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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.

Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to…

Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to be fail-safe.

Snap-in wiring technology cuts TeSys Deca contactor installation time by up to 75% while supporting automated control…

Snap-in wiring technology cuts TeSys Deca contactor installation time by up to 75% while supporting automated control cabinet assembly.

GigE Vision 3.0 features remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2), enabling…

GigE Vision 3.0 features remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2), enabling zero-copy image transfers that reduce CPU load and boost machine vision system speeds

The new asset and condition monitoring product line is geared toward wireless IIoT while the new AI platform promises a…

The new asset and condition monitoring product line is geared toward wireless IIoT while the new AI platform promises a no-nonsense approach to AI process decision-making.