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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.

Aerotech’s new miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom positioning system that offers quick, precise motions for…

Aerotech’s new miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom positioning system that offers quick, precise motions for the semiconductor industry and optical alignment applications.

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.

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.

The BLS line of motors and universal driver reduce energy costs compared to standard AC motors and inverters.

The BLS line of motors and universal driver reduce energy costs compared to standard AC motors and inverters.

WEG's new W80 AXgen axial flux motor was designed for energy efficiency and sustainability, making it ideal for electric…

WEG's new W80 AXgen axial flux motor was designed for energy efficiency and sustainability, making it ideal for electric vehicles and renewable energy.

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.

WEG adds an axial flux motor to its extensive portfolio of electric motors and a new gearbox that uses both bevel and…

WEG adds an axial flux motor to its extensive portfolio of electric motors and a new gearbox that uses both bevel and worm gears to produce high torque in a small package.

Orbex Group has introduced its latest mobility-enhancing technology for autonomous mobile robots and automated guided…

Orbex Group has introduced its latest mobility-enhancing technology for autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles in industrial environments: compact wheel drives.

‘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.

ABB introduces a new three-lead design to simplify the installation, maintenance, and setup of its Baldor-Reliance…

ABB introduces a new three-lead design to simplify the installation, maintenance, and setup of its Baldor-Reliance stainless steel motors.

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial…

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial robots, as well as a new set of controllers and drivers.

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.

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and…

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and advanced features.

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn,…

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on their own. That’s not always a good thing.

Water cooling has been used for years to reduce heat in electronics and it’s being seen in more industrial…

Water cooling has been used for years to reduce heat in electronics and it’s being seen in more industrial applications, like the new AM8300 servomotors from Beckhoff.

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.