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Siemens and Envalior Collaborate on More Sustainable Electrical Products

Siemens and Envalior Collaborate on More Sustainable Electrical Products


Siemens' new SIRIUS 3RQ4 coupling relay is made of a bio-based, halogen-free, flame-retardant plastic from Envalior.…
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LKAB Signs Technology Partnership With ABB to Shape the Future of Mining

LKAB Signs Technology Partnership With ABB to Shape the Future of Mining


ABB and LKAB's strategic technology partnership will accelerate automation, electrification and digitalization in mi…
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Case Study: Balluff and Kardex Deliver AutoStore ASRS System Within Six Months

Case Study: Balluff and Kardex Deliver AutoStore ASRS System Within Six Months


Balluff partnered with Kardex to deploy a customized AutoStore solution designed to meet both current operational demand…
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The Quiet Revolution in Mobile Computing: Why Rugged Computing Is a Strategic Necessity

The Quiet Revolution in Mobile Computing: Why Rugged Computing Is a Strategic Necessity


It is time to move beyond retrofitting consumer tech and embrace rugged solutions as a core part of your digital strateg…
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What Are Polyglot Files, and What Is Their OT Security Risk?

What Are Polyglot Files, and What Is Their OT Security Risk?


The severity of a polyglot cyberattack is often driven by a lack of awareness, training and recognition.
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Evolution, State of the Art and Standardization of Virtual PLCs

Evolution, State of the Art and Standardization of Virtual PLCs


Let's examine the technological advances, current state of virtual PLCs (vPLCs), challenges faced in industrial auto…
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The 6LHP high-pressure transducers have a robust housing made of stainless steel, and a fully welded, flush-front, and gap free metal diaphragm giving them optimum long-term stability and durability for a range of OEM applications.

The 6LHP high-pressure transducers have a robust housing made of stainless steel, and a fully welded, flush-front, and gap free metal diaphragm giving them optimum long-term stability and durability for a range of OEM applications.

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Ignition 8.3 is here! The latest version of the most advanced industrial platform features a new gateway UI, data historian, Git integration, a built-in drawing editor, and more. Download now to boost your collaboration, security and scalability.

Ignition 8.3 is here! The latest version of the most advanced industrial platform features a new gateway UI, data historian, Git integration, a built-in drawing editor, and more. Download now to boost your collaboration, security and scalability.

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The MELFA RV-12CRL robot has a smooth, curved design to complement the slim arm and compact joints. RV-12CRL has a maximum load capacity of 12kg, a maximum reach radius of 1504mm, and an extensive number of inputs/outputs for gripper control.

The MELFA RV-12CRL robot has a smooth, curved design to complement the slim arm and compact joints. RV-12CRL has a maximum load capacity of 12kg, a maximum reach radius of 1504mm, and an extensive number of inputs/outputs for gripper control.

  • Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
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A best-selling, practical introduction to the principles, technologies, and strategies of industrial process control.

A best-selling, practical introduction to the principles, technologies, and strategies of industrial process control.

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Develop confidence in uncertainty analysis results and use measurement uncertainty to select instrumentation systems.

Develop confidence in uncertainty analysis results and use measurement uncertainty to select instrumentation systems.

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Understand each phase of the ISA-TR84.00.07 FGS design life cycle and learn how to develop an FGS design.

Understand each phase of the ISA-TR84.00.07 FGS design life cycle and learn how to develop an FGS design.

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Avoid reinventing the wheel. This ideal reference defines each phase of a project and then provides practical knowledge for each.

Avoid reinventing the wheel. This ideal reference defines each phase of a project and then provides practical knowledge for each.

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Minimize risk and avoid breakdowns. Follow the methods in this book to smoothly execute analyzer systems projects.

Minimize risk and avoid breakdowns. Follow the methods in this book to smoothly execute analyzer systems projects.

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Learn how to implement programmable controllers from design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up.

Learn how to implement programmable controllers from design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up.

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Specim Launches SX25: High-Resolution SWIR Hyperspectral Camera for Advanced Material Analysis

Specim Launches SX25: High-Resolution SWIR Hyperspectral Camera for Advanced Material Analysis

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Kistler's Telemetric Measurement System Revolutionizes Process Monitoring in Moving Machine Parts

Kistler's Telemetric Measurement System Revolutionizes Process Monitoring in Moving Machine Parts

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OPSWAT Unveils Installation-Free, Air-Gapped Threat Protection for Critical Assets With Automatic Updates and Reporting

OPSWAT Unveils Installation-Free, Air-Gapped Threat Protection for Critical Assets With Automatic Updates and Reporting

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PI Offers High Performance Linear Positioning Stage Family With Absolute Encoder and Excellent Guiding Precision

PI Offers High Performance Linear Positioning Stage Family With Absolute Encoder and Excellent Guiding Precision

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Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest: October 2025

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest: October 2025

Ahhh!!! Don't run away just yet. Tell us how you would caption this comic! Use the form below to submit as many idea…

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Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest: September 2025

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest: September 2025

"I guess you guys are not the Uber ride I called for?" Congrats to Joe P. of Pennsylvania for winning our S…

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Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest: August 2025

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest: August 2025

“I'm sure if we pay him, he will just go away.” Congrats to Brad V. of South Dakota for winning our c…

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Aparian, Inc.


Supplier of industrial automation equipment specializing in communication gateways, process gateways, IO migration scann…
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Bihl+Wiedemann Inc

Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH


Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH was founded in 1992 in Mannheim, Germany by Jochen Bihl and Bernhard Wiedemann. The highly specializ…
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Firgelli Automation


FIRGELLI Have been developing and manufacturing Linear actuators since 2002. We serve all industries from Hospitality to…
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FCI - Fluid Components International

FCI - Fluid Components International


Fluid Components International (FCI) designs and manufactures mass flow meters, flow switches and level switches for ind…
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MSA Safety

MSA Safety


At MSA, our business is safety. We have been the world leading manufacturer of high-quality safety products since 1914, …
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OnLogic

OnLogic


OnLogic is a global industrial computer manufacturer who designs highly-configurable, solution-focused computers enginee…
OnLogic
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ProComSol, Ltd

ProComSol, Ltd


ProComSol, Ltd is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced, cost-effective, and reliable HART and Foundation F…
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Sealevel Systems, Inc

Sealevel Systems, Inc


Sealevel Systems, Inc. advanced the industrial I/O and embedded computing industry with the first RS-422/485 communicati…
Sealevel Systems, Inc
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Servo2Go.com Ltd.

Servo2Go.com Ltd.


Servo2Go.com is an Online E-Store Distributor specializing in High Performance Automation and Motion Control Components …
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SmallPC


SmallPC specializes in designing and manufacturing rugged computing solutions for extreme environments.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.


Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Elec…
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Motion Index Drives


Motion Index Drives has been a manufacturer of cam and servo indexing devices for over 50 years. We have been continuall…
Motion Index Drives
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Okuma America Corporation

Okuma America Corporation


Okuma opens possibilities in the manufacturing industry with world-class machine tools, automation solutions, service, a…
Okuma America Corporation
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Interstates

Interstates


Interstates is a leading systems integrator specializing in guiding clients through their digital transformation journey…
Interstates
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Quantum Design, Inc.

Quantum Design, Inc.


Quantum Design is a control systems integrator providing turnkey solutions from design through commissioning since 1986.…
Quantum Design, Inc.
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Wunderlich - Malec

Wunderlich - Malec


Wunderlich-Malec has successfully designed and implemented engineering solutions for commercial, industrial and governme…
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