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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.

The engineers at the Raspberry Pi Foundation have announced a late October release of the newest flagship product, the…

The engineers at the Raspberry Pi Foundation have announced a late October release of the newest flagship product, the Raspberry Pi 5, after 7 years of development.

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.

Banners S15C pressure sensors give operators the ability to read both air and liquid pressure while providing signals for…

Banners S15C pressure sensors give operators the ability to read both air and liquid pressure while providing signals for most major communication protocols.

Data has become the currency that enables operational excellence. Sensors are the key links, acting as the eyes and ears…

Data has become the currency that enables operational excellence. Sensors are the key links, acting as the eyes and ears of modern manufacturing units by providing real-time data on machine performance.

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.

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.

ABB contracts with Energias de Portugal (EDP) to prepare two key generating assets for a future of compliance and…

ABB contracts with Energias de Portugal (EDP) to prepare two key generating assets for a future of compliance and operating efficiency.

An overview of the theory, implementation, and reason to utilize a virtual environment in your Python scripting journey.

An overview of the theory, implementation, and reason to utilize a virtual environment in your Python scripting journey.

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.

Emerson expands their G3 Fieldbus remote I/O platform to include a class A IO-Link master for expanded I/O possibilities.

Emerson expands their G3 Fieldbus remote I/O platform to include a class A IO-Link master for expanded I/O possibilities.

A key player on Beijer’s Nexto PLC bench, the BCS-NX3008 CPU was recently awarded UL and DNV certifications paving the…

A key player on Beijer’s Nexto PLC bench, the BCS-NX3008 CPU was recently awarded UL and DNV certifications paving the way for the future of Industry 4.0 automation and control.

Pack Expo Las Vegas kicks off day 1 with exciting demonstrations from OEMs, integrators, and service providers from all…

Pack Expo Las Vegas kicks off day 1 with exciting demonstrations from OEMs, integrators, and service providers from all around the packaging and processing industry. Check out the sights from the show!

If you’re working collaboratively with teams in a corporate industrial setting and require a version control system for…

If you’re working collaboratively with teams in a corporate industrial setting and require a version control system for critical software or documents, Git is a must-have in your skillset.

Most commercial control technologies have fascinating histories, especially industrial robots. Here’s the story behind…

Most commercial control technologies have fascinating histories, especially industrial robots. Here’s the story behind the development of Unimate, the world’s first.

Some controllers and network devices have one port, while others have two. Why is there a difference, and what advantages…

Some controllers and network devices have one port, while others have two. Why is there a difference, and what advantages does having two network ports actually provide?

With its latest offerings, NVIDIA promotes adopting Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD), including four cloud…

With its latest offerings, NVIDIA promotes adopting Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD), including four cloud application programming interfaces (APIs).

Yokogawa updates its flagship OpreX software for better software and third-party device interconnections.

Yokogawa updates its flagship OpreX software for better software and third-party device interconnections.