Phoenix Contact has unveiled its latest products and solutions in industrial communication, connection, and automation for greater efficiency and ease of use among users.
Phoenix Contact has unveiled its latest products and solutions in industrial communication, connection, and automation for greater efficiency and ease of use among users.
We usually think of joysticks in terms of video game controllers, but they exist in all kinds of industrial systems:…
We usually think of joysticks in terms of video game controllers, but they exist in all kinds of industrial systems: heavy equipment, overhead cranes, and even some robotic controls. But how do they work?
Setting sustainability goals is an important step, but there are a number of real challenges that lie in implementing…
Setting sustainability goals is an important step, but there are a number of real challenges that lie in implementing initiatives that can deliver these targets and lead to long-term program success.
Automate 2023, North America’s largest automation trade show, is rapidly approaching! Control.com will be in…
Automate 2023, North America’s largest automation trade show, is rapidly approaching! Control.com will be in attendance, ready to learn about the latest products and solutions and to interview industry experts.
Variable control allows external conditions, like temperature, to be monitored so the controller can activate devices to…
Variable control allows external conditions, like temperature, to be monitored so the controller can activate devices to heat or cool the system as needed. Simulate a temp controller with low-cost components!
We see smoke detectors on a daily basis in every house and building we visit, but the same sensor elements, and others,…
We see smoke detectors on a daily basis in every house and building we visit, but the same sensor elements, and others, can be used to detect the presence of harmful gasses and heat in all industries.
Bottlenecks created by skilled labor shortages have created concern for companies looking for sustainable growth. Fluke…
Bottlenecks created by skilled labor shortages have created concern for companies looking for sustainable growth. Fluke hopes to limit future bottlenecks in the solar industry by becoming a NABCEP Registered Training Provider.
Designing, installing, and maintaining control systems involves a lot of wires. Each wire has a purpose, often indicated…
Designing, installing, and maintaining control systems involves a lot of wires. Each wire has a purpose, often indicated by the color of the insulation. But what are the common colors, and what do they mean?
Universal Robots has announced its partnership with Denali Advanced Integration, focusing on providing enhanced…
Universal Robots has announced its partnership with Denali Advanced Integration, focusing on providing enhanced integration and support services to aid cobot adoption for Industry 4.0.
Banner Engineering has released a long-range polarized retroreflective photoelectric sensor for object detection that…
Banner Engineering has released a long-range polarized retroreflective photoelectric sensor for object detection that uses high-end optics to allow for consistent and accurate alignment.
Copenhagen-born robot manufacturer, Kassow Robots, has released its longest-reaching cobot yet, the 7-axis KR1805, for…
Copenhagen-born robot manufacturer, Kassow Robots, has released its longest-reaching cobot yet, the 7-axis KR1805, for sale in North America. The cobot will be on display at Automate 2023.
Radiation, despite its reputation in pop culture as a harmful emission resulting from a natural disaster, is a property…
Radiation, despite its reputation in pop culture as a harmful emission resulting from a natural disaster, is a property of many materials and processes and must be carefully monitored for quality and safety.
Softing has released a network cable tester with continuous testing, tone generation, and individual conductor testing,…
Softing has released a network cable tester with continuous testing, tone generation, and individual conductor testing, allowing users to troubleshoot for a faulty or incorrectly connected cable quickly.
In light of the anniversary of the U.S. and South Korea alliance, Rockwell Automation announced its partnership with…
In light of the anniversary of the U.S. and South Korea alliance, Rockwell Automation announced its partnership with Doosan Robotics to merge the companies' controllers and robotics and forge new technologies for smart factory operations.
Mitsubishi's FX series PLC is one of MELSOFT GX Developer’s most popular automation solutions for small and…
Mitsubishi's FX series PLC is one of MELSOFT GX Developer’s most popular automation solutions for small and medium-scale applications. Learn how to use GX Developer software to program the FX series PLC.
Honeywell has announced plans to expand its controls portfolio through the acquisition of Compressor Controls…
Honeywell has announced plans to expand its controls portfolio through the acquisition of Compressor Controls Corporation, accessing inroads to the petrochemical industry and speeding up carbon capture research.
Join us as Control Automation tackles the serious process of job hunting in a light-hearted way. We aim to connect our…
Join us as Control Automation tackles the serious process of job hunting in a light-hearted way. We aim to connect our engineering audience with top-notch companies in the industry. And if you do end up applying to any of these positions, be sure to tell them Control.com sent you!
Rubber belts have lived under the hood of nearly every car since they first took to the streets, but they also transmit…
Rubber belts have lived under the hood of nearly every car since they first took to the streets, but they also transmit power through all kinds of industrial machine drives as well.
Vibration sensors measure the mechanical vibration of an object, making it possible to monitor machines for early signs…
Vibration sensors measure the mechanical vibration of an object, making it possible to monitor machines for early signs of failure to prevent costly and dangerous breakdowns.
LogiMAT 2023 was the largest ever, with companies from around the globe showcasing their latest automation technology for…
LogiMAT 2023 was the largest ever, with companies from around the globe showcasing their latest automation technology for greater speed and efficiency in intralogistics and process management.