Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and…
Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?
Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a…
Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?
Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video…
Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.
Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its…
Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its ability to read difficult or damaged barcodes marked directly on a part’s surface.
The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree…
The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree of customization to fit individual manufacturing needs.
Autonics has announced the latest addition to its product lineup, the ADIO series remote I/O boxes. The ADIO series is…
Autonics has announced the latest addition to its product lineup, the ADIO series remote I/O boxes. The ADIO series is designed for enhanced industrial communication with seamless connectivity.
Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their…
Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their expertise to strengthen their respective operational technology security businesses.
This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and…
This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and multi-stage versions of each type, and common applications.
Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system…
Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system eliminates complex wiring by transmitting signals directly to compatible output devices.
Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read…
Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read decimals. Computers read binary. Processors read sets of bits. Not so simple.
The new analog converter from WAGO helps users convert 4-20 mA analog signals into digital data that is transferable to…
The new analog converter from WAGO helps users convert 4-20 mA analog signals into digital data that is transferable to upper-level communication systems via IO-Link.
The brand-new Blade series of compact industrial 1-dimensional code readers by Datalogic offers traceability and…
The brand-new Blade series of compact industrial 1-dimensional code readers by Datalogic offers traceability and simplicity for installation in intralogistics and packaging industries.
Siemens and Mecalux have partnered to develop a robotic picking system for warehouse and logistics centers. The system…
Siemens and Mecalux have partnered to develop a robotic picking system for warehouse and logistics centers. The system combines Mecalux's picking cobots with Siemens’ Simatic Robot Pick AI 3D vision software.
HMS Networks is set to expand its influence in the North American market through its definitive agreement to acquire Red…
HMS Networks is set to expand its influence in the North American market through its definitive agreement to acquire Red Lion Controls. The $345 million deal is expected to close in early 2024.
Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s…
Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix analog modules for hydraulic and servo motion control systems.
Doosan Group will be unveiling its latest innovations at CES 2024. The company will showcase its green-centric,…
Doosan Group will be unveiling its latest innovations at CES 2024. The company will showcase its green-centric, future-thinking technology from Doosan Robotics, Bobcat, Enerbility, and HyAxiom.
The new LQE compact valves from Schmalz feature a small, lightweight design that can be mounted directly to robotic arms…
The new LQE compact valves from Schmalz feature a small, lightweight design that can be mounted directly to robotic arms to reduce system complexity, featuring IO-Link for data monitoring.
AutomationDirect now offers DEHN BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors for universal…
AutomationDirect now offers DEHN BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors for universal system protection. The surge protectors feature a modular, compact design for ease of use.
It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might…
It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might even use more than one, depending on the circumstances and scope of your project.
When precise pneumatic control is required, on/off valves are insufficient. A new series of variable 4-20 mA valves from…
When precise pneumatic control is required, on/off valves are insufficient. A new series of variable 4-20 mA valves from AutomationDirect provides more precise linear pressure control.