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Authentic Components Procurement: Avoiding Counterfeit Industrial Parts

Counterfeit or poor-quality components can cripple automation projects and endanger...
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A large monitor in an industrial control room displays a diagram of a secure OT network architecture, featuring segmented PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems connected through firewalls and a DMZ.

Securing Industrial Networks: Best Practices for OT Cybersecurity

As factories adopt IIoT and smart PLCs, cyber risk grows....
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2026 Industrial Circuit Protection and Safety: Upgrading Fuses, Breakers, and Compliance

As 2026 approaches, new safety regulations and electrification initiatives are...
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A rectangular sensor with a red laser beam points down at a cardboard box on a conveyor belt in a factory with robotic arms.

Photoelectric vs Inductive Sensors: Enhancing Automation and Efficiency in 2026

Are you optimizing your production line for 2026? This guide...
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Automation
Macro view of an industrial control circuit board featuring essential passive components, including SMD industrial resistors, electrolytic capacitors, and a central microcontroller IC for automation systems.

Energy-Efficient Resistors and Passive Components for Industrial Control Systems (2026 Guide)

In 2026, energy efficiency in industrial automation is no longer...
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Automation
Technician tightening wiring terminals in an industrial control cabinet, representing reliable physical layer connections for automation systems.

Choosing the Right Industrial Connectors for Automation Upgrades in 2026

As factories plan upgrades for 2026, selecting high-performance connectors is...
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Automation
Robotic arms and conveyor belt in a modern automated factory, illustrating the high-speed motion control and synchronization managed by Omron Sysmac NJ and NX series PLCs.

Mastering Omron Sysmac PLCs: A Step-by-Step Programming Guide

This tutorial introduces engineers to Omron’s Sysmac platform, which unifies...
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PLC
Side-by-side hardware comparison of Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 and Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 PLCs

Siemens S7-1500 vs Allen-Bradley CompactLogix: Choosing the Right PLC for Your Factory

This comparison guide helps engineers and managers select between Siemens...
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PLC
Optimizing HVAC Systems with Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives

Optimizing HVAC Systems with Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives

This practical guide helps facilities and controls engineers choose and...
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Automation
Driving Efficiency: Mitsubishi MELSEC PLC in Automotive Manufacturing

Driving Efficiency: Mitsubishi MELSEC PLC in Automotive Manufacturing

In this real-world case study, we explore how Mitsubishi Electric’s...
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PLC
Robotic arms

Building the Smart Factory: ABB’s Role in the Future of Automation

The transition to Industry 4.0 requires more than just new...
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Automation
Top Tools and Accessories for Efficient PLC Installation and Maintenance

Top Tools and Accessories for Efficient PLC Installation and Maintenance

Whether you’re wiring a new PLC cabinet or troubleshooting a...
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PLC