AI-powered visualization and simulation tools from Siemens help engineers accelerate automation development, collaborate more effectively, and test designs faster.
AI-powered visualization and simulation tools from Siemens help engineers accelerate automation development, collaborate more effectively, and test designs faster.
Compressed air is a standard industrial fixture, but it can be expensive when years of improper maintenance and servicing…
Compressed air is a standard industrial fixture, but it can be expensive when years of improper maintenance and servicing finally catch up. But what can be done to prevent these rising costs?
Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.
Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.
A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and…
A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and maintenance across applications.
The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of…
The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.
When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is…
When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system.…
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.
Explore the Autonics SPRS Series, featuring modular multi-channel power control, advanced diagnostics, and support for…
Explore the Autonics SPRS Series, featuring modular multi-channel power control, advanced diagnostics, and support for EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and PROFINET.
Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can…
Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can we really reduce costs and panel space by eliminating redundant components?
Explore Belden's ProLinx Edge Gateway, which unifies EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP conversion with Docker-based edge…
Explore Belden's ProLinx Edge Gateway, which unifies EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP conversion with Docker-based edge applications in one rugged platform.
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic,…
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.
The Aircore EC+ from Infinitum delivers compact, high-efficiency EC motor performance with harmonic reduction and IP65 protection.
The Aircore EC+ from Infinitum delivers compact, high-efficiency EC motor performance with harmonic reduction and IP65 protection.
The choice of load device and transmission method often dictates what kind of control system is used, so it’s important…
The choice of load device and transmission method often dictates what kind of control system is used, so it’s important to be familiar with the mechanical and electrical components of a system.
New CS/SP Series from Keyence delivers smart pneumatic control through real-time sensing, automated airflow management,…
New CS/SP Series from Keyence delivers smart pneumatic control through real-time sensing, automated airflow management, and built-in diagnostics.
Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to…
Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to understand.
Yaskawa’s drives and motion division showcased expertise across a wide catalog of devices, from machine and motion…
Yaskawa’s drives and motion division showcased expertise across a wide catalog of devices, from machine and motion controllers with built-in PLC functions to the wide range of motors and drive units.
Control isn’t a standalone hardware challenge these days. Check out the full journey on display at Automate in Chicago:…
Control isn’t a standalone hardware challenge these days. Check out the full journey on display at Automate in Chicago: from the ground floor up to the clouds!
Part 2 of a 2-part series. A practical look at how normally closed (NC) power contacts and feedback can drive loads…
Part 2 of a 2-part series. A practical look at how normally closed (NC) power contacts and feedback can drive loads toward a defined safe state under real‑world faults.
Designed for high-vibration environments, the STH5 terminal block supports up to 85 amps and 600 volts on standard DIN rails.
Designed for high-vibration environments, the STH5 terminal block supports up to 85 amps and 600 volts on standard DIN rails.
New IP66 and UL Type 4X motor drives from ABB withstand dust, water, and corrosive environments without requiring…
New IP66 and UL Type 4X motor drives from ABB withstand dust, water, and corrosive environments without requiring protective enclosures.