June 10, 2025 Reinventing the Edge Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Cadolto Datacenter GmbH (Munich, Germany), and Legrand Data Center Solutions (Baiersdorf, Germany) are jointly unveiling a next-generation modular edge data centre – a turnkey solution engineered for speed, scalability, and sustainability. The innovative system will debut at Data Center World Frankfurt, taking place on June 4–5,…
June 6, 2025 Introduction In the high-pressure world of restaurant management, margins are slim, risks are high, and even minor oversights can lead to catastrophic losses. For Meadowbrook Restaurant Co., a multi-location restaurant group, that reality hit hard when a single night of equipment failures and human error cost them $10,000 in spoiled inventory and near-disasters. But…
June 5, 2025 MOXA SDS-3008 Introduction The SDS-3008 smart Ethernet switch from Moxa is the ideal product for IA engineers and automation machine builders to make their networks compatible with the vision of Industry 4.0. By breathing life into machines and control cabinets, the smart switch simplifies daily tasks with its easy configuration and easy…
May 28, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Canadian manufacturing is in a tricky situation: it faces a labour and skills shortage that threatens its competitiveness and profitability. These shortages mean Canada missed out on almost $13 billion last year, according to a recent survey. An economic loss that by any means should not be discounted, especially…
May 23, 2025 Aetina, Qualcomm, and Data Systems Team Up Aetina, a subsidiary of the Innodisk Group and a leading provider of edge AI solutions, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and Data Systems Co., Ltd.,a leader in enterprise digital transformation, today announced a collaboration to unveil the “Enterprise AI Assistant”…
May 14, 2025 EtherCAT and PC-based control in test bench technology EtherCAT is by far the fastest Industrial Ethernet technology. Nevertheless, the data acquisition process at Kraus & Naimer’s cam controller test benches called for an even shorter bus cycle. To achieve the required performance, Beckhoff specialists reduced the previous cycle time from 100 µs…
May 13, 2025 MOXA ioLogik R1214 Features: MOXA ioLogik R1214 Introduction Process control I/O system. Remote serial I/O products offer process engineers the benefit of simple wiring, as they only require two wires to communicate with the controller and other RS-485 devices while adopting the EIA/TIA RS-485 communication protocol to transmit and receive data at high speed…
May 13, 2025 M12 Cables have become the industry standard for sensor/actuator connectivity in industrial automation environments. When selecting the right M12 cable for your application, the jacket material is one of the most critical factors that will determine performance, durability, and reliability. This guide compares the three most common M12 cable jacket materials: PUR (Polyurethane), PVC…
May 13, 2025 At Automate 2025 in Detroit, Siemens is announcing an expansion of its industrial AI offerings with advanced AI agents designed to work seamlessly across its established Industrial Copilot ecosystem. This new technology represents a fundamental shift from AI assistants that respond to queries towards truly autonomous agents that proactively execute entire processes…
May 13, 2025 Learn how to ensure reliable and secure PLC program management Challenges in Version Control for Industrial Automation Systems In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, version control remains a critical aspect of maintaining reliable and efficient operations. The wrong version control system can lead to increased troubleshooting time, security vulnerabilities, and…
May 5, 2025 Ultrasonic Sensors with Integrated IO-Link Communications Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic equipment, presents three new series of ultrasonic sensors with integrated IO-Link communication: the UA12, UA18, and UA30 ASD..IO Series. Their compact design, with reduced blind zone, improved sensing range,…
May 5, 2025 PROCON-Connect from Weidmüller brings machine data to the cloud Weidmüller launches the PROCON-Connect App. The software tool enables users to easily capture machine data, pre-process it and make it available to other applications. This simplifies data exchange and speeds up installation. Users easily connect their software to each other and to the…
May 1, 2025 At Automate 2025, Olis will launch a remote automation monitoring, diagnostic and error recovery app that turns Android smartphones and tablets into gateways for any automation cell without the need for additional hardware. Automate attendees entering Olis Robotics’ booth #3748 in Detroit, May 12-15, will be the first to experience a future…
May 1, 2025 Moxa introduces a new generation of BXP, DRP, and RKP Series industrial computers that are specifically designed to facilitate rapid system development with reliable, adaptable, and cost-effective computing solutions. The industrial computers are based on a pre-formulated configure-to-order architecture, making it easy to meet various system development and integration requirements. Their wide-temperature…
April 28, 2025 New offering delivers 24/7 real-time threat detection and response to combat rising cybersecurity risks in operational technology environments. Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced on April 28th its Security Monitoring and Response service, which is purpose-built to deliver continuous, real-time monitoring of…
April 28, 2025 New Plug-and-Play Lineup Helps ISPs, Engineering Firms, and Contractors Build and Expand Networks Faster with Less Labour Panduit, a global leader in electrical and network infrastructure solutions, has announced that it is introducing five new products, developed to meet the industry’s demand for high-quality, durable, and easy-to-use outside plant broadband solutions. Designed…