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Applied Motion Products has released a compact, low-voltage integrated servo system that can run on standard control…

Applied Motion Products has released a compact, low-voltage integrated servo system that can run on standard control voltage. The system combines a servo drive, motor, and encoder into a single unit.

LUTZE has introduced twelve new units in the new LCIS 2 and LCIS 3 relay series that come with either 1, 2, or 4…

LUTZE has introduced twelve new units in the new LCIS 2 and LCIS 3 relay series that come with either 1, 2, or 4 changeover contact sets, all while maintaining a compact design.

Rapid switching of load devices requires solid-state components, like the new SSR from Carlo Gavazzi, designed for 3 A…

Rapid switching of load devices requires solid-state components, like the new SSR from Carlo Gavazzi, designed for 3 A loads up to 60 V, targeted for key applications in vehicle electrification.

We know what a circuit breaker is meant to do: stop the flow of electricity in case of a fault or failure. But just like…

We know what a circuit breaker is meant to do: stop the flow of electricity in case of a fault or failure. But just like fuses, breakers and overloads respond differently depending on the load.

Servo motors are common in all kinds of motion control applications for various industries, but what are these devices,…

Servo motors are common in all kinds of motion control applications for various industries, but what are these devices, and what makes them different from standard AC or DC motors?

Red Lion has added a new series of strain gauge modules to their FlexEdge intelligent edge automation platform, along…

Red Lion has added a new series of strain gauge modules to their FlexEdge intelligent edge automation platform, along with two ‘sleds’ allowing connection to CAN and J1939 automotive networks.

Antaira Technologies has recently released a new 8-port industrial Ethernet switch, designed to bring reliable…

Antaira Technologies has recently released a new 8-port industrial Ethernet switch, designed to bring reliable connectivity to applications in harsh control system environments.

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and…

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and quick-disconnect fixtures for industrial material handling applications.

Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math…

Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math definitions we learned in electronics class, why is this distinction actually important?

The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling…

The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling strategies for electric motors, as well as developing new electric motor designs.

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade…

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade lingo names. What are some of the most common, and how do we use them?

SMC's latest flow controller for air, the PFCA7 Series, is designed to bring precision, adaptability, and reliability to…

SMC's latest flow controller for air, the PFCA7 Series, is designed to bring precision, adaptability, and reliability to a wide range of industrial operations.

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory…

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?

Mapvision has developed an image-based software solution for weld seam inspection to save companies time and money. The…

Mapvision has developed an image-based software solution for weld seam inspection to save companies time and money. The solution utilizes cameras existing in Mapvision's dimensional inspection solution.

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a…

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?

Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models.…

Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models. The new additions aim to deliver high-accuracy measurements in a greater variety of environments.

In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from…

In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from facility-level diagrams to machine-level wiring layouts, is critical.

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its…

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its ability to read difficult or damaged barcodes marked directly on a part’s surface.

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and…

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and multi-stage versions of each type, and common applications.