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New Comprehensive M8 Cordset Selection by Banner

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M8 CORDSETS: In a recent article from Banner, it was reported that the company now offers a broader range of M8 cordsets to support compatible Banner products and other industrial M8 devices. The newly available cordsets come in lengths of 1, 2, 5, 8, and 10 meters, and include both...

Inductive IO-Link Sensors with Analog Output by Turck

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Inductive IO-Link Sensors with Analog Output: Turck, a leader in sensor technology, has recently announced an expansion of its sensor range. The company is introducing inductive measuring sensors with IO-Link and an analog output, designed for both flush and non-flush mounting. This new range includes the BI11-CK40 and NI11-CK40 models,...

IO-Link Safety by Pilz

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IO-Link Safety: In a recent article, Pilz highlighted how IO-Link Safety meets the need for flexible automation. This technology enables safe, standardized point-to-point communication, allowing quick integration of sensors up to the field level. IO-Link Safety also offers new possibilities for data diagnostics, helping to optimize processes. Pilz, a key...

Latest IT/OT Convergence Trends and Best Practices by Rockwell Automation

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IT/OT Convergence Trends and Best Practices: A recent article from Rockwell Automation highlights the increasing convergence of IT and OT in 2024, driven by the rise of smart manufacturing. This integration involves incorporating sensors and connected systems, such as wireless networks, into industrial environments like those used for water treatment...

Margo: The new open standard initiative by Schneider Electric

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Margo: The new open standard initiative: In a recent article from Schneider Electric, the Margo initiative was highlighted for its leadership in creating a new open standard for interoperability at the edge of industrial automation. Named after the Latin word for ‘edge’, Margo defines mechanisms for interoperability among edge applications,...

Premiere at Hannover Messe: Softing Industrial introduces edgeGate

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Softing Industrial introduces edgeGate: Softing Industrial recently unveiled its latest product, the edgeGate, at Hannover Messe 2024. This innovative hardware solution provides a maintenance-free method for transmitting production data from PLC and CNC controllers to edge and cloud-based environments. The edgeGate simplifies access to these controllers, facilitating seamless integration into advanced management...

Securing The Connected Enterprise by Rockwell Automation

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Securing The Connected Enterprise: According to a recent article from Rockwell Automation, cyberattacks targeting industrial organizations are relentless and increasingly sophisticated. This situation presents a significant challenge for these organizations in maintaining compliance with evolving regulations, such as the IEC 62443-3-3 certification. Achieving this certification was a collaborative effort, reflecting...

Industrial Computers and Industrial Monitors Specifications by Rockwell Automation

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Industrial Computers and Industrial Monitors Specifications: According to an article from Rockwell Automation, their industrial computers are designed to meet the specific needs of industrial environments, addressing physical limitations and requirements. The range includes non-display computers with options in form factors, RAM, storage, performance, operating temperatures, and optical drives. Integrated display...

New Products – April 2024 by Profinews

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CDHD2S PN: According to an article from Profinews, Servotronix has introduced the CDHD2S PN, a new servo drive featuring high performance and a PROFINET interface. The servo drive incorporates an adaptive non-linear control algorithm designed to enhance servo performance in high-precision motion applications. The current loop design enables a frequency...

OptixPanel Compact Operator Panel by Rockwell Automation

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OptixPanel Compact Operator Panel:   In a recent article from Rockwell Automation, the Allen-Bradley® OptixPanel™ Compact has been highlighted for its cutting-edge features, driven by an NXP® i.MX 8M Mini Quad ARM Cortex A53 1.6 GHz processor. This processor empowers the panel to deliver high-performance Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications, offering...

Kollmorgen expands AKD2G versatility with launch of new synchronized communication protocols

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Kollmorgen AKD2G: According to an article from Kollmorgen, the AKD2G servo drive update enables synchronized motion between multiple drives using various control architectures, making it ideal for applications requiring precise coordination across multiple motion axes. The AKD2G drive offers industry-leading power density in a compact package, making it easy to...

Balluff adds features to code reader with IO-Link

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Balluff adds features to code reader with IO-Link: According to an article from Balluff, the IDENT sensors, introduced in 2023, offer advanced code reading capabilities, including 1D and 2D barcode scanning and direct part marked code recognition. These sensors also feature built-in condition monitoring functions and support IO-Link integration, eliminating...

W10 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor by SICK

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W10 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor: In a recent article from SICK, the W10 photoelectric proximity sensor was highlighted for its exceptional versatility and adaptability in application design. This sensor has become a valuable tool across various industrial and innovation sectors. One of its key strengths lies in its ability to detect...

Festo’s Smart Proximity Switch Commissions Itself

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Smart Proximity Switch Commissions Itself: In a recent article from Festo, Pro-Line Automation Systems in Woodbridge, ON, has made significant advancements in their CNC fabrication systems for window and door manufacturing. By incorporating Festo’s SDBT-MSX, the world’s first proximity switch with auto teach-in, Pro-Line has streamlined their processes, eliminating the...

Features and Benefits of Banner’s SI-GL42 Guard Locking Safety Switches

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SI-GL42 Guard Locking Safety Switches: In a recent article from Banner, the company's SI-GL42 Guard Locking Safety Switches are highlighted for their leading-edge engineering, offering advanced solutions in industrial safety and process control. These switches boast a range of features, including various actuator types, innovative locking mechanisms, diverse contact configurations,...

Put Our PLC To Test For Free!

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PLC Promo: In a recent article from Maple System, the company announced an exciting promotion for their best-selling PLC, the PLC-FB1616P0202-PROMO, which is valued at $295.00. Customers can now get this PLC for free! The PLC-FB1616P0202-PROMO includes a range of features such as 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, 2...

Codesys V3.5 SP20 Release

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V3.5 SP20: In a recent article from Codesys, the latest update to CODESYS brings a range of enhancements across its different modules. In engineering, users can now benefit from a new Ladder Diagram editor, Project Compare for object properties, and an improved License Manager, among other features. Additionally, there's a...

Ignition 8.1.39: Micro800 Driver, EAM Quality-Of-Life Improvements, Tab Indexing In Perspective by Inductive Automation

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Ignition 8.1.39: Micro800 Driver, EAM Quality-Of-Life Improvements, Tab Indexing In Perspective: In a recent article from Inductive Automation, Ignition 8.1.39 has been highlighted for its array of exciting updates. The introduction of the long-awaited Micro800 Driver stands out among these new features. This addition completes Ignition’s Allen-Bradley Ethernet driver suite,...

The Next Generation Of Industrial Automation by Schneider Electric

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The Next Generation Of Industrial Automation: In a recent article from Schneider Electric, it was reported that the separation of automation hardware from software is revolutionizing businesses. This decoupling allows companies to deploy automation on platforms that best suit their needs, enabling more informed decisions and better adaptability to the...

W4 miniature photoelectric sensors and photoelectric proximity sensors by SICK

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W4: SICK's recent article highlights the W4 miniature photoelectric sensors and photoelectric proximity sensors as ideal for automating industrial processes. These sensors, in a small housing, reliably detect various object types like glossy, flat, uneven, perforated, and transparent objects, while also capturing parameters such as remission and distance values. With...

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