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The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the…

The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the supply chain in motion with over 1000 exhibitors and demonstrations.

The Zero-Cut Block eliminates tedious measuring and cutting of DIN rail, ensuring precision and reducing waste. It speeds…

The Zero-Cut Block eliminates tedious measuring and cutting of DIN rail, ensuring precision and reducing waste. It speeds up installations while enhancing safety.

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick,…

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.

Dynamic braking resistors stop motors more quickly by converting the rotational energy, but how do we select the correct…

Dynamic braking resistors stop motors more quickly by converting the rotational energy, but how do we select the correct one and configure a PowerFlex drive to utilize the resistor effectively?

PULS has unveiled the CP20.248-IOL, a 480 W DIN-rail power supply with an IO-Link interface and integrated display,…

PULS has unveiled the CP20.248-IOL, a 480 W DIN-rail power supply with an IO-Link interface and integrated display, simplifying configuration, monitoring, and remote control for automation.

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.

Phoenix Contact's new family of building automation controllers, programmed with the company's Emalytics software, offers…

Phoenix Contact's new family of building automation controllers, programmed with the company's Emalytics software, offers a comprehensive solution for intelligent building automation.

When the blinking lights on automation devices stop blinking, the control cabinet is often the go-to troubleshooting…

When the blinking lights on automation devices stop blinking, the control cabinet is often the go-to troubleshooting culprit, but how do you make the best judgments for quickly locating the problem?

The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase…

The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase applications, specifically for motors and power drive systems.

KEB Automation's new DC/DC converter effectively manages various voltage requirements in electric vehicles and is…

KEB Automation's new DC/DC converter effectively manages various voltage requirements in electric vehicles and is designed for integration with the company’s existing T6 APD inverter system.

Filters and reactors can protect your electrical devices, but what is the difference between these two kinds of devices,…

Filters and reactors can protect your electrical devices, but what is the difference between these two kinds of devices, and are they supposed to be installed before or after a VFD?

A shunt resistor connects in series with a load to measure the high current in the DC circuit. Using Ohm's law, the…

A shunt resistor connects in series with a load to measure the high current in the DC circuit. Using Ohm's law, the current value can be calculated by measuring the voltage across the shunt.

The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy.…

The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy. It’s important for companies to establish an SOP for standardized LOTO practice.

Behold Weidmüller's Powercrimper Vario, a semi-automated electric crimping machine designed for efficiency, flexibility,…

Behold Weidmüller's Powercrimper Vario, a semi-automated electric crimping machine designed for efficiency, flexibility, and safety in panel building. It ensures perfect, reliable connections.

Have you ever disassembled a motor and wondered how it rotates? Throughout this article, we’ll discuss electromagnetic…

Have you ever disassembled a motor and wondered how it rotates? Throughout this article, we’ll discuss electromagnetic induction and how magnetic fields can be utilized to generate motion.

Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and…

Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and working principles of air motors and the differences between air and electrical motors.

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.