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Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

This article will cover two trends and two drivers that are advancing edge technology and what that means for the future of manufacturing.


New Barometric Pressure Sensor From Bosch Designed to Streamline Liquid Sensing Operations

New Barometric Pressure Sensor From Bosch Designed to Streamline Liquid Sensing Operations

Bosch recently released the BMP384, their latest pressure sensor designed for harsh and rugged industrial environments.


News Mar 24, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
OMRON Expands Automation Initiatives With New Robotic Arm Sensor for Automotive Industry

OMRON Expands Automation Initiatives With New Robotic Arm Sensor for Automotive Industry

Omron recently released a new 3D vision sensor for robot arms for assembly and inspection applications.


Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Learn about safety in LiDAR sensors from different perspectives and some safety-rated applications.


The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

Learn about the importance of wiring in 3-phase systems and how to complete this wiring in various industrial scenarios and control cabinets.


The Link Between VFD Skip Frequency Parameters and Harmonics

The Link Between VFD Skip Frequency Parameters and Harmonics

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) can output simulated waveforms of nearly any frequency. However, in order to be truly useful, harmonics and resonance in the system must be avoided and frequency parameters should be put in place.


Hall-effect Sensors in Electric Motors and Linear Applications

Hall-effect Sensors in Electric Motors and Linear Applications

Learn about how Hall-effect sensors are used in linear and electric motor applications, including brushed and brushless DC motors. 


Transtector Expands Ethernet Switch Product Line to Meet Increasing Demand for PoE Applications

Transtector Expands Ethernet Switch Product Line to Meet Increasing Demand for PoE Applications

Recently, Transtector, an Infinite Electronics brand, announced their latest Ethernet switches for industrial applications.


News Mar 04, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
What are Cartesian Robots?

What are Cartesian Robots?

This article offers an introduction to cartesian (gantry) robots, including how they work and the applications they're created for.


ABB’s Optical Sensor will Monitor Methane Levels from Space

ABB’s Optical Sensor will Monitor Methane Levels from Space

ABB, in conjunction with SpaceX, sent a new tool into space for monitoring greenhouse gases.


News Mar 03, 2021 by Seth Price
How Does a DC Motor Work?

How Does a DC Motor Work?

Modern circuitry and technology have allowed innovations in DC motor applications, leading to distinct differences between brushed and brushless DC motors.


Understanding Peristaltic Pumps

Understanding Peristaltic Pumps

Peristaltic pumps are used in applications where contamination of the fluid passing through the pump is unacceptable. In this article, learn how these pumps work and see the different applications where they're used.


Banner Engineering Releases a Radar Sensor and a Lighted Cordset to Advance Industry 4.0 Efforts

Banner Engineering Releases a Radar Sensor and a Lighted Cordset to Advance Industry 4.0 Efforts

Banner Engineering recently announced two new products: the Banner T30R radar sensor for use in challenging sensor environments and lighted cordsets to accelerate troubleshooting and commissioning of equipment and sensors.


News Feb 25, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch from Emerson Released for Position Sensing Applications

TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch from Emerson Released for Position Sensing Applications

Industrial electronics giant Emerson released a new magnetic target switch (MTS) for position sensing.


What is an Industrial PC?

What is an Industrial PC?

Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and trends happening in their development.


Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Learn about the importance of torque and torque sensors and some common ways they are utilized in robotic automation.


Ibeo and SICK Partner to Develop a Large-Scale Industrial 3D Solid-State LiDAR Sensor

Ibeo and SICK Partner to Develop a Large-Scale Industrial 3D Solid-State LiDAR Sensor

SICK announced a partnership with ibeo to bring the latest, most reliable LiDAR technology to the industrial market.


News Feb 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
New Image Sensors from AMS Designed for Industrial Vision Equipment 

New Image Sensors from AMS Designed for Industrial Vision Equipment 

Industrial optical specialist, AMS, announced their latest vision of the sensor range for high-speed industrial applications. 


News Feb 11, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Control Automation virtually sat down with Rapid Robotics CTO Ruddick Lawrence to discuss their Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) and its automation benefits to help reshore U.S. manufacturing.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Aline Dias
 An Overview of Hall Effect Sensors

An Overview of Hall Effect Sensors

Learn about Hall Effect sensors and how they are used in a variety of ways from robotics to proximity applications.