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ABB and Komatsu Commit To Decarbonizing Mining Operations

ABB and Komatsu Commit To Decarbonizing Mining Operations

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.


News Sep 01, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Reversing the Rotation of an Industrial 3-Phase Motor

Reversing the Rotation of an Industrial 3-Phase Motor

Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that define why it works and how the phase relationships determine the rotation direction.


Emerson Updates Ovation Automation Platform to Modernize Plant Operations

Emerson Updates Ovation Automation Platform to Modernize Plant Operations

Emerson has updated its Ovation Automation Platform to meet users' constantly evolving needs. This new 4.0 release includes enhanced AI and automation capabilities to help companies better leverage data.


News Aug 17, 2024 by Austin Futrell
AES Eases Solar Panel Installation with 6-Axis and Mobile Robotics

AES Eases Solar Panel Installation with 6-Axis and Mobile Robotics

AES doubles down on solar panel installation with Maximo, a robotic system that uses AI-powered vision and continuous learning to optimize the placement and connection of solar panels in the field.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Motion Control: It’s More Than Just “Point A to Point B”

Motion Control: It’s More Than Just “Point A to Point B”

Building precise rotating or linear systems often costs a lot! When is it justified to spend the extra cost to design and build such a system, and what are the different components and system types?


AutomationDirect Releases New AC Drives, Line Reactors, and VFD Filters

AutomationDirect Releases New AC Drives, Line Reactors, and VFD Filters

AutomationDirect has recently expanded its product lineup to include new AC drives, line reactors, and VFD output filters, giving its customer base a wider range of options for its automation needs.


News Jul 17, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Power It Up: CP10 EtherCAT-Capable Power Supplies From PULS

Power It Up: CP10 EtherCAT-Capable Power Supplies From PULS

PULS' new EtherCAT-enabled CP power supplies offer remote monitoring and signaling, active harmonic correction, and power-boost functions to ensure stable power delivery.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Honeywell’s Battery MXP Optimizes Process for Lithium-Ion Manufacturing

Honeywell’s Battery MXP Optimizes Process for Lithium-Ion Manufacturing

Honeywell’s artificial-intelligence-driven Battery MXP provides end-to-end visibility and maximum control for lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations.


News Jul 09, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Develop Automated System for Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing

Researchers Develop Automated System for Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing

NREL researchers have brought robotics to post-molding operations in wind turbine blade manufacturing with a degree of success, sparking hope for automation and U.S.-based manufacturing in the wind energy industry.


News Jun 10, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Converting DC to AC: Basic Principles of Inverters

Converting DC to AC: Basic Principles of Inverters

This article investigates the basic principles of inverters, different types of DC-to-AC conversion, and common applications for generating AC voltage in manufacturing.


Metrology Platform Allows Real-Time Battery Electrode Inspection

Metrology Platform Allows Real-Time Battery Electrode Inspection

Thermo Fisher’s Thermo Scientific LInspector Edge In-line Mass Profilometer analyzes electrode coatings in real time to improve battery performance and safety.


News May 19, 2024 by Mike Falter
Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.


News Apr 23, 2024 by David Peterson
News From Hannover Messe: Rockwell’s Motor, Drive, and Edge Solutions

News From Hannover Messe: Rockwell’s Motor, Drive, and Edge Solutions

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control centers, FactoryTalk edge IoT, and analytics for variable frequency drives.


News Apr 22, 2024 by David Peterson
New Solid-State Relay From Carlo Gavazzi Optimized for DC Loads

New Solid-State Relay From Carlo Gavazzi Optimized for DC Loads

Rapid switching of load devices requires solid-state components, like the new SSR from Carlo Gavazzi, designed for 3 A loads up to 60 V, targeted for key applications in vehicle electrification.


News Apr 08, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Schneider Electric Investment To Grow U.S. Manufacturing and Create New Jobs

Schneider Electric Investment To Grow U.S. Manufacturing and Create New Jobs

To support the growing demand for critical electrical infrastructure, Schneider Electric will invest $140 million toward building new and upgrading existing U.S. manufacturing facilities.


News Apr 07, 2024 by Seth Price
Contactless Power and Signal Transfer: Turck Inductive Couplers

Contactless Power and Signal Transfer: Turck Inductive Couplers

Turck has recently developed an inductive coupler device that will transmit power and signals wirelessly to nearby devices, excellent for non-contact sensing applications with motion between parts.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric Launch Solutions for Industrial Sustainability

ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric Launch Solutions for Industrial Sustainability

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions that utilize smart controls.


News Mar 17, 2024 by Seth Price
Control Bits: A Roundup of Automation News You May Have Missed

Control Bits: A Roundup of Automation News You May Have Missed

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!


News Mar 14, 2024 by David Peterson
(Circuit) Breaking News! Siemens’ New Electronic Circuit Protection Device

(Circuit) Breaking News! Siemens’ New Electronic Circuit Protection Device

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Redefining HVAC Efficiency: Danfoss Introduces Alsmart Universal Controller

Redefining HVAC Efficiency: Danfoss Introduces Alsmart Universal Controller

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in building management and control solutions for heating and cooling.


News Mar 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo