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Software Programmable Controller Advances Machine Safety

  • by Jack Smith
  • May 14, 2024
  • Feature

Software-programmable safety controller with modular hardware platform uses forward-looking technologies and end-to-end data availability.

Universal Robots Announces Seamless Integration with Siemens PLCs

  • April 25, 2024
  • News

The company accelerates its commitment to “Automation for Anyone, Anywhere” by supporting the automation requirements of global companies.

Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2024

  • by Henry Martel
  • February 6, 2024
  • Feature

Fortunately, just as cybercriminals are evolving with new techniques and strategies, so are the security and information technology professionals responsible for stopping them.

Why TSN is Good for Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

  • by Thomas Burke
  • September 20, 2023
  • Feature

While TSN will change over time, automation vendors can benefit from considerable gains by providing innovative capabilities to their devices now and leverage firmware upgrades for future compatibility.

Festo Fosters Fieldbus Flexibility

  • by Jack Smith
  • September 7, 2023
  • News

Ethernet flexibility and online configuration tools punctuate Festo’s portfolio.

Baumüller to Show How Flexible Machine Builders Can Work with PLC Platforms and Smart Drive Functions at Hannover Messe

  • March 31, 2023
  • News

“Industrial Transformation–Making the difference”–in line with the main theme of the Hannover Messe, Baumüller will demonstrate how digital marketplaces can support machine building in the future.

PLC Industrial Controller Software Quality: Your Opinion Matters

  • by Bill Lydon
  • January 26, 2023
  • News

Integrating existing metrics for code quality into software engineering workflows has benefits. Takes the survey to contribute your thoughts on the subject.

Wibu-Systems and Phoenix Contact Integrate CodeMeter into the PLCnext Ecosystem

  • December 7, 2022
  • News

PLCnext is the industrial automation ecosystem combining hardware, engineering software and a digital marketplace created by Phoenix Contact, the German automation specialists.

Legacy PLC Migration: Eliminate Obsolescence and Reduce Risk

  • by Keerthi Alva
  • November 8, 2022
  • Feature

Not everything improves with age. As programmable logic controllers age, growing obsolescence creates challenges for effective operations.

Fives Opens New Facility in Dallas, Texas

  • October 21, 2022
  • News

Fives celebrated opening its new location in Dallas, Texas, for its Fives DyAG Corp. operations, signifying the organization's continued commitment to providing its leading technical expertise, solutions and services with a customer-centric, local approach.