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We are taught that parallel circuits maintain equal voltage across all branch resistors, equally sharing the source…

We are taught that parallel circuits maintain equal voltage across all branch resistors, equally sharing the source voltage. But reality is often far from ideal, and individual devices certainly impact the rest of the circuit.

We know that servo motors are found inside machines that rely on precise motion with feedback to verify proper operation,…

We know that servo motors are found inside machines that rely on precise motion with feedback to verify proper operation, but how do they work, and what makes them different from any other kind of motor?

No matter how robust an automated control system might be, physical damage is a reality that plagues all machines. Thanks…

No matter how robust an automated control system might be, physical damage is a reality that plagues all machines. Thanks to new breakthrough materials, some failures may be prevented—or even reversed.

With all-electric trucks, mustangs, and vans, Ford has expanded its product offerings to fit the evolving consumer…

With all-electric trucks, mustangs, and vans, Ford has expanded its product offerings to fit the evolving consumer market. In order to meet the growing demands, Ford has selected Rockwell to aid in electric vehicle production.

Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems are the core of most industrial control systems that drive modern manufacturing.…

Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems are the core of most industrial control systems that drive modern manufacturing. In this Control Automation video, we discuss the wiring process for buttons, switches, and discrete sensors, applicable to virtually every PLC.

Servers are vital to the flow of information in and around organizations, acting as a hub for information transfer and…

Servers are vital to the flow of information in and around organizations, acting as a hub for information transfer and storage. Learn about the role of servers in industry and the potential challenges that come with maintaining them.

Learn about proportional gain and proportional band, two key proportional control concepts, to better understand the most…

Learn about proportional gain and proportional band, two key proportional control concepts, to better understand the most popular control system method in industrial automation.

We'll run through the eight basic steps for implementing a predictive maintenance strategy in your business to improve…

We'll run through the eight basic steps for implementing a predictive maintenance strategy in your business to improve critical asset availability, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced revenues over time.

ABB expanded its Ability Smart Sensor capabilities to allow customers to perform predictive and preventative maintenance…

ABB expanded its Ability Smart Sensor capabilities to allow customers to perform predictive and preventative maintenance for not only powertrain equipment, but now general machinery and industrial motors.

The newly released Cloud Data Services (CDS) from Banner Engineering is a web-based platform for collecting and storing…

The newly released Cloud Data Services (CDS) from Banner Engineering is a web-based platform for collecting and storing data in a cloud-based system, providing users an affordable and efficient IIoT solution.

Though not a direct replacement for PLCs, Raspberry Pi has the potential to be used in industrial automation applications…

Though not a direct replacement for PLCs, Raspberry Pi has the potential to be used in industrial automation applications for prototyping, embedded systems, and as a low-cost process controller.

Collecting and processing system data in powerful computers at the cutting edge of the shop floor is made simpler with…

Collecting and processing system data in powerful computers at the cutting edge of the shop floor is made simpler with advancements in integrated hardware and software from OnLogic and Ignition Edge.

Robustel released its latest edge computing gateways designed to service the growing demands of IoT and IIoT. With…

Robustel released its latest edge computing gateways designed to service the growing demands of IoT and IIoT. With different network protocol capabilities, The EG5100, EG5120, and LG5100 seek to serve high data transfer markets.

By shaping new concepts and business models, the IIoT is bringing more efficiency and capacity to automated systems. Take…

By shaping new concepts and business models, the IIoT is bringing more efficiency and capacity to automated systems. Take a look at some of the ways the IIoT is revolutionizing the manufacturing and automation sectors. 

Festo has further developed their controlled pneumatics to create greater sustainability by reducing energy consumption,…

Festo has further developed their controlled pneumatics to create greater sustainability by reducing energy consumption, unnecessary use of compressed air, and extending equipment life.

Electrical signal analysis has come to the forefront of predictive maintenance, helping to reduce downtime in industrial…

Electrical signal analysis has come to the forefront of predictive maintenance, helping to reduce downtime in industrial manufacturing by remotely identifying problems with electric motors and generators.

Hello acoustics, my old friend. I've come to monitor you again. Because a worn-out bearing softly creeping, slowly got…

Hello acoustics, my old friend. I've come to monitor you again. Because a worn-out bearing softly creeping, slowly got worse while I was sleeping. And the vibration that was planted in my brain still remains… Within the sound of Maintenance

What if you could control the end position and the speed of a hydraulic actuator accurately with just a simple signal?…

What if you could control the end position and the speed of a hydraulic actuator accurately with just a simple signal? Some systems use simple open/close valves, but others require far more precision.

Seven Bel’s “sound camera” visualizes sources of physical sound to detect and isolate problems within industrial…

Seven Bel’s “sound camera” visualizes sources of physical sound to detect and isolate problems within industrial equipment, pinpointing and identifying trouble spots for predictive maintenance solutions.