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AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process…

AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process safety and hazard reduction in the workplace.

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim.…

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…

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new…

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade…

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade lingo names. What are some of the most common, and how do we use them?

With the acquisition of Real Tech, a market leader in real-time water quality monitoring, ABB looks to expand its…

With the acquisition of Real Tech, a market leader in real-time water quality monitoring, ABB looks to expand its portfolio in the water management sector and address water infrastructure needs.

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?

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.

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.

Protecting equipment and personnel from overcurrent dangers, like sparks and fires, is the primary job of the humble…

Protecting equipment and personnel from overcurrent dangers, like sparks and fires, is the primary job of the humble fuse, one of the most basic, yet critical of all safety devices.

ABB has supplied GoFa collaborative robots in collaboration with XtalPi in biomedical laboratories, accelerating research…

ABB has supplied GoFa collaborative robots in collaboration with XtalPi in biomedical laboratories, accelerating research and improving the accuracy of data in synthesis and crystallization processes.

AutomationDirect now offers DEHN BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors for universal…

AutomationDirect now offers DEHN BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors for universal system protection. The surge protectors feature a modular, compact design for ease of use.

Thanks to you once again, our community of engineers around the world, we achieved incredible success in passing along…

Thanks to you once again, our community of engineers around the world, we achieved incredible success in passing along stories and technical knowledge, with these articles leading the list…

ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability…

ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability through technology and expertise in process industries.

WERMA has added a white housing option to its established eSIGN LED signal towers. The new addition intends to open up…

WERMA has added a white housing option to its established eSIGN LED signal towers. The new addition intends to open up even greater flexibility and customization in industrial signaling.

Banner Engineering has recently released a new flexible multicolored strip light with industrial protocols that can be…

Banner Engineering has recently released a new flexible multicolored strip light with industrial protocols that can be installed on curved or slim surfaces to provide greater visibility.

Mennekes has released a multi-gange 30 to 60-amp disconnect assembly, featuring a modular design for ease of engineering…

Mennekes has released a multi-gange 30 to 60-amp disconnect assembly, featuring a modular design for ease of engineering and a sloped top for protection in harsh washdown environments.

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety…

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety module, engineered for rugged, on-machine installation.

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices…

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices that use the common IO-Link protocol, known for ease of system configuration.