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Industrial control panels are at the heart of control systems. Learn about the standards and regulations that dictate…

Industrial control panels are at the heart of control systems. Learn about the standards and regulations that dictate industrial control panel design for safety and efficiency, including NFPA 70, UL 60947-4-1, and NFPA 79. 

Keyence releases new safety-rated interlock switches for monitoring and locking the position of guarding and fencing.…

Keyence releases new safety-rated interlock switches for monitoring and locking the position of guarding and fencing. Unlike traditional door switches, the GS-M series switches use electromagnetic technology.

Ambient light, reflection, and transparent objects can all cause difficulties during machine vision applications. Learn…

Ambient light, reflection, and transparent objects can all cause difficulties during machine vision applications. Learn about these issues and some potential solutions to better ensure safety and quality.

Whether open or closed, industry standard or built for tough environments, or modular or customized, it is important to…

Whether open or closed, industry standard or built for tough environments, or modular or customized, it is important to follow a set of repeatable tasks when designing industrial control panels for efficiency and safety.

Pressurized gas leaks can sometimes be heard with the human ear, but small leaks with ultrasonic sounds are much more…

Pressurized gas leaks can sometimes be heard with the human ear, but small leaks with ultrasonic sounds are much more difficult to detect. Ultrasonic leak detectors can help to find otherwise undetectable leaks.

Schaffner releases new power connector, expanding on their IEC lock connector offerings to prevent accidental unplugging…

Schaffner releases new power connector, expanding on their IEC lock connector offerings to prevent accidental unplugging and for reducing electrical noise.

The extended reality market is predicted to grow nearly 60% in the next five years and is seeing increasing use in…

The extended reality market is predicted to grow nearly 60% in the next five years and is seeing increasing use in manufacturing. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the ways AR, VR, and MR are being used in various industrial processes.

Rockwell revamps their 450L GuardShield safety light curtains with new, patented technology, offering customers…

Rockwell revamps their 450L GuardShield safety light curtains with new, patented technology, offering customers transmitter and receiver dual functionality for a more efficient and economical safety solution.

Vacuum Interrupters has announced the RVI-43A replacement vacuum interrupter designed to break circuits in a controlled…

Vacuum Interrupters has announced the RVI-43A replacement vacuum interrupter designed to break circuits in a controlled manner to avoid damage and injury from an arc flash.

Take a look at these six different robots and how they are helping to increase the safety of workers by taking on…

Take a look at these six different robots and how they are helping to increase the safety of workers by taking on hazardous and unsafe tasks, including ensuring environmental health and recycling electrical waste.

Robots are no longer unanimously just "robots"—there are specific tasks and functionality of each kind. Learn about the…

Robots are no longer unanimously just "robots"—there are specific tasks and functionality of each kind. Learn about the technology differences between fixed-location robots and mobile robots and why no one robot is like another.

Any machine can become a source of elevated temperature, even under regular operation. We cannot assume that temperature…

Any machine can become a source of elevated temperature, even under regular operation. We cannot assume that temperature problems occur only based on climate conditions, and mitigation steps must be employed.

With multiple lighting combinations available on the new 855R beacon system, several different signals can be produced to…

With multiple lighting combinations available on the new 855R beacon system, several different signals can be produced to visually and audibly alert operators of machine conditions in a more accurate manner.

Toposens announces the world’s first 3D ultrasonic collision avoidance sensor for use in industrial environments to…

Toposens announces the world’s first 3D ultrasonic collision avoidance sensor for use in industrial environments to increase efficiency and safety with use of automated equipment.

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Dragos announced the expansion of its global agreement with Emerson to provide enhanced industrial cybersecurity, helping…

Dragos announced the expansion of its global agreement with Emerson to provide enhanced industrial cybersecurity, helping industries in their digital transformation journeys towards Industry 4.0. 

PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers…

PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers are not only alerted of potential dangers via light and sound, but also now with voice.

Mobile robot work cells can move between workstations and tend to where demand is highest. These self-contained work…

Mobile robot work cells can move between workstations and tend to where demand is highest. These self-contained work cells offer more flexibility for manufacturers than industrial and collaborative robot cells we have previously talked about. 

KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to…

KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to bring forth volumetric efficiency while reducing unwanted electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.