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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.

Kurabo has combined its 3D vision sensors with Flexiv’s robots to create the all-new KURAVIZON adaptive robot system.…

Kurabo has combined its 3D vision sensors with Flexiv’s robots to create the all-new KURAVIZON adaptive robot system. The new system aims for precision and adaptability in laboratory and factory automation.

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display…

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.

It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering…

It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering team contacted our friends at OnLogic to gain some insight into VPN technology.

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.

Dobot recently launched Safeskin, a new safety feature for its collaborative robots that enables them to detect nearby…

Dobot recently launched Safeskin, a new safety feature for its collaborative robots that enables them to detect nearby objects with pre-collision sensing technology.

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.

Flexiv demonstrated its newest solutions at the Stanford Robotics Center opening ceremony. The company's latest solutions…

Flexiv demonstrated its newest solutions at the Stanford Robotics Center opening ceremony. The company's latest solutions on display included a gecko-inspired robot gripper and a magnetic milli-spinner for vascular therapy.

The AI Startup Challenge winners, T-Robotics and Mbodi, will set out to advance the field of industrial robotics with…

The AI Startup Challenge winners, T-Robotics and Mbodi, will set out to advance the field of industrial robotics with AI-based solutions focused on simplifying operations and enhancing performance.

Join Universal Robots, along with an exciting lineup of manufacturers, speakers, and leaders in collaborative robotics…

Join Universal Robots, along with an exciting lineup of manufacturers, speakers, and leaders in collaborative robotics and automation, at the first Collaborate event on Jan. 28 in Novi, Michigan.

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?

Explore milestones in the humanoid robotics industry, including FigureAI's first commercial deployment and AgiBot's…

Explore milestones in the humanoid robotics industry, including FigureAI's first commercial deployment and AgiBot's launch of an open-source learning dataset for humanoids.

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.

Have you ever disassembled a motor and wondered how it rotates? Throughout this article, we’ll discuss electromagnetic…

Have you ever disassembled a motor and wondered how it rotates? Throughout this article, we’ll discuss electromagnetic induction and how magnetic fields can be utilized to generate motion.

Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and…

Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and working principles of air motors and the differences between air and electrical motors.

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.