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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.

Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor…

Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor applications more economical and durable for harsh environments.

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?

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and…

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?

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?

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video…

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.

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.

Low-code and no-code software allows a simpler entry into the world of industrial robotics. ABB has established the…

Low-code and no-code software allows a simpler entry into the world of industrial robotics. ABB has established the Wizard Easy Programming interface for both collaborative and industrial models.

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their…

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their expertise to strengthen their respective operational technology security businesses.

Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read…

Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read decimals. Computers read binary. Processors read sets of bits. Not so simple.

SMC has released two new flow control valves for controlling the speed of pneumatic devices, one fit for wash-down…

SMC has released two new flow control valves for controlling the speed of pneumatic devices, one fit for wash-down environments and one that offers metering-in and metering-out in one valve.

In a step toward ecological resilience, Bosch Rexroth has announced a partnership with TotalEnergies to develop a…

In a step toward ecological resilience, Bosch Rexroth has announced a partnership with TotalEnergies to develop a water-based, biodegradable hydraulic fluid with similar properties to traditional oil.

HMS Networks is set to expand its influence in the North American market through its definitive agreement to acquire Red…

HMS Networks is set to expand its influence in the North American market through its definitive agreement to acquire Red Lion Controls. The $345 million deal is expected to close in early 2024.

Baumer’s newest capacitive level sensor can detect liquid levels from the outside of the tank, even if the liquid is…

Baumer’s newest capacitive level sensor can detect liquid levels from the outside of the tank, even if the liquid is known for depositing microfilms, notorious for disrupting non-contact sensors.

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems…

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems and a flow controller for water to be used in cooling systems.

It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might…

It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might even use more than one, depending on the circumstances and scope of your project.

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The…

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The plant will utilize Emerson's automation technology to enhance process efficiency in recycling.

The new Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 position transmitter from Emerson functions as an alternative to limit switches, providing…

The new Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 position transmitter from Emerson functions as an alternative to limit switches, providing continuous valve position data to ensure operations are safe and reliable.