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ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting…

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting companies sharing stories of incredible innovations that have happened in 2023.

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to…

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.

Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.

Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and…

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and quick-disconnect fixtures for industrial material handling applications.

This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard…

This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard model, and the reasons for which a safety PLC may be critical.

Formic has launched its newest software to provide customers with a robotics-as-a-service solution with no upfront costs,…

Formic has launched its newest software to provide customers with a robotics-as-a-service solution with no upfront costs, palpable operational savings, and round-the-clock monitoring and maintenance service.

Learn about FANUC’s Dual Check Safety (DCS) system and the various methods, how to configure the DCS parameters, and…

Learn about FANUC’s Dual Check Safety (DCS) system and the various methods, how to configure the DCS parameters, and how to avoid and resolve issues associated with DCS positional alarms.

AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process…

AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process safety and hazard reduction in the workplace.

Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math…

Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math definitions we learned in electronics class, why is this distinction actually important?

The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling…

The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling strategies for electric motors, as well as developing new electric motor designs.

Software and service solutions provider Eplan has updated its data portal, which houses hundreds of thousands of…

Software and service solutions provider Eplan has updated its data portal, which houses hundreds of thousands of components from hundreds of manufacturers.

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate…

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate the strain of the skilled labor shortage through the use of generative AI.

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade…

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade lingo names. What are some of the most common, and how do we use them?

SMC's latest flow controller for air, the PFCA7 Series, is designed to bring precision, adaptability, and reliability to…

SMC's latest flow controller for air, the PFCA7 Series, is designed to bring precision, adaptability, and reliability to a wide range of industrial operations.

KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design…

KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design for small-footprint but high-load applications.

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory…

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?

Explore some of the latest industrial innovations exhibited at the globally renowned tech event, CES 2024, where…

Explore some of the latest industrial innovations exhibited at the globally renowned tech event, CES 2024, where artificial intelligence is today’s buzzword within the industrial metaverse.

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added…

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added IO-Link to its existing compact EXW1 wireless system.

Mapvision has developed an image-based software solution for weld seam inspection to save companies time and money. The…

Mapvision has developed an image-based software solution for weld seam inspection to save companies time and money. The solution utilizes cameras existing in Mapvision's dimensional inspection solution.