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Dold Introduces New Rotation Direction Feature to UH 6937 Frequency Monitor

Dold Introduces New Rotation Direction Feature to UH 6937 Frequency Monitor

Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency monitor, making it an ideal solution for applications where safety is critical.


News Nov 11, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Banner Engineering Sheds Light on Compact Spaces With Latest Releases

Banner Engineering Sheds Light on Compact Spaces With Latest Releases

Banner Engineering brings light to compact spaces with its latest in-line status indicator and area light. The new additions are designed to simplify operations in even the tightest of spaces.


News Nov 09, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Handling of Power System Data: Engineering Limits and Data Currency

Handling of Power System Data: Engineering Limits and Data Currency

Power systems rely on meaningful data, as do most other processes. Within SCADA environments, individual data points are tracked, compared to limits, and evaluated to obtain current readings.


Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 8: Final - Data Dashboard

Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 8: Final - Data Dashboard

In this final installment of the IIoT tech stack project, learn how to design the customer-facing dashboard or observability platform using the data acquired from the MQTT client device.


Emerson’s New Fisher FIELDVUE Valve Controller Turns Data Into Action

Emerson’s New Fisher FIELDVUE Valve Controller Turns Data Into Action

Emerson has released the latest Fisher FIELDVUE series controller for pilot-operated valves, complete with their trademarked 'Advice at the Device' technology.


News Nov 01, 2023 by Seth Price
Rockwell Automation Establishes New FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio

Rockwell Automation Establishes New FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio

Rockwell Automation has recently released its new FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio, featuring five core solutions to help users customize for their specific data visualization needs.


News Oct 31, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
There’s This Thing Called ‘Skin Effect’ in Wires: What Does it Mean to You?

There’s This Thing Called ‘Skin Effect’ in Wires: What Does it Mean to You?

Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being responsible for the maximum current. This is true, but there’s more to the story.


Carlo Gavazzi’s New DCT1 Energy Meter for Fast EV Chargers

Carlo Gavazzi’s New DCT1 Energy Meter for Fast EV Chargers

To meet the rising challenge of rapid, efficient EV charging, Carlo Gavazzi has recently introduced the DCT1, a new energy metering device for fast-charging stations.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Understanding Delta-Wound Three-Phase Motors for Industrial Applications

Understanding Delta-Wound Three-Phase Motors for Industrial Applications

There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside, this article discusses the internal construction for Delta wound motors.


Yokogawa Expands OpreX To Include Digital P&ID Interpretation

Yokogawa Expands OpreX To Include Digital P&ID Interpretation

In an effort to boost automation efficiency across large systems, Yokogawa's OpreX Data Model Broker can now translate P&ID documents into parts lists and XML.


News Oct 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Priming its Solar Test and Measurement Offerings to Utilities, Fluke Acquires Solmetric

Priming its Solar Test and Measurement Offerings to Utilities, Fluke Acquires Solmetric

With the acquisition of Solmetric, Fluke positions itself to become a leader in industrial and solar (PV) test and measurement solutions.


News Oct 12, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Introduces Modular TL70 Basic Tower Lights for High-Visibility Alerting

Banner Introduces Modular TL70 Basic Tower Lights for High-Visibility Alerting

Banner’s new TL70 Basic tower lights offer cost-effective machine status indication with a wide array of tower configurability, bright colors, and audible alert options.


News Oct 12, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Using Loop Powered Isolators to Solve Ground Loop Problems

Using Loop Powered Isolators to Solve Ground Loop Problems

Many signal sources and process transmitters do not include isolation, which can cause problems when the instruments are at different locations. A loop powered isolator is often the solution.


Bosch Rexroth Training Center Preparing Next Generation for Hydraulic Control Innovation

Bosch Rexroth Training Center Preparing Next Generation for Hydraulic Control Innovation

Bosch Rexroth’s Hydraulic Training Center dedicates 4,000 sq. ft. specifically to train state-of-the-industry hydraulic motion and control technology skills.


News Oct 07, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
GE Vernova’s CERius Software Designed to Help Industry Gather Accurate Emissions Data and Streamline Compliance

GE Vernova’s CERius Software Designed to Help Industry Gather Accurate Emissions Data and Streamline Compliance

GE and CERius aim to help manufacturers and power generators reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


News Oct 06, 2023 by Seth Price
Human Machine Interface (HMI): Controls and Data Types

Human Machine Interface (HMI): Controls and Data Types

An overview of HMI data types, input controls, output indicators, and message functions, the building blocks used to construct informative and appealing HMI applications.


WEG to Help Bogota’s Canoas Wastewater Treatment Plant Handle a Billion Liters Daily

WEG to Help Bogota’s Canoas Wastewater Treatment Plant Handle a Billion Liters Daily

Soon to be treating nearly 70% of sewage generated in the region, WEG is to supply critical electrical infrastructure to power and control Colombia’s largest-ever wastewater plant.


News Oct 04, 2023 by Seth Price
Beckhoff Enhances Electric Cylinder Lineup with New AA3100 Series

Beckhoff Enhances Electric Cylinder Lineup with New AA3100 Series

Beckhoff extends its electric cylinder lineup to help customers realize the benefits of electric cylinders, including precision movement and a smaller, less complex device footprint.


News Sep 29, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
KEB Promotes High-RPM Servo Motor Health via the Z2 Sinusoidal Filter

KEB Promotes High-RPM Servo Motor Health via the Z2 Sinusoidal Filter

KEB Automation has introduced Z2 Sinusoidal Filters to control and optimize the servo control loop for high-speed systems, leading to longer service life for the equipment.


News Sep 28, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Brooks Instrument’s New Low-Flow Coriolis Mass Flow Meter

Brooks Instrument’s New Low-Flow Coriolis Mass Flow Meter

Brooks Instrument releases an IoT-ready mass flow meter for high-precision measurement of liquids and gasses.


News Sep 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich