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Doosan Group To Reveal Green, Autonomous Technology at CES 2024

Doosan Group To Reveal Green, Autonomous Technology at CES 2024

Doosan Group will be unveiling its latest innovations at CES 2024. The company will showcase its green-centric, future-thinking technology from Doosan Robotics, Bobcat, Enerbility, and HyAxiom.


News Jan 02, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
SMC Releases New Condensation Checker and Flow Controller for Water

SMC Releases New Condensation Checker and Flow Controller for Water

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems and a flow controller for water to be used in cooling systems.


News Dec 31, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
PLC Naming Conventions: How Should I Write My Tag Labels?

PLC Naming Conventions: How Should I Write My Tag Labels?

It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might even use more than one, depending on the circumstances and scope of your project.


Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The plant will utilize Emerson's automation technology to enhance process efficiency in recycling.


News Dec 28, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
What is a Circuit Breaker?

What is a Circuit Breaker?

We depend on circuit breakers all the time, even when you have a day off or work from home. These overcurrent protection devices keep machines running safely, reducing the risk of fires and arcing.


Phoenix Contact Launches New Line of Power Supplies for Commercial Use

Phoenix Contact Launches New Line of Power Supplies for Commercial Use

Phoenix Contact announced the release of a new, cost-effective line of power supplies with basic power functionality. The ESSENTIAL POWER line of power supplies is designed for commercial industries.


News Dec 27, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Launches Advanced Industrial Process Control with Ability FIM 3.0

ABB Launches Advanced Industrial Process Control with Ability FIM 3.0

ABB enhances connectivity and interoperability for industrial field instruments by releasing its Ability Field Information Manager 3.0, optimizing oversight of operations for improved productivity.


News Dec 25, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

The new Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 position transmitter from Emerson functions as an alternative to limit switches, providing continuous valve position data to ensure operations are safe and reliable.


News Dec 21, 2023 by Seth Price
Handling of Power System Data | Indications, Counters, and Data Flags

Handling of Power System Data | Indications, Counters, and Data Flags

For large process systems, learn how the location of data indication and flag processing can increase or decrease the burden on computers at the device, RTU, or main computer level.


Festo Markets Latest Innovation: A Flat Parallel Gripper for Tight Spaces

Festo Markets Latest Innovation: A Flat Parallel Gripper for Tight Spaces

Festo has released the HPPF, a parallel gripper with a flat design and less than 1% copper, zinc, and nickel content, making it ideal for small-space applications in the electronics industry.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Seth Price
KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm and power ratings up to 77 kW for the largest models.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Comau and LiNa to Scale up Efficient Automated Battery Cell Production

Comau and LiNa to Scale up Efficient Automated Battery Cell Production

Comau and LiNa announced the joint development of a unique design concept, focusing on creating a sustainable manufacturing environment to produce next-gen solid-state battery cells.


News Dec 17, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
WERMA Adds White Housing to eSIGN Signal Towers for Greater Customization

WERMA Adds White Housing to eSIGN Signal Towers for Greater Customization

WERMA has added a white housing option to its established eSIGN LED signal towers. The new addition intends to open up even greater flexibility and customization in industrial signaling.


News Dec 16, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.


News Dec 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Understanding the 17xx | Your Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Hardware Encyclopedia

Understanding the 17xx | Your Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Hardware Encyclopedia

Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley control hardware catalog has long included many series that start with 17xx, but what are these lineups, and what function do they serve?


Realtime Robotics and HLS Partner to Rapidly Optimize Manufacturing

Realtime Robotics and HLS Partner to Rapidly Optimize Manufacturing

Realtime Robotics has partnered with HLS Engineering Group to enhance automation cell optimization, aiming to eliminate production bottlenecks and reduce cycle times within a matter of weeks.


News Dec 14, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

When we need to change the speed of an industrial motor, whether to control a process or save energy costs, we turn to the variable frequency drive, better known simply as a VFD.


Industrial Ethernet Switches From Weidmüller Take It up a Notch

Industrial Ethernet Switches From Weidmüller Take It up a Notch

Weidmüller has added to its network switches with the EcoLine Series B. The new series of unmanaged switches for industrial Ethernet promises longer uptime and fewer disruptions.


News Dec 13, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Strain Gauges: Real-World Considerations and Typical Applications

Strain Gauges: Real-World Considerations and Typical Applications

In this article, we will explore real-world considerations for strain gauge performance and typical applications. We’ll be talking about foil and wire strain gauges, but ignoring semiconductors.


Siemens Supports U.S. Infrastructure With Over $500 Million in Investments

Siemens Supports U.S. Infrastructure With Over $500 Million in Investments

Over the past year, Siemens has invested over $500 million in electricity-focused and artificial intelligence-driven infrastructure to support and grow the U.S. economy.


News Dec 12, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida