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    It’s a Big Deal: Industrial Automation Acquisitions, Strategic Growth & Diversification

    Rehana Begg
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Analysts anticipate a surge in global M&A transactions across robotics, process and control systems automation and manufacturing.
    Sharon Spielman
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    FABTECH 2024 Forged Ahead in Florida

    Sharon Spielman
    Nov. 19, 2024
    The mid-October show in Orlando showcased the manufacturing industry's determination to move forward after Hurricane Milton, featuring more than 1,500 exhibitors and groundbreaking...
    Machine Design
    Aveva’s CEO, Caspar Herzberg, announced new strategic partnerships with Vulcan Energy Resources (VER) and Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) at Aveva World 2024.

    Aveva World Conference 2024: Designing for a Connected Industrial Economy

    Rehana Begg
    Nov. 4, 2024
    Aveva is expediting industrial asset management through digital transformation and a focus on sustainability. The software provider’s next breakthrough is set to be powered by...
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    A Partnership in Defense Engineering

    Sharon Spielman
    Oct. 28, 2024
    Element U.S. Space and Defense and Texas Tech University are working together to drive innovation in defense technology.
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    T-Slot Aluminum Extrusion: Versatile Solutions for Modern Applications

    Erin Reilly
    Oct. 14, 2024
    T-slot extrusion, a modular framing system consisting of aluminum profiles, is popular in various engineering applications, from automation to medical laboratories.

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    Applying Low-Noise Solid-State Relays to Limit EMI: A Comprehensive Guide

    Jesus Miranda
    Oct. 8, 2024
    A comprehensive look at low-noise solid-state relays and ways to limit electromagnetic interference.
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    Q&A: Advanced Sensor Technologies Promote Safer, More Efficient Manufacturing Processes

    Jeremy Cohen
    Oct. 7, 2024
    Metsen’s Vaibhav Modi explains why sensors backed by custom software benefit continuous casting processes across industries.
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    Selecting the Right Sensor: A Guide for R&D and Electronics Design Engineers

    Barry Brents
    Oct. 7, 2024
    This article details six essential sensors, along with four necessary questions a design engineer should ask before choosing which ones to use in their next design.
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    Teaching an Old Sensor New Tricks

    Michael Marciante
    Oct. 7, 2024
    While LVDTs have been around for several decades due to their trademark toughness and reliability, they continue to be adapted with new capabilities to meet today’s requirements...
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    Smart Sensors: IO-Link Enables New Era for Strain Gauge Sensors

    Jeremy Cohen
    Oct. 7, 2024
    IO-Link-enabled smart sensors are emerging as a leading technology for field-level applications, offering a future-proof solution that seamlessly integrates with both new and ...
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    Depending on the sensor type, photoelectric sensors can be used to detect materials such as wood, plastic, metal and glass.

    Things to Consider When Selecting an Industrial Photoelectric Sensor

    Eric J. Halvorson
    Oct. 7, 2024
    This article compares three types of photoelectric sensors—through-beam, retroreflective and diffused—used in industrial applications to detect object presence.
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    How Digital Transformation, Virtualization and Software-Defined Automation are Reshaping Industrial Operations

    Ali Haj Fraj
    Aug. 26, 2024
    Why engineers are making software defined automation, digital twins, soft PLCs and other agnostic tools part of the manufacturing automation toolkit.
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    Custom Pressure Transducer Delivers High-Temperature Accuracy

    Sean Gregory
    Aug. 5, 2024
    Sigma-Netics designed a sensor for the demanding performance requirements of a semiconductor application. Discover how they balanced thermal performance with package size.