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SMC’s New Industrial Flow Sensor, Air Cylinders, and Pneumatic Valves

SMC’s New Industrial Flow Sensor, Air Cylinders, and Pneumatic Valves

SMC has recently released a new flow sensor, air cylinders, and pneumatic valves that offer innovative solutions for industrial applications.


News Nov 04, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Turck Releases “Smart” IP67 Power Supplies With IO-Link Interface

Turck Releases “Smart” IP67 Power Supplies With IO-Link Interface

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart” and standard variations, these power supplies are designed to increase convenience and efficiency.


News Nov 03, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Advance OT Network Visibility

Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Advance OT Network Visibility

The acquisition will combine the companies' complimentary cybersecurity products to enhance network security. Both companies will also benefit from combining their respective experience and customer base.


News Nov 01, 2024 by Seth Price
Tutorial: Using a Beckhoff IPC for Timing and Counting

Tutorial: Using a Beckhoff IPC for Timing and Counting

Timers and counters are two of the most important fundamental function blocks in automation programming. Learn how to use TwinCAT 3 to program and monitor these important function variables.


Beckhoff Redesigns Programmable Logic With New PLC++ Platform

Beckhoff Redesigns Programmable Logic With New PLC++ Platform

The PLC gets a facelift with the release of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT PLC++ platform that offers faster runtimes, rapid engineering project development, and an enhanced, user-inspired interface.


News Oct 30, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Optix is Now DataReady!

Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Optix is Now DataReady!

Rockwell Automation has enhanced the FactoryTalk Optix platform by adding the DataReady Smart Machines, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving decision-making capabilities.


News Oct 29, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Belden’s New LioN-Safety I/O Modules Link Hardware for Quick Response

Belden’s New LioN-Safety I/O Modules Link Hardware for Quick Response

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.


News Oct 25, 2024 by Seth Price
Baumer Acquires Flow Measurement Expert Manas Microsystems

Baumer Acquires Flow Measurement Expert Manas Microsystems

By acquiring Manas Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of flow meters in India, Baumer expands its portfolio of flow measurement solutions and extends its international market reach.


News Oct 22, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Using OPC UA | Industrial Connectivity with KEPServerEX

Using OPC UA | Industrial Connectivity with KEPServerEX

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various communication protocol differences, the ultimate goal of M2M integration.


PickNik Robotics’s Movelt Pro 6 Platform Brings Flexibility to Robotics

PickNik Robotics’s Movelt Pro 6 Platform Brings Flexibility to Robotics

PickNik Robotics launched the upgraded Movelt Pro Release 6, an innovative hardware-agnostic platform for rapidly designing and developing robotics applications.


News Oct 21, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Control Station Unveils System Health Monitoring Service for Enhanced Operational Efficiency

Control Station Unveils System Health Monitoring Service for Enhanced Operational Efficiency

The new service utilizes the company's PlantESP Loop Performance Monitoring solution to provide companies with operational insights to maximize plant health and performance.


News Oct 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Facts Behind the Shock! Investigating the Dangers of Arc Flash

Facts Behind the Shock! Investigating the Dangers of Arc Flash

Even though electrical safety practices have existed for over a century, arc flash safety has only gained traction in recent decades. This article discusses the danger and prevention of arc flash injury.


Know Your Place: Balluff Debuts Linear Position Monitoring System

Know Your Place: Balluff Debuts Linear Position Monitoring System

Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses magnetostrictive technology to provide constant, accurate positioning.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Guide to Wiring: Conductor Materials, Styles, Sizes, and Best Practices

Guide to Wiring: Conductor Materials, Styles, Sizes, and Best Practices

The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to long-term success or haunting tales of intermittent yet persistent failures.


Comparing SLC and ControlLogix PLCs: An In-Depth Review

Comparing SLC and ControlLogix PLCs: An In-Depth Review

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation of most of the series, we look at the differences between SLC and modern Logix PLCs.


Machine-to-Machine Integration with OPC UA

Machine-to-Machine Integration with OPC UA

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.


Latest ABB Partnership Focuses on Integrated Turbomachinery Controls

Latest ABB Partnership Focuses on Integrated Turbomachinery Controls

ABB and Energy Control Technologies have signed a joint development agreement focused on combining their respective technologies to improve and consolidate turbomachinery controls solutions.


News Oct 02, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Electromagnetic Flowmeters | Using Magnetic Force to Sense Fluid Flow

Electromagnetic Flowmeters | Using Magnetic Force to Sense Fluid Flow

This article takes an in-depth look at how magmeters work, the different types of magmeters, and useful equations for calculating flow rates using a magmeter.


Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting larger machine tools.


News Sep 30, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Soft Starts for Motors up to 75 HP

Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Soft Starts for Motors up to 75 HP

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium efficiency 3-phase motors up to 75 horsepower.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Damond Goodwin