Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math definitions we learned in electronics class, why…
Electrical and mechanical measurements are often labeled with "RMS" and "True RMS." Aside from the simple math definitions we learned in electronics class, why is this distinction actually important?
They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim.…
They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim. Convention Center, that is. Automation cells, medical manufacturing…
Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate…
Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate the strain of the skilled labor shortage through the use of generative AI.
Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade…
Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade lingo names. What are some of the most common, and how do we use them?
SMC's latest flow controller for air, the PFCA7 Series, is designed to bring precision, adaptability, and reliability to…
SMC's latest flow controller for air, the PFCA7 Series, is designed to bring precision, adaptability, and reliability to a wide range of industrial operations.
KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design…
KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design for small-footprint but high-load applications.
When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like…
When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like steppers, named for the individual steps they take when control voltage is applied.
Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory…
Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?
HELUKABEL now offers the Aufmaster, a measurement tool that will digitize and track cable consumption in the office,…
HELUKABEL now offers the Aufmaster, a measurement tool that will digitize and track cable consumption in the office, warehouse, or on the job site.
Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a…
Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a compact, lightweight, and affordable product line.
SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added…
SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added IO-Link to its existing compact EXW1 wireless system.
Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and…
Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?
After revealing the GX-B SCARA robot series, Epson has recently announced the availability of the newest lineup of these…
After revealing the GX-B SCARA robot series, Epson has recently announced the availability of the newest lineup of these high-speed robots for advanced precision automation.
Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a…
Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?
Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video…
Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.
Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models.…
Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models. The new additions aim to deliver high-accuracy measurements in a greater variety of environments.
In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from…
In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from facility-level diagrams to machine-level wiring layouts, is critical.
Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its…
Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its ability to read difficult or damaged barcodes marked directly on a part’s surface.
Low-code and no-code software allows a simpler entry into the world of industrial robotics. ABB has established the…
Low-code and no-code software allows a simpler entry into the world of industrial robotics. ABB has established the Wizard Easy Programming interface for both collaborative and industrial models.
The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree…
The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree of customization to fit individual manufacturing needs.
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