Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and working principles of air motors and the…
Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and working principles of air motors and the differences between air and electrical motors.
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.
Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN is a USB to ControlNet interface that replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, supporting…
Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN is a USB to ControlNet interface that replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, supporting easy setup and connections using RSLinx and RSNetWorx.
Kollmorgen has partnered with DREV to develop an automated guided vehicle (AGV) that will enhance worker safety and…
Kollmorgen has partnered with DREV to develop an automated guided vehicle (AGV) that will enhance worker safety and precious material recovery in battery production and recycling.
A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including…
A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including ring redundancy, PoE+ capability, Gigabit speeds, and fiber connection technology.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.
Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the…
Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.
The new Energy Manager solution by Emerson is designed to enhance electricity monitoring, allowing manufacturers to…
The new Energy Manager solution by Emerson is designed to enhance electricity monitoring, allowing manufacturers to reduce energy waste and emissions.
As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead,…
As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead, spend many hours automating this very important December job? Let me show you.
Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.
Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.
Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest…
Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.
IDEM has introduced the MLZ-M RFID guard locking switch, designed to enhance safety in automated systems by incorporating…
IDEM has introduced the MLZ-M RFID guard locking switch, designed to enhance safety in automated systems by incorporating advanced RFID technology.
Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or…
Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or MQTT capability. Acromag has expanded its series of remote I/O modules to support these protocols.
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.
wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions…
wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions are designed to tackle sensing challenges across applications.
Baumer’s new 50 series combines a compact and robust construction with advanced performance and intuitive operation.…
Baumer’s new 50 series combines a compact and robust construction with advanced performance and intuitive operation. The series consists of process sensors that measure pressure, temperature, and conductivity.
Anybotics and Gresco have partnered in a robotic solution for autonomous utility facility inspections.
Anybotics and Gresco have partnered in a robotic solution for autonomous utility facility inspections.
Weidmuller is expanding its line of ethernet switches with the BasicLine Series B unmanaged switch with QoS configuration…
Weidmuller is expanding its line of ethernet switches with the BasicLine Series B unmanaged switch with QoS configuration and standard Broadcast Storm protection.
New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and…
New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and diagnostic functions, and algorithms for increasing energy efficiency.
Do you have excessive energy problems? Beckhoff has a solution for you: with their new AX8820, you can dump extra energy…
Do you have excessive energy problems? Beckhoff has a solution for you: with their new AX8820, you can dump extra energy back into the electrical grid and save money every month.
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