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Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Learn about the different types of electrical and mechanical soft-start methods as well as devices to use for each method.


HMS Releases an Industrial 5G Router and Starterkit

HMS Releases an Industrial 5G Router and Starterkit

HMS Networks introduces a 5G router and starterkit for 5G network testing set up with Ericsson Industry Connect.


News Apr 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn the general functionalities and different types of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and why they are important in control systems.


Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson’s new suite of digital solutions enables operators to stay on top of plant maintenance and help businesses achieve optimum return on investment.


News Mar 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Past and Present Pioneering Women in Control and Automation Engineering

Past and Present Pioneering Women in Control and Automation Engineering

During Women's History Month, learn about the women from the past and present who have been driving forward innovation in Control and Automation Engineering.


News Mar 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Learn about safety in LiDAR sensors from different perspectives and some safety-rated applications.


The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

Learn about the importance of wiring in 3-phase systems and how to complete this wiring in various industrial scenarios and control cabinets.


Choosing an Interface: Why Modbus is Still Around After 40 Years

Choosing an Interface: Why Modbus is Still Around After 40 Years

Learn about the advantages of Modbus over newer protocols when choosing an interface with third-party devices.


Pepperl+Fuchs Debut Standardized Remote I/O Field Units for Hazardous Zone Applications

Pepperl+Fuchs Debut Standardized Remote I/O Field Units for Hazardous Zone Applications

Pepperl+Fuchs announced their latest range of I/O enclosures combining technologies from two other product lines, the FB Remote I/O System and the GR Series.


News Mar 18, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
U.S. DOE Selects RE2 to Develop an Autonomous Robotic Solution for Solar Field Construction

U.S. DOE Selects RE2 to Develop an Autonomous Robotic Solution for Solar Field Construction

RE2 is developing autonomous robotic systems to help produce solar fields with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).


News Mar 18, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Research Utilizes Control Technology to Generate Automated COVID-19 Detection in San Diego Wastewater

Research Utilizes Control Technology to Generate Automated COVID-19 Detection in San Diego Wastewater

Researchers develop an automated, high-throughput method for COVID-19 detection in wastewater using liquid-handling robots.


News Mar 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
One Year Later: How COVID-19-Related Hacking Attempts have Affected Industrial Cybersecurity Risks

One Year Later: How COVID-19-Related Hacking Attempts have Affected Industrial Cybersecurity Risks

One year has passed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its effects have been transformative for hundreds of companies in the industrial automation space.


Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid released a new line of autonomous pallet trucks to boost productivity in the warehousing and shipping environments.


News Mar 10, 2021 by Seth Price
Several IIoT Companies Band Together to Develop 5G and DDS-enabled Factory for Robotic Autonomy

Several IIoT Companies Band Together to Develop 5G and DDS-enabled Factory for Robotic Autonomy

ADLINK Technology Inc. enters into a collaboration with the Fair Friend Group and Institute for Information Industry to create the world’s first smart factory with private 5G-enabled swarm autonomy and DDS technology.


News Mar 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Honeywell Partners with Librestream to Advance AR and Remote Collaboration Solutions

Honeywell Partners with Librestream to Advance AR and Remote Collaboration Solutions

Automation giant Honeywell and Evergy Ventures announced a new investment in Librestream, a firm specializing in developing augmented reality (AR) solutions.


Stratus Starts Training Programs for OEMs to Add Edge Processing to Automation Deliverables

Stratus Starts Training Programs for OEMs to Add Edge Processing to Automation Deliverables

To support data processing over the cloud with edge computing, Stratus launched a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) program to host operational technology through OEM integration training.


News Mar 02, 2021 by Leah Scully
Comparing Industrial PCs to PLCs and PACs

Comparing Industrial PCs to PLCs and PACs

A brief overview of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding which one to use.


Banner Engineering Releases a Radar Sensor and a Lighted Cordset to Advance Industry 4.0 Efforts

Banner Engineering Releases a Radar Sensor and a Lighted Cordset to Advance Industry 4.0 Efforts

Banner Engineering recently announced two new products: the Banner T30R radar sensor for use in challenging sensor environments and lighted cordsets to accelerate troubleshooting and commissioning of equipment and sensors.


News Feb 25, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Three-Phase Motors with Twelve Wires

Three-Phase Motors with Twelve Wires

Of all types of three-phase motors, the twelve-wire motor provides the most options for connecting based on voltage and system configuration (wye or delta). Learn the details and wiring options of these versatile motors.


Bayshore Acquires GE OpShield to Enhance Security for Industrial Infrastructure Networks

Bayshore Acquires GE OpShield to Enhance Security for Industrial Infrastructure Networks

Bayshore Networks announced an expansion of its partnership with GE Digital.