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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.


Cut the Cord: New Wireless EXW1/EX600-W Series From SMC

Cut the Cord: New Wireless EXW1/EX600-W Series From SMC

Reducing wiring costs and complexity, SMC’s new EXW1/EX600-W Series uses signal hopping to ensure signal reliability and strength.


News Oct 10, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Inner Space Control: Hai Robotics Announces Automated Warehouse Solutions

Inner Space Control: Hai Robotics Announces Automated Warehouse Solutions

Increasing warehouse storage density and real-time efficiency, Hai Robotic’s new HaiPick A42T-E2 and HaiPick System 3 offer flexible solutions for managing warehouse operations.


News Oct 09, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
New Raspberry Pi 5 Announced to Spur New Innovation in October

New Raspberry Pi 5 Announced to Spur New Innovation in October

The engineers at the Raspberry Pi Foundation have announced a late October release of the newest flagship product, the Raspberry Pi 5, after 7 years of development.


News Oct 09, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Using Loop Powered Isolators to Solve Ground Loop Problems

Using Loop Powered Isolators to Solve Ground Loop Problems

Many signal sources and process transmitters do not include isolation, which can cause problems when the instruments are at different locations. A loop powered isolator is often the solution.


Speak to Me: Festo Introduces Multi-Lingual CMMT-MP Servo Drives

Speak to Me: Festo Introduces Multi-Lingual CMMT-MP Servo Drives

Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs with productivity and cost advantages.


News Oct 03, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Carlo Gavazzi’s New Power Supplies Ready for Tough Duty in Tight Spaces

Carlo Gavazzi’s New Power Supplies Ready for Tough Duty in Tight Spaces

With a name fit for an Italian supercar, Carlo Gavazzi’s compact SPDE series, two- and three-phase power supplies are ready for fast integrations.


News Sep 29, 2023 by Seth Price
Grounding and UL 508A Standards - Part 2, Sizing and Power Supplies

Grounding and UL 508A Standards - Part 2, Sizing and Power Supplies

Additional rules for the grounding and bonding of industrial control panels include the sizing of ground conductors and the conditions that dictate when power supplies and transformers must be grounded.


Raspberry Pi Sense HAT Joystick Controls and Event-Based Programming

Raspberry Pi Sense HAT Joystick Controls and Event-Based Programming

The Raspberry Pi 4 Sense HAT add-on can be used to control output events based on feedback from sensors, and the built-in joystick can be used to trigger those events.


OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO’s SightWorks vision software boosts FANUC’s robotic picking prowess to optimize fulfillment operations.


News Sep 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Cognex Premiers In-Sight SnAPP Vision Sensor

Cognex Premiers In-Sight SnAPP Vision Sensor

Cognex’s newest vision sensor offers easy programming and an improved customer experience.


News Sep 22, 2023 by Seth Price
ForwardX Robotics Releases New Flex Series AMR

ForwardX Robotics Releases New Flex Series AMR

ForwardX adds new muscle to their Flex 60 series AMRs, increasing picking speed and accuracy for automated warehouse applications.


News Sep 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Rollon’s Space-Saving, Synchronized TLS Series of Telescoping Linear Actuators

Rollon’s Space-Saving, Synchronized TLS Series of Telescoping Linear Actuators

With a high stroke-to-closed length ratio and a single-motor synchronized driving system, Rollon’s TLS Series telescoping linear actuators save space and use less energy.


News Sep 20, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Opto22 Updates Groov Rio With New 3.5 Firmware

Opto22 Updates Groov Rio With New 3.5 Firmware

Opto 22's Groov Rio now includes a CODESYS runtime engine for a better degree of edge-of-network application control.


News Sep 20, 2023 by Michael Levanduski