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Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being…

Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being responsible for the maximum current. This is true, but there’s more to the story.

There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and…

There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside, this article discusses the internal construction for Delta wound motors.

Soon to be treating nearly 70% of sewage generated in the region, WEG is to supply critical electrical infrastructure to…

Soon to be treating nearly 70% of sewage generated in the region, WEG is to supply critical electrical infrastructure to power and control Colombia’s largest-ever wastewater plant.

Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs…

Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs with productivity and cost advantages.

Kollmorgen unveils the latest addition to its line-up of stepper drives featuring closed-loop position control and…

Kollmorgen unveils the latest addition to its line-up of stepper drives featuring closed-loop position control and efficient programming protocols.

With a name fit for an Italian supercar, Carlo Gavazzi’s compact SPDE series, two- and three-phase power supplies are…

With a name fit for an Italian supercar, Carlo Gavazzi’s compact SPDE series, two- and three-phase power supplies are ready for fast integrations.

Getting their “tech” together, Rockwell and Infinitum combine low-voltage VFDs and super-efficient motors to reduce…

Getting their “tech” together, Rockwell and Infinitum combine low-voltage VFDs and super-efficient motors to reduce carbon footprint and power consumption.

Powering low-voltage devices properly often requires adding a DC power supply to the cabinet. Mounting space, however, is…

Powering low-voltage devices properly often requires adding a DC power supply to the cabinet. Mounting space, however, is often at a premium. Prudently sensitive to market needs, vendors, including WAGO, continue to shrink the form to do more with less.

With a high stroke-to-closed length ratio and a single-motor synchronized driving system, Rollon’s TLS Series…

With a high stroke-to-closed length ratio and a single-motor synchronized driving system, Rollon’s TLS Series telescoping linear actuators save space and use less energy.

Belden recently developed new I/O products to help customers with better data acquisition and IIoT plant connectivity.

Belden recently developed new I/O products to help customers with better data acquisition and IIoT plant connectivity.

Emerson expands their G3 Fieldbus remote I/O platform to include a class A IO-Link master for expanded I/O possibilities.

Emerson expands their G3 Fieldbus remote I/O platform to include a class A IO-Link master for expanded I/O possibilities.

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and…

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!

Kollmorgen’s latest servo drive offers more power for intermittent motion control applications.

Kollmorgen’s latest servo drive offers more power for intermittent motion control applications.

ABB is working with Novelis to increase the reliability and productivity of its largest hot-roll sheet processing mill in the U.S.

ABB is working with Novelis to increase the reliability and productivity of its largest hot-roll sheet processing mill in the U.S.

LUTZE offers two new, more efficient/functional devices for its user-friendly line of power supplies.

LUTZE offers two new, more efficient/functional devices for its user-friendly line of power supplies.

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready…

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready device offers an easily accessible programming interface and predictive maintenance functionality in a compact package.

Sequential function charts (SFCs) are a great tool when processes require sequence control, but things can get…

Sequential function charts (SFCs) are a great tool when processes require sequence control, but things can get complicated fast. Here are some ways to create better SFC programs and applications.

Heidenhain has announced an updated version of its popular encoder interface to support faster data transmission along…

Heidenhain has announced an updated version of its popular encoder interface to support faster data transmission along with integrated safety.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are designed as an endlessly-looping program, examining all lines of code as…

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are designed as an endlessly-looping program, examining all lines of code as rapidly as possible. Following are a few critical tips for when programmers only need to run a series of single operations at startup.