Ladder Logic: It’s Not Just Digital Electrical Prints Anymore

Ladder Logic: It’s Not Just Digital Electrical Prints Anymore

Ladder logic is the legendary industrial graphical programming language that once resembled electrical drawings, but it has advanced far beyond a collection of digital electrical symbols.


Banner Engineering Introduces Machine-Mountable RSr Safety Relay

Banner Engineering Introduces Machine-Mountable RSr Safety Relay

Banner Engineering’s RSr remote safety relay offers high-current safety switching for machines. It features IP65/IP67 protection, an 8 A output, and requires no programming.


News Oct 04, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Sanyo Denki Adds EtherCAT to New Multi-Axis Stepping Drivers

Sanyo Denki Adds EtherCAT to New Multi-Axis Stepping Drivers

Sanyo Denki's new Sanmotion F stepping drivers combine two- or four-axis control with EtherCAT, delivering up to 17% more torque and 20% less vibration.


News Oct 03, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
When Testing Data Can’t Be Trusted: The Role of Calibration in Automated QC

When Testing Data Can’t Be Trusted: The Role of Calibration in Automated QC

The accuracy of many automated manufacturing systems can be verified simply by visual inspection or built-in alarms. However, quality control systems rely on a traceable process of calibration.


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SMC Expands CQE Compact Cylinder Series with Higher Output Design

SMC Expands CQE Compact Cylinder Series with Higher Output Design

New CQE compact cylinders from SMC deliver up to 1.5 times the theoretical output of CQ2 models, with new sizes, strokes, and configuration options.


News Sep 26, 2026 by Austin Futrell
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AI-Powered Imaging: Keyence Introduces IV4-H Series Vision Sensor

The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and deliver reliable detection.


News Sep 25, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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SICK SEC200 Camera Brings Flexible Code Reading to the Factory Floor

Designed for industrial code reading, the SICK SEC200 handles 1D and 2D codes in challenging conditions and adds Ethernet, USB, and CRA-compliant cybersecurity.


News Sep 24, 2026 by Seth Price