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Emerson’s new Rosemount level transmitters, equipped with Bluetooth for configuring devices during startup, power…

Emerson’s new Rosemount level transmitters, equipped with Bluetooth for configuring devices during startup, power outages, maintenance, and troubleshooting, seek to improve water and chemical process safety and efficiency.

Teledyne e2v has released the Hydra 3D+, a 3D ToF CMOS image sensor capable of improved performance over previous 3D…

Teledyne e2v has released the Hydra 3D+, a 3D ToF CMOS image sensor capable of improved performance over previous 3D sensing devices.

Pipelines are used to transport oil and gas safely and efficiently. In this article, we'll explore some technologies…

Pipelines are used to transport oil and gas safely and efficiently. In this article, we'll explore some technologies being used to protect and maintain the integrity of oil and gas pipeline infrastructures.

To know if predictive maintenance is the right strategy, it might help to first recognize if it isn’t. Here are some…

To know if predictive maintenance is the right strategy, it might help to first recognize if it isn’t. Here are some indicators that your organization should improve before implementing predictive maintenance.

Using a telecentric optical system, Keyence's new TM-X5000 series for automated dimensional measurements aims to enhance…

Using a telecentric optical system, Keyence's new TM-X5000 series for automated dimensional measurements aims to enhance quality control in manufacturing with greater accuracy and speed.

Siemens and 80 Acres Farms have joined forces to bring artificial intelligence, robotics, and other automation…

Siemens and 80 Acres Farms have joined forces to bring artificial intelligence, robotics, and other automation technologies to nontraditional farming practices to increase efficiency and sustainability of food production.

We are taught that parallel circuits maintain equal voltage across all branch resistors, equally sharing the source…

We are taught that parallel circuits maintain equal voltage across all branch resistors, equally sharing the source voltage. But reality is often far from ideal, and individual devices certainly impact the rest of the circuit.

Actuators are used to control the motion of manufacturing devices and raw materials. This article will compare electric…

Actuators are used to control the motion of manufacturing devices and raw materials. This article will compare electric actuators and several types of fluid-power actuators.

Closed-loop motor control is a control system used to regulate the output of a motor. Learn about the four common types…

Closed-loop motor control is a control system used to regulate the output of a motor. Learn about the four common types of closed-loop motor control systems to understand each one’s inner-workings and applications.

Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs, are designed to receive signals and influence load devices automatically. Learn…

Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs, are designed to receive signals and influence load devices automatically. Learn how to connect and program discrete output devices like solenoids, relays, and lights.

Previously, we described how to use the new Arduino PLC IDE to control discrete devices. This tutorial will describe how…

Previously, we described how to use the new Arduino PLC IDE to control discrete devices. This tutorial will describe how to connect various peripheral equipment (VFD and robot) using analog inputs and outputs.

Programming robots may seem like a simple task of moving from point to point, like a really expensive game of Connect the…

Programming robots may seem like a simple task of moving from point to point, like a really expensive game of Connect the Dots. Linear, joint, and circular motion commands affect robot movement differently, each meant to be used in certain settings.

Opto 22’s groov RIO is a remote Ethernet I/O for industrial internet and automation applications.

Opto 22’s groov RIO is a remote Ethernet I/O for industrial internet and automation applications.

LIDAR technology, critical for mobile robotic and logistic applications, has been the subject of new breakthrough…

LIDAR technology, critical for mobile robotic and logistic applications, has been the subject of new breakthrough research led by Phlux Technology, using innovative materials to solve barriers to progress.

Total laboratory automation (TLA) helps in workforce utilization, reduced costs, and management of routine testing. Learn…

Total laboratory automation (TLA) helps in workforce utilization, reduced costs, and management of routine testing. Learn about what TLA is, its components, and what to consider before replacing a traditional laboratory.

Veo Robotics brings customers its new FreeMove Engine 2.0 to help meet the demands of flexible manufacturing while…

Veo Robotics brings customers its new FreeMove Engine 2.0 to help meet the demands of flexible manufacturing while maintaining worker safety.

Thought leadership from Rockwell Automation execs point to future trends and how to leverage technology and skills to…

Thought leadership from Rockwell Automation execs point to future trends and how to leverage technology and skills to increase productivity and the security of operational technology (OT).

Managing temperature and humidity is crucial to preventing damage in control cabinets and to manufacturing equipment.…

Managing temperature and humidity is crucial to preventing damage in control cabinets and to manufacturing equipment. Banner has created the S15S sensor for use with cloud monitoring, giving manufacturers more efficient environmental control.

SensoPart has recently developed and released a new AI-based vision system, utilizing their advanced VISOR Object vision…

SensoPart has recently developed and released a new AI-based vision system, utilizing their advanced VISOR Object vision sensor, a system with advanced vision capabilities for detection and quality control.