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Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed…

Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed values, digital or analog signals, or communication networks.

New funding will help Flexiv advance force-guided robotics and scale its collaborative robot solutions worldwide.

New funding will help Flexiv advance force-guided robotics and scale its collaborative robot solutions worldwide.

Faulhaber’s BXI Series integrates motor, gearhead, and encoder into a compact drive for precise, high-torque robotic…

Faulhaber’s BXI Series integrates motor, gearhead, and encoder into a compact drive for precise, high-torque robotic joint movement.

Carlo Gavazzi’s EM600 Series transforms energy analyzers into connected, real-time system components with flexible…

Carlo Gavazzi’s EM600 Series transforms energy analyzers into connected, real-time system components with flexible integration options.

Built for demanding processes, ABB’s 500 X sensor resists fouling and provides real-time data through EZLink connectivity.

Built for demanding processes, ABB’s 500 X sensor resists fouling and provides real-time data through EZLink connectivity.

Designed for hazardous environments, these ATEX M12 connectors simplify installation while improving safety and reliability.

Designed for hazardous environments, these ATEX M12 connectors simplify installation while improving safety and reliability.

Learn the difference between common and individually isolated PLC I/O modules; how do we know when isolation might be…

Learn the difference between common and individually isolated PLC I/O modules; how do we know when isolation might be helpful or required for outputs, inputs, and analog signals?

Banner Engineering’s S25GI galvanic isolator protects RS485 and Modbus RTU networks from EMI, ground loops, and power surges.

Banner Engineering’s S25GI galvanic isolator protects RS485 and Modbus RTU networks from EMI, ground loops, and power surges.

A new cloud-based OPTIMAX platform helps businesses optimize energy use, cut emissions, and deploy advanced analytics faster.

A new cloud-based OPTIMAX platform helps businesses optimize energy use, cut emissions, and deploy advanced analytics faster.

Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.

Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.

The new Aspen Mtell release offers faster scalability, improved alert resolution, and better integration to support…

The new Aspen Mtell release offers faster scalability, improved alert resolution, and better integration to support enterprise reliability and predictive maintenance.

The new MSM II switch features an integrated M12 (8-pin) connector for simplified installation and built-in RGB…

The new MSM II switch features an integrated M12 (8-pin) connector for simplified installation and built-in RGB illumination for visible machine status in industrial and commercial systems.

Learn how to integrate fail-safe logic and explosion-proof design to keep your processes running safely and smoothly.

Learn how to integrate fail-safe logic and explosion-proof design to keep your processes running safely and smoothly.

The TPLA pressure transmitters utilize a silicon piezoresistive sensing element, enabling accurate, sensitive, and stable…

The TPLA pressure transmitters utilize a silicon piezoresistive sensing element, enabling accurate, sensitive, and stable relative or absolute low-pressure measurements across industrial processes.

The VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) family includes various safety and installation features to enable reliable…

The VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) family includes various safety and installation features to enable reliable and simple surge protection in AC and photovoltaic applications.

The iC7 HVACR portfolio unifies motor control, harmonic mitigation, and predictive monitoring in a single platform for buildings.

The iC7 HVACR portfolio unifies motor control, harmonic mitigation, and predictive monitoring in a single platform for buildings.

The AKME servo motors feature ATEX and IECEx certifications for use in hazardous environments, while the SafeMotion…

The AKME servo motors feature ATEX and IECEx certifications for use in hazardous environments, while the SafeMotion Monitor 3.0 firmware expands functional safety for Kollmorgen’s linear motors and axes.

Designed for compact machines, Cincoze’s CV-200 Series offers Full HD visibility, IP66 durability, and modular HMI…

Designed for compact machines, Cincoze’s CV-200 Series offers Full HD visibility, IP66 durability, and modular HMI configurations.

It’s easy to obtain I/O values for local and remote modules and network nodes. But what about system data that’s…

It’s easy to obtain I/O values for local and remote modules and network nodes. But what about system data that’s built into the PLC? How can we access and use that information?