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Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 6: Node-RED Development

Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 6: Node-RED Development

This article will explore the setup of Node-RED, the glue that will serve to connect all of the individual components of the solution that we have created up to this point.


Visualize Equipment Data in a SNAP! Banner’s New Asset Monitoring Gateway

Visualize Equipment Data in a SNAP! Banner’s New Asset Monitoring Gateway

Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor networks attached to the equipment and assets, not the products being created.


News Oct 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Phoenix Contact assigns $565,000 in funds to enrich the school curriculum for students in Central Pennsylvania with hands-on, engineer-led STEM and STEELS education.


News Oct 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Small Size, Rugged Strength | Pilz Introduces New Safety Locking Devices

Small Size, Rugged Strength | Pilz Introduces New Safety Locking Devices

To enhance safety and productivity, Pilz has introduced two new gate guards, the PSENslock 2 and PSENmlock mini locking devices, which are both reliable and durable in compact form factors.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron announces the expansion of their Programmable Multi-Axis Control (PMAC) series controllers to include four new product lines for high-speed motion processes.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Seth Price
Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 5: Database Setup

Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 5: Database Setup

Now that our IIoT project has verified the transmission of an MQTT data payload packet, this next article will explore the setup of an InfluxDB database to store the incoming sensor data.


Pepperl+Fuchs Debuts New IO-Link Smart Valve Connector

Pepperl+Fuchs Debuts New IO-Link Smart Valve Connector

With a new drop-in replacement valve connector, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a way for engineers to extract data from brownfield pneumatic and hydraulic valves to prevent downtime.


News Oct 24, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Safety at Breathtaking Speeds: Epson’s New GX-B Series SCARA Robots

Safety at Breathtaking Speeds: Epson’s New GX-B Series SCARA Robots

A new series of SCARA robots from Epson promises exciting new safety features that can make these high-speed devices work more closely alongside humans, removing barriers and increasing productivity.


News Oct 24, 2023 by David Peterson
Troubleshooting TRIAC Outputs For PLC AC Modules

Troubleshooting TRIAC Outputs For PLC AC Modules

When troubleshooting AC outputs driven by TRIACs, some confusing meter readings can result from the solid state properties of a series circuit. In this article, learn proper troubleshooting techniques.


Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancements From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancements From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

The latest advancements in vision and sensing technology allow engineers to monitor for signs of failure more naturally. Several recent standouts include IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider Electric.


News Oct 22, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Dunkermotoren Expands MCP Portfolio: BG 45 Motor With Smart Control Technology

Dunkermotoren Expands MCP Portfolio: BG 45 Motor With Smart Control Technology

Dunkermotoren has recently added a new product to the motor control platform (MCP) with the new BG 45 dPro, featuring built-in digital and analog I/O and smarter control technology.


News Oct 21, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor has extended the PNG//smart product line of photoelectric sensors by offering a compact version, the 1M, featuring the same robust IO-Link and NFC configuration options.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 4: Connecting MQTT Client to Broker

Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 4: Connecting MQTT Client to Broker

Continuing the real-world IIoT project, learn how to begin integrating the Raspberry Pi with the Mosquitto Broker and understand Docker networks and port binding.


New Ethernet I/O Modules From Acromag Promise Simple Expandability

New Ethernet I/O Modules From Acromag Promise Simple Expandability

Acromag has recently released the latest NT2300 Series of Ethernet I/O modules for use in industrial applications, giving customers access to up to 32 analog outputs from a single IP address.


News Oct 19, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 3: Commissioning MQTT Broker

Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 3: Commissioning MQTT Broker

Learn to develop an actual IoT solution end to end. Create a Mosquitto MQTT broker for the Raspberry Pi client in order to connect and publish Sense HAT sensor data.


Understanding Delta-Wound Three-Phase Motors for Industrial Applications

Understanding Delta-Wound Three-Phase Motors for Industrial Applications

There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside, this article discusses the internal construction for Delta wound motors.


Baumer Introduces a High-Resolution 2D Linear Profilometer

Baumer Introduces a High-Resolution 2D Linear Profilometer

Offering fine resolution for better quality control on linear profiles, Baumer’s new OXM200 sensor line is available in 10 flexible models.


News Oct 14, 2023 by Seth Price
OnLogic Joins Inductive Automation’s Partner Program

OnLogic Joins Inductive Automation’s Partner Program

As an Inductive Automation Alliance Partner Program member, OnLogic’s hardware offerings are now more accessible to Ignition software users.


News Oct 13, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Autonics Releases New 30-Channel Counters and Temperature Controllers

Autonics Releases New 30-Channel Counters and Temperature Controllers

Autonics has released two new control and automation staples: a compact multi-channel counter to monitor tool use and a versatile line of modular PID temperature controllers.


News Oct 13, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM): It’s Not PWM, But Related

Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM): It’s Not PWM, But Related

Every so often, a new data format comes along, and we first consider that it might simply be a mistake in typing. Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) is not brand new, but still unknown to many engineers.