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SIBERprotect™ Delivers Automatic Cyber Response Solution for Industrial OT Systems

April 15, 2024 Advanced, real-time, cyber-attack response limits the impact within milliseconds at machine speed, isolates and quarantines the infected production equipment to facilitate faster resumption of normal operations Following years of technical development and operational implementation design, Siemens introduces SIBERprotect for protection of critical infrastructure and OT systems at various industrial concerns, including power…

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Omron Expands its NXR Series to Include EtherCAT: Simplifying Remote IO Maintenace and IIoT Adoption

April 15, 2024 Omron announces the launch of the NXR EtherCAT. This innovation solution prioritizes features and functionality to solve labour shortage challenges, save cost, and reduce downtime Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, launches the NXR EtherCAT, an addition to the existing NXR Series Remote IO portfolio. The NXR EtherCAT offers…

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dataFEED OPC Suite Increases Application Security With OPC UA Tunnel and Includes InfluxDB Support

April 15, 2024 Softing Inc., a leading global provider of products for industrial automation, IT networks and automotive electronics, announces the release of dataFEED OPC UA Tunnel, a new method to help customers secure communications between PLCs and business applications. Additionally, dataFEED OPC Suite version 5.30 can now move process data from PLCs to an…

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Comau Showcases the Power of Automation with New Robots and New Solutions at Automate 2024

April 15, 2024 Comau, a global technology company, will be exhibiting at Chicago’s McCormick Place from May 6-9, 2024 in Booth 4441 to present its digital-driven technology designed to accelerate deployment, increase quality and ensure sustainable productivity inside and beyond the smart factory paradigm. Held every other year, Automate features the latest in cutting-edge robotics,…

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HMS Networks and Red Lion Controls Join Forces for a Stronger Offering within Industrial Information and Communication Technology

April 15, 2024 HMS Networks has finalized the acquisition of Red Lion Controls from Spectris Group Holdings Limited. The two companies are now one entity and can start working together on common go-to-market strategies and product offerings The acquisition, which was first announced December 11, 2023, has now been approved. This means that HMS Networks…

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Festo’s Smart Proximity Switch Commissions Itself for Time Savings that Add Up

April 11, 2024 There are indeed rewards for machine builders who sweat the small stuff. The latest iterations of many tiny but essential components like sensors, cameras, and switches can pack a great deal of innovation for their diminutive size. For Pro-Line Automation Systems of Woodbridge, ON, adopting Festo’s SDBT-MSX – the world’s first proximity…

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Omron’ Advanced Safety Services 101

Omron Offers Advanced Safety Services – What You May Not Know Yet April 10, 2024 In any industrial setting, safety is of the utmost importance. Omron Offers Advanced Safety Services to help you and your staff navigate the challenges of complex industry standards and compliance regulations. They also can provide machine safety technology to protect…

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Pilz At the Hannover Messe – Safety Switches with Guard Locking

Pilz safety switches with guard locking offer the right solution for both process and personnel protection – for safe, productive working April 10, 2024 Safety switches with guard locking. Work safely and productively – with safety switches from Pilz Movable guards such as swing gates and sliding gates, flaps or covers, can be found in…

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Gold for Pilz Safety Locking Devices: PSENslock 2 and PSENmlock Mini are “Product of the Year”

April 10, 2024 Each year, readers of the industry journal Computer&Automation vote for their favourite products from the wide range of product releases published within the year. There are various selection categories. Pilz’s two new safety locking devices PSENslock 2 and PSENmlock mini were voted in 1st place in the Safety & Security category. They are absolutely delighted…

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MDA SKYMAKER™: MDA Space Defines the Next Generation of Robotics with New MDA SKYMAKER™ Product Line

April 10, 2024 Full suite of scalable and modular space robotics and services brings the world’s most flight-proven capabilities to any mission or application MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced MDA SKYMAKER™, a new suite of space robotics purpose-built to meet the diverse needs of our…

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MiR1200 Pallet Jack: Revolutionizing Pallet Handling with AI

April 9, 2024 MiR1200 allows MiR to be the one-stop shop for autonomous material handling at factories and warehouses Through the application of AI-based pallet detection and obstacle avoidance, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack sets new standards for the material handling of palletized goods and solves many of the challenges enterprises face when trying to add…

New Operation Element PIT oe ETH with Activatable Ethernet Port Can Be Used for Security – Secure and Flexible Operation
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New Operation Element PIT oe ETH with Activatable Ethernet Port Can Be Used for Security – Secure and Flexible Operation

April 9, 2024 Pilz adds the operation element PIT oe ETH to its portfolio of control and signal devices Pilz adds the operation element PIT oe ETH to its portfolio of control and signal devices. PIT oe ETH has an activatable Ethernet port, thus protecting freely accessible industrial Ethernet interfaces from improper access. As such…

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Smart M12 Capacitive Proximity Sensors with IO-Link Communications

April 9, 2024 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce three new series of M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Communications. Based on their 4th generation TRIPLESHIELDTM sensors, these CA12 Series Sensors represent the ideal solution for industrial automation equipment in applications where sensing performance must be continuously and accurately monitored and logged. Semiconductor and printing applications…

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Global Sales Grow by 16% to €1.75 Billion

April 8, 2024 Global sales grow by 16% to €1.75 billion Beckhoff Automation records a successful financial year for 2023 Beckhoff Automation successfully continued on its growth trajectory in 2023. The automation technology specialist was able to increase its sales to €1.75 billion. This represents an increase of 16% in comparison with the previous year’s sales…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integrates with Cobots and AMRs Making them Smarter

April 8, 2024 Ny Krystie Johnston Robot technology is becoming increasingly accessible for companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Accelerated computing and the ever-evolving contribution of artificial intelligence or AI are transforming virtually everything – robots and robot technology included. Teradyne Robotics, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and parent…

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Introducing NDC Flex from Kollmorgen – the Best of Two Worlds

April 8, 2024 AGVs or AMRs? NDC Flex bridges the gap Introducing NDC Flex from Kollmorgen – the best of two worlds. It all begins with the recognition of a need—whether it’s resolving a challenge within intralogistics or a desire to enhance existing efficiency through automation. Even though customers might think they know which solution…