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Learn about the electrical characteristics of resolvers and how to properly conduct different troubleshooting tests to…

Learn about the electrical characteristics of resolvers and how to properly conduct different troubleshooting tests to ensure they run at their highest performance.

Learn the general characteristics of encoders and resolvers; these two components may seem to have much in common but are…

Learn the general characteristics of encoders and resolvers; these two components may seem to have much in common but are used in very different applications.

Heliogen is using concentrated solar power by improving its efficiency through the use of new computer vision, sensing,…

Heliogen is using concentrated solar power by improving its efficiency through the use of new computer vision, sensing, and control technologies.

This article introduces a few simple methods to test which type of circuits — whether ground- or power-switched — are…

This article introduces a few simple methods to test which type of circuits — whether ground- or power-switched — are being used and how to troubleshoot and properly fix issues.

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility…

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility plants protected.

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!

One of the most significant contributions of robotics and automation has been in the field of construction and…

One of the most significant contributions of robotics and automation has been in the field of construction and infrastructure development.

The FDT group brings renovation to automation architectures for businesses worldwide through its new FDT-based IIoT technology.

The FDT group brings renovation to automation architectures for businesses worldwide through its new FDT-based IIoT technology.

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.

This article introduces how the binary system is used in PLC programming and covers why this number system works so well…

This article introduces how the binary system is used in PLC programming and covers why this number system works so well in this area of system control.

The sensors in absolute encoders output Gray code sequences which require some complicated conversion methods to be…

The sensors in absolute encoders output Gray code sequences which require some complicated conversion methods to be properly used. This article shows how to take the Gray code used by absolute encoders and convert it to binary.

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with…

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with controllers.

For many manufacturing processes, it is extremely important to measure the exact rate at which fluid is moving or…

For many manufacturing processes, it is extremely important to measure the exact rate at which fluid is moving or flowing. We turn to flow gauges to provide these measurements, and there is a great diversity in operating principle as well as proper application to the fluid that is being measured.

Learn how one engineer's real-world experience showed him the importance and power of SCADA systems for control automation.

Learn how one engineer's real-world experience showed him the importance and power of SCADA systems for control automation.

Within an industrial setting, noise from EMI can create huge problems. For large load devices using many amps of current,…

Within an industrial setting, noise from EMI can create huge problems. For large load devices using many amps of current, small electrical noise may not be too critical. But when it comes to low-voltage and low-current communication wires, just a small amount of voltage finding its way onto a wire can corrupt data transmissions. Shielded cables can help to protect against that problem.

The simplest and most common measurement to obtain using a multimeter is voltage, in fact, they are often called…

The simplest and most common measurement to obtain using a multimeter is voltage, in fact, they are often called ‘voltmeters’ for this reason.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its new series of variable frequency drives with multi-purpose inverter and more.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its new series of variable frequency drives with multi-purpose inverter and more.

The Israeli Government has issued a security alert last week after hackers targeted SCADA systems across the country.

The Israeli Government has issued a security alert last week after hackers targeted SCADA systems across the country.

CNC has played a crucial role in the industry by allowing production processes to be automated as well as provide…

CNC has played a crucial role in the industry by allowing production processes to be automated as well as provide repeatability. In this article, we will look at how CNC technology has changed over the years and where it is going in the future.