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The choice to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a…

The choice to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a DC supply with respect to ground and how circuits can be functionally constructed both ways.

Autonics has upgraded its existing portfolio of industrial PCs with the redevelopment of the APC series. The APC panel PC…

Autonics has upgraded its existing portfolio of industrial PCs with the redevelopment of the APC series. The APC panel PC features a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a quad-core CPU for fast processing.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the…

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn,…

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on their own. That’s not always a good thing.

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions…

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions are designed to tackle sensing challenges across applications.

Do you have excessive energy problems? Beckhoff has a solution for you: with their new AX8820, you can dump extra energy…

Do you have excessive energy problems? Beckhoff has a solution for you: with their new AX8820, you can dump extra energy back into the electrical grid and save money every month.

Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about…

Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about redundancy for the system, power supplies, control devices, and network topologies.

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a…

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a four-channel master IC and a dual-channel sensor signal conditioner IC.

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the…

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.

The TXN series power supplies target cost-sensitive industrial electronics applications.

The TXN series power supplies target cost-sensitive industrial electronics applications.

Mencom has added reed and magneto-resistive sensors to the current product lineup, serving various applications within…

Mencom has added reed and magneto-resistive sensors to the current product lineup, serving various applications within sectors such as automation and manufacturing environments.

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart”…

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart” and standard variations, these power supplies are designed to increase convenience and efficiency.

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm…

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm and compatibility with high-speed EtherCAT communication systems.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has updated a popular standard used specifically for process automation.…

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has updated a popular standard used specifically for process automation. The updates include new symbols, re-organization, and technical reports.

Phoenix Contact has released some new products to its portfolio that can offer substantial benefits to integrators: the…

Phoenix Contact has released some new products to its portfolio that can offer substantial benefits to integrators: the PT2,5-4L terminal blocks, a few IO-Link I/O boxes, and the new NearFi couplers.

Even though electrical safety practices have existed for over a century, arc flash safety has only gained traction in…

Even though electrical safety practices have existed for over a century, arc flash safety has only gained traction in recent decades. This article discusses the danger and prevention of arc flash injury.

The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to…

The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to long-term success or haunting tales of intermittent yet persistent failures.

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium…

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium efficiency 3-phase motors up to 75 horsepower.