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Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages, and thus, copious types of equipment.

one day ago by Seth Price

Bosch Rexroth Adds New Range of Electromechanical Cylinders for Heavy-duty Automation

Bosch Rexroth announces its new family of compact electromechanical cylinders for heavy-duty applications, the EMC-HP series.

November 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Solenoids vs. Linear Actuators for Industrial Automation

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and differences, and how are they each used?

November 14, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

What Makes a Smart Conveyor System “Smart”?

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart conveyor systems and what makes them “smart.”

November 02, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Conveyor Belt Maintenance Strategies

When the conveyor belt goes down, what do you do? Follow a few of these preventive maintenance strategies to help get production back on track.

October 29, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Ewellix Launches New Smart Actuator with Extended Features and Robot Compatibility

Ewellix unveiled a series of new linear actuators for digitizing operations in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and agriculture. 

October 26, 2021 by Seth Price

Five Common Breaking Points of Industrial-grade Machinery and How to Combat Them

Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the most common issues and how to properly address them.

October 12, 2021 by Jordan McDowell, G&G Hydraulics Corporation

Eaton’s New Valves are Designed to Play a Key Role in Automotive Manufacturing

Learn about the latest Fill Limit Vent Valves (FLVV) and Grade Vent Valves (GVV) from Eaton and how they could help the automotive industry manage harmful vapors.

October 07, 2021 by Seth Price

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