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This week, AW-Lake announced its latest flow sensor, the Edge Flow Sensor which integrates a flow rate sensor with a…

This week, AW-Lake announced its latest flow sensor, the Edge Flow Sensor which integrates a flow rate sensor with a range of technologies including self-test and Bluetooth.

In this article, we will discuss the main causes of failure in mechanical relays, as well as look into simple methods of…

In this article, we will discuss the main causes of failure in mechanical relays, as well as look into simple methods of testing relays using common hand tools.

Pro-Face by Schneider-Electric announced its latest HMI for extreme environments.

Pro-Face by Schneider-Electric announced its latest HMI for extreme environments.

B&R Industrial Automation has released a new PLC to its Compact-S series, the Compact-S X20CP0484-1.

B&R Industrial Automation has released a new PLC to its Compact-S series, the Compact-S X20CP0484-1.

What is this software package and why is it important in the world of automation?

What is this software package and why is it important in the world of automation?

Just like the emergence of transistors led to digital control systems, solid-state electronics have created a whole new…

Just like the emergence of transistors led to digital control systems, solid-state electronics have created a whole new variety of relays with some striking differences, with a few distinct advantages.

Whether it’s a critical machine repair or the installation of a brand new piece of equipment, it’s important to have…

Whether it’s a critical machine repair or the installation of a brand new piece of equipment, it’s important to have the knowledge and skill to properly connect sensors to a control system.

Flow sensors are critical in applications that require fine control and choosing the right type is essential.

Flow sensors are critical in applications that require fine control and choosing the right type is essential.

This article provides an introduction to proximity and distance sensors and common uses for them.

This article provides an introduction to proximity and distance sensors and common uses for them.

This article will focus on using an Allen-Bradley ramp/soak controller with a PID.

This article will focus on using an Allen-Bradley ramp/soak controller with a PID.

The ramp/soak controller has long been associated with temperature control loops and is included standard in some, and as…

The ramp/soak controller has long been associated with temperature control loops and is included standard in some, and as an option on other stand-alone electronic temperature controllers. 

The wide variety of sensors available for control systems leads to the daunting task of selecting the proper device.

The wide variety of sensors available for control systems leads to the daunting task of selecting the proper device.

In this article, we will discuss the application and identification of NPN sensors, clarifying why they work and how to…

In this article, we will discuss the application and identification of NPN sensors, clarifying why they work and how to properly use them in a control circuit setting.

Why do we need to use PNP sensors in certain applications, and which markings and diagrams allow us to identify these devices?

Why do we need to use PNP sensors in certain applications, and which markings and diagrams allow us to identify these devices?

Industrial Automation Comapny, Opto 22, recently released cutting-edge industrial I/O and PLC controllers.

Industrial Automation Comapny, Opto 22, recently released cutting-edge industrial I/O and PLC controllers.

Bayshore Networks recently announced security enhancements in SCADAfuse for SCADA and HMI software in industrial environments.

Bayshore Networks recently announced security enhancements in SCADAfuse for SCADA and HMI software in industrial environments.

Sensor specialist company, SICK, announced its new SIG200 ProfiNet Sensor Integration Gateway recently.

Sensor specialist company, SICK, announced its new SIG200 ProfiNet Sensor Integration Gateway recently.

This article discusses different types of motor encoders in automation, specifically linear and rotary encoders and their…

This article discusses different types of motor encoders in automation, specifically linear and rotary encoders and their applications.

This article provides an introduction to several serial communication methods and how to understand and apply them.

This article provides an introduction to several serial communication methods and how to understand and apply them.