ABB has introduced various features to its GoFa series cobots to enhance their accuracy, operational efficiency, and applicability.
ABB has introduced various features to its GoFa series cobots to enhance their accuracy, operational efficiency, and applicability.
The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation…
The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation of most of the series, we look at the differences between SLC and modern Logix PLCs.
This article takes an in-depth look at how magmeters work, the different types of magmeters, and useful equations for…
This article takes an in-depth look at how magmeters work, the different types of magmeters, and useful equations for calculating flow rates using a magmeter.
New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They…
New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They are programmed with Studio 5000 and offer predictive maintenance with FactoryTalk.
Some terminology, like 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch contacts, is common throughout industry but can still…
Some terminology, like 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch contacts, is common throughout industry but can still be confusing, misleading, or even hazardous if not properly understood.
The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors…
The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors feature a flat design aimed at reducing blind range and optimizing performance.
The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The…
The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.
Embedded, modular, panel mount, distributed, machine mount, and remote, oh my! What does it all mean, and how are you…
Embedded, modular, panel mount, distributed, machine mount, and remote, oh my! What does it all mean, and how are you supposed to know which one to choose for your application?
Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users…
Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.
Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots,…
Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots, networking, and even some exciting company development news!
Patlite has released a series of explosion-proof light towers consisting of a three-unit LED stack and a smaller…
Patlite has released a series of explosion-proof light towers consisting of a three-unit LED stack and a smaller explosion-proof unit with a flashing function featuring red and yellow indicators.
Learn all about the power supply: modular and built-in devices that deliver electricity to the PLC backplane and modules,…
Learn all about the power supply: modular and built-in devices that deliver electricity to the PLC backplane and modules, and learn the difference between control and field device power delivery.
Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely…
Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.
In any process industry, transducers are the basic instrumentation unit for continuous monitoring of system variables…
In any process industry, transducers are the basic instrumentation unit for continuous monitoring of system variables that provide inputs for control system algorithms and outputs.
Endress+Hauser's six-decade-old production facility is being updated to meet modern production demands. The modernized…
Endress+Hauser's six-decade-old production facility is being updated to meet modern production demands. The modernized facility is part of the company's Campus 2030+ project focused on sustainability.
Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control…
Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control straightforward with the new modular expansion I/O units from Autonics.
The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex…
The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.
Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The…
Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The new generation of controllers can be programmed with CODESYS 3.5 development software.
Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and…
Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and nontechnical users will be able to create AI models with ease and efficiency.
Two primary technologies are used for creating touchscreens. For industrial HMIs, resistive and capacitive methods both…
Two primary technologies are used for creating touchscreens. For industrial HMIs, resistive and capacitive methods both contain certain advantages for various applications.
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