New connector concepts good fit for modular machine design

Flexibility helps OEMs reduce costs, time to market.

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Harting

Workplace Noise Can Cause Hearing Loss

This 3M guide details steps to mitigate the risk of Noise-induced Hearing Loss.

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3M

Design Considerations for Effective HMI Systems

The interactive impact of the human/machine interface is much more significant than its basic functionality.

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EAO Switch

Emergency Stop Switches

E-Stops continue to evolve to meet new standards and new applications

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EAO Switch

Five Tips for Developing Non-Standard Enclosures

Virtually all enclosure need to be modified, and they can often be the highest priced component. Here's a process that will streamline the selection.

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Bud

Microbrewery Grows Big with Micro PLC

Coastal Electric uses Idec’s Micro PLC to automate Greenflash Brewing’s new plant in San Diego and preserve its small-batch processes, while brewing five times more beer.

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IDEC

"Industrial Ethernet": Industrial Ethernet is trending to be the principal infrastructure choice for mission-critical industrial automation and control applications

A Robust Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Consisting of Environmentally Hardened Network Cabling, Connectivity, and Active Components Is Essential to Long-Term Performance and reliability.

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Belden

Unified Physical Infastructure Solutions for Industrial Automation - Introduction to the Micro Data Center

Keys to Successful Industrial Networking Management.

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Panduit

Unified Physical Infastructure Solutions for Industrial Automation - Optimizing Control Panel Layouts for Noise Mitigation in Factory Automation Systems

Optimizing Noise Mitigation in Factory Automation Systems

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Panduit

Better ways to troubleshoot automation & process control loops

Today's mA process clamp meters save instrumentation & automation technicians time in trouble shooting, because they can replace a number of separate instruments.

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Fluke

Wireless test tools can cut troubleshooting time

Learn from Pros what they are doing to save time troubleshooting problems

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Fluke

Power Protection

Tripp-Lite's Solutions to Industrial Productivity

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Tripp-Lite

Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs with Adjustable Speed Drives

Adjustable speed drives provide additional cost savings when compared to typical AC drives. Find out how, spotlighting pump and fan applications.

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Schneider-Electric

Using Surface Coatings to Extend Life and Improve Performance in Industrial Air Conditioners

Learn more about how to manage the effects of aggressive environments on enclosures.

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Hoffman

Mitigate Condensation Damage to Ensure Optimal Life for Electrical and Electronic Equipment

An effective, inexpensive, and flexible solution to moisture and water accumulation in enclosures.

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Hoffman

Protecting SSRs Against Short Circuit and Overcurrent

Protection of solid state relays goes beyond circuit breakers

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Crydom

Application Guide for EZ Relays

See many different applications, wiring diagrams, and drawings for EZ Relay applications.

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Eaton-Cutler-Hammer