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Tutorial: Mitsubishi FX PLC With VFD and HMI Controls

3 days ago | control.com | Bob Odhiambo

In many industrial setups, variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used to vary the rotation speed and direction of three-phase motors, allowing softer starts and stops. All VFD manufacturers offer models with different current, voltage, and horsepower ratings to suit custom motor control needs, most of which provide very similar control approaches. I have implemented a sample project for this tutorial using Mitsubishi's FR-D700 VFD, adding a PLC and an HMI. Figure 1.
Amazon’s Vulcan Robot is Set to Revolutionize Order Fulfillment

5 days ago | control.com | Stephanie Leonida

Amazon’s warehouse and logistics facility stow-and-pick robot, Vulcan, has now graduated to beta testing. The initial pilot trial for the Vulcan bots has progressed from a trial involving six bots to one involving 30 bots at Amazon’s fulfillment center in Spokane, Washington. This progressive testing signifies the evolution of simple to intelligent automated warehousing and logistics operations.
Automate Highlight Series: Opto 22 at the Edge

1 week ago | control.com | David Peterson

Although the Automate trade show is now several weeks past, our editorial engineering team got to meet with so many excellent companies and professionals that they deserve unique articles. Thanks for reading our Automate Highlight Series, and we look forward to seeing you again at a future show!When industrial control manufacturers use the term edge, they are referring to the ability to process large amounts of data right inside the processor on the shop floor.
Using FANUC’s EGD Protocol for Robot-to-Robot Communication

1 week ago | control.com | David Peterson

In any modern automated manufacturing setup, we need quick and seamless communication between every system. FANUC, being a leader in industrial robotics, offers various communication protocols, with Ethernet Global Data (or EGD) being a somewhat unique standout among a mix of industry-standard protocols.
Autonics Debuts Contactless Linear Inductive Sensors

1 week ago | control.com | Seth Price

The new LPD series from Autonics delivers precise linear position measurements using inductive technology in a compact, rugged housing. These sensors provide analog output across ranges up to 103 mm and communicate via IO-Link for easy integration with automation systems—ideal for machine tools and demanding industrial processes.
HMS Releases CAN/FD Repeater Designed for Easier, Safer Networks

1 week ago | control.com | Bob Odhiambo

HMS Networks has unveiled the Ixxat CAN/FD Repeater Standard, an effective and easy-to-use solution to improve signal quality, simplify network configurations, and safeguard systems with galvanic isolation. Released under the company's Ixxat product brand, the new compact repeater combines performance, usability, and eco-conscious design packaging for industrial CAN settings. The Ixxat CAN/FD Repeater Standard features LED indicators and push-in connectors.
Smart Warehousing Gets a Boost from Honeywell & Teradyne

1 week ago | control.com | Stephanie Leonida

Teradyne Robotics (TR) is partnering with Honeywell to enhance automation solutions and promote their adoption within warehousing and logistics businesses striving to keep up with consumer goods demands.
Automate 2025 Highlights: Igus Builds Motion Components and Communities

1 week ago | control.com | David Peterson

Complex motion systems cannot exist without proper bearings and flexible guidance for wires and cables. Igus introduced not only new products, but also a community dedicated to sharing expertise. Automate was a show that presented North America with one of its finest views of modern robots, and Igus, the motion plastics specialist, was a significant addition to the mix.
Wenglor Launches Reflex Sensors That Go the Distance

1 week ago | control.com | Seth Price

Wenglor Sensoric Group has released its newest time-of-flight (TOF) sensor that can detect far away objects. The P1PH9 reflex sensor is capable of detecting objects as far away as 2500 mm, even with environmental interference like lighting and dust. The Wenglor P1PH9 reflex sensor can detect objects up to 2500 mm away. Image used courtesy of WenglorTOF sensing is used to determine whether an object is present or not in a manufacturing process.
Package Deal: Kawasaki and Dexterity’s AI Robot Partnership

1 week ago | control.com | Seth Price

Kawasaki and Dexterity debut “The Mech,” an AI-driven robot with dual arms that mimics human logic to stack, move, and protect packages in warehouses. Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Dexterity have partnered to make the world’s first intelligent robotic arm geared towards warehousing applications. The Mech is a two-armed robot designed to think through package placement- ultimately speeding up and improving the safety of box handling and stacking operations.