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Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The plant will utilize Emerson's automation technology to enhance process efficiency in recycling.


News Dec 28, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
How Does a Circuit Breaker Work?

How Does a Circuit Breaker Work?

We depend on circuit breakers all the time, even when you have a day off or work from home. These overcurrent protection devices keep machines running safely, reducing the risk of fires and arcing.


Phoenix Contact Launches New Line of Power Supplies for Commercial Use

Phoenix Contact Launches New Line of Power Supplies for Commercial Use

Phoenix Contact announced the release of a new, cost-effective line of power supplies with basic power functionality. The ESSENTIAL POWER line of power supplies is designed for commercial industries.


News Dec 27, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Automation Releases Micro800 PLC and Software Enhancements

Rockwell Automation Releases Micro800 PLC and Software Enhancements

Rockwell Automation’s latest CCW software enhancements, in combination with Micro800 PLC updates, gives engineers a more streamlined experience for standalone machines.


News Dec 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Easing the IT/OT Burden With OnLogic’s New Thin Client PC

Easing the IT/OT Burden With OnLogic’s New Thin Client PC

OnLogic has added to the existing ThinManager-ready PC product line with a new thin client with WiFi boot functionally to add multiple HMI functionality with a central point of maintenance.


News Dec 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Honeywell To Strengthen Building Automation With Latest Acquisition

Honeywell To Strengthen Building Automation With Latest Acquisition

Honeywell will purchase Carrier’s Global Asset Solutions business, acquiring its digital locking hardware and software platforms. The acquisition will bolster Honeywell’s building automation products and services.


News Dec 26, 2023 by Seth Price
ABB Launches Advanced Industrial Process Control with Ability FIM 3.0

ABB Launches Advanced Industrial Process Control with Ability FIM 3.0

ABB enhances connectivity and interoperability for industrial field instruments by releasing its Ability Field Information Manager 3.0, optimizing oversight of operations for improved productivity.


News Dec 25, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
More Mussel: Fraunhofer Develops 3D-Printable Tissue Adhesive for Prostheses

More Mussel: Fraunhofer Develops 3D-Printable Tissue Adhesive for Prostheses

Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed a 3D-printed material inspired by the adhesive properties of mussels. The new material is designed to provide better adherence between medical implants and human bone.


News Dec 23, 2023 by Seth Price
Portescap Adds 60ECF Brushless DC Motor to Flat Motor Offerings

Portescap Adds 60ECF Brushless DC Motor to Flat Motor Offerings

Portescap has released the latest addition to its flat motor portfolio, the 60ECF brushless DC flat motor. The new 60ECF is designed to deliver high performance in a small package.


News Dec 22, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Data Flow Tutorial With Mage.ai | Part 5: Basic Data Dashboards

Data Flow Tutorial With Mage.ai | Part 5: Basic Data Dashboards

We begin to wrap up our data flow project with an introduction to visual-based (GUI) tools and dashboards to present the data ingested from the Google Sheets fault data source.


Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

The new Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 position transmitter from Emerson functions as an alternative to limit switches, providing continuous valve position data to ensure operations are safe and reliable.


News Dec 21, 2023 by Seth Price
Beijer Adds to BFI Frequency Inverter Family With High-Power VFDs

Beijer Adds to BFI Frequency Inverter Family With High-Power VFDs

Beijer Electronics has recently added 200 kW and 250 kW power inverter models to the existing BFI-P2 and BFI-H3 product lines for large pump, fan, and motor applications.


News Dec 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Handling of Power System Data | Indications, Counters, and Data Flags

Handling of Power System Data | Indications, Counters, and Data Flags

For large process systems, learn how the location of data indication and flag processing can increase or decrease the burden on computers at the device, RTU, or main computer level.


Turck Expands IO-link Solutions For Enhanced Industrial Connectivity

Turck Expands IO-link Solutions For Enhanced Industrial Connectivity

Turck has recently released two new cutting-edge IO-Link solutions: the FIL20 hub for merging single I/O with IO-Link and new configurable IP69K modules for flexible system expansion.


News Dec 20, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
FANUC Unveils Updated M-710i Robot Series: Flexibility and Precision

FANUC Unveils Updated M-710i Robot Series: Flexibility and Precision

FANUC has added a new robot to its M-710 Series—a new model that promises more adaptability, featuring a curved J2 arm with increased rigidity for greater precision.


News Dec 20, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Data-Driven Maintenance: Transforming Industrial Automation with IoT

Data-Driven Maintenance: Transforming Industrial Automation with IoT

Connected technology is the backbone of data transfer – data that can be used to predict failures and optimize workflows to enhance industrial operations.


Festo Markets Latest Innovation: A Flat Parallel Gripper for Tight Spaces

Festo Markets Latest Innovation: A Flat Parallel Gripper for Tight Spaces

Festo has released the HPPF, a parallel gripper with a flat design and less than 1% copper, zinc, and nickel content, making it ideal for small-space applications in the electronics industry.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Seth Price
KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm and power ratings up to 77 kW for the largest models.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Merry Christmas From Control.com! Our Most Popular Articles of 2023

Merry Christmas From Control.com! Our Most Popular Articles of 2023

Thanks to you once again, our community of engineers around the world, we achieved incredible success in passing along stories and technical knowledge, with these articles leading the list…


News Dec 18, 2023 by David Peterson
ABB Announces Real Progress Campaign to Accelerate Global Industry

ABB Announces Real Progress Campaign to Accelerate Global Industry

ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability through technology and expertise in process industries.


News Dec 18, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo