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Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa announced the MGate 5217 Series of Modbus-to-BACnet edge gateway release to support critical power communication needs and challenges.

4 days ago by Sara McCaslin

Danfoss Industrial Automation becomes Danfoss Sensing Solutions

Danfoss Industrial Automation changed its name to Danfoss Sensing.

January 18, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Siemens Releases PowerLink CM, a High-Voltage Power Line Monitor for AC/DC Lines

Siemens recently unveiled their latest PowerLink CM, a new high-voltage power line monitor.

January 15, 2021 by Seth Price

Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Industrial automation solutions provider Red Lion unveiled a new 8-port Gigabit managed Industrial Ethernet switch series.

January 13, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Emerson Increasing Operational Certainty in Emergency Shut Down Situations with New Control System

Emerson released the ASCO series 141 ARCS providing redundancy solutions for process control applications requiring emergency shutdown valves.

January 07, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs partners its natural language processing (NLP) with ehsAI’s AI to enhance digital compliance, improve data literacy, and quicken cloud capabilities.

December 31, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

ABB Partners with CORYS to Advance Simulation Technology in Process and Energy Sectors

ABB and CORYS partner to advance digital twin modeling and simulation technology in industrial processes.

December 30, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Omron Partners with Nokia to Accelerate 5G Capabilities on Manufacturing Floor

Japanese electronics giant Omron partnered with Nokia to accelerate 5G solutions in industrial manufacturing applications.

December 23, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

SICK and TRUMPF Develop First Industrial Quantum Sensor for Air Analysis

SICK Sensors has entered a partnership with TRUMPF subsidiary Q.ANT to develop quantum optical sensors.

November 16, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

New Motion Control Portfolio from Emerson Includes Servo Drives and Motors for Industrial Applications

Emerson unveiled new PACMotion line that aims to be more precise and more manageable for motion control applications.

October 26, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Understanding Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software system that manages an entire company’s maintenance activities. It supports the maintenance personnel by helping to develop a database relevant to maintenance activities.

September 27, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

Electrical noise is a common problem inside industrial facilities. The following will explain a few simple strategies for reducing this noise.

September 04, 2020 by David Peterson

Geek+ and Körber Continue Partnership for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Deployment

Geek+ has joined forces with Köber to create a strategic partnership for advancing automation and supply chain logistics.

August 24, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Motion Control Systems: Velocity and Acceleration Feedforward

Learn the strategy called feedforward which can predict motion control system outputs. This helps to turn the feedback into a double-check as opposed to the sole provider of the output signal.

August 14, 2020 by David Peterson

Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Recently, Emerson released its new Branson GCX Series generator, which includes efficient system control and intuitive HMI.

August 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

This article discusses the applications and uses of model predictive control.

August 10, 2020 by Mitesh Agrawal

How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

Learn about the electrical characteristics of resolvers and how to properly conduct different troubleshooting tests to ensure they run at their highest performance.

July 14, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Encoders vs. Resolvers: Applications and Characteristics

Learn the general characteristics of encoders and resolvers; these two components may seem to have much in common but are used in very different applications.

July 08, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Heliogen Applies Solar Power Using Control Technologies to Increase Efficiency in Manufacturing

Heliogen is using concentrated solar power by improving its efficiency through the use of new computer vision, sensing, and control technologies.

July 07, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

How to Identify and Troubleshoot Power and Ground Side Circuits

This article introduces a few simple methods to test which type of circuits — whether ground- or power-switched — are being used and how to troubleshoot and properly fix issues.

July 06, 2020 by David Peterson