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Machine vision vs. computer vision

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5 use cases for uninterruptible power supply

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Wireless HMI enables endless control and monitoring

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Development Platforms

AI advancements for automation

Dec. 2, 2024
As AI automates programming tasks, the industrial workforce’s specialized knowledge becomes essential in guiding intelligent systems

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Remote Connectivity

Anything can be an HMI with wireless connectivity

Jeremy Pollard
Control and monitoring can be accomplished from almost anywhere with wireless human-machine interface
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Data Acquisition & Monitoring

What do you know about EtherCAT?

What exactly is EtherCAT? Take this quiz to find out
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Drives

Rockwell Automation’s machinery advancements

How advanced automation and scalable designs empower controls engineers to address global challenges, from energy sustainability to water purification
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Edge Technology

Manufacturing’s critical role in economies, energy and beyond

Rockwell Automation advances edge and cloud technologies to ensure reliable and efficient data management
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Motors

Vial capping manufacturer employ’s Mitsubishi Electric servo motors

Genesis Packaging Technologies standardized its servo motor and drive supplier, streamlining spare parts management and reducing operational complexity
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Drives

Do you know your variable-frequency drives?

How do VFDs compare to other drives? Test your knowledge with this quiz
Bob Burkhardt, product manager, cartooning & robotics, R.A Jones
Vertical Industries

R.A Jones Celestion MTX machine includes overhead plug-and-play cabinets

Mike Bacidore
Bob Burkhardt explains the mechanical and electrical modularity of the topload packaging platform built around Beckhoff technology
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Time-Sensitive Networking

Time-sensitive networking syncs flexible communication between data and control

Tom Burke
Clock synchronization protocols and traffic scheduling mechanisms allow the network to prioritize critical data transmissions
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Vertical Industries

Codi Manufacturing uses online configurator to meet customer deadline

Festo’s handling guide online (HGO) simplifies technology selection and configuration
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Data Acquisition & Monitoring

How to protect networks against transient spikes

Larry Stepniak
Earth ground, high-capacity gas discharge tube, clamping diodes and metal oxide varistors can keep OT data safe from voltage spikes
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Relays

What are the differences between electromechanical and solid-state relays?

Can you identify differences between two kinds of relay systems?
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Icotek cable entry frames for food and beverage

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The icotek KEL-ER-BL is a split cable entry frame for cables with and without plugs. Depending on the size, cables with a diameter of 1 to 35 mm are inserted, sealed with IP65...
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Phoenix Contact M12 Power for exposed cable runs

Phoenix Contact
Nov. 18, 2024
The TC-ER (Tray Cable – Exposed Run) PVC cables from Phoenix Contact can be routed outside of cable trays, which is designed to make them easier to install with more routing...
Power Supplies

Mencom power distribution (PMIN) series

Mencom
Nov. 15, 2024
The PMIN series is designed to offers plug-and-play offering for industrial motor, machine and power applications. These industrial circular connectors provide a quick-disconnect...

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Mencom single keyway quick-disconnect cordsets

Galco Industrial Electronics
Mencom’s Micro-DC (MDC) Series, also known as Micro-change or M12, offers versatile quick-disconnect for industrial automation. These A-coded MDC connectors are designed...

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PLCs/PACs

Harness object-oriented programming’s abilities by creating tags and terminology

Tobey Strauch
How standards like PackML turned discrete manufacturing into a machine-state process

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Development Platforms

Partnership creates condition monitoring tool

Siemens’ Xcelerator platform offers advanced monitoring and quality control features, especially in tool condition management

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Robotics

Kettering University to release robotic work cell programming tool for student learning

Anna Townshend
Patti Engineering and Mitsubishi Electric Automation partnered on the design and installation

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Vision Systems

How machine vision differs from computer vision

Rick Rice
Artificial intelligence, software and lighting have changed vision systems

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Safety Controllers

Bardac loadcell tension controller

Bardac
The smarty7, fully programmable, four-channel controller has selectable inputs for all common types of loadcells and is integrated into drive systems to provide accurate load ...

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HMI Software

Enhancing HMI Security and Accessibility with Cloud VPN Solutions

Enhance HMI security and remote access with Beijer’s cloud VPN solution. Enjoy advanced encryption, easy setup, and secure access via laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Cut costs...