Products for sale in the US should be tested and certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). A NRTL provides independent evaluation, testing, and certification of electrically operated, gas or oil-fired products. UL is one of these testing laboratories, and UL listing is one of their standards. The UL standard is not always legally…
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) adjust the frequency and voltage of your power supply to control the speed and torque of your AC motors. This has several benefits for the industrial, manufacturing, and processing sectors. A VFD matches the torque and speed of your electric motors to your requirements. It improves the energy use and overall…
Industrial, processing, and manufacturing businesses use control systems to give commands to, direct the operations of, regulate, and manage their automated equipment. These control systems are crucial for any modern manufacturing or processing plant’s day-to-day processes. Three types of automation control systems stand out across all kinds of industries. Your business needs ultimately determine your…
Technology is making its presence felt more and more in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. But despite the streamlined processes automation offers, there’s still so much to keep track of. When you specialize in automation, you need instant access to user-friendly tools on the go to make your job simpler. That’s why every automation specialist…
Programmable Logic Computer (PLC) controllers have been at the forefront of the digitizing movement in manufacturing and other industries, for decades. Built for the demands of harsh environments, they relieved businesses of much of the burden of mechanical control and human labor. Despite the changes in industrial environments in recent years, PLC controllers are as…
Human-machine-interface (HMI) panels are the visual interfaces between your machines or PLCs and the employees monitoring them. Your workers can monitor and control various processes via these HMI panels. Various factors can influence their efficiency and versatility, but do you know what they are? We’re here to help, with this short guide to the most…
Predictive analytics have become an essential tool for almost every industry. So, what is the advantage of predictive analytics for your automation control systems? Predictive analytics allows you to optimize your use of resources, improve delivery times, reduce operational costs, increase your output and sales, and ultimately, boost profits. And it does this with minimal…
Businesses of all sizes and across many sectors have discovered that human-machine interfaces allow them to streamline day-to-day processes. Usually referred to simply as HMI, human-machine interfaces have made an especially big impact in several industrial and manufacturing applications. But what exactly is a human-machine interface and why do you need it for your company?…
Edge computing is the newest advancement in the automated industrial world. Like the advent of cloud computing, edge computing is a revolution in faster and more efficient automation and control. But how does this work in automation and control system environments? And how will it benefit you, practically? In this article, we outline how this…
Just like the computers in any corporation, electrical automation and control systems can be vulnerable to cybersecurity problems. As the age of automation continues to show great advances and progress, this unfortunate reality has accompanied that growth. The statistics indicate that hacking capabilities are growing. Because of this, as your business comes to rely more…
