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How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

Electrical noise is a common problem inside industrial facilities. The following will explain a few simple strategies for reducing this noise.


Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Merges its industrial automation business in India with Larsen & Toubro's electrical and automation business.


News Sep 04, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding Array Data Types

Understanding Array Data Types

In this article, we’ll investigate the meaning of an array, but also explore some of the ways in which arrays can be used specifically within the context of a PLC system.


The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The following will take a step back from IoT and machine data to see how engineering practices such as material selection and CAD can do more with less.  


FLIR Designs New Long-Range Camera for Infrastructure and Remote Facilities

FLIR Designs New Long-Range Camera for Infrastructure and Remote Facilities

FLIR released the Quasar 4K IR PTZ camera with high resolution, up to 31x optical zoom, and low light imaging capabilities.


News Sep 02, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
AW-Lake Introduces New Clamp-On Ultrasonic FlowMeters

AW-Lake Introduces New Clamp-On Ultrasonic FlowMeters

Fixed measurement devices are no longer designed to interrupt the flow in a fluidic system. AW-Lake introduces a portable ultrasonic flow meter for industrial applications.


News Sep 01, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Different Techniques for Condition Monitoring

Different Techniques for Condition Monitoring

Condition monitoring focuses on the physical parameters like temperature and vibration, rather than the product parameters.


Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Schunk aims to simplify and optimize their tooling to help industries achieve the precision and accuracy required to mill parts.


News Aug 28, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Alternative PLC Programming Languages

Alternative PLC Programming Languages

For most systems, there are various languages meant for specific purposes, including Function Block, Sequential Charts, and Structured Text.


Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic introduces its new hydrogen gas sensor suitable for use in evaluating a wide range of hydrogen-related technology.


News Aug 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Updates Plantweb Software to Include Social Density Management and Contact Tracing

Emerson Updates Plantweb Software to Include Social Density Management and Contact Tracing

Emerson's Plantweb Location Awareness update makes it possible for plant managers to support health and operational continuity through social density management and contact tracing tools.


News Aug 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
OnRobot Launches Software Update to 2.5D Camera-Based Eyes Vision System

OnRobot Launches Software Update to 2.5D Camera-Based Eyes Vision System

OnRobot launches an update to its innovative robotic support Eyes vision system, which offers new, improved capabilities for robotics applications. 


News Aug 25, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Digi-Key Launches New Marketplace Initiative For Industrial Automation Technologies

Digi-Key Launches New Marketplace Initiative For Industrial Automation Technologies

Digi-Key Electronics launched a marketplace initiative to give customers access to its entire selection of products.


KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

The KR 4 AGILUS is KUKA’s newest compact robot, designed for use in automated production processes in the electronics and manufacturing industry.


News Aug 19, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Overview of Motor Contactors and AC Drives

Overview of Motor Contactors and AC Drives

This article discusses motor contractors and how they play an essential role in most robotic cells.


Motion Control Systems: PID Feed Forward

Motion Control Systems: PID Feed Forward

Learn the strategy called 'feed forward' which can predict motion control system outputs. This helps to turn the feedback into a double-check as opposed to the sole provider of the output signal.


Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Recently, Emerson released its new Branson GCX Series generator, which includes efficient system control and intuitive HMI.


News Aug 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

What are some of the key advancements in medical automation in the last several years and how have robots become more widespread in this industry?


Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff recently expanded their line capacitive sensors to include block-style smart sensors with the IO-link interface.


News Aug 11, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Some standards for HMIs recommend monochromatic schemes for clarity. How can you help operators cope with a new HMI standard after many years of operating without one?