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Dec. 30, 2025
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Dec. 8, 2025
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The machine-control landscape continues to evolve. Artificial intelligence and higher-level languages are impacting the way engineers and programmers think of programmable logic...
Nov. 13, 2025
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Oct. 21, 2025

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Weidmuller M12 panel receptacles with Push In technology
Weidmuller’s M12 panel receptacles with Push In technology are designed to redefine device wiring
Dec. 4, 2025
Hilscher SPE Media Switch
Hilscher’s gateway is designed to integrate single-pair Ethernet (SPE) into industrial Ethernet networks
Dec. 2, 2025
Mencom EMC devices
Mencom devices are designed to mitigate EMI, enhanc EMS and ensure EMC through shielding and grounding technologies
Nov. 25, 2025
Lutze 104397 Cat6A industrial Ethernet cable
Lutze’s 104397 flexible Cat6A industrial Ethernet cable is designed to meet the evolving demands of industrial automation
Nov. 20, 2025

Connections

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People, systems, circuits and devices: 4 pillars of effective I/O checkout
Jan. 20, 2026
engineers and technician using laptop checking and repair pressing metal machine at factory, Machine maintenance technician operation concept.
PLC, SCADA, web servers, Node-RED and MQTT brokers can enable remote-monitoring implementation
Jan. 14, 2026
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Why the future of automation interoperability lies with I/O
Jan. 8, 2026
Factory Digitalization: Two Industrial Engineers Use Tablet Computer, Visualize the Wall of Big Data Statistics, Optimization of High-Tech Electronics Facility. Industry 4.0 Machinery Production
Industrial network challenges differ from IT troubles
Dec. 23, 2025

Control

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Learn what our industry experts recommend after you watch the video describing the Simatic ET 200SP and the SoftPLC-500, an upgrade for the obsolete Allen-Bradley SLC-500
Jan. 22, 2026
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How to mitigate hardware-failure, cybersecurity and tribal-knowledge risks associated with older systems
Jan. 5, 2026
How a Love of Electricity Sparked a 40+ Year Automation Career
An exploration of automation industry veteran Jeremy Pollard's career highlights
Dec. 30, 2025
Engineer or computer programmer Demonstration of AI-powered technologies. Smart industrial cogs through smartphones automate the process of innovation. electronic engineering concept
Why is virtualization in control systems essential?
Dec. 26, 2025

Motion

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What differentiates motor starters and variable-frequency drives?
Jan. 2, 2026
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When to use a variable-frequency drive or a motor starter in an industrial application
Dec. 22, 2025
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From four-legged robots to site surveys: the automation year in review
Dec. 16, 2025
3D PLC Programable Logic Controller With Input and Output Flat Design
How has robot integration matured, and how has simplified PLC integration indicated this change?
Dec. 5, 2025

Sensing

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VS Creator’s simulation tools allowed the vision application to be developed and tested against historical images and a virtual PLC before hardware arrived
Jan. 15, 2026
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IIoT sensors can diagnose motor failures
Jan. 13, 2026
Robotic vision sensor camera system in intelligence factory
How does sensor reaction time dictate system reliability?
Nov. 7, 2025
Pepperl+Fuchs M8/M12 sensor-actuator cables
Pepperl+Fuchs’ sensor-actuator cables for machine and plant operation are available in many variations and are designed to be an addition to its industrial sensors
Oct. 28, 2025

Safety

Robotic technical and functional teams work together to monitor performance of software and computer-controlled machine tools. Troubleshooting, upgrading existing program to make them more efficient.
How to avoid under- or over-specifying SIL to achieve compliance and credible risk reduction
Jan. 7, 2026
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Never remove a machine guard without knowing why
Dec. 11, 2025
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How pre-training and SPARK could usher humanoid robots out of the lab and onto the assembly line
Nov. 19, 2025
IDEC ez-Wheel
IDEC ez-Wheel Safety Wheel Drive combines a wheel, gearbox, motor, safety encoder and safety drive to streamline the integration of powered motion. The SWD is available in a light...
Oct. 2, 2025

Industry News

EMCO opened a showroom and customer experience center in Wixom, Michigan.
Manufacturers, educators and partners experience CNC lathes, milling machines in showroom
Jan. 26, 2026
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Automation distributor plans unified AI-powered platform for standard and custom components
Jan. 23, 2026
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Cornerstone holding company announces Integrion Automation and Steelcrest Precision in strategic reorganization
Jan. 21, 2026
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OT-ready platform designed for integration and optimization
Jan. 20, 2026