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IXON Secure Remote Access and Edge Gateway (P202)

This week I meet up with Brandon Penrod of IXON to learn about their Remote Access and IoT Edge Gateway Solutions in this episode of The Automation Podcast For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LezTi1tjpw?rel=0] Listen to the...

Error Building Micro800 Project in CCW v22 (qa240507)

In today's Q & A I review a student's CCW Project to understand what is preventing it from building: Note: Automation Q & A is a member/supporter level 2 perk. Learn more about our membership/supporter options here. [vimeo 943727581]https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js

Automation News Roundup for May 7, 2024 (R009)

All the top industrial automation headlines covered in today's episode of the Automation News Roundup. Note: We are still producing the longer Automation Morning Show as a member only perk. Learn more about our membership options here. Watch the Show: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUrLE0Lq78o?rel=0] Listen to the Podcast:

Automation Morning Show for May 7, 2024 (N189)

All of today's industrial automation news covered in this edition of the Automation Morning Show. Note: The Automation Morning Show is a member/supporter only perk. Learn more about our membership/supporter options here. [vimeo 943735555]https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js

Siemens S7-1200 G2 (P203) Member Early Access

This week I meet up with Luis Narvaez of Siemens to learn all about their new S7-1200 G2 (generation 2) PLC in this episode of The Automation Podcast. Note - Members get early access to this episode. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Note: Early...

IO Device Library by Rockwell Automation

IO Device Library: In a recent article from Rockwell Automation, it was highlighted that their Device Object Libraries enable easy interfacing with Rockwell Automation intelligent devices such as drives, motion, network switches, sensors, IO, and more. These libraries consist of tested, documented, and lifecycle-managed objects, which can be utilized with...

Automation News Roundup for May 6, 2024 (R008)

All the top industrial automation headlines covered in today's episode of the Automation News Roundup. Note: We are still producing the longer Automation Morning Show as a member only perk. Learn more about our membership options here. Watch the Show: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6xi2KhsdLM?si=zSpNArQfpXKL-bVN&w=560&h=315] Listen to the Podcast:

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft announce significant technology integrations

Significant Technology Integrations: According to a recent article from Rockwell Automation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has partnered with Microsoft on three significant technology innovations to be showcased at Hannover Messe, 22-26 April. This collaboration aims to create and deliver the best solutions for the future of industrial operations, simplifying...

Hands protection – Functional Safety by LinMot

Hands protection – Functional Safety: In a recent LinMot article, customers, including Mr. Kaifel, praised the C1250 servo drives for maintaining the same motor dimensions as the standard version in the 2S variant. This feature eliminates the need for additional hardware, as all safety monitoring is integrated into the drive...

Automation Morning Show for May 6, 2024 (N188)

All of today's industrial automation news covered in this edition of the Automation Morning Show. Note: The Automation Morning Show is a member/supporter only perk. Learn more about our membership/supporter options here. [vimeo 943282080]https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js

First Look: Rockwell’s Studio 5000 v36 (TME01)

In Episode 1 of The Automation Show First Looks for Members, I take a look at the official Rockwell public technical presentation for Studio 5000 version 36. If you'd like to become a member and unlock this and all member only posts, you can do so here. For more information, check...

IIot In Hazardous Areas Thanks To EX NR by Stahl

IIot In Hazardous Areas Thanks To EX NR: In a recent article from Stahl, the basic principle of restricted breathing is highlighted. This principle stems from the concept that enclosures must effectively prevent the explosive mixture of gas and air from entering them by being tightly sealed. Additionally, the surface...

Automation News Roundup for May 3, 2024 (R007)

All the top industrial automation headlines covered in today's episode of the Automation News Roundup. Note: We are still producing the longer Automation Morning Show as a member only perk. Learn more about our membership options here. Watch the Show: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g8sCdBke_s?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Listen to the Podcast:

Stronger together: We enter a strategic technology partnership with Festo

Stronger together: We enter a strategic technology partnership with Festo: In a recent article from PLCNext Technology, it was highlighted that the strategic alliance with Festo is more than just a partnership between two automation companies; it's a collaborative effort prioritizing user needs. The integration of PLCnext Technology offers both...

Siemens and BILT Launch Spatial Computing Electrical Training for Apple Vision Pro

Spatial Computing Electrical Training for Apple Vision Pro: In a recent article from Siemens, it was announced that Siemens, in collaboration with BILT, the creators of 3D Intelligent Instructions, is advancing their mobile guides by transitioning them into spatial models for Apple Vision Pro. This development comes at a crucial...

Automation Morning Show for May 3, 2024 (N187)

All of today's industrial automation news covered in this edition of the Automation Morning Show. Note: The Automation Morning Show is a member/supporter only perk. Learn more about our membership/supporter options here. [vimeo 942359672]https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js

Automation News Roundup for May 2, 2024 (R006)

All the top industrial automation headlines covered in today's episode of the Automation News Roundup. Note: We are still producing the longer Automation Morning Show as a member only perk. Learn more about our membership options here. Watch the Show: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThQ3FMs1kus?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Listen to the Podcast:

Softing Industrial introduces edgeConnector

dgeConnector: In a recent article from Softing, it was reported that the company has expanded its Docker-based edgeConnector product family with the introduction of edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC. This new addition aims to provide easy access to data from ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. The edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC software module allows users to...

IO-Link/J1939 Radar Scanner Provides 3D Movements Data by Turck

IO-Link/J1939 Radar Scanner Provides 3D Movements Data: According to a recent article from Turck, the company's MR15-Q80 is a robust radar scanner designed to record and output environmental data in three dimensions. This device stands out as the only one with these features that is available with a J1939 interface...

Automation Morning Show for May 2, 2024 (N186)

All of today's industrial automation news covered in this edition of the Automation Morning Show. Note: The Automation Morning Show is a member/supporter only perk. Learn more about our membership/supporter options here. Watch the Show: [vimeo 942059198]https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js