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Pepperl+Fuchs Partners with Samsung to Create Industrial Tablet

Pepperl+Fuchs Partners with Samsung to Create Industrial Tablet

Electronic sensors manufacturer, Pepperl+Fuchs, released the world's first Android tablet with a 10-inch display for Zone 2/22 and Division 2 hazardous areas.


Eaton Releases New Sensor for Tracking Machine Location and Machine Dynamics

Eaton Releases New Sensor for Tracking Machine Location and Machine Dynamics

Eaton introduces a new machine dynamics sensor, GFX, that enables operations for machinery, vehicles, and operators. 


News Sep 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Overview of Pilot Valves

An Overview of Pilot Valves

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.


Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

OMRON is offering a virtual tour of its Tokyo Automation Center to help customers find solutions to their production challenges without exposing themself to COVID-19.


News Sep 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Applications of Data Structures and Data Types

Applications of Data Structures and Data Types

This article discusses structure data types, structure tags, and various applications of user-defined structures.


How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

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.


Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Merges its industrial automation business in India with Larsen & Toubro's electrical and automation business.


News Sep 04, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding Array Data Types

Understanding Array Data Types

In this article, we’ll investigate the meaning of an array, but also explore some of the ways in which arrays can be used specifically within the context of a PLC system.


The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The following will take a step back from IoT and machine data to see how engineering practices such as material selection and CAD can do more with less.  


FLIR Designs New Long-Range Camera for Infrastructure and Remote Facilities

FLIR Designs New Long-Range Camera for Infrastructure and Remote Facilities

FLIR released the Quasar 4K IR PTZ camera with high resolution, up to 31x optical zoom, and low light imaging capabilities.


News Sep 02, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
How to Successfully Perform Root Cause Analysis

How to Successfully Perform Root Cause Analysis

This article discusses the direct and indirect causes of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and some effective solutions one can use to properly define RCA.


AW-Lake Introduces New Clamp-On Ultrasonic FlowMeters

AW-Lake Introduces New Clamp-On Ultrasonic FlowMeters

Fixed measurement devices are no longer designed to interrupt the flow in a fluidic system. AW-Lake introduces a portable ultrasonic flow meter for industrial applications.


News Sep 01, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing: How Does it Work?

Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing: How Does it Work?

Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method used to identify the root of specific problems. Below are the steps necessary to complete RCA.


America Makes Launches New Challenge for Additive Manufacturing Industry

America Makes Launches New Challenge for Additive Manufacturing Industry

America Makes, Air Force Research Laboratory, and GE launch Open-source Additive Scanning Implementation Strategy Challenge to solve additive manufacturing issues.


News Aug 31, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Different Techniques for Condition Monitoring

Different Techniques for Condition Monitoring

Condition monitoring focuses on the physical parameters like temperature and vibration, rather than the product parameters.


NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track potential security threats.


Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Schunk aims to simplify and optimize their tooling to help industries achieve the precision and accuracy required to mill parts.


News Aug 28, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Alternative PLC Programming Languages

Alternative PLC Programming Languages

For most systems, there are various languages meant for specific purposes, including Function Block, Sequential Charts, and Structured Text.


Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic introduces its new hydrogen gas sensor suitable for use in evaluating a wide range of hydrogen-related technology.


News Aug 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Comparison of Modbus Over TCP/IP and Profinet

Comparison of Modbus Over TCP/IP and Profinet

Two of the most common protocols are Modbus and Profinet. They are similar in many ways, but there are some crucial differences.