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Besides using a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino Uno, a low-cost PLC can be built using the popular ESP32 microcontroller. The…

Besides using a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino Uno, a low-cost PLC can be built using the popular ESP32 microcontroller. The OpenPLC software supports this popular 32-bit platform.

Pilz has released the PSSrail, a modular control system designed to alleviate train systems without costly infrastructure…

Pilz has released the PSSrail, a modular control system designed to alleviate train systems without costly infrastructure interruptions from digitizing operations.

The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand…

The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand CNC automation to deliver quality to their customers.

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.

Baumer has expanded its process sensing portfolio with a new labor-saving flow metering device, useful for industrial…

Baumer has expanded its process sensing portfolio with a new labor-saving flow metering device, useful for industrial water applications featuring high pressures and large pipe diameters.

No doubt you have heard all about the use cases of AI and predictive maintenance. Learn about the algorithms that are…

No doubt you have heard all about the use cases of AI and predictive maintenance. Learn about the algorithms that are actually used to provide analysis and insights based on industrial data sets.

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.

Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save…

Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save many thousands of dollars in lost downtime and unnecessary parts and labor.

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.

Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor…

Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor brings improved performance to mobile machines, regardless of harsh environmental conditions.

Emerson has updated its Ovation Automation Platform to meet users' constantly evolving needs. This new 4.0 release…

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.

While mathematical expressions are important in any programming language, the topic of math functions addresses not just…

While mathematical expressions are important in any programming language, the topic of math functions addresses not just the algorithms themselves, but the design of custom functions within Python.

Beckhoff recently introduced a new compact EtherCAT multi-I/O interface. This versatile and tiny 12-channel terminal can…

Beckhoff recently introduced a new compact EtherCAT multi-I/O interface. This versatile and tiny 12-channel terminal can accommodate up to nine different signal types.

Ensure efficient and safe industrial applications with proper valve sizing. Learn how to choose the right valve size and…

Ensure efficient and safe industrial applications with proper valve sizing. Learn how to choose the right valve size and avoid common pitfalls.

A new update for the DeltaV control system from Emerson adds connectivity, eases integration woes, and increases ROI by…

A new update for the DeltaV control system from Emerson adds connectivity, eases integration woes, and increases ROI by utilizing existing architecture.

AES doubles down on solar panel installation with Maximo, a robotic system that uses AI-powered vision and continuous…

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.

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.

Building precise rotating or linear systems often costs a lot! When is it justified to spend the extra cost to design and…

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?