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Congatec announced the growth of its embedded vision platform with the development of a new solution platform for…

Congatec announced the growth of its embedded vision platform with the development of a new solution platform for industrial-grade camera applications.

Keyence, a company that specializes in vision systems, has developed a new imaging system that demonstrates just…

Keyence, a company that specializes in vision systems, has developed a new imaging system that demonstrates just advanced automation technology.

Just like the emergence of transistors led to digital control systems, solid-state electronics have created a whole new…

Just like the emergence of transistors led to digital control systems, solid-state electronics have created a whole new variety of relays with some striking differences, with a few distinct advantages.

Whether it’s a critical machine repair or the installation of a brand new piece of equipment, it’s important to have…

Whether it’s a critical machine repair or the installation of a brand new piece of equipment, it’s important to have the knowledge and skill to properly connect sensors to a control system.

Flow sensors are critical in applications that require fine control and choosing the right type is essential.

Flow sensors are critical in applications that require fine control and choosing the right type is essential.

This article provides an introduction to proximity and distance sensors and common uses for them.

This article provides an introduction to proximity and distance sensors and common uses for them.

This article will focus on using an Allen-Bradley ramp/soak controller with a PID.

This article will focus on using an Allen-Bradley ramp/soak controller with a PID.

The ramp/soak controller has long been associated with temperature control loops and is included standard in some, and as…

The ramp/soak controller has long been associated with temperature control loops and is included standard in some, and as an option on other stand-alone electronic temperature controllers. 

What are the key features of Simpson Electric’s latest digital meter and how can it benefit the automation industry?

What are the key features of Simpson Electric’s latest digital meter and how can it benefit the automation industry?

The wide variety of sensors available for control systems leads to the daunting task of selecting the proper device.

The wide variety of sensors available for control systems leads to the daunting task of selecting the proper device.

In this article, we will discuss the application and identification of NPN sensors, clarifying why they work and how to…

In this article, we will discuss the application and identification of NPN sensors, clarifying why they work and how to properly use them in a control circuit setting.

Why do we need to use PNP sensors in certain applications, and which markings and diagrams allow us to identify these devices?

Why do we need to use PNP sensors in certain applications, and which markings and diagrams allow us to identify these devices?

Cobots are poised to provide major breakthroughs in robot integration alongside the workforce.

Cobots are poised to provide major breakthroughs in robot integration alongside the workforce.

Sensor specialist company, SICK, announced its new SIG200 ProfiNet Sensor Integration Gateway recently.

Sensor specialist company, SICK, announced its new SIG200 ProfiNet Sensor Integration Gateway recently.

This article discusses different types of motor encoders in automation, specifically linear and rotary encoders and their…

This article discusses different types of motor encoders in automation, specifically linear and rotary encoders and their applications.

The company has recently released a PoE device, the Standard Bridge 1011.

The company has recently released a PoE device, the Standard Bridge 1011.

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.

PID controllers are an excellent method of using feedback to turn an otherwise open-loop system into one which can follow…

PID controllers are an excellent method of using feedback to turn an otherwise open-loop system into one which can follow a carefully prescribed profile, correcting for inconsistencies caused by the equipment, the environment, and even the products in the manufacturing process.

This week at ATX West, Control Automation got the chance to catch up with Keyence, a direct sales organization that…

This week at ATX West, Control Automation got the chance to catch up with Keyence, a direct sales organization that manufactures and develops products in the industrial automation space.