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Both lists and dictionaries can retain structured data in Python. The dictionary is unique in that it stores individual…

Both lists and dictionaries can retain structured data in Python. The dictionary is unique in that it stores individual entries with human-readable logical names rather than index numbers.

Although DC motor technology has a strong legacy, control strategies vary from simple to complex. Designs must consider…

Although DC motor technology has a strong legacy, control strategies vary from simple to complex. Designs must consider not just the motor, but also the electrical supply and the environment.

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to…

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to help facilitate safe fuel oil combustion processes.

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older,…

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older, they are found in many existing automation installations.

Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no…

Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no exception. Learn how to adjust the parameters for networking and IP configuration.

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control…

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control centers, FactoryTalk edge IoT, and analytics for variable frequency drives.

BrainBox AI’s new AI-powered virtual building assistant, ARIA, is designed to pave the way for smart, energy-efficient,…

BrainBox AI’s new AI-powered virtual building assistant, ARIA, is designed to pave the way for smart, energy-efficient, and sustainable buildings.

Ethernet switches can use four different types of connections: RJ45, fiber, M12, and SFP. Understanding the difference…

Ethernet switches can use four different types of connections: RJ45, fiber, M12, and SFP. Understanding the difference can help with network troubleshooting, design, or alteration.

Control Techniques recently added to the existing line of Commander general-purpose VFDs with a drive designed to…

Control Techniques recently added to the existing line of Commander general-purpose VFDs with a drive designed to maximize the efficiency of a sensorless permanent magnet AC motor.

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup.…

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup. The new hardware gateway and software module give users access to PROFINET networks.

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead…

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in…

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in building management and control solutions for heating and cooling.

We know what a circuit breaker is meant to do: stop the flow of electricity in case of a fault or failure. But just like…

We know what a circuit breaker is meant to do: stop the flow of electricity in case of a fault or failure. But just like fuses, breakers and overloads respond differently depending on the load.

Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users…

Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users with real-time power monitoring for their industrial equipment.

Danfoss has released a new family of smart, compact variable frequency drives to replace its existing VLT Micro Drive…

Danfoss has released a new family of smart, compact variable frequency drives to replace its existing VLT Micro Drive product line. The new drives are suitable for HVAC and general-purpose applications.

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel…

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel bus communication to celebrate the u-remote’s tenth birthday.

Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are…

Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are incorporating advanced motion profiles requiring motion sensing in many axes.

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The…

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The acquisition addresses the growing demand for innovative automation solutions.

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter…

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.