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        <title><![CDATA[Control.com ]]></title>
        <link>https://control.com</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Control.com is the global online community of control & automation professionals.]]></description>
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        <dc:rights>Copyright 2026</dc:rights>
        <dc:date>2026-08-21T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
            
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                <title><![CDATA[Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/captron-announces-ul-certification-for-touch-buttons-and-led-signals/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/captron-announces-ul-certification-for-touch-buttons-and-led-signals/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The newly UL Listed CANEO series10 touch buttons and LED signals are available in standard, stainless steel, and hygienic variants for North American industrial control applications requiring certified components. 
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Cabinets &amp; Panel Components, Enclosures and Control Panels, Enclosures, Racks &amp; Cabinets, HMIs &amp; SCADA, HMIs, Automotive, Assembly Line, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-21T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Balluff Expands BES Entry Line With More Sensor Options]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/balluff-expands-bes-entry-line-with-more-sensor-options/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/balluff-expands-bes-entry-line-with-more-sensor-options/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[New cable, pigtail, and NPN configurations broaden Balluff’s BES Entry Line, with M8, M12, and M18 inductive sensors for high-volume automation.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Connectors, Wire &amp; Cable, Wire &amp; Cable, Sensors &amp; Instruments, Sensors, Automotive, Assembly Line, Electronics, Component Manufacturing,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-20T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[ABB’s New Severe-Duty Motors Deliver NEMA Premium 4 Efficiency ]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/abbs-new-severe-duty-motors-deliver-nema-premium-4-efficiency/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/abbs-new-severe-duty-motors-deliver-nema-premium-4-efficiency/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[ABB has updated its SD200 severe-duty motor platform with a high-efficiency version to comply with the U.S. Department of Energy's upcoming 2027 motor efficiency requirements.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motors, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Chemical Storage, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities, Renewables, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Pulp &amp; Paper, Military/Aerospace, Maritime, Natural Resources, Mining, Forestry, Hydro,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-19T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Remote Industrial Equipment Connections: Benefits and Risks]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/remote-industrial-equipment-connections-benefits-and-risks/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/technical-articles/remote-industrial-equipment-connections-benefits-and-risks/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Connecting to equipment remotely can save time and travel expenses. It is a powerful tool, but with great power comes great responsibility.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Cybersecurity, Industrial Protocols, Network Components and Devices, Networking, Protocols, Advanced Mfg, Automotive, Building, Chemical, Electronics, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Food &amp; Beverage, Forest Products, Logistics, Medical &amp; Pharma, Metal, Natural Resources, Plastics &amp; Polymers, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-17T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Banner Adds Current Monitoring to Its Snap Signal Sensor Lineup]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/banner-adds-current-monitoring-to-its-snap-signal-sensor-lineup/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/banner-adds-current-monitoring-to-its-snap-signal-sensor-lineup/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Monitor single- and three-phase AC loads with Banner’s S15C sensors, featuring split-core installation, RMS readings, thresholds, IO-Link, and Modbus.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Cabinets &amp; Panel Components, Circuit Protection, Solid-State Components, Sensors &amp; Instruments, I/O Devices and Sensors, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, HVAC, Security &amp; Access, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-16T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ametek Releases Linear Position Sensor Series With IO-Link]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/ametek-releases-linear-position-sensor-series-with-io-link/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/ametek-releases-linear-position-sensor-series-with-io-link/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Ametek expands its GEMCO 953 series with the 953I, bringing IO-Link connectivity to linear position sensors built for hydraulic cylinders in harsh environments. ]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, Pneumatics &amp; Hydraulics, Fluid Actuators, Sensors &amp; Instruments, I/O Devices and Sensors, Agriculture, Ag Equipment, Building, Construction, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Logistics, Transportation, Metal, Sheet Metal, Welding, Military/Aerospace, Aerospace, Maritime, Natural Resources, Mining, Forestry, Plastics &amp; Polymers, Polymers, Rubber &amp; Plastics, Thermoplastics,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-15T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Antaira Toughens Outdoor Networks With Rugged LANOBOX Enclosures]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/antaira-toughens-outdoor-networks-with-rugged-lanobox-enclosures/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/antaira-toughens-outdoor-networks-with-rugged-lanobox-enclosures/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Built for harsh outdoor conditions, LANOBOX enclosures combine IP68 protection, integrated power, PoE, and 20 kA surge suppression.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Cabinets &amp; Panel Components, Enclosures and Control Panels, Agriculture, Chemical, Chemical Storage, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities, Food &amp; Beverage, Bottling / Distribution,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-14T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Festo’s Cold-Rated Electric Linear Axis Targets Deep-Freeze Environments]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/festos-cold-rated-electric-linear-axis-targets-deep-freeze-environments/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/festos-cold-rated-electric-linear-axis-targets-deep-freeze-environments/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The new ELGA-TB actuator operates in sub-zero conditions down to -30°C without requiring heated housing or bulky motor setups.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, Pneumatics &amp; Hydraulics, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-13T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Oriental Motor Adds Z-Axis Motion to OVR and SCARA Robots]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/oriental-motor-adds-z-axis-motion-to-ovr-and-scara-robots/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/oriental-motor-adds-z-axis-motion-to-ovr-and-scara-robots/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Add controlled vertical motion to OVR and SCARA robots with Oriental Motor's EL Series electric lifting columns, available in four lift heights.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motors, Automotive, Assembly Line, Logistics, Distribution,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-12T15:00:12+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[The One Where A Modbus Output is Controlled by Two PLCs]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/the-one-where-a-modbus-output-is-controlled-by-two-plcs/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/technical-articles/the-one-where-a-modbus-output-is-controlled-by-two-plcs/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Industrial Protocols, Network Components and Devices, Networking, Protocols, Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, IIoT, PLCs &amp; PACs, Distributed I/O, IPCs (Industrial PCs), PLCs, Sensors &amp; Instruments, I/O Devices and Sensors, Sensors, Agriculture, Automotive, Building, Chemical, Electronics, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Food &amp; Beverage, Forest Products, Logistics, Medical &amp; Pharma, Metal, Military/Aerospace, Natural Resources, Plastics &amp; Polymers, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-10T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/emerson-adds-ai-agents-to-ovation-for-faster-troubleshooting/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/emerson-adds-ai-agents-to-ovation-for-faster-troubleshooting/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[AI agents in Emerson's Ovation 4.0 help operators diagnose alarms, identify root causes, monitor control loops, and prioritize predictive maintenance.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, AI Solutions, Preventive / Predictive Maintenance, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Inspection, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-10T02:28:32+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Siemens Brings AI and Software Workflows to Industrial Engineering]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/siemens-brings-ai-and-software-workflows-to-industrial-engineering/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/siemens-brings-ai-and-software-workflows-to-industrial-engineering/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[AI-powered visualization and simulation tools from Siemens help engineers accelerate automation development, collaborate more effectively, and test designs faster.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, AI Solutions, HMIs &amp; SCADA, HMIs, Automotive, Assembly Line, Automotive Components, Building, HVAC, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities, Medical &amp; Pharma, Med Grade Inspection / QC,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-08T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/automation-partnerships-drive-smarter-manufacturing-solutions/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/automation-partnerships-drive-smarter-manufacturing-solutions/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand automation, and boost productivity.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Data Analytics &amp; Simulation, Robotics, Industrial Robots, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Forest Products, Lumber and Hardwood, Logistics, Distribution, Medical &amp; Pharma,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-07T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Delta Motion Gets RMC Controllers Into Shape With Trapezoid Command]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/delta-motion-gets-rmc-motion-controllers-into-shape-with-trapezoid-waveform-command/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/delta-motion-gets-rmc-motion-controllers-into-shape-with-trapezoid-waveform-command/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The company has added a Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC motion controllers, providing configurable cyclic position, pressure, and force profiles for testing applications.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-06T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Robotiq Extends Hand-E Stroke to 100 mm for Flexible Part Handling]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/robotiq-extends-hand-e-adaptive-gripper-stroke-to-100-mm-for-flexible-part-handling/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/robotiq-extends-hand-e-adaptive-gripper-stroke-to-100-mm-for-flexible-part-handling/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The new 100-mm Hand-E Adaptive Gripper option gives manufacturers a wider gripping range while keeping the same payload, sealed design, precision, controls, and integration workflow.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Robotics, Collaborative Robots, End of Arm Tooling, Industrial Robots, Agriculture, Vertical Farming, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-05T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Networking Tutorial: Connect and Configure a Mitsubishi iQ-F PLC]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/technical-articles/networking-tutorial-connect-and-configure-a-mitsubishi-iq-f-plc/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/technical-articles/networking-tutorial-connect-and-configure-a-mitsubishi-iq-f-plc/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.]]></description>
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                <dc:date>2026-08-03T23:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Idem Safety Introduces Guard Locking Switches for Harsh Environments]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/idem-safety-introduces-guard-locking-safety-switches-for-harsh-environments/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/idem-safety-introduces-guard-locking-safety-switches-for-harsh-environments/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The new HLZ safety switches deliver 10 kN of locking force and IP69K protection for heavy-duty safety in demanding industrial applications.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Safety, Safety Devices, Chemical, Batch and Processes, Chemical Storage, Inspection, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Medical &amp; Pharma, Med Grade Inspection / QC,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-02T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Nord Expands NORDAC Pro VFD Line to Support Motors up to 200 HP]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/nord-expands-nordac-pro-vfd-line-to-support-motors-up-to-200-hp/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/nord-expands-nordac-pro-vfd-line-to-support-motors-up-to-200-hp/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and maintenance across applications.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Communication &amp; Security, Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motor Drive Units, Building, HVAC, Energy &amp; Infrastructure, Utilities, Product Mfg,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-08-01T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/mitsubishi-electric-simplifies-machine-control-with-melsec-mx-controllers/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/mitsubishi-electric-simplifies-machine-control-with-melsec-mx-controllers/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Motors &amp; Motion Controls, Motion Control Systems, PLCs &amp; PACs, PLCs, Agriculture, Vertical Farming, Automotive, Assembly Line, Building, Security &amp; Access, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, PCB Assembly, Food &amp; Beverage, Food Grade Automation, Bottling / Distribution, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Metal, CNC, Sheet Metal, Welding, Product Mfg, Glass, Textile &amp; Leather,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-31T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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                <title><![CDATA[Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series]]></title>
                <link>https://control.com/news/wenglor-shrinks-ultrasonic-sensing-with-new-u1km-sensor-series/</link>
                <guid>https://control.com/news/wenglor-shrinks-ultrasonic-sensing-with-new-u1km-sensor-series/</guid>
                <description><![CDATA[Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.]]></description>
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                <dc:subject><![CDATA[Sensors &amp; Instruments, Sensors, Automotive, Assembly Line, Chemical, Inspection, Electronics, Component Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing,]]></dc:subject>
                <dc:date>2026-07-30T18:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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