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ABB’s Latest Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is Built Specifically for Industrial Applications and Harsh Conditions

ABB’s Latest Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is Built Specifically for Industrial Applications and Harsh Conditions

What is uninterruptible power supply, and how could ABB’s medium-voltage power supply help engineers on the factory floor or in harsh environments?


News Oct 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
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?


Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Learn about the latest control and automation components from Phoenix Contact such as their new control cabinet, terminal blocks, and converters.


News Oct 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Future-Proofing Your Industrial Ethernet With the Right RJ45 Connector

Future-Proofing Your Industrial Ethernet With the Right RJ45 Connector

What is future-proofing your industrial Ethernet and why is it important to have the right connector?


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
Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Fiber optics is a promising technology for the future of industrial automation. In this article, learn the history, fundamentals, and application of fiber optics.


Addressing AS-Interface (ASi)

Addressing AS-Interface (ASi)

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.


Balluff Debuts Latest Automation Technology Including Tracking and Monitoring Tools

Balluff Debuts Latest Automation Technology Including Tracking and Monitoring Tools

What new products has Balluff developed in the last few months to promote factory automation?


News Aug 31, 2021 by Seth Price
An Introduction to Ball Valves in Control Systems

An Introduction to Ball Valves in Control Systems

In control systems using fluid or airflow, ball valves can restrict pressure leaks and connect instruments in a network.


Introduction to Flow Control Valves

Introduction to Flow Control Valves

Control valves manipulate fluid flow rate in industrial applications. How do they work, what kinds are there, and what are some specific applications?


Yokowo Aims to Improve Data Transmission Speed with Latest Fiber Optic Transceiver

Yokowo Aims to Improve Data Transmission Speed with Latest Fiber Optic Transceiver

Thermal imaging can help solve predictive maintenance problems. Yokowo recently launched an optical transceiver to help this industrial automation process.


News Aug 05, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Are wired networks really more secure than wireless? Let’s dive into some differences between these two industrial network types.


Different Types of Signal Conditioners

Different Types of Signal Conditioners

Signal conditioners are important components of industrial digital acquisition (DAQ) systems. Learn about different types, and their benefits and drawbacks.


Industrial Power Plants Around the U.S. are Trying to Keep up With Demanding Heatwave

Industrial Power Plants Around the U.S. are Trying to Keep up With Demanding Heatwave

Over the past year, there has been a lot of strain on the power grids in the U.S. due to unprecedented weather conditions. How are industrial power plants keeping up?


News Jul 08, 2021 by Seth Price
Introduction to Signal Conditioners

Introduction to Signal Conditioners

What is signal conditioning and how do you use a signal conditioner in your industrial application?


Integrating an HMI Into Existing Control Systems

Integrating an HMI Into Existing Control Systems

What are some considerations and challenges when integrating an HMI into an existing control system? Let’s dive into the benefits and challenges.


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.


Belden and Dynics Partner to Address Critical Cybersecurity Issues in Manufacturing

Belden and Dynics Partner to Address Critical Cybersecurity Issues in Manufacturing

Belden recently announced a partnership with Dynics to develop secure networking solutions for industrial automation.


News Jun 29, 2021 by Seth Price
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.


The Basics of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

The Basics of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

Learn how resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) work, how to calibrate one, advantages and disadvantages, and uses in industry.