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Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules…

Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules to maintain flow rate while reducing energy loss.

GreaseBoss and Nordic Semiconductor have recently launched a collaborative system using Nordic-powered sensors and…

GreaseBoss and Nordic Semiconductor have recently launched a collaborative system using Nordic-powered sensors and Memfault to monitor grease flow, extending the life of moving machine components.

Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What…

Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What causes problematic pressure changes, and how can you trace them to their source?

Stratus has released its most fault-tolerant line of industrial computers yet, designed for maximum system availability.

Stratus has released its most fault-tolerant line of industrial computers yet, designed for maximum system availability.

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control…

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.

Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency…

Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency monitor, making it an ideal solution for applications where safety is critical.

Banner Engineering brings light to compact spaces with its latest in-line status indicator and area light. The new…

Banner Engineering brings light to compact spaces with its latest in-line status indicator and area light. The new additions are designed to simplify operations in even the tightest of spaces.

Power systems rely on meaningful data, as do most other processes. Within SCADA environments, individual data points are…

Power systems rely on meaningful data, as do most other processes. Within SCADA environments, individual data points are tracked, compared to limits, and evaluated to obtain current readings.

In this final installment of the IIoT tech stack project, learn how to design the customer-facing dashboard or…

In this final installment of the IIoT tech stack project, learn how to design the customer-facing dashboard or observability platform using the data acquired from the MQTT client device.

Emerson has released the latest Fisher FIELDVUE series controller for pilot-operated valves, complete with their…

Emerson has released the latest Fisher FIELDVUE series controller for pilot-operated valves, complete with their trademarked 'Advice at the Device' technology.

Rockwell Automation has recently released its new FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio, featuring five core solutions to help…

Rockwell Automation has recently released its new FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio, featuring five core solutions to help users customize for their specific data visualization needs.

Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being…

Current flow in wires is often modeled with a perfectly circular cross-section, with the size of the wire being responsible for the maximum current. This is true, but there’s more to the story.

To meet the rising challenge of rapid, efficient EV charging, Carlo Gavazzi has recently introduced the DCT1, a new…

To meet the rising challenge of rapid, efficient EV charging, Carlo Gavazzi has recently introduced the DCT1, a new energy metering device for fast-charging stations.

There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and…

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.

In an effort to boost automation efficiency across large systems, Yokogawa's OpreX Data Model Broker can now translate…

In an effort to boost automation efficiency across large systems, Yokogawa's OpreX Data Model Broker can now translate P&ID documents into parts lists and XML.

With the acquisition of Solmetric, Fluke positions itself to become a leader in industrial and solar (PV) test and…

With the acquisition of Solmetric, Fluke positions itself to become a leader in industrial and solar (PV) test and measurement solutions.

Banner’s new TL70 Basic tower lights offer cost-effective machine status indication with a wide array of tower…

Banner’s new TL70 Basic tower lights offer cost-effective machine status indication with a wide array of tower configurability, bright colors, and audible alert options.

Many signal sources and process transmitters do not include isolation, which can cause problems when the instruments are…

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.

Bosch Rexroth’s Hydraulic Training Center dedicates 4,000 sq. ft. specifically to train state-of-the-industry hydraulic…

Bosch Rexroth’s Hydraulic Training Center dedicates 4,000 sq. ft. specifically to train state-of-the-industry hydraulic motion and control technology skills.