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Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all…

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all housed in a compact package for more simple control scenarios.

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across…

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across applications. Both series are designed to be superior alternatives to ultrasonic sensors.

NREL researchers have brought robotics to post-molding operations in wind turbine blade manufacturing with a degree of…

NREL researchers have brought robotics to post-molding operations in wind turbine blade manufacturing with a degree of success, sparking hope for automation and U.S.-based manufacturing in the wind energy industry.

Weintek has added a new device to its compact cMT X series of human machine interfaces (HMIs). The new HMI brings…

Weintek has added a new device to its compact cMT X series of human machine interfaces (HMIs). The new HMI brings intuitive features and enhanced functionality to users.

Both lists and dictionaries can retain structured data in Python. The dictionary is unique in that it stores individual…

Both lists and dictionaries can retain structured data in Python. The dictionary is unique in that it stores individual entries with human-readable logical names rather than index numbers.

Customers will now be able to communicate via EtherNet/IP on their Caparoc circuit breaker system with the release of the…

Customers will now be able to communicate via EtherNet/IP on their Caparoc circuit breaker system with the release of the new EtherNet/IP power module.

Rockwell PLC users can more easily integrate field-level analog HART devices with two new modules designed for the…

Rockwell PLC users can more easily integrate field-level analog HART devices with two new modules designed for the popular 5380 CompactLogix platform.

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and other top industrial automation companies have come together to develop an open standard…

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and other top industrial automation companies have come together to develop an open standard for interoperability between hardware and software in the industrial space.

This article investigates the basic principles of inverters, different types of DC-to-AC conversion, and common…

This article investigates the basic principles of inverters, different types of DC-to-AC conversion, and common applications for generating AC voltage in manufacturing.

The new additions include a high-current relay output for the Productivity1000 and 2000 series and a TTL input and output…

The new additions include a high-current relay output for the Productivity1000 and 2000 series and a TTL input and output for the Productivity2000, allowing interface with systems of varying voltages.

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing…

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing product availability and support for all things that rotate.

Although DC motor technology has a strong legacy, control strategies vary from simple to complex. Designs must consider…

Although DC motor technology has a strong legacy, control strategies vary from simple to complex. Designs must consider not just the motor, but also the electrical supply and the environment.

Rockwell Automation has started constructing a new manufacturing facility in India, developed a low-voltage motor control…

Rockwell Automation has started constructing a new manufacturing facility in India, developed a low-voltage motor control center, and partnered with an educational institution to invest in the future workforce.

Softing Industrial has expanded its edgeConnector product family of docker containers to support the widely used…

Softing Industrial has expanded its edgeConnector product family of docker containers to support the widely used Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.

Werma has added a modern touch to old technology with the launch of its new LED signal towers. The latest towers are…

Werma has added a modern touch to old technology with the launch of its new LED signal towers. The latest towers are suitable for use in a wide range of applications that require signal technology.

New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across…

New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across applications, including advanced robotics and safer chemical handling and threat detection in process control.

Valmet’s new advanced distributed control system, Valmet DNAe, provides customers with integrated advanced process…

Valmet’s new advanced distributed control system, Valmet DNAe, provides customers with integrated advanced process controls, enhanced cybersecurity, and data-driven process analysis and optimization.

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older,…

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older, they are found in many existing automation installations.

In a world where real-time data processing and data-driven insights are paramount for establishing an efficient automated…

In a world where real-time data processing and data-driven insights are paramount for establishing an efficient automated industrial environment, DFI brings forward its latest embedded system solutions.