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Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will,…

Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing false rotational counts.

Edge devices can spot plant problems fast but rarely fix them. Keep MQTT as the device interface and add a NATS backbone…

Edge devices can spot plant problems fast but rarely fix them. Keep MQTT as the device interface and add a NATS backbone for local storage, two-way commands, and autonomous recovery.

The accuracy of many automated manufacturing systems can be verified simply by visual inspection or built-in alarms.…

The accuracy of many automated manufacturing systems can be verified simply by visual inspection or built-in alarms. However, quality control systems rely on a traceable process of calibration.

Suds-n-Duds is a staple for local Atmore, AL residents. It's critical to protect the washing machines with a system that…

Suds-n-Duds is a staple for local Atmore, AL residents. It's critical to protect the washing machines with a system that monitors well pressure while automatically switching and flushing the municipal supply.

Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top…

Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top priority for motor control designs.

Compressed air is a standard industrial fixture, but it can be expensive when years of improper maintenance and servicing…

Compressed air is a standard industrial fixture, but it can be expensive when years of improper maintenance and servicing finally catch up. But what can be done to prevent these rising costs?

Part 2 of a 2-part series. A practical look at how normally closed (NC) power contacts and feedback can drive loads…

Part 2 of a 2-part series. A practical look at how normally closed (NC) power contacts and feedback can drive loads toward a defined safe state under real‑world faults.

Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to…

Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to be fail-safe.

Endless factory floor metrics mean nothing without context. Learn how cross-platform integration solves the IT/OT divide…

Endless factory floor metrics mean nothing without context. Learn how cross-platform integration solves the IT/OT divide to stop system downtime before it starts.

A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in…

A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in motor circuits.

Why do "forever" LEDs fail? A technical guide on L70 standards, multi-voltage IC drivers, and a comparison of…

Why do "forever" LEDs fail? A technical guide on L70 standards, multi-voltage IC drivers, and a comparison of industry-leading LED manufacturers.

Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security,…

Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security, environmental impacts, regulations, and more.

Learn how to improve wafer handling robot uptime by identifying common faults, optimizing maintenance, and applying…

Learn how to improve wafer handling robot uptime by identifying common faults, optimizing maintenance, and applying practical troubleshooting.

Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.

Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.

Learn how to integrate fail-safe logic and explosion-proof design to keep your processes running safely and smoothly.

Learn how to integrate fail-safe logic and explosion-proof design to keep your processes running safely and smoothly.

Physical AI, where technology is applied to real-world devices like robots, is set to have a major impact over the next…

Physical AI, where technology is applied to real-world devices like robots, is set to have a major impact over the next few years. UR Shares some predictions, along with some exclusive deeper insights.

Conveyor technology is rapidly advancing thanks to the close integration of mechanical machines and electrical controls,…

Conveyor technology is rapidly advancing thanks to the close integration of mechanical machines and electrical controls, but it’s important to understand how feedback improves that relationship.

Even highly automated control loops struggle with fault handling. Safe, effective response requires understanding each…

Even highly automated control loops struggle with fault handling. Safe, effective response requires understanding each alarm’s cause and severity and clearly communicating actionable information to operators.

Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported…

Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported by WAGO, in this prime example of predicting failures to avert disaster.