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Less is More: ABB’s Baldor-Reliance Food Safe Motors Get an Upgrade

Less is More: ABB’s Baldor-Reliance Food Safe Motors Get an Upgrade

ABB introduces a new three-lead design to simplify the installation, maintenance, and setup of its Baldor-Reliance stainless steel motors.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
HMS Networks Expands Next-Generation Gateway Line

HMS Networks Expands Next-Generation Gateway Line

HMS Networks releases new gateways to facilitate secure and fast communication for control systems in industrial environments.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Oriental Motor Introduces OVR Series of Small Industrial Robots

Oriental Motor Introduces OVR Series of Small Industrial Robots

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial robots, as well as a new set of controllers and drivers.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.


Emerson’s New Energy Manager Targeting 30% Energy and Emissions Cuts

Emerson’s New Energy Manager Targeting 30% Energy and Emissions Cuts

The new Energy Manager solution by Emerson is designed to enhance electricity monitoring, allowing manufacturers to reduce energy waste and emissions.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Masters the Link for Smarter Industrial Communication

Balluff Masters the Link for Smarter Industrial Communication

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and advanced features.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Merry ControlByWeb-mas! A Fun Holiday Light Show Project

Merry ControlByWeb-mas! A Fun Holiday Light Show Project

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead, spend many hours automating this very important December job? Let me show you.


Rockwell Updates Edge Compute Module for ControlLogix

Rockwell Updates Edge Compute Module for ControlLogix

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.


News Dec 16, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Tech Hubs Unite, Igniting Innovation in Automation Solutions

Tech Hubs Unite, Igniting Innovation in Automation Solutions

The University of Tulsa announced the opening of its Institute for Robotics & Autonomy, and other tech hubs are seeking to advance robotics-based operations.


News Dec 16, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Festo Rolls Out Suite of Safety Solutions for Pneumatic Systems

Festo Rolls Out Suite of Safety Solutions for Pneumatic Systems

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.


News Dec 15, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
A ReBeL Without the Cost: igus Drops Low-Cost AGV With Integrated Cobot

A ReBeL Without the Cost: igus Drops Low-Cost AGV With Integrated Cobot

Automated guided vehicles (AGV) do not have to break the bank or require specialized expertise to operate. Enter ReBeL Move, igus’ new, affordable AGV fitted with an optional ReBeL cobot.


News Dec 14, 2024 by Seth Price
Keep Your Operators Safe With IDEM’s MLZ-M RFID Guard Locking Switch

Keep Your Operators Safe With IDEM’s MLZ-M RFID Guard Locking Switch

IDEM has introduced the MLZ-M RFID guard locking switch, designed to enhance safety in automated systems by incorporating advanced RFID technology.


News Dec 13, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Acromag Adds OPC UA and MQTT Support To Remote I/O Module Series

Acromag Adds OPC UA and MQTT Support To Remote I/O Module Series

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or MQTT capability. Acromag has expanded its series of remote I/O modules to support these protocols.


News Dec 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Industry Collaborations Advance Automation Processes

Industry Collaborations Advance Automation Processes

Automation companies such as Aeva, SICK, FAST Technologies, NVIDIA, and AWS have entered various partnerships to advance industrial automation.


News Dec 12, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
What are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

What are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on their own. That’s not always a good thing.


What’s New at wenglor? A Look at ToF Sensors and Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

What’s New at wenglor? A Look at ToF Sensors and Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions are designed to tackle sensing challenges across applications.


News Dec 11, 2024 by Seth Price
Baumer Releases Space-Saving, High-Performance Process Sensor Series

Baumer Releases Space-Saving, High-Performance Process Sensor Series

Baumer’s new 50 series combines a compact and robust construction with advanced performance and intuitive operation. The series consists of process sensors that measure pressure, temperature, and conductivity.


News Dec 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
The Aging Power Grid Needs a Watchdog. Are Robot Dogs the Answer?

The Aging Power Grid Needs a Watchdog. Are Robot Dogs the Answer?

Anybotics and Gresco have partnered in a robotic solution for autonomous utility facility inspections.


News Dec 10, 2024 by John Nieman
New Industrial Ethernet Switch From Weidmuller

New Industrial Ethernet Switch From Weidmuller

Weidmuller is expanding its line of ethernet switches with the BasicLine Series B unmanaged switch with QoS configuration and standard Broadcast Storm protection.


News Dec 10, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Bringing Liquid Cooling to Servomotors: Beckhoff AM8300

Bringing Liquid Cooling to Servomotors: Beckhoff AM8300

Water cooling has been used for years to reduce heat in electronics and it’s being seen in more industrial applications, like the new AM8300 servomotors from Beckhoff.


News Dec 10, 2024 by Damond Goodwin