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Battery-Powered Wireless Terminal to Control Network Sensors from Mitsubishi Electric

Battery-Powered Wireless Terminal to Control Network Sensors from Mitsubishi Electric

How do you choose a wireless communication terminal and what features are the most important?


Startup in Italy 3D-Prints Emergency Breathing Valves for COVID-19 Patients

Startup in Italy 3D-Prints Emergency Breathing Valves for COVID-19 Patients

A collaboration between the media and technology experts in Chiari, Lombardy, has seen the printing of a hundred Venturi valves for reanimation devices needed to tackle the COVID-19 emergency.


Advanced New Dynamic Flow Sensor Detects Precise Pulsating Rates

Advanced New Dynamic Flow Sensor Detects Precise Pulsating Rates

Flow sensors are critical in applications that require fine control and choosing the right type is essential.


News Mar 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
New IIoT Software Optimizing Industrial Automation Applications

New IIoT Software Optimizing Industrial Automation Applications

Two industrial automation companies are partnering to optimize new IIoT software. What kind of impact is this going to have on software and hardware?


Introduction and Common Uses for Distance and Proximity Sensors

Introduction and Common Uses for Distance and Proximity Sensors

This article provides an introduction to proximity and distance sensors and common uses for them.


New Actuator Control Panel Designed for Hazardous Conditions

New Actuator Control Panel Designed for Hazardous Conditions

Rotork recently announced its all-new local controls station for actuators and general flow control. 


News Mar 16, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
Researchers Develop a New Robotic Finger With a Sense of Touch

Researchers Develop a New Robotic Finger With a Sense of Touch

In a recent announcement, researchers at the University of Colombia have revealed that they have successfully created a robotic finger with a real sense of touch.


News Mar 13, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
Introduction to the Allen Bradley Ramp/Soak Controller

Introduction to the Allen Bradley Ramp/Soak Controller

The ramp/soak controller has long been associated with temperature control loops and is included standard in some, and as an option on other stand-alone electronic temperature controllers. 


Tips to Consider for Sensor Selection

Tips to Consider for Sensor Selection

The wide variety of sensors available for control systems leads to the daunting task of selecting the proper device.


POSITAL Offers New Encoders and Sensors With Environmental Protection

POSITAL Offers New Encoders and Sensors With Environmental Protection

How will newly-developed encoders and sensors with IP69K-rated environmental protection help with equipment manufacturing across industries?


News Mar 10, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Nanotec Announces New Series of Brushless DC Motors

Nanotec Announces New Series of Brushless DC Motors

Recently, drive solution company, Nanotec, released the APBA60 series, a collection of cutting-edge brushless DC motors.


News Mar 09, 2020 by Sophia Valente
How to Identify and Use NPN Sensors

How to Identify and Use NPN Sensors

In this article, we will discuss the application and identification of NPN sensors, clarifying why they work and how to properly use them in a control circuit setting.


A Guide to Identifying and Using PNP Sensors

A Guide to Identifying and Using PNP Sensors

Why do we need to use PNP sensors in certain applications, and which markings and diagrams allow us to identify these devices?


Omron Releases K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor with Continuous Thermal Monitoring

Omron Releases K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor with Continuous Thermal Monitoring

Omron Automation released a new thermal condition monitor equipped with new software and enhanced security.


Industry Leaders Bring New Technology to Showroom Floor at PACK EXPO East 2020

Industry Leaders Bring New Technology to Showroom Floor at PACK EXPO East 2020

The latest PACK EXPO East event brings together the fore-runners in packaging automation to showcase their new developments. 


News Mar 05, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
The Rise of Electromechanical Actuators

The Rise of Electromechanical Actuators

Recently, there has been an increasing demand for electromechanical actuators as they may be beginning to replace hydraulic and pneumatic actuators. 


Safety Requirements for Cobots

Safety Requirements for Cobots

Cobots are poised to provide major breakthroughs in robot integration alongside the workforce.


MIT Researchers Work with Flexible Sensors and Materials to Develop Soft Robots

MIT Researchers Work with Flexible Sensors and Materials to Develop Soft Robots

This week, researchers from MIT have created a robotic arm that is able to understand its position in its environment without the need for cameras or position tracking sensors with the use of flexible sensors.


News Feb 28, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Sensors Unveils ProfiNet SIG200 Sensor Integration Gateway for Industrial Automation

SICK Sensors Unveils ProfiNet SIG200 Sensor Integration Gateway for Industrial Automation

Sensor specialist company, SICK, announced its new SIG200 ProfiNet Sensor Integration Gateway recently.


Different Types of Motor Encoders Commonly Used in Automation

Different Types of Motor Encoders Commonly Used in Automation

This article discusses different types of motor encoders in automation, specifically linear and rotary encoders and their applications.