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The latest advancements in vision and sensing technology allow engineers to monitor for signs of failure more naturally.…

The latest advancements in vision and sensing technology allow engineers to monitor for signs of failure more naturally. Several recent standouts include IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider Electric.

Wenglor has extended the PNG//smart product line of photoelectric sensors by offering a compact version, the 1M,…

Wenglor has extended the PNG//smart product line of photoelectric sensors by offering a compact version, the 1M, featuring the same robust IO-Link and NFC configuration options.

Beckhoff has added the C6040-0090 line of IPC controllers, featuring the next generation of Intel multi-core processors…

Beckhoff has added the C6040-0090 line of IPC controllers, featuring the next generation of Intel multi-core processors to upgrade motion, vision, AI, and SCADA applications.

Acromag has recently released the latest NT2300 Series of Ethernet I/O modules for use in industrial applications, giving…

Acromag has recently released the latest NT2300 Series of Ethernet I/O modules for use in industrial applications, giving customers access to up to 32 analog outputs from a single IP address.

Banner Engineering has recently released the new R45C PFM to analog signal converter that can be easily installed into…

Banner Engineering has recently released the new R45C PFM to analog signal converter that can be easily installed into systems to allow seamless communication between devices.

Learn to develop an actual IoT solution end to end. Create a Mosquitto MQTT broker for the Raspberry Pi client in order…

Learn to develop an actual IoT solution end to end. Create a Mosquitto MQTT broker for the Raspberry Pi client in order to connect and publish Sense HAT sensor data.

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.

Learn to develop an actual IoT solution end to end. This second article explains configuration files, testing the edge…

Learn to develop an actual IoT solution end to end. This second article explains configuration files, testing the edge device publisher script, and viewing the payload using a sandbox subscriber script.

Offering fine resolution for better quality control on linear profiles, Baumer’s new OXM200 sensor line is available in…

Offering fine resolution for better quality control on linear profiles, Baumer’s new OXM200 sensor line is available in 10 flexible models.

Every so often, a new data format comes along, and we first consider that it might simply be a mistake in typing. Pulse…

Every so often, a new data format comes along, and we first consider that it might simply be a mistake in typing. Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) is not brand new, but still unknown to many engineers.

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.

Balluff’s automated Guided Changeover Solutions seeks to solve a common production challenge: flexible adaptation…

Balluff’s automated Guided Changeover Solutions seeks to solve a common production challenge: flexible adaptation between processes while maintaining tight QC tolerances.

Rockwell Automation introduces a new family of edge computing modules, ready for Allen-Bradley control networks and…

Rockwell Automation introduces a new family of edge computing modules, ready for Allen-Bradley control networks and Industry 4.0 control innovation.

Wenglor’s new inductive ring sensors promise easy mounting and faster, more accurate parts counting.

Wenglor’s new inductive ring sensors promise easy mounting and faster, more accurate parts counting.

Most engineers are familiar with the basic control system terms of sinking and sourcing, or the NPN and PNP terms from…

Most engineers are familiar with the basic control system terms of sinking and sourcing, or the NPN and PNP terms from which they are derived. But how exactly do those transistors play a role in inputs or outputs?

Banners S15C pressure sensors give operators the ability to read both air and liquid pressure while providing signals for…

Banners S15C pressure sensors give operators the ability to read both air and liquid pressure while providing signals for most major communication protocols.

A wide field of view lets Cognex's new DataMan readers capture multiple barcodes faster and more accurately.

A wide field of view lets Cognex's new DataMan readers capture multiple barcodes faster and more accurately.

Data has become the currency that enables operational excellence. Sensors are the key links, acting as the eyes and ears…

Data has become the currency that enables operational excellence. Sensors are the key links, acting as the eyes and ears of modern manufacturing units by providing real-time data on machine performance.

Have you ever needed to know the temperature, pressure, flow, or other measurement on location, but the readout is way…

Have you ever needed to know the temperature, pressure, flow, or other measurement on location, but the readout is way off in the control room? Here’s an easy way to add a readout in the field.