November 2023

The TL 305 series of tower lights with aluminum housing from Lueze offers clearly visible light signals as well as an optional IO-Link interface. The compact towers are available...

Mencom has released new ILME size 21.21 metal hoods with M25 angled cable entry for industrial applications. These are rectangular connectors that have a high resistance to environmenta...

The clipx Wire Assist System is a customizable system that includes a software program and an optional adjustable workbench with a variety of accessories. The software controls...

The new SFS Flow Module from Innovative Sensor Technology offers continuous gas flow monitoring with a response time of ≤20ms. It comes factory-linearized with a repeatability...

Fluid Components International has released the FS10i series of compressed air flow meters. These meters are accurate to ±1.5% of reading, ±0.5% of full scale, with...

The new Micropilot 80 GHz radar sensors from Endress+Hauser are designed to meet a variety of pecific needs and desires. They are capable of level measurements while reaching ...

The SLAMf series of elastomer-sealed, IP66-rated thermal mass flow controllers (MFCs) now offer Class I/Division 2 and Zone 2 approvals for hazardous and harsh environments. These...

The VariFlow plus chain conveyor system conveys packed and unpacked goods vertically and horizontally in the smallest possible space. Together, with the spiral transport system...

The O330 sensors added to Baumer’s portfolio offer improved object detection with features such as 3D MCAD data with integrated beam path. These data ease designing work at the...

AutomationDirect has released new modules for the Productivity1000 PLC. These new lower-cost, high-resolution, four-channel analog input modules support 0-20 mA or 0-10V dc signals...

Two new variants of the GoFa cobot from ABB offer payloads of up to 10 and 12 kilograms. The GoFa 10 and 12 have also been designed with longer reach. These cobots offer tool ...

Module Type Package is an exciting technology that stands to make the integration of machines into a higher-level DCS, SCADA or MES significantly easier and faster. It is an open...

Collaborative robots are known for their ability to operate safely near humans, but they should still be risk assessed like any other piece of automated industrial equipment.

Using tunnel/mirroring to make local connections to OPC DA servers and clients eliminates DCOM by passing the data across the network over TCP.

How networked, intelligent, self-controlling, self-optimizing and resource-efficient production comprise the Smart Factory.

IFS plans to add Falkonry’s AI-driven data analysis to its cloud enterprise software suite for more effective smart factory development.

Along with the TwinCAT automation software, Beckhoff’s new cameras and lighting create an integrated machine vision and control system.

ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries.

HMS Networks’ 2023 study of industrial network technologies shows Profinet and EtherNet/IP leading the industrial Ethernet market with EtherCAT not far behind.