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Traco Power Launches AC-DC Power Supply Series for Industrial Applications

Traco Power Launches AC-DC Power Supply Series for Industrial Applications

The TXN series power supplies target cost-sensitive industrial electronics applications.


News Nov 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Turck Releases “Smart” IP67 Power Supplies With IO-Link Interface

Turck Releases “Smart” IP67 Power Supplies With IO-Link Interface

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart” and standard variations, these power supplies are designed to increase convenience and efficiency.


News Nov 03, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Oriental Motor CVD Stepper Drives Provide Accuracy and Repeatability

Oriental Motor CVD Stepper Drives Provide Accuracy and Repeatability

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm and compatibility with high-speed EtherCAT communication systems.


News Oct 30, 2024 by Seth Price
Update To the ISA-5.1: Standard for Engineering Symbols And Drawings

Update To the ISA-5.1: Standard for Engineering Symbols And Drawings

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has updated a popular standard used specifically for process automation. The updates include new symbols, re-organization, and technical reports.


News Oct 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Honeywell and Chevron Partner to Improve AI Process Excursion Response

Honeywell and Chevron Partner to Improve AI Process Excursion Response

A recent industry partnership hopes to prove that AI can speed up the training and increase the response and accuracy rate of new technicians, enhancing safety and profitability.


News Oct 28, 2024 by Seth Price
Facts Behind the Shock! Investigating the Dangers of Arc Flash

Facts Behind the Shock! Investigating the Dangers of Arc Flash

Even though electrical safety practices have existed for over a century, arc flash safety has only gained traction in recent decades. This article discusses the danger and prevention of arc flash injury.


Guide to Wiring: Conductor Materials, Styles, Sizes, and Best Practices

Guide to Wiring: Conductor Materials, Styles, Sizes, and Best Practices

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.


Latest ABB Partnership Focuses on Integrated Turbomachinery Controls

Latest ABB Partnership Focuses on Integrated Turbomachinery Controls

ABB and Energy Control Technologies have signed a joint development agreement focused on combining their respective technologies to improve and consolidate turbomachinery controls solutions.


News Oct 02, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Soft Starts for Motors up to 75 HP

Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Soft Starts for Motors up to 75 HP

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium efficiency 3-phase motors up to 75 horsepower.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Info Byte: Normally Open vs. Normally Closed: What Does It Mean?

Info Byte: Normally Open vs. Normally Closed: What Does It Mean?

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.


Fundamentals of Grounding and Safety: Protecting People and Equipment

Fundamentals of Grounding and Safety: Protecting People and Equipment

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.


All About PLCs: The Power Supply Unit

All About PLCs: The Power Supply Unit

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.


ABB and Komatsu Commit To Decarbonizing Mining Operations

ABB and Komatsu Commit To Decarbonizing Mining Operations

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.


News Sep 01, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Reversing the Rotation of an Industrial 3-Phase Motor

Reversing the Rotation of an Industrial 3-Phase Motor

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.


Emerson Updates Ovation Automation Platform to Modernize Plant Operations

Emerson Updates Ovation Automation Platform to Modernize Plant Operations

Emerson has updated its Ovation Automation Platform to meet users' constantly evolving needs. This new 4.0 release includes enhanced AI and automation capabilities to help companies better leverage data.


News Aug 17, 2024 by Austin Futrell
AES Eases Solar Panel Installation with 6-Axis and Mobile Robotics

AES Eases Solar Panel Installation with 6-Axis and Mobile Robotics

AES doubles down on solar panel installation with Maximo, a robotic system that uses AI-powered vision and continuous learning to optimize the placement and connection of solar panels in the field.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Motion Control: It’s More Than Just “Point A to Point B”

Motion Control: It’s More Than Just “Point A to Point B”

Building precise rotating or linear systems often costs a lot! When is it justified to spend the extra cost to design and build such a system, and what are the different components and system types?


AutomationDirect Releases New AC Drives, Line Reactors, and VFD Filters

AutomationDirect Releases New AC Drives, Line Reactors, and VFD Filters

AutomationDirect has recently expanded its product lineup to include new AC drives, line reactors, and VFD output filters, giving its customer base a wider range of options for its automation needs.


News Jul 17, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Power It Up: CP10 EtherCAT-Capable Power Supplies From PULS

Power It Up: CP10 EtherCAT-Capable Power Supplies From PULS

PULS' new EtherCAT-enabled CP power supplies offer remote monitoring and signaling, active harmonic correction, and power-boost functions to ensure stable power delivery.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Honeywell’s Battery MXP Optimizes Process for Lithium-Ion Manufacturing

Honeywell’s Battery MXP Optimizes Process for Lithium-Ion Manufacturing

Honeywell’s artificial-intelligence-driven Battery MXP provides end-to-end visibility and maximum control for lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations.


News Jul 09, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida