Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict…
Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.
Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots,…
Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots, networking, and even some exciting company development news!
Join Control Automation for a visit to Beckhoff USA in Minneapolis, MN, as we learn about cabinet-free controls,…
Join Control Automation for a visit to Beckhoff USA in Minneapolis, MN, as we learn about cabinet-free controls, high-speed motion, and magnetic conveyance working to drive the future of the industry.
Learn all about the power supply: modular and built-in devices that deliver electricity to the PLC backplane and modules,…
Learn all about the power supply: modular and built-in devices that deliver electricity to the PLC backplane and modules, and learn the difference between control and field device power delivery.
Unveiled for the first time at IMTS, Rethink Robotics debuts three new model series consisting of cobots, AMRs, and…
Unveiled for the first time at IMTS, Rethink Robotics debuts three new model series consisting of cobots, AMRs, and mobile manipulators named the Reacher, Ryder, and Riser.
The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer…
The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer (.6 miles), reducing wires and increasing reliability.
Electrical design gets a facelift with Zuken’s Panel Builder 2025 for E3.Series design software allowing designers to…
Electrical design gets a facelift with Zuken’s Panel Builder 2025 for E3.Series design software allowing designers to release digital work instructions and real-time feedback.
Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely…
Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.
Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power…
Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power capabilities up to 1000 HP in a reduced footprint.
The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand…
The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand CNC automation to deliver quality to their customers.
Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that…
Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that define why it works and how the phase relationships determine the rotation direction.
AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’…
AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’ rugged design makes them suitable for industrial applications.
Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save…
Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save many thousands of dollars in lost downtime and unnecessary parts and labor.
Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control…
Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control straightforward with the new modular expansion I/O units from Autonics.
Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor…
Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor brings improved performance to mobile machines, regardless of harsh environmental conditions.
The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex…
The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.
Two primary technologies are used for creating touchscreens. For industrial HMIs, resistive and capacitive methods both…
Two primary technologies are used for creating touchscreens. For industrial HMIs, resistive and capacitive methods both contain certain advantages for various applications.
Learn how to use ‘for loops’ in Python to create complex, iterable tasks such as modifying lists, combining lists…
Learn how to use ‘for loops’ in Python to create complex, iterable tasks such as modifying lists, combining lists into dictionaries, or iterating over a dictionary.
Join Control Automation as we visit Central CA colleges to help install robotic equipment and learn how local industries…
Join Control Automation as we visit Central CA colleges to help install robotic equipment and learn how local industries partner with schools to create exciting opportunities for students.
Danfoss has recently expanded its product lineup with new heavy equipment controls to provide users with enhanced control…
Danfoss has recently expanded its product lineup with new heavy equipment controls to provide users with enhanced control capabilities, ergonomics, and increased reliability.