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GEA’s New Valve Control Tops Aim to Enhance Operational Safety

Food processing technology supplier GEA has released a new generation valve control top model to enhance control operations in industrial environments.

September 13, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Rollon Acquires Intelligent Machine Solutions (iMS) to Expand Linear Actuators and Robotic Solutions

Rollon recently announced that it has acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions (iMS) in hopes to expand linear actuator modules and robotic transfer units (RTUs).

September 09, 2021 by Seth Price

New Survey Data Reveals Traditional Electronic Distributors are Focusing on the Industrial Automation Market

Major electronic distributors are expanding their products in the industrial automation space, but why? And who are the companies leading this shift?

September 07, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

An Introduction to Ball Valves in Control Systems

In control systems using fluid or airflow, ball valves can restrict pressure leaks and connect instruments in a network.

August 28, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Introduction to Flow Control Valves

Control valves manipulate fluid flow rate in industrial applications. How do they work, what kinds are there, and what are some specific applications?

August 26, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Key Factors in Selecting a DIN Rail Power Solution

What are DIN Rail power solutions, and where do you need them in your facility?

August 25, 2021 by Don Baldwin, Sager Power Systems

Nook’s Linear Actuators and Product Selection App Aim to Help Engineers With Motor Control

Linear motor manufacturer, Nook, recently expanded their latest line of explosion-proof actuators and developed a new web-based app for product selection. 

August 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Examples of Machine- and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

How can engineers analyze human- and machine-readable data in several industrial applications, such as thermal management and HVAC systems?

August 09, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Manufacturing is feeling the crunch of skilled technicians retiring, with nobody to fill their places. A few companies and innovation centers are creating pipelines of skilled technicians.

August 06, 2021 by Seth Price

Essential Industrial Pipeline and Inspection Tools

What are some critical tools for pipeline inspection that an engineer should know about?

August 03, 2021 by David Barnard, Flexlife Ltd

Bosch Rexroth Releases Training System to Help Provide Smart Manufacturing Skills

As net-zero standards continue to rise, Bosch Rexroth’s compact training system aims to help manufacturing specialists get up-to-speed with smart factory and efficient emissions operations.

July 31, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

In this article, we show how to use a LabVIEW VI to program a state machine for industrial instrumentation systems.

July 17, 2021 by Seth Price

Underwater Gas Pipeline Sparked Fire in the Gulf of Mexico Late Last Week

Mexico’s state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico last Friday, with flames boiling to the surface of the sea waters.

July 09, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Emerson’s Level Transmitter Includes Continuous Wave Radar and IO-Link Connectivity

Emerson has recently unveiled the “world’s first” non-contacting radar device designed for the food and beverage industry.

June 30, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

AMETEK Adds New Combustion Blower to Advanced Motion Solutions

Electronics manufacturer AMETEK has added a new combustion blower to its Nautilair Combustion Product Line.

June 28, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

SMC Designs Latest Valves for Pneumatic Control System Operations

SMC recently released their latest VP546E/VP746E valves with added pneumatic control capabilities.

June 23, 2021 by Seth Price

Types of Pressure Measurements

In industry, pressure can be used in various sectors for safety and containment. Before diving into specific applications, let's learn about the types of pressure measurements.

June 17, 2021 by Seth Price

Overcurrent Protection: Motor Starter Trip Classes for Industrial Motors

Trip classes protect motors from overcurrent, but when will an overload relay trip, why, and what trip class should you use?

June 11, 2021 by David Peterson

OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW announced the release of advanced rotary/click control knobs for use on potentiometers and rotary encoders.

June 01, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Essential Components of a Warehouse Control System (WCS)

Learn about warehouse control systems and some of the industrial equipment used to control the distribution of goods through the warehouse or facility.

May 31, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi