Beckhoff Automation is advancing the concept of reducing cabinet space and lowering construction time with their recently announced MX-System.
Beckhoff Automation is advancing the concept of reducing cabinet space and lowering construction time with their recently announced MX-System.
Redundancy and safety are often seen together in industrial safety systems. Safety relays monitor emergency devices to…
Redundancy and safety are often seen together in industrial safety systems. Safety relays monitor emergency devices to switch contacts based on status - but what makes them different from normal relays?
Linear sensors use electrical means to determine their position. Common linear position sensors are resistive, inductive,…
Linear sensors use electrical means to determine their position. Common linear position sensors are resistive, inductive, capacitive, and many rely on a property called magnetostriction.
Linear position sensors are used in electrical and fluid-actuated motion devices. They allow extremely precise position,…
Linear position sensors are used in electrical and fluid-actuated motion devices. They allow extremely precise position, velocity, and acceleration control, and provide feedback to ensure product quality and tolerance compliance.
AC motors are common throughout industry - easily controlled by VFDs and without the maintenance that comes with DC…
AC motors are common throughout industry - easily controlled by VFDs and without the maintenance that comes with DC brushes. So then, why are DC motors still used in certain applications?
Before digital control systems, responses were fairly slow. Push a button, and a motor contactor engaged. These days, the…
Before digital control systems, responses were fairly slow. Push a button, and a motor contactor engaged. These days, the speed of computers introduces some new challenges but brings solutions as well.
Banner Engineering recently released a series of programmable multicolor (RGB) indicators for advanced industrial machine…
Banner Engineering recently released a series of programmable multicolor (RGB) indicators for advanced industrial machine status and diagnostics.
The objective of predictive maintenance is to foresee potential machine failure with the help of machine learning…
The objective of predictive maintenance is to foresee potential machine failure with the help of machine learning algorithms provided with vast quantities of data.
Inductive loads, such as solenoids and contactors, can cause arcs and failures back into electromechanical switching…
Inductive loads, such as solenoids and contactors, can cause arcs and failures back into electromechanical switching devices, causing costly downtime. The solution is cheaper than you think.
Beijer Electronics recently announced the M Series of distributed I/O to provide on-machine control with a variety of…
Beijer Electronics recently announced the M Series of distributed I/O to provide on-machine control with a variety of communication options for system flexibility.
Moisture inside industrial pneumatic systems is a major cause for concern, and if the air is not filtered or dried…
Moisture inside industrial pneumatic systems is a major cause for concern, and if the air is not filtered or dried properly, it can lead to serious failures.
Failures of I/O systems are a common source of headache for control engineers. Troubleshooting those devices that have…
Failures of I/O systems are a common source of headache for control engineers. Troubleshooting those devices that have polarized connections (source vs sink, and NPN vs PNP) is a technique worth refining.
Women in engineering including those in aerospace and manufacturing fields both past and present have been paving the way…
Women in engineering including those in aerospace and manufacturing fields both past and present have been paving the way to industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing operations today.
Measuring pH is a critical task of many chemical processes and systems. Learn the definition of pH, the measurement…
Measuring pH is a critical task of many chemical processes and systems. Learn the definition of pH, the measurement tools, and the calibration steps for proper operation and care of these meters.
The window is closing for submissions to a funding competition - robotics, machine vision, and AI innovations are taking…
The window is closing for submissions to a funding competition - robotics, machine vision, and AI innovations are taking the center stage for a chance at winning $10,000. Are you ready?
In honor of Women's History Month, we explore the ways in which computer science is integral to the design of control…
In honor of Women's History Month, we explore the ways in which computer science is integral to the design of control systems and how women of the past have shaped the field of control systems today.
Schneider Electric is investing in new manufacturing capabilities in a revised El Paso facility in order to address…
Schneider Electric is investing in new manufacturing capabilities in a revised El Paso facility in order to address domestic supply chain problems.
What is the current state of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how can you become a control…
What is the current state of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how can you become a control systems engineer?
Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.
Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.
Digital control systems are particular about the direction of current flow from sensors and input devices. The terms…
Digital control systems are particular about the direction of current flow from sensors and input devices. The terms sourcing and sinking (often abbreviated source and sink) are among the more confusing ratings found on I/O module datasheets. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
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