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Comparing Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Motors

Comparing Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Motors

In this article, learn the differences between single- and three-phase motors, including how each one works and applications best suited for each type.


Quick Laser and Beckhoff Continue Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Laser Cutting Machine Performance

Quick Laser and Beckhoff Continue Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Laser Cutting Machine Performance

Quick Laser continues to work alongside Beckhoff to optimize high-end laser cutting machines’ performance by using TwinCAT software as an open computerized numerical control system.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
NEMA Partners with Cadeo Group and NEEA to Publish Research on Power Drive Systems’ Energy Savings

NEMA Partners with Cadeo Group and NEEA to Publish Research on Power Drive Systems’ Energy Savings

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) partnered with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and the Cadeo Group on a new report about energy savings for power drive systems (PDS).


Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?


Honeywell Develops New Optical Caliper Measurement Sensor for Lithium-Ion Battery Industry

Honeywell Develops New Optical Caliper Measurement Sensor for Lithium-Ion Battery Industry

Honeywell released a new optical sensor for determining the thickness of coatings and thin sections.


News Jan 27, 2021 by Seth Price
Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa announced the MGate 5217 Series of Modbus-to-BACnet edge gateway release to support critical power communication needs and challenges.


News Jan 22, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Danfoss Industrial Automation becomes Danfoss Sensing Solutions

Danfoss Industrial Automation becomes Danfoss Sensing Solutions

Danfoss Industrial Automation changed its name to Danfoss Sensing.


Common Motor Windings and Wiring for Three-Phase Motors

Common Motor Windings and Wiring for Three-Phase Motors

This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low and high voltage wirings.


Siemens Releases PowerLink CM, a High-Voltage Power Line Monitor for AC/DC Lines

Siemens Releases PowerLink CM, a High-Voltage Power Line Monitor for AC/DC Lines

Siemens recently unveiled their latest PowerLink CM, a new high-voltage power line monitor.


News Jan 15, 2021 by Seth Price
Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Industrial automation solutions provider Red Lion unveiled a new 8-port Gigabit managed Industrial Ethernet switch series.


Introduction to Advanced Motor Control Circuits

Introduction to Advanced Motor Control Circuits

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.


Emerson Increasing Operational Certainty in Emergency Shut Down Situations with New Control System

Emerson Increasing Operational Certainty in Emergency Shut Down Situations with New Control System

Emerson released the ASCO series 141 ARCS providing redundancy solutions for process control applications requiring emergency shutdown valves.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs partners its natural language processing (NLP) with ehsAI’s AI to enhance digital compliance, improve data literacy, and quicken cloud capabilities.


News Dec 31, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
ABB Partners with CORYS to Advance Simulation Technology in Process and Energy Sectors

ABB Partners with CORYS to Advance Simulation Technology in Process and Energy Sectors

ABB and CORYS partner to advance digital twin modeling and simulation technology in industrial processes.


News Dec 30, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Omron Partners with Nokia to Accelerate 5G Capabilities on Manufacturing Floor

Omron Partners with Nokia to Accelerate 5G Capabilities on Manufacturing Floor

Japanese electronics giant Omron partnered with Nokia to accelerate 5G solutions in industrial manufacturing applications.


Understanding Boiler Safety Controls

Understanding Boiler Safety Controls

This article looks at the safety systems included in boilers to alert malfunctions and prevent damage when issues arise. Learn about the safety systems and the ISO standard used to keep boilers running smoothly.


SICK and TRUMPF Develop First Industrial Quantum Sensor for Air Analysis

SICK and TRUMPF Develop First Industrial Quantum Sensor for Air Analysis

SICK Sensors has entered a partnership with TRUMPF subsidiary Q.ANT to develop quantum optical sensors.


New Motion Control Portfolio from Emerson Includes Servo Drives and Motors for Industrial Applications

New Motion Control Portfolio from Emerson Includes Servo Drives and Motors for Industrial Applications

Emerson unveiled new PACMotion line that aims to be more precise and more manageable for motion control applications.


News Oct 26, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Understanding Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Understanding Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software system that manages an entire company’s maintenance activities. It supports the maintenance personnel by helping to develop a database relevant to maintenance activities.


How Object Detection Works in Machine Vision Applications

How Object Detection Works in Machine Vision Applications

The following will introduce how machine vision and object recognition works and how developers are working on making it easier to integrate for more extensive market adoption.