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OMRON Automation now offers a PLC function block-based cobot palletizing solution that aims to help machine operators…

OMRON Automation now offers a PLC function block-based cobot palletizing solution that aims to help machine operators speed up deployment and boost productivity in manufacturing environments.

The results from the Global ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey highlight the struggles of the automotive…

The results from the Global ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey highlight the struggles of the automotive industry to find skilled workers. Is it the fault of foreign manufacturing and education?

This article discusses the somewhat outdated yet occasionally encountered binary-coded decimal (BCD) number system and…

This article discusses the somewhat outdated yet occasionally encountered binary-coded decimal (BCD) number system and its use in instrumentation and control system displays.

Carlo Gavazzi has released a new family of full-metal inductive proximity sensors with an IP69K rating and standard…

Carlo Gavazzi has released a new family of full-metal inductive proximity sensors with an IP69K rating and standard IO-Link capabilities to suit any automation application.

Honeywell has unveiled the expansion of its latest hardware and software solutions to help bridge the automation…

Honeywell has unveiled the expansion of its latest hardware and software solutions to help bridge the automation interoperability gap, demoing their new solutions at ProMat 2023 in Chicago.

Safety is a concern in any system containing potential energy, whether electrical, chemical, or fluid. Each has methods…

Safety is a concern in any system containing potential energy, whether electrical, chemical, or fluid. Each has methods of protection, and for fluid systems, certain shutoff valves are used in situations when excess pressure can be a problem.

Rockwell Automation has invested in READY Robotics with the goal of reducing the complexity of PLC programming by linking…

Rockwell Automation has invested in READY Robotics with the goal of reducing the complexity of PLC programming by linking an intuitive, easy-to-use interface to its Logix brand of PLC controllers and software.

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.

SPE opens up the possibility for faster and simpler Ethernet in the industrial environment. Microchip Technology aims to…

SPE opens up the possibility for faster and simpler Ethernet in the industrial environment. Microchip Technology aims to get system designers thinking about how new designs can benefit by implementing SPE.

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2023—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to…

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2023—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

Whether you're a student learning new concepts or a seasoned engineer catching up on the latest industry solutions, from…

Whether you're a student learning new concepts or a seasoned engineer catching up on the latest industry solutions, from our textbook to tools, videos to news, we’ve got it all under control.