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Global Controls Incorporates Honeywell Technologies Into Heat Treatment Solutions

Heating system company, Global Control, will incorporate Honeywell controllers and other components into its cutting-edge heat treatment solutions.

5 days ago by Alessandro Mascellino

Rockwell Provides Free Access to ControlFLASH Plus and FactoryTalk Updater Tools

Rockwell Automation released updates for its free updater tools to provide central visibility and useful software and firmware management.

September 15, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

An Overview of Pilot Valves

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.

September 07, 2020 by David Peterson

Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

OMRON is offering a virtual tour of its Tokyo Automation Center to help customers find solutions to their production challenges without exposing themself to COVID-19.

September 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

AW-Lake Introduces New Clamp-On Ultrasonic FlowMeters

Fixed measurement devices are no longer designed to interrupt the flow in a fluidic system. AW-Lake introduces a portable ultrasonic flow meter for industrial applications.

September 01, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Alternative PLC Programming Languages

For most systems, there are various languages meant for specific purposes, including Function Block, Sequential Charts, and Structured Text.

August 27, 2020 by David Peterson

Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff recently expanded their line capacitive sensors to include block-style smart sensors with the IO-link interface.

August 11, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

KUKA Releases New Robot Controller: The KR C5

KUKA releases the KR C5, combining smart software with future-proof software to allow users to get the most out of their robotic systems.

July 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

Honeywell Reports Risk of USB Threats to Industrial Operations Has Doubled Over 12 Months

A new report by Honeywell has revealed the risk of USB threats to industrial control systems has doubled in the last 12 months.

July 15, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

Learn about the electrical characteristics of resolvers and how to properly conduct different troubleshooting tests to ensure they run at their highest performance.

July 14, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Universal Robots Launches United States’ Largest Virtual Robot Expo to Date

Upon the success of their event in Europe, Universal Robots provides another immersive virtual experience, “The Cobot Expo” this July.

July 13, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Understanding Thermal and Pressure Safety Valves

Safety is a concern within any sort of system containing potential energy, whether electrical, chemical, gravitational, or fluid. Each of these has special methods of protection, and for the fluid systems, certain safety valves are used in situations when excess pressure can be a problem.

July 11, 2020 by David Peterson

An Overview of Industrial Level Sensors

Industrial level sensors are used in a variety of manufacturing and industrial applications. This article discusses the different types and uses of level sensors.

July 10, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Quality Protocols and Verification Master Plans for Manufacturing Facilities

Manufacturing plants must follow certain safety protocols set to them by governing bodies in their countries. Learn about key verification protocols (IQ, OQ, and PQ) and how to properly set up a verification master plan.

July 09, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Encoders vs. Resolvers: Applications and Characteristics

Learn the general characteristics of encoders and resolvers; these two components may seem to have much in common but are used in very different applications.

July 08, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Utilizing Autonomous Maintenance in Industrial Manufacturing

Learn the steps and how-tos for operators, maintenance crews, and management to create an autonomous maintenance system for industrial manufacturing.

July 02, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility plants protected.

July 01, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Protecting Control Networks with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Safety is of utmost importance in the day-to-day operations of any system, especially a system where humans and machines work together. Learn all about Safety Instrumented Systems and what it takes to keep workers safe, and the system running smoothly!

June 29, 2020 by David Peterson

Yokogawa to Supply Control Systems for Water Transmission Pipeline Project in Saudi Arabia

Yokogawa received orders to provide monitoring solutions for a water pipeline project, one of the largest in the world. This article discusses the details of the project and its impacts.

June 24, 2020 by Akshay Kumar

Robot-aided Visual Inspection in Manufacturing Industries

Learn all about how robotic visual inspection is helping factories with manufacturing and assembly processes by keeping the system accurate and producing quality products.

June 23, 2020 by Akshay Kumar