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New programmable logic controllers combine advanced features with the flexibility to develop and deploy complex infrastructure and automation processes quickly.

Automation solutions are complex and costly. However, the solutions are becoming more and more modular and easier to use.

Selecting solid-state relays requires an understanding of the load voltage, current, and type, as well as the control voltage and the number of poles.

A presentation of the most recent additions to the TeSys family of enhanced and robust devices designed for easy-operation and long-term performance.

DigiKey and Würth Elektronik have partnered to offer an extensive range of products and tools designed to simplify IIoT implementation.

An overview of the January 2025 A3 Business Forum in Orlando, Florida. Read about some of the key presentations that occurred there.

Learn how sensors enable the advanced lithography system processes used in chip manufacturing and the role of ADI's µModule ADAQ solution.

Discover how the Hacksmith's Fallout-inspired power armor build uses pneumatics, portable power, and smart controls for real-world operation.

A look at recently developed smart motor controls, including modular contactors and overload relays, detailing their protective functions and self-diagnostics.

Explore Siemens' SIRIUS modular system for streamlined motor control panels and optimize space, simplify installation, and enhance flexibility.

Learn the distinction between a mathematical, data-described digital twin and a visual digital twin and how both are needed to create the industrial metaverse.

A refresher on industry safety requirements, a review of the basics of safety laser scanners, and a dive into how layered safety envelopes can be implemented.

A review of the operating frequencies on several radar specifications, a comparison of radar technologies, and a software suite that can speed the development.

New meat substitutes and other so-called alternative proteins are being introduced all the time. Automation is core to their manufacture.

Selecting the right photoelectric proximity detectors for factory automation can accelerate setup and provide higher performance and enhanced accuracy.

A review of local control and Cloud connectivity in a traditional network architecture and a discussion of the new architecture enabled by IO-Link masters.

A discussion several sensors suited for use in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing lines, along with some application and installation suggestions.

An overview of point-level and continuous-level monitoring applications and a discussion of hydrostatic level sensor operation in water processing plants.

Industrial sensors play a crucial role within industrial settings, converting physical parameters into signals to be used for a wide range of applications.

Monitoring and measuring water flow and volume is necessary for improving the efficiency and sustainability in many industrial applications.