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  • A Stronger Link for I/O

    A Stronger Link for I/O

    IO-Link modules and field devices are widely available, and they are the smart choice for advanced machine and factory automation data connectivity and integration.
    By: AutomationDirect, Chris Kregoski
    25 July, 2022 | 5 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect releases “Pneumatics: A Practical Guide” ebook

    AutomationDirect releases “Pneumatics: A Practical Guide” ebook

    This updated eBook is intended for users who want to broaden their knowledge of pneumatic components, circuits and systems.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    15 August, 2019 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect publishes free Pneumatics eBook

    “Pneumatics: A Practical Guide” is designed as an easy-to-read guide for users new to pneumatics and explains the basics along with the “why” and “how” pneumatics are used.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    31 March, 2016 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect offers Fuji 22mm Pilot Devices

    22mm devices include AR22-series pushbuttons, selector switches and joysticks, and DR22-series pilot lights and buzzers.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    07 January, 2016 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect publishes PLC Handbook

    “PLC Handbook: A Practical Guide to Programmable Logic Controllers” is available as a free download. this eBook explains what a PLC is and provides detailed information about what to look for when choosing a controller, with both hardware and software overviews.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    07 August, 2015 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect adds Hubbell-Wiegmann enclosures

    AutomationDirect has added over 360 NEMA 4/12 and 4/4X/12 enclosures.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    31 July, 2015 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect adds STEGO enclosure heaters

    STEGO enclosure heaters are touch-safe, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) convection and fan heaters that are used to prevent the formation of condensation and provide evenly distributed interior air temperature in enclosures.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    17 July, 2015 | 1 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect carries RACO Liquid-Tight Connectors

    RACO connectors are for use on flexible metallic liquid-tight conduit and Type B flexible non-metallic liquid-tight conduit in outdoor or indoor locations.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    16 July, 2015 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect adds Circuit Breakers

    AutomationDirect now carries the Eaton FAZ series breaker family.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    12 May, 2015 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect Announces HMI Photo Contest

    The contestant with the winning photo will receive a C-more HMI Touch Panel and the newest version of the C-more programming software.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    20 April, 2015 | 1 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect wins Georgia STEM Education Award

    The Georgia STEM Education Awards recognizes schools, programs, and companies for outstanding efforts and achievements in supporting and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education in Georgia.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    03 October, 2014 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect publishes Free Automation 101 eBook

    “Automation 101: An Industry Guide to Control System Engineering" is a general guide for the specification, design and installation of automated control systems.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    18 September, 2014 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect Named a STEM Education Awards Finalist

    The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) announced that AutomationDirect has been named as a Finalist in the Corporate Outreach category for the 2014 STEM Education Awards.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    12 September, 2014 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect supplies automated trophies for GRITS

    In addition to sponsoring the annual Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase (GRITS) competition, AutomationDirect also provided the trophies awarded to the winners.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    10 October, 2013 | 2 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • How PLCs and PACs Can Provide Affordable Data Acquisition

    AutomationDirect's “PLCs and PACs Simplify Data Acquisition” explains how businesses benefit from the in-depth information that PLCs and PACs can provide on processes, machines and manufacturing operations.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    16 September, 2013 | 1 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect Releases 2012 Catalog

    The two-volume edition features PLCs, PACs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, text panels, sensors, encoders, pushbuttons, switches, drives, and more.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    08 May, 2012 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect featured on nationally syndicated radio show

    AutomationDirect in Cumming, Georgia, was recently featured on the nationally syndicated Dave Ramsey show.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    30 October, 2011 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • Alaskan Hatchery Nets Automated Alarm and Monitoring System

    Automation.com, September 2011 By Benjamin Smith, Hidden Falls Hatchery PLCs from AutomationDirect provide a fully functional automation and alarm system to monitor the processes vital to keeping fish alive and healthy at this hatchery in Alaska.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    22 September, 2011 | 7 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect to resell KEPServerEX

    AutomationDirect will sell KEPDirect OPC Server for use with its controllers and remote I/O.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    03 April, 2011 | 1 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
  • AutomationDirect offers free programming software

    Users can download the Think & Do v8.04 Keyless Development Demo package for free, create software applications with Think & Do, and download these applications to an unlimited number of WinPLC targets.
    By: Automation Direct, AutomationDirect
    08 April, 2010 | 2 minutes
    Sponsored By AutomationDirect
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