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Advantech’s new smart vibration sensors are designed for advanced detection of failures, well before an unplanned…

Advantech’s new smart vibration sensors are designed for advanced detection of failures, well before an unplanned downtime event spirals out of control.

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory…

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 has recently released a rotating nut stepper motor linear actuator in a frame that includes a rotary encoder as a…

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.

A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB…

A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB stator and greatly reduced weight for energy efficiency in motion industries.

HELUKABEL now offers the Aufmaster, a measurement tool that will digitize and track cable consumption in the office,…

HELUKABEL now offers the Aufmaster, a measurement tool that will digitize and track cable consumption in the office, warehouse, or on the job site.

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a…

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.

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and…

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?

After revealing the GX-B SCARA robot series, Epson has recently announced the availability of the newest lineup of these…

After revealing the GX-B SCARA robot series, Epson has recently announced the availability of the newest lineup of these high-speed robots for advanced precision automation.

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a…

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video…

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.

Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models.…

Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models. The new additions aim to deliver high-accuracy measurements in a greater variety of environments.

In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from…

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.

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its…

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its ability to read difficult or damaged barcodes marked directly on a part’s surface.

Low-code and no-code software allows a simpler entry into the world of industrial robotics. ABB has established the…

Low-code and no-code software allows a simpler entry into the world of industrial robotics. ABB has established the Wizard Easy Programming interface for both collaborative and industrial models.

The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree…

The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree of customization to fit individual manufacturing needs.

Autonics has announced the latest addition to its product lineup, the ADIO series remote I/O boxes. The ADIO series is…

Autonics has announced the latest addition to its product lineup, the ADIO series remote I/O boxes. The ADIO series is designed for enhanced industrial communication with seamless connectivity.

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their…

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their expertise to strengthen their respective operational technology security businesses.

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and…

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.

Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system…

Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system eliminates complex wiring by transmitting signals directly to compatible output devices.