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Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users…

Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.

Yokogawa has added open technology and OPC UA offerings to the OpreX platform, enabling enhanced management, operation,…

Yokogawa has added open technology and OPC UA offerings to the OpreX platform, enabling enhanced management, operation, and control technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and plant operations.

Patlite has released a series of explosion-proof light towers consisting of a three-unit LED stack and a smaller…

Patlite has released a series of explosion-proof light towers consisting of a three-unit LED stack and a smaller explosion-proof unit with a flashing function featuring red and yellow indicators.

Red Lion has expanded its Sixnet Series of VersaTRAK MIPM industrial remote terminal units (RTUs) with two new devices…

Red Lion has expanded its Sixnet Series of VersaTRAK MIPM industrial remote terminal units (RTUs) with two new devices suitable for rugged environments in process applications.

AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’…

AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’ rugged design makes them suitable for industrial applications.

Festo has launched a line of preconfigured, assembled, and tested compressed air preparation units for the food and…

Festo has launched a line of preconfigured, assembled, and tested compressed air preparation units for the food and beverage industry, providing companies with safe quality air right out of the box.

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson…

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson adds safety features to the newest generation of robots in its 6-axis catalog.

PULS is jumping into the world of electronic circuit breakers with the PISA-M series electronic circuit breakers…

PULS is jumping into the world of electronic circuit breakers with the PISA-M series electronic circuit breakers featuring remote monitoring and control.

Autonics makes a new, compact pressure sensor and safety terminal block available for packaging, sensing, and automotive…

Autonics makes a new, compact pressure sensor and safety terminal block available for packaging, sensing, and automotive automation applications.

Do you know enough about electricity to poke around in a conversation, but not inside a breaker panel? Read on for an…

Do you know enough about electricity to poke around in a conversation, but not inside a breaker panel? Read on for an introduction to electricity in a way you’ve (probably) never heard it before!

Identco has redesigned and rebranded its TTL200 series of self-laminating wire and cable labels. The rebrand includes the…

Identco has redesigned and rebranded its TTL200 series of self-laminating wire and cable labels. The rebrand includes the new DuraWrap and DuraFlag name and an increased focus on readability.

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance,…

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance, never overlook the critical importance of tools and training for the operators.

Optimizing robotic control, enhancing efficiency, and improving safety of human-machine collaboration are top priorities…

Optimizing robotic control, enhancing efficiency, and improving safety of human-machine collaboration are top priorities for factory operations. Here’s how ABB is changing the game with OmniCore.

A new proof of concept center from Omron and a shared campus for Endress+Hauser USA and Eastern Controls are some recent…

A new proof of concept center from Omron and a shared campus for Endress+Hauser USA and Eastern Controls are some recent examples that promise industrial development in North America.

When setting up a system for the first time, the process can seem complex and daunting. However, there are tools…

When setting up a system for the first time, the process can seem complex and daunting. However, there are tools available to make the job much easier before commissioning.

Object detection and operator interfaces can be simplified with the new dedicated, high-intensity light indicator with…

Object detection and operator interfaces can be simplified with the new dedicated, high-intensity light indicator with configurable colors for a wide range of optical applications.

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently…

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently while reducing the strain on our dwindling surplus of qualified CDL holders.

Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The…

Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The laser scanners feature a 90-degree detection angle and up to a 10 x 10 m detection area.

Banner Engineering is improving safety and detection for industrial automation with the launch of two new products: the…

Banner Engineering is improving safety and detection for industrial automation with the launch of two new products: the S4B series light curtain and the EG24 series precision edge sensor.