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What is Finite Element Analysis?

What is Finite Element Analysis?

This article provides an introduction to FEM/FEA and how it can be used in control systems and broader applications.


Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Recently, Baumer introduced its latest range of profile sensors with power over Ethernet (PoE).


News Dec 21, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK re-introduces its microScan3 family of safety laser scanners but with added Fail Safe over EtherCAT integration.


News Dec 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Using Measurement While Drilling and Logging While Drilling in Automation

Using Measurement While Drilling and Logging While Drilling in Automation

This article discusses measurement while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD). Both techniques increase the efficiency and capability of directional drilling as well as the safety of the operators.


New Evaporator Controller from Danfoss Supports Industrial Refrigeration Applications

New Evaporator Controller from Danfoss Supports Industrial Refrigeration Applications

Danfoss announced its latest evaporator controller, the EKE 400 that supports various industrial refrigeration and defrost cycles.


News Dec 18, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Common Issues and Solutions for Airflow Systems in Process Control

Common Issues and Solutions for Airflow Systems in Process Control

Familiarize yourself with possible causes of airflow and HVAC system issues and learn ways to mitigate the possibility of a system breakdown. Also, see how airflow issues can be solved with a first-person account.


Siemens Process Instrumentation Introduces New Sitrans CC240 IoT Gateway

Siemens Process Instrumentation Introduces New Sitrans CC240 IoT Gateway

Siemens’ new Sitrans CC240 IoT gateway provides access to additional data from HART-based field instrumentation devices and supports real-time monitoring of multiple assets with Siemens Mindsphere.


News Dec 15, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
ABB Expands Intelligent Energy Monitoring and SaaS Capabilities

ABB Expands Intelligent Energy Monitoring and SaaS Capabilities

ABB sets out to reinvent building and facility management with new energy monitoring and software as a service (SaaS) systems.


News Dec 15, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Understanding Industrial Three-Phase Voltage Systems

Understanding Industrial Three-Phase Voltage Systems

Learn about three-phase voltage arrangements to better understand the systems that drive nearly every industrial motor and smaller branch circuits that feed every one-phase receptacle and lighting system.


Siemens New Analyze MyDrive Edge Allows Users to Control and Analyze Drive Data

Siemens New Analyze MyDrive Edge Allows Users to Control and Analyze Drive Data

Siemens recently released Analyze MyDrive Edge, an application for users to perform high-speed data transfer and analysis across large industrial networks.


News Dec 13, 2020 by Seth Price
Weidmuller Debuts Latest Timing Relays for Building and Factory Automation

Weidmuller Debuts Latest Timing Relays for Building and Factory Automation

Weidmuller, an industrial expert in electronics, automation, and control, recently announced its new range of timing relays, the TFI series.


News Dec 11, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Bosch Rexroth Redesigns Hydraulic Linear Drives with the CytroForce

Bosch Rexroth Redesigns Hydraulic Linear Drives with the CytroForce

Rexroth Bosch brings its customers a new self-contained servo-hydraulic axis, CytroForce.


News Dec 11, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
SICK Releases LIDAR Sensor for Autonomous Mobile Robot Applications

SICK Releases LIDAR Sensor for Autonomous Mobile Robot Applications

SICK Sensors released its TiM2XX line of LiDAR sensors designed to work with autonomous mobile robots.


News Dec 10, 2020 by Seth Price
The Role of Sensors in Airflow Systems

The Role of Sensors in Airflow Systems

Learn the role and characteristics of sensors within larger airflow systems both in manufacturing and HVAC systems. Then, read about airflow sensors’ role in a pharmaceutical production example.


AMETEK MOCON Releases New Package Integrity Testing System

AMETEK MOCON Releases New Package Integrity Testing System

AMETEK MOCON launched the Dansensor Lippke 5000, a package integrity system designed especially for demanding regulations and standards of the food processing and pharmaceutical industries.


News Dec 07, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric Partner on IoT People-Counting Sensor

STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric Partner on IoT People-Counting Sensor

Global semiconductor manufacturer, STMicroelectronics, and Schneider Electric have announced a new partnership to work on a prototype IoT sensor.


How Wearable Technology is Advancing in Industrial Sectors

How Wearable Technology is Advancing in Industrial Sectors

In a previous article about wearable technology, we looked at new technology, challenges, and wearable design solutions. In this article, we’ll look at industrial applications. 


FLIR Introduces C3-X Compact Thermal Camera to Identify Building Problems

FLIR Introduces C3-X Compact Thermal Camera to Identify Building Problems

FLIR introduced the C3-X, their new entry-level, compact thermal camera designed to identify hidden faults in buildings. 


News Dec 05, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Voltages of Devices in AC Circuits

Voltages of Devices in AC Circuits

This article explores resistors, capacitors, and inductors when it comes to AC applications and how voltage is affected in circuits using these components.


Rockwell Automation Expands Security Portfolio to Tackle Industrial Cyber Threats

Rockwell Automation Expands Security Portfolio to Tackle Industrial Cyber Threats

Rockwell Automation obtained new certifications and expanded its industrial cybersecurity products.