I/O & Wiring

Remote I/O Modules

Dinkle Corporation

Daudin iO-GRID NEMO modules are a practical option for connecting small quantities of grouped I/O signals—ideal for applications like data centers, building automation, utility systems, and more—and integrating them with host systems using the leading industrial Ethernet communications protocols.

June 16, 2026

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Fieldbus Modular Remote I/O Series

Dinkle Corporation

With support for the most popular industrial communications protocols and an expansive variety of I/O modules, the Dinkle iO-GRID X remote I/O series removes barriers for delivering smart factory integration.

June 2, 2026

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Intelligent End Plates

Festo Corporation

Festo's intelligent end plates for remote I/O system expansion extend system flexibility across zones, simplifying hybrid layouts and speeding commissioning.

May 4, 2026

With Festo intelligent end plates, machine builders can scale remote I/O systems across independent machine sections without redesigning controls or duplicating power and networking connections.

PACK EXPO East 2026 Kicks Off Today, Delivering Live Machinery, Big Ideas, and Easy Access for East Coast Professionals

PACK EXPO East opens in Philadelphia, bringing 500 exhibitors, new show floor features, free education, and high-impact networking for packaging and processing professionals.

February 17, 2026

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EtherCAT Terminals

Beckhoff's ED series offers smart I/O upgrade with modernized hardware format as the new EtherCAT I/O housing standard speeds integration and scales with your automation needs.

February 13, 2026

Beckhoff's new ED series EtherCAT Terminals offer numerous advantages and seamlessly integrate into existing I/O architectures.

M8 Circular Industrial Connector

More flexibility by design: binder expands M8 flange connector portfolio with solder connection.

February 9, 2026

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IO-Link Control Unit

INOXPA's C-TOP S delivers smarter valve control through real-time two-way communication and advanced diagnostics for more efficient sanitary process automation.

February 2, 2026

EtherCAT Analog I/O Terminals

Beckhoff's new generation of high-density EtherCAT analog I/O terminals offer 16-bit resolution, up to eight channels, and extended I/O functionality.

January 23, 2026

The new generation of Beckhoff HD analog I/Os launches with seven high-performance EtherCAT input/output terminals.

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #2: Can Nvidia’s AI Platform Enable OEMs to Build Next-Gen Machines?

The #2 most-clicked article of 2025: Nvidia has released a low-cost embedded AI computer optimized for robotics and vision, backed by a powerful software ecosystem. Can OEMs use it to build the next generation of AI-powered packaging and processing machines?

January 1, 2026

Can this palm-sized embedded AI computer revolutionize how machine builders incorporate generative AI-based vision and robotics into their equipment?

Live from Automation Fair: Digital Twins to Benefit OEMs, The Power of Supplier Collaboration, and In-House Software Development

Automation experts gathered Monday at Automation Fair in Chicago, Ill., to share insights on technologies including digital twins and AI-powered internal web applications.

November 17, 2025

Industry stakeholders gathered at Automation Fair 2025 in Chicago Monday to discuss innovative approaches to digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Machine components

Dual-rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

Altech’s LSF and RT Series provide 600V AC and 60V DC operation in compact, easy-to-install designs for DIN-rail or door-mount applications, featuring durable materials, silver contacts, and spring-loaded mechanisms to ensure long life and safe performance.

November 4, 2025

3-in-1 Tool for Cutting and Stripping Cable Wires

Weidmuller USA's swifty CS (Cut and Strip) is an all-in-one, slide-on attachment for uninsulated screwdrivers that quickly and effortlessly allows panel and machine builders to cut and strip common PVC-insulated conductors.

October 31, 2025

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U.S. Robotics Market for Packaging and Processing Poised to Nearly Double by 2031

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igus’ self-supporting twisterchain energy chain provides cable management for compact industrial and palletizing robots, supporting rotation angles of more than 600 degrees without guide troughs.

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