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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.

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.

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.

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.

Keyence announces the release of innovative air monitoring sensors designed to provide critical air system data when and…

Keyence announces the release of innovative air monitoring sensors designed to provide critical air system data when and where it’s needed most.

The Raspberry Pi 4 Sense HAT add-on can be used to control output events based on feedback from sensors, and the built-in…

The Raspberry Pi 4 Sense HAT add-on can be used to control output events based on feedback from sensors, and the built-in joystick can be used to trigger those events.

Cognex’s newest vision sensor offers easy programming and an improved customer experience.

Cognex’s newest vision sensor offers easy programming and an improved customer experience.

Photoelectric sensors and fiber optic sensors are very similar in a lot of ways, but which one is superior in function…

Photoelectric sensors and fiber optic sensors are very similar in a lot of ways, but which one is superior in function and durability, and under what conditions might one be preferred?

The MS-Basic is Festo's low-cost compatible cousin to its high-end MS series.

The MS-Basic is Festo's low-cost compatible cousin to its high-end MS series.

Explore the sensors used to obtain temperature, pressure, and humidity for industrial applications on this value-packed,…

Explore the sensors used to obtain temperature, pressure, and humidity for industrial applications on this value-packed, compact add-on for the Raspberry Pi.

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and…

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!

This top-mount accessory for the Raspberry Pi offers various capabilities at a low cost, perfect for analyzing and…

This top-mount accessory for the Raspberry Pi offers various capabilities at a low cost, perfect for analyzing and solving problems related to vibration, temperature, humidity, and others.

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready…

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready device offers an easily accessible programming interface and predictive maintenance functionality in a compact package.

Offering unprecedented range and precision, SICK’s DT80 represents a leap in accuracy and signal fidelity that goes the…

Offering unprecedented range and precision, SICK’s DT80 represents a leap in accuracy and signal fidelity that goes the distance.

Analog voltage and current are the dominating standards for industrial technology. Is one format better than the other?…

Analog voltage and current are the dominating standards for industrial technology. Is one format better than the other? And if so, why do both signal types still exist in modern systems?

Banner Engineering augments the Snap Signal series with a new converter that transmits analog I/O signals and converts…

Banner Engineering augments the Snap Signal series with a new converter that transmits analog I/O signals and converts them to Modbus or IO-Link.

Sensing that size does matter to automating engineers, Littelfuse introduces the world's smallest reed switch sensor.

Sensing that size does matter to automating engineers, Littelfuse introduces the world's smallest reed switch sensor.