There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside,…
There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside, this article discusses the internal construction for Delta wound motors.
Autonics has released two new control and automation staples: a compact multi-channel counter to monitor tool use and a…
Autonics has released two new control and automation staples: a compact multi-channel counter to monitor tool use and a versatile line of modular PID temperature controllers.
Every so often, a new data format comes along, and we first consider that it might simply be a mistake in typing. Pulse…
Every so often, a new data format comes along, and we first consider that it might simply be a mistake in typing. Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) is not brand new, but still unknown to many engineers.
Balluff’s automated Guided Changeover Solutions seeks to solve a common production challenge: flexible adaptation…
Balluff’s automated Guided Changeover Solutions seeks to solve a common production challenge: flexible adaptation between processes while maintaining tight QC tolerances.
Rockwell Automation introduces a new family of edge computing modules, ready for Allen-Bradley control networks and…
Rockwell Automation introduces a new family of edge computing modules, ready for Allen-Bradley control networks and Industry 4.0 control innovation.
This article includes a list of some common definitions for industrial networking concepts, described in simplified terms…
This article includes a list of some common definitions for industrial networking concepts, described in simplified terms to provide a baseline understanding of the concepts.
Reducing wiring costs and complexity, SMC’s new EXW1/EX600-W Series uses signal hopping to ensure signal reliability…
Reducing wiring costs and complexity, SMC’s new EXW1/EX600-W Series uses signal hopping to ensure signal reliability and strength.
Most engineers are familiar with the basic control system terms of sinking and sourcing, or the NPN and PNP terms from…
Most engineers are familiar with the basic control system terms of sinking and sourcing, or the NPN and PNP terms from which they are derived. But how exactly do those transistors play a role in inputs or outputs?
Many signal sources and process transmitters do not include isolation, which can cause problems when the instruments are…
Many signal sources and process transmitters do not include isolation, which can cause problems when the instruments are at different locations. A loop powered isolator is often the solution.
Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs…
Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs with productivity and cost advantages.
Have you ever needed to know the temperature, pressure, flow, or other measurement on location, but the readout is way…
Have you ever needed to know the temperature, pressure, flow, or other measurement on location, but the readout is way off in the control room? Here’s an easy way to add a readout in the field.
Kollmorgen unveils the latest addition to its line-up of stepper drives featuring closed-loop position control and…
Kollmorgen unveils the latest addition to its line-up of stepper drives featuring closed-loop position control and efficient programming protocols.
With a name fit for an Italian supercar, Carlo Gavazzi’s compact SPDE series, two- and three-phase power supplies are…
With a name fit for an Italian supercar, Carlo Gavazzi’s compact SPDE series, two- and three-phase power supplies are ready for fast integrations.
KEB Automation has introduced Z2 Sinusoidal Filters to control and optimize the servo control loop for high-speed…
KEB Automation has introduced Z2 Sinusoidal Filters to control and optimize the servo control loop for high-speed systems, leading to longer service life for the equipment.
Additional rules for the grounding and bonding of industrial control panels include the sizing of ground conductors and…
Additional rules for the grounding and bonding of industrial control panels include the sizing of ground conductors and the conditions that dictate when power supplies and transformers must be grounded.
Getting their “tech” together, Rockwell and Infinitum combine low-voltage VFDs and super-efficient motors to reduce…
Getting their “tech” together, Rockwell and Infinitum combine low-voltage VFDs and super-efficient motors to reduce carbon footprint and power consumption.
Carlo Gavazzi has released a single-phase electrical monitor device that is compact and has a backlit display to gather…
Carlo Gavazzi has released a single-phase electrical monitor device that is compact and has a backlit display to gather data about electrical system usage and real-time performance.
Powering low-voltage devices properly often requires adding a DC power supply to the cabinet. Mounting space, however, is…
Powering low-voltage devices properly often requires adding a DC power supply to the cabinet. Mounting space, however, is often at a premium. Prudently sensitive to market needs, vendors, including WAGO, continue to shrink the form to do more with less.
Opto 22's Groov Rio now includes a CODESYS runtime engine for a better degree of edge-of-network application control.
Opto 22's Groov Rio now includes a CODESYS runtime engine for a better degree of edge-of-network application control.
Belden recently developed new I/O products to help customers with better data acquisition and IIoT plant connectivity.
Belden recently developed new I/O products to help customers with better data acquisition and IIoT plant connectivity.
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