KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm and power ratings up to 77 kW for the…
KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm and power ratings up to 77 kW for the largest models.
ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability…
ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability through technology and expertise in process industries.
WERMA has added a white housing option to its established eSIGN LED signal towers. The new addition intends to open up…
WERMA has added a white housing option to its established eSIGN LED signal towers. The new addition intends to open up even greater flexibility and customization in industrial signaling.
Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of…
Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.
Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley control hardware catalog has long included many series that start with 17xx, but…
Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley control hardware catalog has long included many series that start with 17xx, but what are these lineups, and what function do they serve?
When we need to change the speed of an industrial motor, whether to control a process or save energy costs, we turn to…
When we need to change the speed of an industrial motor, whether to control a process or save energy costs, we turn to the variable frequency drive, better known simply as a VFD.
KEB Automation has introduced a new ‘2-in-1’ motor/inverter combo to alleviate cabinet space concerns and create an…
KEB Automation has introduced a new ‘2-in-1’ motor/inverter combo to alleviate cabinet space concerns and create an efficient, high-performance solution with easy installation.
In this article, we will explore real-world considerations for strain gauge performance and typical applications. We’ll…
In this article, we will explore real-world considerations for strain gauge performance and typical applications. We’ll be talking about foil and wire strain gauges, but ignoring semiconductors.
Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety…
Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety module, engineered for rugged, on-machine installation.
For being no more than a thin piece of metal, the strain gauge is a versatile measurement tool, from small switches to…
For being no more than a thin piece of metal, the strain gauge is a versatile measurement tool, from small switches to multi-ton machines. In this article, learn the operating principles and properties.
Baumer has released an absolute encoder that meets the latest functional safety requirements. The robust encoder is…
Baumer has released an absolute encoder that meets the latest functional safety requirements. The robust encoder is designed to bring "maximum” safety and performance to harsh outdoor environments.
Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web…
Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web pages that can control and monitor automated equipment.
Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial…
Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial Copilot, to help workers with PLC programming and machine troubleshooting.
When inputs or outputs stop working, the equipment fails to respond and money starts slipping away. Dive into the concept…
When inputs or outputs stop working, the equipment fails to respond and money starts slipping away. Dive into the concept of troubleshooting I/O without ever opening the PLC software.
Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What…
Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What causes problematic pressure changes, and how can you trace them to their source?
WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control…
WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.
SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for…
SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for controlling motion in both pneumatic and electrical systems.
In the world of mechanical power transmission, gears, belts, and chains dominate the landscape, but what's so special…
In the world of mechanical power transmission, gears, belts, and chains dominate the landscape, but what's so special about chain drives, and why would they be used in place of rubber belts?
Hydraulic cylinders and actuators can quickly move heavy objects and provide strong clamping forces. But when they break…
Hydraulic cylinders and actuators can quickly move heavy objects and provide strong clamping forces. But when they break down, the effects can be catastrophic and the repairs costly and timely.
Acromag has recently released the latest NT2300 Series of Ethernet I/O modules for use in industrial applications, giving…
Acromag has recently released the latest NT2300 Series of Ethernet I/O modules for use in industrial applications, giving customers access to up to 32 analog outputs from a single IP address.