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Heat transfers via conduction, convection and radiation; understanding these mechanisms enables optimal heater selection.

In many industrial and pneumatic systems, pressure control is essential. But not all pressure regulators are created equal. Two of the most commonly used devices—pressure regulators and back pressure regulators—perform very different roles. Choosing the right one depends on where you need to control pressure in your system.

This video will illustrate how to set up a Beijer HMI X2 Pro 10 to communicate with a CODESYS PLC using the CODESYS driver.

For many applications that are currently using Parker’s old ViX drives and controller/drives, AllMotion’s EZ controller/drives may be a great update path. While the ViX had some unique features, most applications didn’t need them, which makes AllMotion’s smaller products probable options.

Get your EC Series Wire Gripper installation just right with this clear, step-by-step tutorial!

Begin your professional installation with confidence! In this detailed tutorial, we walk you through each step of installing the control wires in the EC Series Wire Rod actuator (EC-WER type) from IAI

Struggling with tolerance errors in robotic processes? Learn how Schunk AGM Compensation Units ensure precise handling and higher productivity.

In many industries, small air cylinders have long been the go-to for compact actuation needs. The EC Series Wire Cylinder from IAI delivers a cleaner, simpler, and more precise alternative. By using a wire-driven mechanism powered electrically, the EC Series removes the need for compressed air entirely.

In this step-by-step tutorial, Tom Trinh, Senior Application Engineer at Valin Corporation, walks you through the complete process of setting up communications between a Mitsubishi PLC and an IAI RCON Gateway Controller using the CC-Link Field Network.

Macnaught hazard rated flow meter products offer global approval ratings, high accuracy and repeatability with no flow conditioning required. Designed for clean process fluids that require Explosion Proof, Intrinsically Safe or Simple Safe measurement needs.

How to choose between digital incremental encoders, analog encoders and absolute encoders.

Parker AC890 series variable frequency drives (VFDs), long used for industrial automation and motion control applications, are now being phased out. To ensure uninterrupted operations, it's critical for businesses to understand their migration options. 

Complex drive configurations can turn straightforward motor control installations into costly, time-consuming challenges. If you've ever struggled with getting a VFD up and running due to confusing parameter setups, or faced extended downtimes when replacing a VFD due to the complexity of replacing an old unit, Parker’s AC Series Drives offer a clear, streamlined solution for a variety of industrial applications. 

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed on August 16, aims to accelerate clean energy innovation, including hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. With increased focus on hydrogen, it's crucial to clarify misconceptions and understand how hydrogen fits into the clean energy landscape.

If you're building instruments that demand high-resolution positioning—think semiconductor inspection, digital pathology, or precision metrology—then you already know that not all linear stages are created equal.

In this video, Levi demos the Yokogawa e-RT3 PLC.

Industries involving liquids such as chemical/petrochemical, oil and gas, and water/wastewater, are constantly challenged by corrosion. Understanding the different types of corrosion and how they occur is the first step in protecting your process instruments from its damaging effects.

Unplanned downtime can bring production to a grinding halt—often due to preventable equipment failures.

Join Dave Dlugos, Product Marketing Leader at Ashcroft, as he breaks down the fundamentals of RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) and thermocouples. With 40 years of experience in temperature and pressure measurement.

When every micron matters and every millisecond counts, conventional linear motion systems often fall short. If you are chasing peak throughput, ultra-smooth motion, and zero mechanical backlash, it's time to look beyond belts and screws. That’s where the Parker XLM Series Linear Motor Stages come in.

There is still a sizeable gap between expectations from the end user perspective and the reality of what is possible tapping into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Implementing the tools necessary is more than just flipping a switch.  There are specific challenges associated with this implementation; however, strategies have been developed to help bridge that gap.

In the world of motion control, engineers often face the challenge of integrating different brands of drives and motors into a cohesive system. At first glance, mixing and matching equipment might not seem like a problem, especially if the sizes of the components line up. 

This application note reviews what a RESTful API is and introduces the new BusWorks NT Series RESTful API. This API simplifies web service development by enabling straightforward data transfer between I/O modules and network clients.

This 6-axis precision pick and place stage system by PBA Systems was engineered from the ground up and delivered in 10 weeks. This high-performance stage system was designed to optimize throughput, size and cost, without sacrificing positioning performance.