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In the world of industrial automation and control, the choice of measuring devices can significantly impact efficiency, flexibility, and cost. While standard measuring devices have their place, they often come with limitations that can restrict their utility and adaptability. Enter the e-RT3 – a versatile and powerful alternative that not only measures but also analyzes data on a single platform.

When it comes to selecting the right control system for your industrial automation needs, the choice between a Single Board Computer (SBC) and a more robust solution like the e-RT3 can be crucial. While SBCs have their place, they often come with limitations that can hinder your system's performance and longevity. Let's explore why you should consider the e-RT3 as a superior alternative.

The demand for robust and versatile automation solutions has never been higher. Yokogawa's FA-M3V Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and e-RT3 Plus Controller provide a powerful combination to meet these needs.

Ashcroft announces NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification for select models of their pressure gauges, switches, transducers and diaphragm seals/isolation rings.

PLC's are complex pieces of equipment.  If there is a vendor trying to tell you that a particular PLC will solve all of your challenges and is set to meet all of your needs, that is certainly a red flag.

Valin's team will be at SEMICON® WEST this year joining Yokogawa in booth #5584. Stop by to learn how Yokogawa is applying AI in industrial controls to help improve efficiency and speed while reducing development time for semiconductor machine tools.

There is a considerable amount of thought that goes into specifying a regulator, and it has everything to do with application. Read the blog below to learn the key factors that you need to consider before buying.

Tank heating is crucial across various industries, making it a common application in industrial heating. Whether dealing with water, fuel, or corrosive substances, the process requires careful consideration. Read this blog to learn more.

It's crucial to capture as much rainwater as possible for future use in groundwater basins. However, during storm events, the existing wastewater system can become overwhelmed. The influx of freshwater from a storm event can disrupt the wastewater treatment process, leading to an imbalance in the system.

Across the U.S., booster stations and pumping stations are feeling the strain of both age and increased demand. As pumping stations edge near full capacity, financial or real estate constraints can make it difficult to expand or retrofit them.

Most processes in this world require some form of heat. Specifically, there is a need to heat something that resides in a tank. Water, fuel, etc... there seems to always be a need to maintain temperature or heat up product inside a tank. However, this requirement is not something to be taken lightly.

Discover the intricacies of condition monitoring in our latest blog. Learn how to select the right sensors and equipment tailored to your process needs and budget.

Preventative maintenance and condition monitoring are not only independent concepts, but they are also ones that should not be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. Learn more in the blog below.

As part of Valin's 50th anniversary, we asked our employees to share their experience working at Valin over the years. Here is what some of them had to say.

With the Industrial Internet of Things and digitization, opportunities to improve business performance are almost endless. Yet the process of adopting new technology requires smart investments.

Valin offers a comprehensive and highly differentiated portfolio of fluid control & pneumatics, machine control, and software solutions for discrete and hybrid manufacturing.

Emerson has developed a groundbreaking solution for addressing challenges in upstream oil and gas applications related to pneumatic valve emissions.

Microelectronics are an inescapable and critical part of nearly every person's life.

Without highly efficient filtration at sub-micron particle sizes, these microelectronics technologies would be difficult if not impossible. Specific gas filters protect critical processes that require a particle free environment to manufacture devices with nearly nanoscale features.

Selecting a proper conveyor is a critical piece of specifying an automation process.  It is not a one size fits all approach as some may assume.

The basic application for a VFD is one where an AC motor must be run with some aspect of control over the speed, accel/decel or torque. Cranes, fans, pumps, mixers, conveyors, and similar applications are all candidates for using a VFD.

Investing in oil reclamation technology can help reduce the costs associated with oil usage. Learn more in the blog below.

Whether it's raw water, feed water, condenser water, or even cooling tower water, operators and technicians need top-tier flow data. There are plenty of challenges that power generation professionals face when trying to obtain operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Choosing the right flow meter for your flow application shouldn't be one of those challenges!

As any plant manager, engineer, or shutdown turnaround coordinator is aware, flow data is only as good as the flow meter that provides it. When accuracy and repeatability are critical, McCrometer's flow meters deliver top-tier data.