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Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no…

Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no exception. Learn how to adjust the parameters for networking and IP configuration.

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control…

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control centers, FactoryTalk edge IoT, and analytics for variable frequency drives.

Cincoze has released two new compact industrial PCs for use in high-vibration, rugged environments. The DA-1200 is…

Cincoze has released two new compact industrial PCs for use in high-vibration, rugged environments. The DA-1200 is palm-sized and fit for standard use, while the bigger DV-1100 offers powerful processing.

Emerson has upgraded its DeltaV brand to provide users with a more comprehensive automation platform. The new DeltaV…

Emerson has upgraded its DeltaV brand to provide users with a more comprehensive automation platform. The new DeltaV Automation Platform is designed to facilitate cutting-edge, sustainable operations.

LUTZE has introduced twelve new units in the new LCIS 2 and LCIS 3 relay series that come with either 1, 2, or 4…

LUTZE has introduced twelve new units in the new LCIS 2 and LCIS 3 relay series that come with either 1, 2, or 4 changeover contact sets, all while maintaining a compact design.

Ethernet switches can use four different types of connections: RJ45, fiber, M12, and SFP. Understanding the difference…

Ethernet switches can use four different types of connections: RJ45, fiber, M12, and SFP. Understanding the difference can help with network troubleshooting, design, or alteration.

Turck has released its next-generation FS+ compact flow sensor series with IO-Link. The new sensors are equipped with an…

Turck has released its next-generation FS+ compact flow sensor series with IO-Link. The new sensors are equipped with an alphanumeric display to clearly show the flow and temperature of liquids.

Asymmetrical zone monitoring can be challenging, but Pilz's newest additions to its safe radar system are designed to…

Asymmetrical zone monitoring can be challenging, but Pilz's newest additions to its safe radar system are designed to enable users to safely monitor protection zones in challenging environments and confined spaces.

Two new encoders have hit the industrial market: Dunkermotoren has released a high-precision encoder, and Baumer has…

Two new encoders have hit the industrial market: Dunkermotoren has released a high-precision encoder, and Baumer has developed a rugged encoder for mobile equipment.

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions…

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions that utilize smart controls.

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure…

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure to help replace vendor-specific infrastructure with software-based control systems.

Servo motors are common in all kinds of motion control applications for various industries, but what are these devices,…

Servo motors are common in all kinds of motion control applications for various industries, but what are these devices, and what makes them different from standard AC or DC motors?

ABB has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to cater to the growing…

ABB has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to cater to the growing North American demand for instrumentation.

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter…

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.

Balluff's absolute linear position measuring system is designed to deliver intelligent and consistent position…

Balluff's absolute linear position measuring system is designed to deliver intelligent and consistent position measurement in crane systems. It can calculate positions up to a distance of 1.5 km continuously.

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to…

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.

Advantech has released its latest industrial computer, which brings AI to in-vehicle use, improving equipment safety and…

Advantech has released its latest industrial computer, which brings AI to in-vehicle use, improving equipment safety and efficiency. The new edge AI system is designed to withstand harsh environments in heavy industries.

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate…

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate the strain of the skilled labor shortage through the use of generative AI.

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade…

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade lingo names. What are some of the most common, and how do we use them?