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Field-oriented control (FOC), also called vector control, can control 3-phase alternating current motors and brushless DC…

Field-oriented control (FOC), also called vector control, can control 3-phase alternating current motors and brushless DC motors. Read more to learn its advantages, how it works, and its best applications.

Let’s explore the challenges facing women in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering, the organizations…

Let’s explore the challenges facing women in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering, the organizations supporting these women, and some modern-day, influential role models.

Industrial sensors can be found in nearly every modern industrial process, regardless of complexity. Learn the history,…

Industrial sensors can be found in nearly every modern industrial process, regardless of complexity. Learn the history, evolution, and variety of sensors that make manufacturing the modern marvel we see today.

ABB has expanded its line of Baldor-Reliance EC Titanium motors designed for HVAC and pumping systems to include IEC…

ABB has expanded its line of Baldor-Reliance EC Titanium motors designed for HVAC and pumping systems to include IEC frame types, making the award-winning product lineup even more flexible for customer applications.

AVEVA has begun a portfolio-wide transition to a subscription model, expecting 80% of clients to be switched over by…

AVEVA has begun a portfolio-wide transition to a subscription model, expecting 80% of clients to be switched over by 2025. With the transition, clients can expect to see quicker ROI, reduced costs, and the latest in software.

Motors consume the highest current during startup—this is a well-known fact. But logically, the slowest speed should…

Motors consume the highest current during startup—this is a well-known fact. But logically, the slowest speed should relate to the lowest power consumption. Why, then, is inrush current so high for motors?

Cognex has released its latest in machine vision, the In-Sight 2800 Detector, with artificial intelligence on an edge…

Cognex has released its latest in machine vision, the In-Sight 2800 Detector, with artificial intelligence on an edge device, cutting out the need for expensive networking and computing hardware.

Control Automation Day 2023 may be over, but there is still time to access all of our great content! Be sure to check out…

Control Automation Day 2023 may be over, but there is still time to access all of our great content! Be sure to check out our presentations on demand and stop by our virtual booths.

Industrial computing leader OnLogic sets the stage for more reliable data processing at the edge with the new Helix 401…

Industrial computing leader OnLogic sets the stage for more reliable data processing at the edge with the new Helix 401 IPC with expanded I/O and faster CPU/GPU capabilities, all in a rugged, fanless enclosure.

FactoryTalk® Edge™ Manager is an intelligent, centralized edge management and orchestration solution that is cloud…

FactoryTalk® Edge™ Manager is an intelligent, centralized edge management and orchestration solution that is cloud accessible from anywhere. It delivers higher productivity and efficiency for managing edge devices and app deployment from one pane of glass, offers an excellent security posture with a zero-trust model and provides flexibility for complex use cases and catering to nearly any hardware or cloud provider.

Learn how to build and program a simple benchtop IIoT system to connect your PLC with a cloud data dashboard to make…

Learn how to build and program a simple benchtop IIoT system to connect your PLC with a cloud data dashboard to make simple I/O controls. This project introduces some of the basic fundamentals of gateways, remote data transmission, and interface with a real-world PLC system.

InnovationSuite, powered by PTC, can simplify the process of aggregating and leveraging OT data. Watch this video from…

InnovationSuite, powered by PTC, can simplify the process of aggregating and leveraging OT data. Watch this video from Rockwell Automation to learn more.

Green Bay Packaging's new paper mill is using digital technology to increase production, improve system uptime, and meet…

Green Bay Packaging's new paper mill is using digital technology to increase production, improve system uptime, and meet sustainability goals. Watch this video to learn more!

Smart manufacturing manifests as a knowledge-based enterprise, in which devices and processes are optimized to enhance…

Smart manufacturing manifests as a knowledge-based enterprise, in which devices and processes are optimized to enhance productivity, safety, security, sustainability, and performance. Read this article to learn about the three key productivity factors for the industry.

During this webinar, Christian Castel will walk you through Industrial Networking challenges facing industry 4.0…

During this webinar, Christian Castel will walk you through Industrial Networking challenges facing industry 4.0 implementation and the Time Sensitive Networks answer for distributed intelligence.

Moving toward Industry 4.0 is about implementing highly automated and interconnected factories and infrastructure. Learn…

Moving toward Industry 4.0 is about implementing highly automated and interconnected factories and infrastructure. Learn how time-sensitive networking (TSN) technologies can make this a reality.

Adopting digital technology to transform products, services and businesses involves gaining greater insight and control…

Adopting digital technology to transform products, services and businesses involves gaining greater insight and control for improved efficiency, typically by leveraging new data streams. These efforts often redefine experiences, such as customer experience, and can include changes in operating models that affect the security of digital assets. Read on to learn more.

Learn how effective IIoT implementation satisfies both engineers and business leaders, allowing teamwork and coordination…

Learn how effective IIoT implementation satisfies both engineers and business leaders, allowing teamwork and coordination for future success.

To meet dynamic production demands, industry leaders have embraced digital transformation – and are building…

To meet dynamic production demands, industry leaders have embraced digital transformation – and are building data-centric, insight-driven organizations. The next hurdle? Digital technology must evolve to enable functionally complex automation systems that are not only smarter, but easier to design, operate and maintain.