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Ametek Acquires Three Companies in Hopes to Advance Control and Automation Solutions

Ametek Acquires Three Companies in Hopes to Advance Control and Automation Solutions

Electronic instruments manufacturer Ametek has announced the acquisition of three companies this week to expand their control and automation portfolio.


Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Learn about the different types of electrical and mechanical soft-start methods as well as devices to use for each method.


How the Domino Effect of the Suez Canal Blockage Impacts OEMs

How the Domino Effect of the Suez Canal Blockage Impacts OEMs

The Ever Given container ship will delay supply chains and potentially delay automation on the factory floor.


News Apr 02, 2021 by Seth Price
The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn the general functionalities and different types of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and why they are important in control systems.


Drone Attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities Affects Global Oil Prices

Drone Attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities Affects Global Oil Prices

Saudi Arabian oil facilities were targeted by drone strikes earlier this month.


A Look Into Continuous Fiber Manufacturing (CFM)

A Look Into Continuous Fiber Manufacturing (CFM)

CFM, or continuous fiber manufacturing, is a patented form of additive manufacturing that adds continuous fiber reinforcement to components as they are built up.


Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson’s new suite of digital solutions enables operators to stay on top of plant maintenance and help businesses achieve optimum return on investment.


News Mar 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Symphony IndustrialAI Acquires Digital Manufacturing Leader Savigent

Symphony IndustrialAI Acquires Digital Manufacturing Leader Savigent

Symphony Industrial AI, a long-time world leader in AI-empowered condition and asset monitoring systems, has recently acquired Savigent, an expert in the industrial internet of things and workflow orchestration.


News Mar 25, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
New Barometric Pressure Sensor From Bosch Designed to Streamline Liquid Sensing Operations

New Barometric Pressure Sensor From Bosch Designed to Streamline Liquid Sensing Operations

Bosch recently released the BMP384, their latest pressure sensor designed for harsh and rugged industrial environments.


News Mar 24, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Learn about safety in LiDAR sensors from different perspectives and some safety-rated applications.


PAS Releases Automation Integrity Module Enabling Industrial Data Integrity

PAS Releases Automation Integrity Module Enabling Industrial Data Integrity

PAS released the latest add-on to their Automation Integrity enterprise platform, Sensor Data Integrity.


News Mar 22, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
The Aftermath of the Keystone Pipeline Decision: What are Partners and Industrial Organizations Doing Now?

The Aftermath of the Keystone Pipeline Decision: What are Partners and Industrial Organizations Doing Now?

It’s been two months since the Presidential Permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline was revoked. The Keystone may never move oil, but the impacts remain with pipes and infrastructure still in tact.


News Mar 22, 2021 by Seth Price
Automate Forward 2021 Virtual Trade Show and Conference Starts Tomorrow

Automate Forward 2021 Virtual Trade Show and Conference Starts Tomorrow

Automate Forward is an annual trade show and conference that brings together exhibitors, industry professionals, engineers, and plant managers to cross-pollinate ideas and solutions in manufacturing.


News Mar 21, 2021 by Seth Price
The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

Learn about the importance of wiring in 3-phase systems and how to complete this wiring in various industrial scenarios and control cabinets.


Choosing an Interface: Why Modbus is Still Around After 40 Years

Choosing an Interface: Why Modbus is Still Around After 40 Years

Learn about the advantages of Modbus over newer protocols when choosing an interface with third-party devices.


Pepperl+Fuchs Debut Standardized Remote I/O Field Units for Hazardous Zone Applications

Pepperl+Fuchs Debut Standardized Remote I/O Field Units for Hazardous Zone Applications

Pepperl+Fuchs announced their latest range of I/O enclosures combining technologies from two other product lines, the FB Remote I/O System and the GR Series.


News Mar 18, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Reading and Reporting Industrial Emissions Data

Reading and Reporting Industrial Emissions Data

Learn about the different ways control engineers can record, report, maintain, and read emissions data to promote a greener industrial environment and adhere to environmental regulations.


Industrial Emissions From a Control Perspective

Industrial Emissions From a Control Perspective

This article discusses industrial emissions, looks at the control engineer's role in monitoring emissions levels, and introduces the governing bodies that set forth environmental regulations.


PETRONAS Collaborates with Yokogawa to Establish O-PAS Test Bed and Field Trial

PETRONAS Collaborates with Yokogawa to Establish O-PAS Test Bed and Field Trial

Malaysia’s Petroleum Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) announced a testbed and industrial field trial based on the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS).