Author: Lukas Berger

Among the least glamorous yet most important aspects of building reliable control systems are grounding and shielding. Done well, they are invisible, […]

When automated machinery can injure people, its safety functions must be exceptionally reliable. Safety PLCs exist precisely for this purpose, providing control […]

Variable frequency drives and programmable logic controllers are two pillars of modern automation, and they work best together. The PLC provides the […]

The human-machine interface, or HMI, is where people meet automation. It is the screen and controls through which operators monitor a machine, […]

Conveyors are the arteries of automated production, moving material and product between processes. Though they seem simple, controlling conveyors well involves more […]

Sensors are the senses of an automated system, telling the controller what is happening in the physical world. Choosing the right sensor […]

As automation has grown more sophisticated, the way devices communicate has become as important as the devices themselves. Industrial networks connect controllers, […]

Machines rarely fail without warning; they usually signal trouble long before they stop. Vibration monitoring is one of the most powerful ways […]

Automated lines consume significant energy, and much of that consumption is invisible until it is measured. Energy monitoring shines a light on […]

Behind every industrial motor is the equipment that switches it on and off and protects it from harm. Motor starters, contactors, and […]