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ATX West Heads to Anaheim, and Control.com Will See You There!

ATX West Heads to Anaheim, and Control.com Will See You There!

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim. Convention Center, that is. Automation cells, medical manufacturing…


News Jan 29, 2024 by David Peterson
Eplan Updates Data Portal, Adding New Manufacturers and Components

Eplan Updates Data Portal, Adding New Manufacturers and Components

Software and service solutions provider Eplan has updated its data portal, which houses hundreds of thousands of components from hundreds of manufacturers.


News Jan 27, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Releases Flow Controller for Automatic Flow Rate Adjustment

SMC Releases Flow Controller for Automatic Flow Rate Adjustment

SMC's latest flow controller for air, the PFCA7 Series, is designed to bring precision, adaptability, and reliability to a wide range of industrial operations.


News Jan 25, 2024 by Austin Futrell
A Better Fit: Comparing Electrical Systems vs. Pneumatic Systems

A Better Fit: Comparing Electrical Systems vs. Pneumatic Systems

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?


Thomson Releases Enhanced Linear Actuator with Rotary Encoder Integration

Thomson Releases Enhanced Linear Actuator with Rotary Encoder Integration

Thomson has recently released a rotating nut stepper motor linear actuator in a frame that includes a rotary encoder as a pre-installed standard feature.


News Jan 23, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Festo’s New DHPL Parallel Gripper Offers Versatile EoAT Solution

Festo’s New DHPL Parallel Gripper Offers Versatile EoAT Solution

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a compact, lightweight, and affordable product line.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
SMC Launches Latest Solutions: Vacuum Filters and a Wireless System with IO-Link

SMC Launches Latest Solutions: Vacuum Filters and a Wireless System with IO-Link

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added IO-Link to its existing compact EXW1 wireless system.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Electrical Drawings, Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams: How to Read Them

Electrical Drawings, Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams: How to Read Them

In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from facility-level diagrams to machine-level wiring layouts, is critical.


Understanding Single-stage vs. Multi-stage Pneumatic Devices

Understanding Single-stage vs. Multi-stage Pneumatic Devices

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and multi-stage versions of each type, and common applications.


SMC Releases Dual-speed and Water-resistant Controllers for Flow Control

SMC Releases Dual-speed and Water-resistant Controllers for Flow Control

SMC has released two new flow control valves for controlling the speed of pneumatic devices, one fit for wash-down environments and one that offers metering-in and metering-out in one valve.


News Jan 10, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
What is a Soft Start? Reducing Start-up Load on Motor Circuits

What is a Soft Start? Reducing Start-up Load on Motor Circuits

Controlling the startup of a motor not only reduces the wear on the motor, but eases the burden on the electrical supply, reducing infrastructure demands and the running cost of industrial loads.


Industrial Partnership Spearheads Development Of Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid

Industrial Partnership Spearheads Development Of Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid

In a step toward ecological resilience, Bosch Rexroth has announced a partnership with TotalEnergies to develop a water-based, biodegradable hydraulic fluid with similar properties to traditional oil.


News Jan 08, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Offers Delta Motion for Replacement of ControlLogix Modules

Rockwell Offers Delta Motion for Replacement of ControlLogix Modules

Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix analog modules for hydraulic and servo motion control systems.


News Jan 03, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Releases New Condensation Checker and Flow Controller for Water

SMC Releases New Condensation Checker and Flow Controller for Water

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems and a flow controller for water to be used in cooling systems.


News Dec 31, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
New Compact Valve From Schmalz Centralizes Vacuum Gripping

New Compact Valve From Schmalz Centralizes Vacuum Gripping

The new LQE compact valves from Schmalz feature a small, lightweight design that can be mounted directly to robotic arms to reduce system complexity, featuring IO-Link for data monitoring.


News Dec 30, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Variable Air System Pressure with New AutomationDirect Transducers

Variable Air System Pressure with New AutomationDirect Transducers

When precise pneumatic control is required, on/off valves are insufficient. A new series of variable 4-20 mA valves from AutomationDirect provides more precise linear pressure control.


News Dec 28, 2023 by Austin Futrell
Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The plant will utilize Emerson's automation technology to enhance process efficiency in recycling.


News Dec 28, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

The new Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 position transmitter from Emerson functions as an alternative to limit switches, providing continuous valve position data to ensure operations are safe and reliable.


News Dec 21, 2023 by Seth Price
Festo Markets Latest Innovation: A Flat Parallel Gripper for Tight Spaces

Festo Markets Latest Innovation: A Flat Parallel Gripper for Tight Spaces

Festo has released the HPPF, a parallel gripper with a flat design and less than 1% copper, zinc, and nickel content, making it ideal for small-space applications in the electronics industry.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Seth Price
KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm and power ratings up to 77 kW for the largest models.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich