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Learn about scalable automation architecture for OEMs in this guide.
March 31, 2026
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Industrial enclosures, PCs and operator interfaces are part of industrial machinery’s lifeblood. These components are critical to efficient equipment and operations.This...
March 26, 2026
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Participants will gain a comparative understanding of enclosure materials, including ABS, Polycarbonate, Fiberglass, and Stainless Steel
April 15, 2026
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Energy Savings Predictor
Yaskawa offers a collection of free PC software support tools for its variable frequency drives that you can use to upload or download drive parameters, calculate energy savings...
March 17, 2026

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Softing compactLink HW-DN DeviceNet communication module
The Softing 5069-SDN is a DeviceNet communication module designed for in-chassis installation in Rockwell Automation’s current 5380 controller platform
April 20, 2026
Mencom entry level DIN-rail-mount unmanaged Ethernet switch
Mencom’s entry level DIN-rail-mount unmanaged Ethernet switches are designed for most of the simple network topologies
April 17, 2026
Metz M12 X-code field-installable jacks and plugs
Metz's M12 X-code field‑installable jacks and plugs are designed for reliable 10 Gbit/s Ethernet performance
April 15, 2026
Phoenix Contact NearFi couplers
Phoenix Contact NearFi is a contactless real-time transmission technology
April 14, 2026

Connections

SoftPLC edge gateway
SoftPLC Gateways can be user-configured to support a mix of industrial protocols
April 13, 2026
Pepperl+Fuchs Ethernet-APL rail field switches from FieldConnex
Pepperl+Fuchs' Ethernet-APL rail field switch from FieldConnex combines common communication technology with Ethernet-APL
April 10, 2026
Bihl+Wiedemann ASi-5 cable duct motor modules
ASi-5 cable duct motor modules for the Interroll EC5000 BI include the BWU5178, the BWU5208 (24 V) and the BWU5209 (48 V)
April 9, 2026
Beckhoff ED series EtherCAT terminals
Beckhoff’s ED series EtherCAT terminals offers a new housing format in the I/O portfolio and expanded functionality while retaining full compatibility with existing Beckhoff hardware...
April 8, 2026

Control

The Integ JNIOR is a compact and flexible device with onboard I/O, networking, a webserver and a Java virtual machine, providing a right-sized platform for deploying all-in-one edge computing and connectivity.
How to right-size digital transformation with a purpose-built approach to edge orchestration
April 15, 2026
Single sided automatic edge banders on factory
Define safety, scans and scopes of industrial network
April 9, 2026
Heavy drilling machinery at work in a dimly lit underground mine
Harness automation and control systems for improved mining safety and sustainability
April 6, 2026
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) comprised of analog and digital input and output with power supply and processor module.
Test yourself: Does each phrase best represent a PLC, PAC or IPC?
April 3, 2026

Motion

Yokogawa Motor and Drive Application
The role of digital twins and synchronized data in drive systems
April 13, 2026
Worker mechanic check pipe system of hydraulic hose valves in industry machinery.
Determine whether the phrase best describes a pneumatic actuator, an hydraulic actuator or an electric actuator
April 10, 2026
Decentralized Drive Systems: Saving Costs and Boosting Industrial Uptime
Nord Drivesystems' Mark Arisman explores the shifting landscape of industrial drive technology
April 8, 2026
Modern stepper motor for various electrical equipment, 3D printer motor
How to specify and size a stepper motor for an application
April 7, 2026

Sensing

Inductive Proximity Sensors and Cable Wiring on CNC Linear Guide
3 types of non-contact presence sensing
April 14, 2026
AutomationDirect ProSense SC6 signal conditioners
AutomationDirect has added ProSense SC6 series high-density pulse isolators and frequency input signal conditioners
April 6, 2026
Businessman turns wooden cubes and changes the word reject to accept.
Who is responsible for defining acceptance criteria for FAT and SAT?
March 26, 2026
Pepperl+Fuchs R103 sensor series
The Pepperl+Fuchs R103 sensor series is compact but offers multiple technologies
March 16, 2026

Safety

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Control Intelligence
How to plan for and coordinate e-stops, safety controllers and sensors
March 16, 2026
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Beyond the emergency stop: Maximizing throughput with safe motion control
March 16, 2026
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How to balance safety and throughput
March 11, 2026
Connection between technology and geography seen through network cables and a globe
Dedicated safety controllers vs. integrated safety in an Ethernet-integrated world
March 6, 2026

Industry News

Smart warehouse with robotic vehicles transporting wooden crates and boxes, shelves filled with goods, and automated systems for efficient supply.
AI-powered warehouse orchestration integrated into supply chain automation
April 16, 2026
Siemens' 5G networking equipment
Private 5G infrastructure to be available in 15 countries across Europe and the Americas
April 15, 2026
Man with laptop, typing and check server
Why secure industrial communication depends on deployment as well as protocols
April 14, 2026
Robot arm form EPSON working show it to customers in Metalex 2020 exhibition at Bitec Bangna exhibition hall
Automation distributor will supply robotics to southwest US
April 13, 2026