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LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

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.


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

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.


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

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.


AMETEK Adds New Combustion Blower to Advanced Motion Solutions

AMETEK Adds New Combustion Blower to Advanced Motion Solutions

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


SMC Designs Latest Valves for Pneumatic Control System Operations

SMC Designs Latest Valves for Pneumatic Control System Operations

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


News Jun 23, 2021 by Seth Price
Types of Pressure Measurements

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.


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

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.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Essential Components of a Warehouse Control System (WCS)

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.


Trinamic Compact, Energy-Saving Servo Controller/Driver Module is Designed for Robotics and Automation

Trinamic Compact, Energy-Saving Servo Controller/Driver Module is Designed for Robotics and Automation

Trinamic brings engineers the new TMCM-1321 servo controller/driver module for two-phase bipolar stepper motors.


News May 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Top Five Machine Safety Risks and Automated Solutions for the Shop Floor

Top Five Machine Safety Risks and Automated Solutions for the Shop Floor

Each machine on the factory floor comes with risk; learn common safety risks and corresponding automation solutions.


Who Performs an Industrial Machine Risk Assessment?

Who Performs an Industrial Machine Risk Assessment?

Facilities must create a risk assessment team made up of top-level experts in their fields and then must ensure that the team has proper training according to the regulating bodies.


A Look Into Subsea Control Systems and Automation Technology

A Look Into Subsea Control Systems and Automation Technology

Dive into the critical functions of a subsea control system and how to utilize subsea production equipment to automate industrial processes, such as oil drilling and production.


Emerson Introduces Knife Gate Valve Designed for Heavy Slurry Processes

Emerson Introduces Knife Gate Valve Designed for Heavy Slurry Processes

Emerson releases its latest Knife Gate Valve, the Clarkson KS1, to help improve the processes of slurry services.


News May 07, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Bosch Reveals Small Hydraulic Motor with Large Power and Control Capabilities

Bosch Reveals Small Hydraulic Motor with Large Power and Control Capabilities

Bosch Rexroth unveiled an upgraded version of one of its Hägglunds hydraulic motors earlier this week.


Eaton Partners with Automotive Manufacturer on Integrated Exhaust Thermal Management System

Eaton Partners with Automotive Manufacturer on Integrated Exhaust Thermal Management System

Power management company Eaton and automotive manufacturer Tenneco announced a new partnership to develop an integrated exhaust thermal management system for automotive manufacturing facilities.


SCHUNK Automates Deburring Machines to Relieve Employee Fatigue in Machine Tending

SCHUNK Automates Deburring Machines to Relieve Employee Fatigue in Machine Tending

SCHUNK has developed an automatic deburring machine for cleaning up cast, cut and milled parts. 


News Apr 19, 2021 by Seth Price
 The Continuous Advancements of AI in Building Automation Systems

The Continuous Advancements of AI in Building Automation Systems

Learn about the brief history of AI in building automation systems and how industry leaders continue to integrate AI into their existing systems.


Ametek Acquires Three Companies in Hopes to Advance Control and Automation Solutions

Ametek Acquires Three Companies in Hopes to Advance Control and Automation Solutions

Electronic instruments manufacturer Ametek has announced the acquisition of three companies this week to expand their control and automation portfolio.


OnRobot’s Electric Vacuum Gripper Helps Automate Palletizing Porous Materials

OnRobot’s Electric Vacuum Gripper Helps Automate Palletizing Porous Materials

OnRobot announced its latest development in electric vacuum gripper technology, the VGP20.


News Apr 08, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

As part of its One-System Solution, OnRobot launched the MG10 magnetic gripper for pick-and-place or machine tending capabilities.


News Apr 04, 2021 by Damond Goodwin