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Beijer Electronics partners with Festo to integrate WebIQ into an upcoming series of motion controllers, offering a…

Beijer Electronics partners with Festo to integrate WebIQ into an upcoming series of motion controllers, offering a low-code HMI/SCADA solution for monitoring pneumatic and electrical systems.

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera…

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera doesn’t support fiber, you can now convert it with the QFi from Advantech.

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for…

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for object detection, catering to applications in material handling and warehousing.

Using an Arduino Opta PLC, a few off-the-shelf electrical components, and the popular OpenPLC software environment,…

Using an Arduino Opta PLC, a few off-the-shelf electrical components, and the popular OpenPLC software environment, automation control concepts can be built on your own test bench.

The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase…

The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase applications, specifically for motors and power drive systems.

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's…

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.

SMC has added a compact pin clamp that is 38% lighter than previous offerings and a line of actuators that boasts piston…

SMC has added a compact pin clamp that is 38% lighter than previous offerings and a line of actuators that boasts piston speeds of 2500 mm/sec to its portfolio of pneumatic actuators.

Filters and reactors can protect your electrical devices, but what is the difference between these two kinds of devices,…

Filters and reactors can protect your electrical devices, but what is the difference between these two kinds of devices, and are they supposed to be installed before or after a VFD?

CODESYS is an automation software that is independent from any one vendor, capable of many PLC, I/O, and motion…

CODESYS is an automation software that is independent from any one vendor, capable of many PLC, I/O, and motion operations. However, being vendor-agnostic can present challenges. Learn how to get started.

The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy.…

The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy. It’s important for companies to establish an SOP for standardized LOTO practice.

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a…

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a wide operating temperature and voltage range, making them suitable for various industrial applications.

The choice to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a…

The choice to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a DC supply with respect to ground and how circuits can be functionally constructed both ways.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the…

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead,…

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead, spend many hours automating this very important December job? Let me show you.

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest…

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or…

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or MQTT capability. Acromag has expanded its series of remote I/O modules to support these protocols.

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions…

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions are designed to tackle sensing challenges across applications.

The new TRP Tru-TracPro from the Encoder Products Company drastically speeds up integration and data collection for…

The new TRP Tru-TracPro from the Encoder Products Company drastically speeds up integration and data collection for rotating and product transporting motion systems.