Automation Control
New DC UPS with Supercap buffering for Fail-safe 24V Systems
June 29, 2026
Emergency power supply now with USB-C and Modbus communication. The new DIN rail UPS BICKER UPSI-2406R2DP2MB with completely maintenance-free Supercaps (EDLC) as energy storage reliably protects controllers and embedded IPCs as well as sensitive measurement, control, and safety equipment against failures.
Expanded 1.27 mm Pitch Board-Connector-Portfolio Additions
June 26, 2026
The latest AMP SMC essential connectors from TE Connectivity offer a performance-enhanced solution for cost-sensitive applications, delivering robustness and reliability.
Dual IEC 62443-4-1 Maturity Level 3 Certifications
June 26, 2026
Moxa Secures Dual IEC 62443-4-1 Maturity Level 3 Certifications, setting a new benchmark for critical infrastructure security.
TwinCAT CoAgent Accelerates Automation Programming with Built-In AI Tools
June 24, 2026
Open, model-independent AI assistance for automation programming and controls engineering from Beckhoff Automation.
Rugged, Secure and IT-Scalable Operational Tech Innovations
June 23, 2026
New rugged, secure OT infrastructure from field to core for distributed I/O, long-distance Wi-Fi 6, 10 GE backbone scale and OT cybersecurity.
Next-Level AI with New Eigen Engineering Agent Capabilities
June 22, 2026
The Eigen Engineering Agent from Siemens now extends into earlier stages of the automation engineering lifecycle with two new capabilities. ECAD integration and standards-compliant project generation are designed to connect electrical designs with software development and turn plain-language machine descriptions into ready-to-use, standards-compliant projects. Both capabilities are included in the…
Accessibility to Software-Defined Automation with Simatic AX
June 18, 2026
Software-Defined Automation now accessible to more users, including OT-focused service and maintenance teams. New ladder programming within Simatic AX combined with modern IT workflows improves efficiency and collaboration across engineering teams. Support for Simatic S7-1200 G2 controller extends use of Simatic AX to basic automation applications.
Combustible Gas Detection Added to Core Wireless Sensor Enhances Safety
June 16, 2026
Emerson adds combustible gas detection to core wireless sensor for enhanced safety coverage in hard-to-reach areas. Rosemount 928 now supports percent lower explosive limit monitoring over WirelessHART, for greater hazard visibility without added power or signal wiring.
Servo Drive Delivers Low-to-Mid Range Power
June 16, 2026
AX1000 economy servo drive delivers deep feature set for low-to-mid range power requirements. Highly optimized and fully system-integrated servo technology offers advanced functionality and EtherCAT connectivity.
Driving Growth in Edge AI Market with Intel Panther Lake Platforms
June 16, 2026
Less complexity, more performance, new platforms enable more efficient and cost-effective AI applications at the edge.