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2026 State of Technology Report: SENSORS, VISION & MACHINE SAFETY

Machine sensors and vision systems can be used in applications varying from condition monitoring to quality assurance. They’re also integral components in safety architectures...

Oct. 29, 2026

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Learn key strategies to optimize AMR safety, speed, and positioning while reducing hardware complexity and costs.

Oct. 2, 2026

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Industrial Automation Is at an Inflection Point; Systems Require a Strong Software Foundation

Oct. 2, 2026

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Industrial Automation: A Safer Software Foundation

Modern Industrial Automation Needs a Safer Software Foundation

Oct. 2, 2026

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Novotechnik MZ1 multi-turn rotary angle sensor

Novotechnik analog output option for its MZ1 Series of multi-turn rotary angle sensors is designed to simplify integration

Oct. 22, 2026

Power Supplies

Cincoze external EMC power protection module

The Cincoze external EMC power protection module is designed for protection against the electromagnetic noise common in industrial environments

Oct. 15, 2026

Power Supplies

SEW-Eurodrive power module

The MDP92A is a front-end power module for SEW-Eurodrive’s MoviDrive modular inverter system

July 30, 2026

Switches & Gateways

Lutze IO-Link gateway

Lutze IO-Link gateway provides advanced energy management and monitoring status information like flowing current or operating voltage

July 24, 2026

Connections

Terminal Blocks

How to overcome control panel constraints

From terminal blocks to smart cabling, how to balance tolerances, space and new technology

Oct. 14, 2026

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Terminal Blocks

From terminal blocks to smart cabling: Overcoming control panel constraints

How the evolution of control panel wiring has necessitated balancing tolerances, space and new technology

Oct. 8, 2026

I/O

The best ways to troubleshoot 4-20 mA circuits

Different types of control systems circuits and how to troubleshoot complications

Oct. 5, 2026

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I/O

How to split 4-20 mA signals when running PLCs in parallel

Signal splitter or series wiring? How to shadow a PLC without creating downtime

Oct. 5, 2026

Control

PLCs/PACs

Control vs. computing: Rethinking machine control architecture

Deciding between PLC and PC-based control requires functional considerations

Oct. 6, 2026

Control

Which Halloween treat are you?

Take our spooky Halloween-themed quiz to find out what control systems candy you are

Oct. 2, 2026

PLCs/PACs

Siemens Eigen brings generative AI to TIA Portal engineering

Industrial AI agent uses natural language to configure automation projects

Sept. 30, 2026

Doug Woods speaking in front of a podium at IMTS 2026

CNC

IMTS 2026 recap: Practical AI, accessible automation and the future of US manufacturing

A look inside the technology and trends driving AMT’s biennial event

Sept. 23, 2026

Motion

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Motors

Foundations of motion control: architecture, AI and edge design

How cabinet-free design and integrated servos transform industrial machines

Oct. 21, 2026

Robotics

Robotics platform demonstration at Pack Expo 2026

Silas Neale, regional sales manager at Universal Robots, demonstrates the company's Gen 7 Platform at Pack Expo

Oct. 20, 2026

Main breaker on the distribution panel control,Electrical switch gear at Low Voltage power control center cabinet in coal power plant.

Motors

How to troubleshoot a motor control circuit

Demystifying power, control and troubleshooting in motor control circuits

Oct. 19, 2026

FANUC Industrial Robots Coming to Vention

Robotics

Vention brings FANUC industrial robots to its automation platform

Collision-free path planning simplifies industrial robot programming

Sept. 22, 2026

Sensing

Can you troubleshoot your way out of our controls engineering haunted house?

Take our machine automation selection and troubleshooting quiz

Oct. 16, 2026

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Why machine testing isn't finished until the SAT

How to prepare for the challenges of real-world machine commissioning

Oct. 15, 2026

Robotic technician control automation works within accepted limits by testing operating voltages and electrical configurations. Robotic factory routine checks and maintenance to follow safety rules.

3 finish lines every machine builder must cross

How project coordination and internal testing prevent costly machine startup problems

Oct. 13, 2026

High-Speed Machine Vision Lighting: Hidden Strobe & Ultra-Low Exposure Times

Vision Systems

High-intensity illumination at Automate 2026

How hidden strobe technology impacts high-speed machine vision users

Oct. 1, 2026

Safety

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Functional Safety

Functional safety: What it is and what needs to be considered

Integrated Control & Safety

Sneha Mahajan discusses Safety Torque Off, risk assessment in safety design and common safety mistakes

Oct. 2, 2026

Glasses and wooden cubes with the words IEC 62061. Safety of machinery – Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems

How integrated control and safety have changed machine automation

Why ICS has evolved from hardwired relays to safety networks

Sept. 14, 2026

Pipes, stainless steel brewing equipment and large reservoirs or tanks in a modern beer factory.

Safety Components

Take our quiz: How well do you know ingress protection?

Does each phrase best describe IP20-, IP54- or IP69K-rated components?

July 24, 2026

Bihl+Wiedemann configurable ASi-5 safety module

Safety Components

Bihl+Wiedemann safety module

Bihl+Wiedemann's configurable ASi-5 safety module offers up to 14 safe inputs and two safe outputs, up to PLe

July 17, 2026

Industry News

Craig Souser (left) has retired as president and CEO of JLS Automation and become chairman emeritus. Russ Stroner is the company’s new president and CEO.

Stroner succeeds Souser at JLS Automation

Food packaging pioneer welcomes industry veteran Russ Stroner as CEO

Oct. 22, 2026

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ITI Group opens North American headquarters in Boston

System integrator expands US presence to support manufacturing and life sciences customers

Oct. 13, 2026

Industrial networking, equipment maintenance. Engineer uses laptop near network cables and machinery, monitoring systems and ensuring connectivity in production facility.

Avnu Alliance and OPC Foundation partner to advance OPC UA FX over TSN interoperability

Organizations drive joint certification pathways for multi-vendor time-sensitive networking deployments

Oct. 12, 2026

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