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In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.

PID controllers are an excellent method of using feedback to turn an otherwise open-loop system into one which can follow…

PID controllers are an excellent method of using feedback to turn an otherwise open-loop system into one which can follow a carefully prescribed profile, correcting for inconsistencies caused by the equipment, the environment, and even the products in the manufacturing process.

Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the…

Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the operational risks, and how are they assessed?

Novotechnik's newest Hall effect angle sensor claims ruggedness and "ultra-EMC tolerance" for industrial environments.

Novotechnik's newest Hall effect angle sensor claims ruggedness and "ultra-EMC tolerance" for industrial environments.

Advanced automation and IoT devices can detect vibration, but even complex systems can miss a variable and cause chaos.

Advanced automation and IoT devices can detect vibration, but even complex systems can miss a variable and cause chaos.

3D sensors are gaining new uses in industrial settings. EVT's most recent offering identifies characters in labels and barcodes.

3D sensors are gaining new uses in industrial settings. EVT's most recent offering identifies characters in labels and barcodes.

The vertical farming industry has been gaining popularity in the last several years. Here are some ways to automate…

The vertical farming industry has been gaining popularity in the last several years. Here are some ways to automate lighting and airflow processes in this application.