By: Wil Deas

The day started earlier than usual—5:45 a.m. wake-up, just enough time to make tea, grab a quick breakfast, and be out the door by 7:00 a.m. I wanted to be sure I was early for my carpool meetup with Tony Laughlin, EandM’s Northern California Regional Sales Manager.

The morning was foggy, but I made good...

Production stoppage due to safety scanner failures costs manufacturers thousands per hour in lost productivity. For AGV fleets and stationary machinery with protective devices, scanner replacement traditionally requires extensive rewiring and reconfiguration - until now.

System Plug Architecture: Technical...

Manufacturing engineers and system integrators face increasing demands for precise motion control across diverse applications - from basic positioning tasks to complex synchronized multi-axis movements. The latest TIA Portal V20 release introduces significant enhancements to address these challenges while...

After ten years of the original S7-1200 serving as Siemens' workhorse controller, the newly announced G2 series represents a fundamental rethinking of what a PLC can be. Let's examine exactly what's changed between generations.

Processing Speed: Cutting Response Time in Half

The G1 offers 85ns bit performance, the...

Siemens has revolutionized its automation offering with the new SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller, bringing high-end features to the entry-level segment for the first time in a decade.

Enhanced Processing Power

The G2 stands out with its dramatically improved processing capabilities, featuring a 40-nanosecond bit...

The SICK W10 photoelectric sensor revolutionizes sensor configuration with the industry's first touchscreen display, eliminating traditional setup complexity. This icon-based interface replaces manual adjustments and external buttons, allowing operators to configure the sensor without referencing user manuals.

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After many years of successful use in countless industries, the S3000 safety laser scanner is now handing over the baton to its successor, the microScan3. microScan3: Innovative strength for your applications of today and tomorrow!The microScan3 safety laser scanner masters challenges such as ambient light, dust and...

The industrial automation landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, demanding solutions that are both powerful and adaptable. Enter the Festo VTUX valve terminal - the successor to the established CPV, MPA-L/S, and VTUG ranges. As manufacturers face increasing pressure to optimize efficiency while reducing...

The latest release of TIA Portal V20 from Siemens represents a significant leap forward in automation engineering, empowering teams to handle complex projects with unprecedented efficiency. As Siemens' flagship engineering framework, TIA Portal continues to evolve with features that streamline development while...