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.
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?
Analog voltage and current are the dominating standards for industrial technology. Is one format better than the other?…
Analog voltage and current are the dominating standards for industrial technology. Is one format better than the other? And if so, why do both signal types still exist in modern systems?
Banner Engineering augments the Snap Signal series with a new converter that transmits analog I/O signals and converts…
Banner Engineering augments the Snap Signal series with a new converter that transmits analog I/O signals and converts them to Modbus or IO-Link.
You only need one hand to safely use HELUKABEL's ergonomic cable insulation cutter in the field.
You only need one hand to safely use HELUKABEL's ergonomic cable insulation cutter in the field.
Control.com’s Director of Engineering got to explore IO-Link sensors and what he found might surprise you! Although…
Control.com’s Director of Engineering got to explore IO-Link sensors and what he found might surprise you! Although still considered an “emerging” technology, it’s clear IO-Link technology boasts several bonafide benefits over traditional sensors.
ContaClip adds to an existing product line of terminal blocks with versions that support 10mm^2 conductors up to 4 amps,…
ContaClip adds to an existing product line of terminal blocks with versions that support 10mm^2 conductors up to 4 amps, with a double-level version for added wiring capacity.
ADLINK brings its customers a software-defined EtherCAT motion controller, the SuperCAT series, for the optimization of…
ADLINK brings its customers a software-defined EtherCAT motion controller, the SuperCAT series, for the optimization of multi-axis motion control for industrial automation processes.
Many articles address the wiring and implementation of analog control signals, but where are they used, and what might…
Many articles address the wiring and implementation of analog control signals, but where are they used, and what might make them a better (or perhaps worse) decision than digital input/output devices?
Using the right motor for the right task is critical - but what happens if the motor is connected to the wrong supply? It…
Using the right motor for the right task is critical - but what happens if the motor is connected to the wrong supply? It is never recommended, but important to quickly understand symptoms of incorrect wiring.
Wireless technology is typically slower to adoption for industrial automation, but what wireless advancements are shaping…
Wireless technology is typically slower to adoption for industrial automation, but what wireless advancements are shaping the current and future landscape of the automated factory floor?
IDENTCO announced the release of the new VortexID, promising reliable label application on wires, cables, and wiring…
IDENTCO announced the release of the new VortexID, promising reliable label application on wires, cables, and wiring harnesses, solving several challenges regarding speed and flexibility of marking.
Ground wires reduce the risk of injury and damage from faulty equipment. Shops designing according to the UL 508A…
Ground wires reduce the risk of injury and damage from faulty equipment. Shops designing according to the UL 508A standard must understand how, when, and why to properly ground and bond circuits.
Last year, Beckhoff created the MX-System for cabinetless automation control, and has recently updated the power supply…
Last year, Beckhoff created the MX-System for cabinetless automation control, and has recently updated the power supply modules to be compatible with drives, robotics, and conveyance devices.
Phoenix Contact has released the clipx WIRE assist, a turnkey workbench and tool set that can streamline all wiring…
Phoenix Contact has released the clipx WIRE assist, a turnkey workbench and tool set that can streamline all wiring operations, yet customizable enough to fit the needs of wiring projects of any scale.
Measuring time delays between equipment events predates digital control systems. What are the types of timers, and how…
Measuring time delays between equipment events predates digital control systems. What are the types of timers, and how did they work before the advent of PLCs? And how do PLCs continue the tradition?
Beckhoff has introduced a new Ethernet-APL module allowing process automation engineers to acquire data faster and at…
Beckhoff has introduced a new Ethernet-APL module allowing process automation engineers to acquire data faster and at further distances with greater protection against hazardous environments.
ContaClip releases a new take on ferrule crimping with a tool that has interchangeable crimping inserts and a rotational…
ContaClip releases a new take on ferrule crimping with a tool that has interchangeable crimping inserts and a rotational ability to reach wires for proper repairs in nearly any difficult location.
I could run down to the local box store or internet marketplace and buy a 5-port switch for less than 20 dollars, or…
I could run down to the local box store or internet marketplace and buy a 5-port switch for less than 20 dollars, or invest in an industrial switch for hundreds. Why would I choose the industrial switch?
Banner Engineering has added the new S4B light curtain lineup to improve light curtain functionality for customers with…
Banner Engineering has added the new S4B light curtain lineup to improve light curtain functionality for customers with tricolor LED alignment and preventative maintenance capabilities to reduce downtime.
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