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May 12, 2026
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May 5, 2026
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Uninterruptible power supplies and I/O are cabinet must-haves. These components are the inner necessities of an electrical enclosure.This new State of Technology Report from the...
April 22, 2026
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Learn about scalable automation architecture for OEMs in this guide.
March 31, 2026

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Balluff BNI004F network block for Ethernet/IP
The Balluff BNI004F networking block is an I/O product for industrial Ethernet/IP systems
April 22, 2026
Lumenite LASC series level controls
Lumenite’s patented auto sensitivity, self calibrating liquid level controls provide on/off point sensing control with a self calibrating auto sensitivity feature, eliminating...
April 21, 2026
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

Connections

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How to build a data-rich, action-driven foundation for trusted industrial AI
May 4, 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
SoftPLC edge gateway
SoftPLC Gateways can be user-configured to support a mix of industrial protocols
April 13, 2026

Control

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HOMAG cell combines 3D vision, barcode reading, gripper physics, robot kinematics, CNC handshakes, safety and diagnostics
April 27, 2026
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How to balance open-source flexibility with real-time determinism in edge controllers
April 23, 2026
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Beyond the 20-year machine: Learn to manage Linux LTS, Podman and eMMC wear-out
April 21, 2026
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

Motion

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Does each phrase best describe a servo motor, RS-232 or message queuing telemetry transport (MQTT)?
May 1, 2026
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Vision-guided robotics and intelligent inspection reshape system design
April 28, 2026
Yokogawa Motor and Drive Application
The role of digital twins and synchronized data in drive systems
April 13, 2026
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Determine whether the phrase best describes a pneumatic actuator, an hydraulic actuator or an electric actuator
April 10, 2026

Sensing

The production line in the cigarette factory is in automatic operation
Mitigate model drift without breaking your controller logic
April 29, 2026
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How to differentiate three types of proximity sensors
April 20, 2026
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While wired read heads remain a cost-effective solution, wireless read heads bring advantages in design flexibility and reduced maintenance
April 20, 2026
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Does each phrase best describe an encoder, unified namespace or EtherCAT?
April 17, 2026

Safety

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Does each phrase best describe an emergency-stop button, a safety controller or a passive infrared sensor?
April 24, 2026
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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

Industry News

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Matthews Automation Solutions renamed Pyramid after acquisition
May 4, 2026
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Michael Briggs heads up motion and energy business unit
May 1, 2026
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Yokogawa opens registration period for annual high-school STEM event
April 30, 2026
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Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little receive the robotics industry’s highest honor
April 29, 2026