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Gear and Pulley Motion Transmission

Gear and Pulley Motion Transmission

The choice of load device and transmission method often dictates what kind of control system is used, so it’s important to be familiar with the mechanical and electrical components of a system.


Understanding Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Understanding Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software system that manages an entire company’s maintenance activities. It supports the maintenance personnel by helping to develop a database relevant to maintenance activities.


Robotiq, Pickit, and Festo Partner on Picking and Packaging to Reach Industrial Innovation

Robotiq, Pickit, and Festo Partner on Picking and Packaging to Reach Industrial Innovation

Robotiq has partnered with Pickit and Festo to develop and produce cobots to serve various industries and applications.


News Sep 24, 2020 by Seth Price
Siemens Delivers Digital Contact Tracing Application for Safer Workplaces

Siemens Delivers Digital Contact Tracing Application for Safer Workplaces

Siemens announced the release of Enlightened Safe, an application that facilitates tracking employees who may have been in contact with an infected individual at their workplace.


News Sep 18, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
How to Perform a Site Acceptance Test

How to Perform a Site Acceptance Test

Learn about site acceptance tests (SATs), how they differ from and complement factory acceptance tests, and what the necessary steps entail.


Yaskawa Moves Towards HVAC and Building Automation of the Future With Latest Release

Yaskawa Moves Towards HVAC and Building Automation of the Future With Latest Release

Yaskawa America released a new family of variable speed drivers and packages.


An Overview of Pilot Valves

An Overview of Pilot Valves

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.


Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

OMRON is offering a virtual tour of its Tokyo Automation Center to help customers find solutions to their production challenges without exposing themself to COVID-19.


News Sep 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Different Techniques for Condition Monitoring

Different Techniques for Condition Monitoring

Condition monitoring focuses on the physical parameters like temperature and vibration, rather than the product parameters.


Digi-Key Launches New Marketplace Initiative For Industrial Automation Technologies

Digi-Key Launches New Marketplace Initiative For Industrial Automation Technologies

Digi-Key Electronics launched a marketplace initiative to give customers access to its entire selection of products.


Allen-Bradley Launches New VersaView Family of Industrial Computers Including Compact Box PCs

Allen-Bradley Launches New VersaView Family of Industrial Computers Including Compact Box PCs

The new Versa view 6300 compact PC series will save space while packing a punch.


News Aug 18, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Allied Electronics and Schneider Electric Partner to Provide Resources for Building Industrial Control Panels

Allied Electronics and Schneider Electric Partner to Provide Resources for Building Industrial Control Panels

Allied Electronics and Schneider Electric come together to provide customers with collective resources needed to design and build industrial control panels.


News Aug 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Some standards for HMIs recommend monochromatic schemes for clarity. How can you help operators cope with a new HMI standard after many years of operating without one?


Forward AM and HP Broaden Industrial Partnership to Advance Digital Manufacturing

Forward AM and HP Broaden Industrial Partnership to Advance Digital Manufacturing

Forward AM, a 3D print solution company developed by BASF, a material science company has partnered with HP to advance digital manufacturing to change and accelerate industries.


News Aug 04, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.


Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. Here, learn what goes into cleanroom system design and why.


Rockwell Automation Releases New SIL 3 Safety Controller Line with Advanced Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation Releases New SIL 3 Safety Controller Line with Advanced Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation announced a new family of safety controllers last week, with key features to increase performance.


Nanotec Unveils New Compact Captive Linear Actuator With High Positioning Speed

Nanotec Unveils New Compact Captive Linear Actuator With High Positioning Speed

High-performance drive solutions company, Nanotec Electronic, revealed a new linear actuator with a 35 mm flange.


Utilizing Edge Computing and Cloud Computing in Industrial Automation

Utilizing Edge Computing and Cloud Computing in Industrial Automation

Edge computing and cloud computing both have their place in industrial automation and control systems. Learn about the uses and how far the two technologies have to go before they're universally adopted.


Parker Hannifin Releases New Fully Programmable Parker Servo Drive (PSD)

Parker Hannifin Releases New Fully Programmable Parker Servo Drive (PSD)

Parker Hannifin expands its Parker Servo Drive family range with the addition of a fully programmable drive.


News Jul 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida