New Productivity3000 PLC CPU from AutomationDirect
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New Productivity3000 PLC CPU from AutomationDirect

July 16, 2025-A new CPU has been released for the Productivity3000 PLC line. The P3-622 CPU has all the functionality and many features of the P3-550E CPU including up to 50MB ladder memory, embedded LCD status display, and USB data logging. In addition, this new CPU has dual software-configurable serial ports (RJ12 and 4-pin) that…
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Pre-cut DINnector Steel DIN Rail from AutomationDirect

July 16, 2025-AutomationDirect has added a pre-cut DINnector steel DIN rail, available in lengths ranging from 50mm to 600mm, which helps eliminate the risk to personnel and saves time spent on cutting and drilling products with sharp edges and blades. Pre-cut DIN rail is also deburred for safety and to prevent damage to cables and…
MK Morse Hole Saws and Accessories from AutomationDirect
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MK Morse Hole Saws and Accessories from AutomationDirect

July 9, 2025- AutomationDirect has added MK Morse bi-metal hole saws, which are a cost-effective, high-performance solution for various cutting tasks. These saws feature a patented tooth set design that enables faster hole cutting. For tougher materials, carbide-tipped hole cutters deliver clean, efficient cuts in stainless steel, aluminum, pipe, conduit, and composites, ensuring long-lasting use….
Demystifying Motion Control
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Demystifying Motion Control

Anyone who has ever observed a modern factory in action, whether in person or perhaps via an episode of the “How It’s Made” documentary television series, is aware of just how impressive machine automation can be. This is especially the case when witnessing robotic arms and other machine motion control, as mechanical apparatus and payloads…
Automating an Animatronic Robot
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Automating an Animatronic Robot

This home-built robot was created with industrial-grade automation technologies, providing a unique platform for learning career-enhancing skills. Inspired by science fiction movies featuring robots like R2-D2 and WALL-E, Justin Flynn, a controls engineer, embarked on a journey to build a personal animatronic robot named Hubert Evolution 2 (HEV2), reminiscent of Johnny 5 from the 1986…
Automated Robotic Welding Cuts Production Time by Over 90%
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Automated Robotic Welding Cuts Production Time by Over 90%

A manufacturing company teamed up with a systems integration firm to significantly accelerate an infrastructure project by integrating a robotic welder with precision motion control, intelligent safety systems, and other advanced automation components. Tasked with producing over three miles of steel fencing in just 90 weeks, a leading steel fabrication company knew it needed to…
Endress+Hauser iTHERM and iTEMP Series Temperature Transmitters from AutomationDirect
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Endress+Hauser iTHERM and iTEMP Series Temperature Transmitters from AutomationDirect

June 25, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser iTHERM and iTEMP series temperature transmitters that offer precise and reliable temperature measurements with easy integration, a rugged design, flexible configurations, and IO-Link or HART communication options. Endress+Hauser’s TM311 iTHERM CompactLine integrates an RTD and transmitter in a stainless steel housing, featuring an adjustable temperature range within…
LUTZE SILFLEX Food & Beverage Processing (FBP) VFD Cable from AutomationDirect
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LUTZE SILFLEX Food & Beverage Processing (FBP) VFD Cable from AutomationDirect

June 26th, 2025- AutomationDirect has added LUTZE® SILFLEX FBP VFD cable that provides the ultimate solution for the cabling challenges faced by today’s food and beverage machine builders and processing companies. Phthalate-, talc-, and silicone-free cables reduce contamination risk and provide resistance to oils and fats that are common to food processing. SILFLEX FBP flexible…
WAGO Lean Managed Ethernet Switches from AutomationDirect
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WAGO Lean Managed Ethernet Switches from AutomationDirect

June 18, 2025 -AutomationDirect has added WAGO lean managed industrial Ethernet switches that provide a cost-effective managed network solution. These switches integrate principles of lean manufacturing into their design and functionality, offering advantages such as waste reduction, improved efficiency, and more. Their web-based interface and easy-to-use diagnostic tools reduce configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting time, and…