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WEISS Hosts First Virtual Trade Show to Showcase Motion Control Solutions

WEISS Hosts First Virtual Trade Show to Showcase Motion Control Solutions

WEISS will host its first virtual trade show on its website in 2020 with live product simulation and more.  


News Oct 26, 2020 by Seth Price
The Function and Parts of a Building Automation System

The Function and Parts of a Building Automation System

Building automation systems (BAS) control the environmental parameters of a factory. In this article, learn about the requirements and components of a BAS.


C&K Seeks to Improve Remote Monitoring With Ruggedized Magnetic Proximity Sensor

C&K Seeks to Improve Remote Monitoring With Ruggedized Magnetic Proximity Sensor

Learn about the rugged sensors from C&K, the Zone 2 environments, and select features of this proximity sensor.


News Oct 24, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Honeywell Expands Secure Media Exchange for Improved Protection from Cybersecurity Attacks

Honeywell Expands Secure Media Exchange for Improved Protection from Cybersecurity Attacks

Honeywell launched a new version of its Secure Media Exchange (SMX) platform last week.


ISO 9001 Certification and Calibration Explained

ISO 9001 Certification and Calibration Explained

Learn about the importance of the ISO 9001 standard and some essential procedures and considerations to make when using the standard.


ABB Utilizes Industrial Robots to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing and Processing

ABB Utilizes Industrial Robots to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing and Processing

Singapore has added a new automated system called RAVE to its efforts to actively combat the spread of COVID-19 through faster, more reliable test processing.


News Oct 22, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Rockwell Automation Goes Virtual for Annual Automation Fair in 2020

Rockwell Automation Goes Virtual for Annual Automation Fair in 2020

Rockwell Automation will host the 29th Annual Automation Fair on November 16-20.


News Oct 22, 2020 by Seth Price
CNC Hardware and PLC Hardware Signal Differences

CNC Hardware and PLC Hardware Signal Differences

Learn all about the differences between PLC and CNC hardware, and be informed in making the right decision. Although different, it is possible to interchange them, but challenges exist because of the hardware and devices being controlled.


ABB and IBM Partner on Latest Technology for Security Monitoring in Industrial Operations

ABB and IBM Partner on Latest Technology for Security Monitoring in Industrial Operations

The companies jointly announced last week the release of a new operational technology (OT) Security Event Monitoring Service.


FLIR Releases New Thermal Imaging Cameras Designed to Troubleshoot Electrical and Mechanical Systems

FLIR Releases New Thermal Imaging Cameras Designed to Troubleshoot Electrical and Mechanical Systems

FLIR Systems announced the release of their four new Exx-Series handheld thermal imaging cameras.


News Oct 20, 2020 by Seth Price
Danfoss Debuts New IIoT Food Retail Service Portal Powered by Microsoft Azure

Danfoss Debuts New IIoT Food Retail Service Portal Powered by Microsoft Azure

Danfoss provides food retailers with a cloud-based solution to enhance food retail operations, aiming to reduce food waste and optimize energy efficiency.


News Oct 20, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
CNC Software vs. PLC Software

CNC Software vs. PLC Software

It can be easy to group CNCs and PLCs together since they are both run by digital processors and programs. Are they interchangeable? This article explores the possibility on a software level.


Rockwell and Microsoft Add 5-Year Extension to Partnership for Industrial Transformation

Rockwell and Microsoft Add 5-Year Extension to Partnership for Industrial Transformation

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft jointly announced a five-year extension to their partnership to develop cloud-based solutions.


Endress+Hauser Unveils Latest Pressure Gauges for Safety-Critical Systems

Endress+Hauser Unveils Latest Pressure Gauges for Safety-Critical Systems

Endress+Hauser announced a new series of Cerabar and Deltabar pressure gauges.


The Difference Between Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Soft Starters

The Difference Between Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Soft Starters

The following will examine how to reduce the wear on motors during startup and compare soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs). 


Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks: CISA Issues New Ransomware Prevention Guidelines

Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks: CISA Issues New Ransomware Prevention Guidelines

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) recently released a joint Ransomware Guide.


Expanding Their Small Robot Portfolio, ABB Releases Cleanroom Version of Compact Robot

Expanding Their Small Robot Portfolio, ABB Releases Cleanroom Version of Compact Robot

ABB is aiming to automate cleanroom applications by releasing a new cleanroom version of it’s IRB 1100 robot.


News Oct 16, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Beckhoff Releases Multi-Functional Input Module With Unique Accessories and Control Options

Beckhoff Releases Multi-Functional Input Module With Unique Accessories and Control Options

Beckhoff recently released the ELM3702-0000 data acquisition module with EtherCAT technology.


News Oct 16, 2020 by Seth Price
Insulation Testing with Resistance Meters

Insulation Testing with Resistance Meters

Electrical resistance can be intentionally extremely high to insulate and stop current between conductors. Learn about measuring insulation using a mega-ohmmeter.


Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer Team Up to Develop Connected Safety Software Solutions

Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer Team Up to Develop Connected Safety Software Solutions

A new partnership between Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer combines the IIoT connected safety portfolio of Honeywell devices.


News Oct 15, 2020 by Sara McCaslin