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A brief overview of predictive maintenance, its numerous benefits, and how it can fit into Industry 4.0 system architectures.

Learn how the Advantech iDAQ-784 DAQ module solves high-speed synchronization challenges in industrial robotics and motion control applications.

A solid understanding of multi-conductor materials and structure for flexible cables will help ensure longevity, reliability, and safety in industrial systems.

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.

DIN rail power supplies offer easy-to-assemble, reliable power conversion, and surge protection for a variety of industrial automation processes.

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

Learn how Wi-Fi 6 modules with Bluetooth LE can streamline wireless integration for industrial applications.

Analog Devices’ innovative solutions improve reliability, efficiency, communication, and connectivity in industrial environments while ensuring human safety.

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

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.

GMSL is a cost-efficient alternative to GigE Vision cameras, with impressive performance for high-speed video links and multi-streaming over a single cable.

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.