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TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch from Emerson Released for Position Sensing Applications

TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch from Emerson Released for Position Sensing Applications

Industrial electronics giant Emerson released a new magnetic target switch (MTS) for position sensing.


Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

AppDynamics, a subsidiary of global security firm Cisco, released Cisco Secure Application, a complete framework aimed at simplifying vulnerability management.


New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

Siemens announced its latest range of actuators for valves, which provide low-noise operation for automation use.


News Feb 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Three-Wire vs. Six-Wire Three-Phase Motors

Three-Wire vs. Six-Wire Three-Phase Motors

Three-phase motors with three or six wires have limited options for wiring, but are easier to use and have important roles to play. Learn the difference between three- and six-wire three-phase motors for low and high voltage applications.


Schweitzer Engineering Releases New Automation Solutions for Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Releases New Automation Solutions for Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories released its SEL-3350 compact controller and its Time-Domain Link technology solution.


News Feb 09, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Fuji Electric’s Control and Operational Systems at Risk of Code-Execution Bugs

Fuji Electric’s Control and Operational Systems at Risk of Code-Execution Bugs

Bugs discovered in Fuji Electric’s industrial systems would allow attackers to take control of OT-IT convergence equipment, according to a new advisory from the CISA.


Comparing Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Motors

Comparing Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Motors

In this article, learn the differences between single- and three-phase motors, including how each one works and applications best suited for each type.


Quick Laser and Beckhoff Continue Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Laser Cutting Machine Performance

Quick Laser and Beckhoff Continue Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Laser Cutting Machine Performance

Quick Laser continues to work alongside Beckhoff to optimize high-end laser cutting machines’ performance by using TwinCAT software as an open computerized numerical control system.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
NEMA Partners with Cadeo Group and NEEA to Publish Research on Power Drive Systems’ Energy Savings

NEMA Partners with Cadeo Group and NEEA to Publish Research on Power Drive Systems’ Energy Savings

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) partnered with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and the Cadeo Group on a new report about energy savings for power drive systems (PDS).


Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?


Honeywell Develops New Optical Caliper Measurement Sensor for Lithium-Ion Battery Industry

Honeywell Develops New Optical Caliper Measurement Sensor for Lithium-Ion Battery Industry

Honeywell released a new optical sensor for determining the thickness of coatings and thin sections.


News Jan 27, 2021 by Seth Price
Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa announced the MGate 5217 Series of Modbus-to-BACnet edge gateway release to support critical power communication needs and challenges.


News Jan 22, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Danfoss Industrial Automation becomes Danfoss Sensing Solutions

Danfoss Industrial Automation becomes Danfoss Sensing Solutions

Danfoss Industrial Automation changed its name to Danfoss Sensing.


Common Motor Windings and Wiring for Three-Phase Motors

Common Motor Windings and Wiring for Three-Phase Motors

This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low and high voltage wirings.


Siemens Releases PowerLink CM, a High-Voltage Power Line Monitor for AC/DC Lines

Siemens Releases PowerLink CM, a High-Voltage Power Line Monitor for AC/DC Lines

Siemens recently unveiled their latest PowerLink CM, a new high-voltage power line monitor.


News Jan 15, 2021 by Seth Price
Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Industrial automation solutions provider Red Lion unveiled a new 8-port Gigabit managed Industrial Ethernet switch series.


Introduction to Advanced Motor Control Circuits

Introduction to Advanced Motor Control Circuits

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.


Emerson Increasing Operational Certainty in Emergency Shut Down Situations with New Control System

Emerson Increasing Operational Certainty in Emergency Shut Down Situations with New Control System

Emerson released the ASCO series 141 ARCS providing redundancy solutions for process control applications requiring emergency shutdown valves.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs partners its natural language processing (NLP) with ehsAI’s AI to enhance digital compliance, improve data literacy, and quicken cloud capabilities.


News Dec 31, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
ABB Partners with CORYS to Advance Simulation Technology in Process and Energy Sectors

ABB Partners with CORYS to Advance Simulation Technology in Process and Energy Sectors

ABB and CORYS partner to advance digital twin modeling and simulation technology in industrial processes.


News Dec 30, 2020 by Robin Mitchell