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Schneider Electric Investment To Grow U.S. Manufacturing and Create New Jobs

To support the growing demand for critical electrical infrastructure, Schneider Electric will invest $140 million toward building new and upgrading existing U.S. manufacturing facilities.

April 07, 2024 by Seth Price

ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric Launch Solutions for Industrial Sustainability

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions that utilize smart controls.

March 17, 2024 by Seth Price

Redefining HVAC Efficiency: Danfoss Introduces Alsmart Universal Controller

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in building management and control solutions for heating and cooling.

March 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

Industry Collaboration Roundup: Control Companies Working Together for Success

Major automation players, including Beijer Electronics, Phoenix Contact, Mitsubishi Electric, and others, have announced collab and partnership projects to ensure the industry's successful future.

February 11, 2024 by Seth Price

UDW Data Calculations, Post Disturbance Review, UI, and Backup | Part 2

Effectively managing data includes processing it after initial collection: performing calculations, reviewing for anomalies, and displaying the data for easier actionable insights.

February 01, 2024 by Munir Ahmad

This is Nuts! Caterpillar and Flory Industries Debut Electrical Harvesting

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.

January 26, 2024 by David Peterson

Data Model and Functionality of Utility Data Warehouse | UDW Part 1

Storing data long-term for recording and reporting purposes is the job of the utility data warehouse, quite different from data-collection processes that optimize systems and predict failures.

January 22, 2024 by Munir Ahmad

Dragos Empowers Utility Providers With Free OT Cybersecurity Software

Through its Community Defense Program, Dragos is offering small utility providers free access to Neighborhood Keeper, Dragos Platform, Dragos Academy, and membership in OT-CERT.

January 08, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida

ABB Launches Advanced Industrial Process Control with Ability FIM 3.0

ABB enhances connectivity and interoperability for industrial field instruments by releasing its Ability Field Information Manager 3.0, optimizing oversight of operations for improved productivity.

December 25, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida

Handling of Power System Data | Indications, Counters, and Data Flags

For large process systems, learn how the location of data indication and flag processing can increase or decrease the burden on computers at the device, RTU, or main computer level.

December 20, 2023 by Munir Ahmad

ABB Announces Real Progress Campaign to Accelerate Global Industry

ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability through technology and expertise in process industries.

December 18, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo

Understanding Delta-Wound Three-Phase Motors for Industrial Applications

There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside, this article discusses the internal construction for Delta wound motors.

October 16, 2023 by David Peterson

Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Level 1 And 2 EV Energy Level Meter

Carlo Gavazzi has released a single-phase electrical monitor device that is compact and has a backlit display to gather data about electrical system usage and real-time performance.

September 25, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Saelig to Distribute Coltraco Permaflow Flowmeters

Well-known New York-based electronics distributor offers up clamp-on Coltraco Flowmeters.

September 25, 2023 by Michael Levanduski

EDP Engages ABB to Upgrade the Control, Efficiency and Cybersecurity of Two Plants in Spain

ABB contracts with Energias de Portugal (EDP) to prepare two key generating assets for a future of compliance and operating efficiency.

September 22, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo

Duties of Power Plant Operators, The Journey From Entry to Senior Operator

When beginning a new career, an obvious question is how to take positive steps, from your first day inside the plant all the way to becoming an experienced senior operator.

September 14, 2023 by Munir Ahmad

User-Friendly, OMRON’s New H5CC Digital Timer Offers Seamless Industrial Timing Control

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready device offers an easily accessible programming interface and predictive maintenance functionality in a compact package.

September 01, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo

PLC Programming With Function Block Diagrams

Function block diagram (FBD) programming is a common language for PLCs following the IEC 61131 standard. What is FBD, and how does it differ from the familiar ladder logic programs?

August 29, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Greenbird and GE Partner Up for Utility Data Collection

GE acquires Greenbird Technologies to advance and integrate GE’s GridOS, a software suite for electrical power production and distribution plants.

August 25, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

Schneider Electric Launches Managed Security Services

Schneider Electric offers its Managed Security Services (MSS) geared towards shoring up industrial data security and readiness.

August 22, 2023 by Seth Price