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MTS Attacks the Challenges of Upgrading Brownfield Facilities with Updated Legacy Sensors

MTS Attacks the Challenges of Upgrading Brownfield Facilities with Updated Legacy Sensors

What does it take to upgrade a facility? Sometimes it means updating existing products to include more Industry 4.0-friendly features. MTS Sensors' re-release of a staple sensor family highlights evolving needs in the era of Industry 4.0.


News May 21, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
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.


Sfera Labs Debuts Industrial-grade Sensor Based on Raspberry Pi

Sfera Labs Debuts Industrial-grade Sensor Based on Raspberry Pi

Sfera Labs releases its new multi-sensor module with Raspberry Pi computing capabilities to create new edge computing applications.


News May 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


Allen-Bradley Advances Networking Potential With Latest Ethernet Switches

Allen-Bradley Advances Networking Potential With Latest Ethernet Switches

Allen-Bradley releases its latest Ethernet switch products for industrial networks, the Stratix 5800.


News May 10, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Liquatite Conduits Boast “Heavy-duty” CSA Certification for Harsh Environments

Liquatite Conduits Boast “Heavy-duty” CSA Certification for Harsh Environments

Liquatite’s ATLA and LAFG range of conduits have been approved for conformation to Annex A “heavy-duty” for CSA certification.


News Apr 30, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.


Holo Added “Pure” Copper to Its Additive Manufacturing Portfolio

Holo Added “Pure” Copper to Its Additive Manufacturing Portfolio

Holo announced that they can produce 99.99% pure copper parts via 3D printing.


News Apr 28, 2021 by Seth Price
ABB and AWS Partner to Develop a Cloud-based Digital Solution for Electric Vehicle OEMs

ABB and AWS Partner to Develop a Cloud-based Digital Solution for Electric Vehicle OEMs

ABB partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on real-time EV fleet management solutions.


News Apr 24, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
 Stewart Connector Adds Punch-down Plugs to Improve Networking Processes in a Facility

Stewart Connector Adds Punch-down Plugs to Improve Networking Processes in a Facility

Stewart Connector, a Bel Group company, has added a punch-down modular RJ45 plug for Category 5e and Category 6 network connections. 


News Apr 21, 2021 by Seth Price
The Importance of Mathematics for Troubleshooting and Control Operations

The Importance of Mathematics for Troubleshooting and Control Operations

From plant management to tuning your control system, there are a few specific math concepts you may need to know.


SICK’s Incremental Encoder with a Stainless Steel Housing and High Ingress Protection

SICK’s Incremental Encoder with a Stainless Steel Housing and High Ingress Protection

SICK released their first incremental encoder with an IP69K rating and ingress protection.


News Apr 20, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
The Difference Between Ground and Neutral Conductors in Control Wiring

The Difference Between Ground and Neutral Conductors in Control Wiring

Learn about how the ground compares and contrasts with the neutral wire and why this wiring is important for safety in control cabinets and other wiring needs in an industrial facility.


icotek’s Latest Industrial Connectors Built for DIN Rail Mounting

icotek’s Latest Industrial Connectors Built for DIN Rail Mounting

icotek recently announced a new range of specialized EMC Shield clamps designed for industrial DIN rail applications.


News Apr 13, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Start learning about robotic arm solution, kinematic chain and motion planning, in this first technical installment.


OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

As part of its One-System Solution, OnRobot launched the MG10 magnetic gripper for pick-and-place or machine tending capabilities.


News Apr 04, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn about some common implementation strategies of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson’s new suite of digital solutions enables operators to stay on top of plant maintenance and help businesses achieve optimum return on investment.


News Mar 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida