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The PTCB TM series circuit breakers offer thermal-magnetic protection and remote signaling in a single, ultra-slim, durable unit.

The PTCB TM series circuit breakers offer thermal-magnetic protection and remote signaling in a single, ultra-slim, durable unit.

The VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) family includes various safety and installation features to enable reliable…

The VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) family includes various safety and installation features to enable reliable and simple surge protection in AC and photovoltaic applications.

When the power is removed to a circuit, the common measurements of voltage and current prove meaningless. The only…

When the power is removed to a circuit, the common measurements of voltage and current prove meaningless. The only remaining option is to use resistance testing to determine which components and conductors are working.

The Konnect-It line of terminal blocks from AutomationDirectadds flexible terminal block options for crowded control…

The Konnect-It line of terminal blocks from AutomationDirectadds flexible terminal block options for crowded control panels and industrial enclosures.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC…

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC such a versatile voltage, and what about the other voltages in control cabinets?

ABB is investing $110 million in U.S. facilities to scale Emax 3 circuit breaker production and support growing energy…

ABB is investing $110 million in U.S. facilities to scale Emax 3 circuit breaker production and support growing energy and data center demands.

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors…

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O…

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O without the need for a safety PLC.

Explore how modular hardware, predictive diagnostics, and fault-isolating technologies are transforming control panels…

Explore how modular hardware, predictive diagnostics, and fault-isolating technologies are transforming control panels into resilient, self-healing systems.

A major U.S. expansion from Schneider Electric and a new European partnership between Lynx and ForwardX shape the future…

A major U.S. expansion from Schneider Electric and a new European partnership between Lynx and ForwardX shape the future of automation.

Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine…

Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine automation and the compact PISA circuit breakers for system protection.

Pepperl+Fuchs’ M-LB-2600 surge protectors and KCD2-VR4-Ex1 barriers deliver precision, SIL-certified safety, and…

Pepperl+Fuchs’ M-LB-2600 surge protectors and KCD2-VR4-Ex1 barriers deliver precision, SIL-certified safety, and predictive maintenance for harsh environments.

An interposing relay is an interface between a control system and a higher power circuit to provide isolation or…

An interposing relay is an interface between a control system and a higher power circuit to provide isolation or amplification of mismatched voltage and current from a control to a load circuit.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.