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Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera…

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera doesn’t support fiber, you can now convert it with the QFi from Advantech.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies…

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.

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.

Voltage is a simple topic at the surface, yet also extremely complex, with thousands of scenarios involving the unseen…

Voltage is a simple topic at the surface, yet also extremely complex, with thousands of scenarios involving the unseen forces of electron flow all around us. These 7 facts might surprise you!

Pilz has added to its portfolio of safe automation solutions with a new compact safety gate system and new input and…

Pilz has added to its portfolio of safe automation solutions with a new compact safety gate system and new input and output modules for the PNOZmulti 2 safe small controller.

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.

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.

Industrial uptime demands cabling with fast connections under harsh conditions. Belden answered the demands with a new…

Industrial uptime demands cabling with fast connections under harsh conditions. Belden answered the demands with a new portfolio of M12 connectors, making use of push-pull connector technology.

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.

The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer…

The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer (.6 miles), reducing wires and increasing reliability.

Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that…

Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that define why it works and how the phase relationships determine the rotation direction.

In response to the automotive industry's growing demand for electric motors, Comau has launched a catalog of advanced,…

In response to the automotive industry's growing demand for electric motors, Comau has launched a catalog of advanced, fully automated machines specifically designed for the production of hairpin stators.

Do you know enough about electricity to poke around in a conversation, but not inside a breaker panel? Read on for an…

Do you know enough about electricity to poke around in a conversation, but not inside a breaker panel? Read on for an introduction to electricity in a way you’ve (probably) never heard it before!

Identco has redesigned and rebranded its TTL200 series of self-laminating wire and cable labels. The rebrand includes the…

Identco has redesigned and rebranded its TTL200 series of self-laminating wire and cable labels. The rebrand includes the new DuraWrap and DuraFlag name and an increased focus on readability.

Wiring is a major part of the industrial automation journey. New styles of push-in connectors from Phoenix Contact…

Wiring is a major part of the industrial automation journey. New styles of push-in connectors from Phoenix Contact promise to reduce the time and frustration associated with most traditional wiring.