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DARPA Leverages Intel’s Conversion Technology to Automate Chip Manufacturing

DARPA Leverages Intel’s Conversion Technology to Automate Chip Manufacturing

Recognizing the need for a domestic source of secure semiconductors for defense purposes, DARPA has established a new program that will partner with Intel and leading university researchers.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
The Importance of Mathematics for Troubleshooting and Control Operations

The Importance of Mathematics for Troubleshooting and Control Operations

From plant management to tuning your control system, there are a few specific math concepts you may need to know.


SICK’s Incremental Encoder with a Stainless Steel Housing and High Ingress Protection

SICK’s Incremental Encoder with a Stainless Steel Housing and High Ingress Protection

SICK released their first incremental encoder with an IP69K rating and ingress protection.


News Apr 20, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
The Difference Between Ground and Neutral Conductors in Control Wiring

The Difference Between Ground and Neutral Conductors in Control Wiring

Learn about how the ground compares and contrasts with the neutral wire and why this wiring is important for safety in control cabinets and other wiring needs in an industrial facility.


Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Industrial cybersecurity company Claroty found vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic Smart Meters.


icotek’s Latest Industrial Connectors Built for DIN Rail Mounting

icotek’s Latest Industrial Connectors Built for DIN Rail Mounting

icotek recently announced a new range of specialized EMC Shield clamps designed for industrial DIN rail applications.


News Apr 13, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn about some common implementation strategies of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn the general functionalities and different types of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and why they are important in control systems.


The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

Learn about the importance of wiring in 3-phase systems and how to complete this wiring in various industrial scenarios and control cabinets.


TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch from Emerson Released for Position Sensing Applications

TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch from Emerson Released for Position Sensing Applications

Industrial electronics giant Emerson released a new magnetic target switch (MTS) for position sensing.


New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

Siemens announced its latest range of actuators for valves, which provide low-noise operation for automation use.


News Feb 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Latest 3-Phase AC-DC Power Supplies from Absopulse Designed for Industrial Applications

Latest 3-Phase AC-DC Power Supplies from Absopulse Designed for Industrial Applications

Absopulse recently announced its latest AC-DC 5kW power converter for rugged environments.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Siemens Releases PowerLink CM, a High-Voltage Power Line Monitor for AC/DC Lines

Siemens Releases PowerLink CM, a High-Voltage Power Line Monitor for AC/DC Lines

Siemens recently unveiled their latest PowerLink CM, a new high-voltage power line monitor.


News Jan 15, 2021 by Seth Price
Introduction to Advanced Motor Control Circuits

Introduction to Advanced Motor Control Circuits

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.


ABB Expands Intelligent Energy Monitoring and SaaS Capabilities

ABB Expands Intelligent Energy Monitoring and SaaS Capabilities

ABB sets out to reinvent building and facility management with new energy monitoring and software as a service (SaaS) systems.


News Dec 15, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
An Introduction to Parallel Circuits for Industrial Engineers

An Introduction to Parallel Circuits for Industrial Engineers

Learn to discern between textbook and real-life scenarios and use consistent troubleshooting methods to simplify and correct errors in parallel circuits common in industrial control systems.


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). 


How to Measure Resistance with a Multimeter

How to Measure Resistance with a Multimeter

When the power is removed to a circuit, the common measurements of voltage and current prove meaningless. The only remaining option is to use resistance testing to determine which components and conductors are working.


How to Use a Multimeter to Measure Current

How to Use a Multimeter to Measure Current

This article will examine and discuss how to measure current with a multimeter, using the standard in-line current measuring method.