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Most engineers are familiar with the basic control system terms of sinking and sourcing, or the NPN and PNP terms from…

Most engineers are familiar with the basic control system terms of sinking and sourcing, or the NPN and PNP terms from which they are derived. But how exactly do those transistors play a role in inputs or outputs?

Banners S15C pressure sensors give operators the ability to read both air and liquid pressure while providing signals for…

Banners S15C pressure sensors give operators the ability to read both air and liquid pressure while providing signals for most major communication protocols.

A wide field of view lets Cognex's new DataMan readers capture multiple barcodes faster and more accurately.

A wide field of view lets Cognex's new DataMan readers capture multiple barcodes faster and more accurately.

Data has become the currency that enables operational excellence. Sensors are the key links, acting as the eyes and ears…

Data has become the currency that enables operational excellence. Sensors are the key links, acting as the eyes and ears of modern manufacturing units by providing real-time data on machine performance.

Have you ever needed to know the temperature, pressure, flow, or other measurement on location, but the readout is way…

Have you ever needed to know the temperature, pressure, flow, or other measurement on location, but the readout is way off in the control room? Here’s an easy way to add a readout in the field.

Brooks Instrument releases an IoT-ready mass flow meter for high-precision measurement of liquids and gasses.

Brooks Instrument releases an IoT-ready mass flow meter for high-precision measurement of liquids and gasses.

Taking web-based HMI design from a simulated project to the real-world environment. Part 1 introduces tag instances and…

Taking web-based HMI design from a simulated project to the real-world environment. Part 1 introduces tag instances and attributes.

Keyence announces the release of innovative air monitoring sensors designed to provide critical air system data when and…

Keyence announces the release of innovative air monitoring sensors designed to provide critical air system data when and where it’s needed most.

Carlo Gavazzi has released a single-phase electrical monitor device that is compact and has a backlit display to gather…

Carlo Gavazzi has released a single-phase electrical monitor device that is compact and has a backlit display to gather data about electrical system usage and real-time performance.

The Raspberry Pi 4 Sense HAT add-on can be used to control output events based on feedback from sensors, and the built-in…

The Raspberry Pi 4 Sense HAT add-on can be used to control output events based on feedback from sensors, and the built-in joystick can be used to trigger those events.

OSARO’s SightWorks vision software boosts FANUC’s robotic picking prowess to optimize fulfillment operations.

OSARO’s SightWorks vision software boosts FANUC’s robotic picking prowess to optimize fulfillment operations.

Cognex’s newest vision sensor offers easy programming and an improved customer experience.

Cognex’s newest vision sensor offers easy programming and an improved customer experience.

Photoelectric sensors and fiber optic sensors are very similar in a lot of ways, but which one is superior in function…

Photoelectric sensors and fiber optic sensors are very similar in a lot of ways, but which one is superior in function and durability, and under what conditions might one be preferred?

A PLC can be placed in Run or Stop, or occasionally Program mode, usually through physical or virtual methods. But what…

A PLC can be placed in Run or Stop, or occasionally Program mode, usually through physical or virtual methods. But what do these modes mean, and when should they be used?

The MS-Basic is Festo's low-cost compatible cousin to its high-end MS series.

The MS-Basic is Festo's low-cost compatible cousin to its high-end MS series.

Explore the sensors used to obtain temperature, pressure, and humidity for industrial applications on this value-packed,…

Explore the sensors used to obtain temperature, pressure, and humidity for industrial applications on this value-packed, compact add-on for the Raspberry Pi.

Emerson expands their G3 Fieldbus remote I/O platform to include a class A IO-Link master for expanded I/O possibilities.

Emerson expands their G3 Fieldbus remote I/O platform to include a class A IO-Link master for expanded I/O possibilities.

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and…

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!

Pack Expo Las Vegas kicks off day 1 with exciting demonstrations from OEMs, integrators, and service providers from all…

Pack Expo Las Vegas kicks off day 1 with exciting demonstrations from OEMs, integrators, and service providers from all around the packaging and processing industry. Check out the sights from the show!