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Industry Leaders Set to Debut Latest Industrial Software and Edge Devices at Rockwell Automation Fair

Industry Leaders Set to Debut Latest Industrial Software and Edge Devices at Rockwell Automation Fair

Rittal and EPLAN plan to jointly showcase new industrial software solutions at the Rockwell Automation Fair.


Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS” are seen throughout the industry. But what do they mean, and do they provide dependable ROI?


NEMA Debuts New Resources for Best Practices in Supply Chain Management

NEMA Debuts New Resources for Best Practices in Supply Chain Management

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has come up with a guideline for supply chain best practices for electrical equipment and products.


News Oct 04, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices announced its new pushbutton product line targeted for electronics and control applications. Let’s dive into the specifics of the new product family.


News Sep 25, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Beckhoff and Partners Redesign PCB Testing Machines in Automotive Manufacturing

Beckhoff and Partners Redesign PCB Testing Machines in Automotive Manufacturing

How are these companies redesigning control systems used for testing systems and what new features are they adding?


News Sep 24, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Centralized and decentralized computing have different cybersecurity needs. Let’s review the differences and some best practices.


Amid National Heatwave, Eaton Develops a Distributed Power Infrastructure to Avoid Outages

Amid National Heatwave, Eaton Develops a Distributed Power Infrastructure to Avoid Outages

The U.S. has seen an unprecedented heatwave, which some industrial power grids are finding hard to keep up with. Eaton’s upgraded power management software can help mitigate risks associated with outages.


News Jul 19, 2021 by Seth Price
The Difference Between Office Networks and Industrial Networks

The Difference Between Office Networks and Industrial Networks

Although there are many similarities, there are also vast differences between office networks and industrial networks. Find out what those differences are in this article.


CSA vs. UL Certifications

CSA vs. UL Certifications

Now that we’ve learned the basics of common certifications like CSA and UL, let’s figure out their similarities and differences.


Latest Generation of Multifunctional Relays Aim to Expand Power Generation Capabilities

Latest Generation of Multifunctional Relays Aim to Expand Power Generation Capabilities

ABB recently announced their latest multifunctional power relay, the REX610.


News Jun 15, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Advantages and Disadvantages of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

This article describes some of the most relevant advantages and disadvantages of using an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).


Types of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Types of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Learn about the different classes of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) based on product and motion types.


OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW announced the release of advanced rotary/click control knobs for use on potentiometers and rotary encoders.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Aspen Technology Focuses on Embedding Industrial AI Throughout Their Supply Chain

Aspen Technology Focuses on Embedding Industrial AI Throughout Their Supply Chain

Asset optimization software company, AspenTech, has announced the expansion of its industrial artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio.


Siemens Force-guided Coupling Relays Complete Its Smart Infrastructure Portfolio

Siemens Force-guided Coupling Relays Complete Its Smart Infrastructure Portfolio

Siemens released its 3RQ1 force-guided relays aimed at safety applications.


News May 26, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Schneider Electric Adds Automatic Temperature Control and Expansion Capabilities to Its Data Center

Schneider Electric Adds Automatic Temperature Control and Expansion Capabilities to Its Data Center

The Micro Data Center C-Series offers smart battery backup, integrated vision security, automated temperature control, and remote monitoring to advance Edge computing.


News May 24, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Top Five Machine Safety Risks and Automated Solutions for the Shop Floor

Top Five Machine Safety Risks and Automated Solutions for the Shop Floor

Each machine on the factory floor comes with risk; learn common safety risks and corresponding automation solutions.


L-com Aims to Help Big Data Companies with Cable and Panel Solutions

L-com Aims to Help Big Data Companies with Cable and Panel Solutions

L-com releases a suite of connective devices to support companies utilizing 5G and big data applications.


News May 20, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding Mathematical Units for Electric Troubleshooting in Industrial Environments

Understanding Mathematical Units for Electric Troubleshooting in Industrial Environments

A previous article mentions various electrical units used in troubleshooting techniques. This article expands on those and discusses some additional units that engineers may need to know.


Common Mathematical Units for Electrical Troubleshooting and Control Operations

Common Mathematical Units for Electrical Troubleshooting and Control Operations

In industrial control, it is crucial to have a basic understanding of the units that define and describe the ratings of components.