panel Components, Enclosures and Control Panels, PLCs &amp; PACs, Distributed I/O, Process Control and PID, Automotive, Assembly Line, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas, Natural Resources, Hydro,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-29T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Balluff Launches Compact SmartLight Rigid Signal Light]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/balluff-launches-compact-smartlight-rigid-signal-light/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/balluff-launches-compact-smartlight-rigid-signal-light/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[New SmartLight Rigid from Balluff offers glare-free illumination, slim design, and flexible signalling in tight spaces.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Safety, Environments and Hazards, Agriculture, Ag Equipment, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Electronics, PCB Assembly, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-28T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Why Connector Design Still Matters in Industrial Systems]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/why-connector-design-still-matters-in-industrial-systems/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/why-connector-design-still-matters-in-industrial-systems/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Binder updated its M12 and M16 connectors with triangular molding to improve strain relief, reduce twisting, and extend cable life.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Connectors, Wire &amp; Cable, Connectors, Automotive, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-27T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Industrial Event Camera and 1D/2D Code Reader]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/pepperlfuchs-releases-industrial-event-camera-and-1d-2d-code-reader/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/pepperlfuchs-releases-industrial-event-camera-and-1d-2d-code-reader/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The VOC industrial camera records images and videos 15 minutes before and after a fault event, while the CleverReader stationary code reader captures 1D and 2D codes at throughput speeds up to 3.5 m/s.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Sensors &amp; Instruments, I/O Devices and Sensors, Sensors, Vision Systems, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, Security &amp; Access, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Logistics, Distribution, Rail, Transportation, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-26T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Dunkermotoren Introduces Functional Safety Encoder for Reliable Positioning]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/dunkermotoren-introduces-functional-safety-encoder-for-reliable-positioning/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/dunkermotoren-introduces-functional-safety-encoder-for-reliable-positioning/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The AFS58 encoder delivers SIL2 and Performance Level d compliance, high-resolution Sin/Cos feedback, and a rugged, plug-and-play design for smart and precise axis monitoring in demanding environments.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, Safety, Environments and Hazards, Safety Devices, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-25T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[SMC Launches Faster CY3S Rodless Cylinder for Tight Spaces]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/smc-launches-faster-cy3s-rodless-cylinder-for-tight-spaces/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/smc-launches-faster-cy3s-rodless-cylinder-for-tight-spaces/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The new CY3S Series from SMC doubles previous speeds, improves stability, and fits compact automation systems.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, Pneumatics &amp; Hydraulics, Fluid Actuators, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-24T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Motion Makes the World Go ’Round at MODEX 2026]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/motion-makes-the-world-go-round-at-modex-2026/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/motion-makes-the-world-go-round-at-modex-2026/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[“Keeping Industry in Motion” has been Motion’s slogan since 1983. At MODEX, the company showcased motion components, assemblies, and solutions for the global supply chain.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Electrical Power Control, Power, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, Motors, Logistics, Distribution, Transportation, Warehousing,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-24T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Multilevel Laser Marking: Datalogic Releases the AREX400 AF]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/multilevel-laser-marking-datalogic-releases-the-arex400-af-laser-marking-system/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/multilevel-laser-marking-datalogic-releases-the-arex400-af-laser-marking-system/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Maintaining focal distance on a laser marker can require expensive servos or movable fixtures; the AREX400 AF features an internal focal adjustment that accommodates up to 120 mm of focal distance change.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Automotive, Assembly Line, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-24T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Bosch Rexroth Unveils Heavy-Payload TS 7plus Conveyor]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/bosch-rexroth-unveils-heavy-payload-ts-7plus-conveyor/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/bosch-rexroth-unveils-heavy-payload-ts-7plus-conveyor/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[New TS 7plus transfer system combines heavy-load transport, fast speeds, and cleaner operation for battery and aerospace production lines.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Military/Aerospace, Aerospace,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-23T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Gefran Introduces Safety-Certified Draw Wire Sensors for Mobile Machinery]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/gefran-introduces-safety-certified-draw-wire-sensors-for-mobile-machinery/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/gefran-introduces-safety-certified-draw-wire-sensors-for-mobile-machinery/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The SIL2 / PLd-certified versions of the GSH series draw wire sensors offer linear and angular position monitoring for safety-critical mobile machine applications.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Connectors, Wire &amp; Cable, Sensors &amp; Instruments, Measurement Tools, Sensors, Safety, Environments and Hazards, Safety Devices, Safety Regulations, Agriculture, Ag Equipment, Vertical Farming, Building, Construction, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Logistics, Distribution, Rail, Transportation, Warehousing,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-23T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi PLC to VFD Control: RS-485 Communication ]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/mitsubishi-plc-to-vfd-control-rs-485-communication/</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the FX3U-485-BD. You can control speed and monitor the system using ladder logic.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Networking, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motor Control Circuits, Motor Drive Units, Motors, PLCs &amp; PACs, PLCs, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, HVAC, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities, Nuclear, Food &amp; Beverage, Bottling / Distribution, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Pulp &amp; Paper, Logistics, Warehousing, Metal, Military/Aerospace, Natural Resources, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-04-22T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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