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Simplify Your Motor Control Center Configuration, Monitoring & Maintenance

Setting up and operating motor control centers (MCCs) is a complex and demanding task. Engineers can encounter time-consuming manual configuration, limited system visibility and troubleshooting delays. Plus, safety concerns, unplanned downtime and difficulty scaling or updating MCC systems can further complicate the picture. Obstacles not only reduce productivity but also increase the risk of errors. Reducing these pain points, IntelliCENTER technology can transform motor control center configuration and maintenance by streamlining setup, enhancing visibility and enabling smarter, safer maintenance. And at the heart of these capabilities are the powerful datasets that drive them.

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Latest News | Automation | General Manufacturing | Smart Factory

Convergix: 4 Ways Factory Automation Improves Supply Chain Management

Although the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic revealed the fragility of global supply chains, factory automation has stepped up to mitigate many of those shortcomings. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers worldwide have become acutely aware of the interconnectivity of supply chains. More recent issues such as international trade disputes and labor shortages have only reinforced that there are vulnerabilities every business within a supply chain has to face from time to time. Shortages of critical supplies have exposed vulnerabilities that have shut down production centers, even as demand for certain products has boomed. For many businesses, these challenges have focused on their current supply chain management practices, turning improvements into a critical strategic objective.

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Latest News | Cables & Wire Management Solutions | Tools for the Trade

Panduit: A Brief Evolution of Field-Terminated Fiber Connectors

Field termination of fiber optic cable connectors is nothing new, and while there have been various products to address field termination needs over the decades, the products discussed here are: field polish, mechanical splice, and fusion splice. Each of these has had time in the spotlight, and there are commonalities that hold true across all three. Chief amongst these is the need for cleanliness when terminating and installing fiber, so we will not spend time on that aspect.

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Latest News | Enclosure Solutions

ITC 101: Understanding IP Ratings for Electrical Enclosures

Electric and electronic equipment are often exposed to challenging environments where dust, water, or accidental contact can cause failures. To address this, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) established the Ingress Protection (IP) rating system under the IEC 60529 standard. This system provides a clear, standardized method of indicating how well an enclosure protects against solids, liquids, and access to hazardous parts.

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Latest News | Automation | Industrial Technology | Oil & Gas | Sustainability

The Power of Integration: Top 10 Benefits of Integrated Process & Power in Oil and Gas

With operating costs up 32% and sustainability mandates tightening, oil and gas companies are rethinking how they manage energy and automation. The integration of process control and power systems is transforming the industry, enabling operators to optimize production, reduce costs, and enhance reliability across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. By unifying these traditionally separate domains, oil and gas companies can achieve new levels of performance and resilience. This paper explores the top 10 benefits of integrating process control and power systems in oil and gas applications.

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Cloud vs Edge Computing – Driving Predictive Maintenance, Remote Diagnostics & Device Safety

Cloud computing and edge computing are reshaping how industrial organizations manage connected devices, analyze data, and maintain operations. While both architectures process and store data, they differ significantly in where that processing occurs—centrally in the cloud or locally at the edge. Understanding these differences is critical for companies evaluating strategies for predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics, and safety. This paper compares cloud and edge computing, examines their role in modern predictive technologies, and outlines the safety and operational benefits of adopting the right approach.

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Latest News | General Manufacturing | Industrial Technology | Industry | Motion Control | Smart Factory | Sustainability

NOARK: Understanding VFDs – The Technology Driving Smarter, More Efficient Systems

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have become essential across modern industrial and commercial environments—but what makes them so valuable? A VFD, also known as an AC Drive or Inverter, is an electronic device that precisely controls the speed and torque of an AC motor. By adjusting the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor, a VFD delivers smooth acceleration, reduced inrush current, and efficient variable-speed operation. Whether you’re optimizing energy consumption or improving process control, the VFD is at the heart of smarter motor-driven systems. The NOARK Ex9VF7 series VFD is engineered for precise control of AC motors—managing speed, torque, and direction effortlessly. Designed for pumps, fans, conveyors, and countless industrial processes, the Ex9VF7 improves energy efficiency and system performance across the board.

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Latest News | Building Controls | Cables & Wire Management Solutions | Data & Security | Data Center | Industry

Why Category 6A Cable is the Smart Choice for Your Next Building Project: Expert Q&A

As network demands continue to surge and building technology evolves, the cabling infrastructure you choose today will determine your network’s capability for years to come. Sitting down with Vincent Lullo, Panduit’s Product Manager Associate for 10 Gig Cabling, to answer the most pressing questions about Category (CAT) 6A cable and why it’s becoming the go-to standard for modern building projects.

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Enclosure Solutions | Latest News

ITC 101: Understanding IK Ratings for Electrical Enclosures

In industrial environments, enclosures face not only dust and water ingress but also physical impacts that can compromise equipment. The IK rating system, defined by IEC 62262, provides a standardized way to measure an enclosure’s resistance to mechanical impact. The IK rating classifies the level of protection an enclosure offers against external mechanical impacts, expressed in joules (J). Each rating (from IK00 to IK10) represents a specific energy level the enclosure can withstand. For instance, IK06 indicates protection against 1 J of impact energy, while IK10 withstands up to 20 J.

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Latest News | Automation | General Manufacturing | Smart Factory

From Ideation to Maturity: Digitalization’s Impact on the 7 Stages of a Product Manufacturing Lifecycle

Digitalization has become a cornerstone for success in today’s manufacturing business environment. By leveraging digital tools and technologies, manufacturers can streamline operations, enhance production efficiency, and make data-driven decisions that propel their operation forward. No matter the stage in which a product manufacturing company may operate, digitalization can play a pivotal role. From accelerating product development and market entry to optimizing production at scale and extending product manufacturing life, digitalization in manufacturing offers numerous benefits that can significantly impact a manufacturer’s bottom line and growth.

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EB Horsman: What Are the Best Industrial Heating Solutions for Winter?

At EB Horsman, they are there to support your industrial heating needs with expert advice and a wide selection of effective and reliable products built for rugged environments. Whether you’re working underground or managing surface facilities, their team can help you find the perfect industrial heating solutions for winter. Cold weather and humidity are major causes of electrical failures in control enclosures. Rittal Enclosure Heaters are designed to prevent condensation, corrosion, and short circuits by maintaining internal temperatures above the dew point. This simple safeguard helps extend the life of sensitive electronics and ensures uninterrupted operation in winter conditions.

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Industry | Automation | Featured | Industrial Technology | Latest News | Whitepapers

Rockwell Automation: SecureOT Platform – OT Endpoint Protection Whitepaper

Are you still tracking OT assets on spreadsheets? OT endpoint protection is a necessity to protect the world’s infrastructure, but in many cases, it’s not deployed due to several key challenges. The unique characteristics of OT networks make running traditional endpoint protection solutions very difficult if not impossible. Recognizing these challenges, Rockwell Automation has leveraged more than 25 years of ICS engineering experience to build SecureOT Platform. SecureOT Platform delivers complete OT endpoint protection and directly addresses the visibility and complexity of the challenges you face every day. Their team has experience operating SecureOT Platform in various plants and control systems across all vendors. They have been in your shoes and understand the unique complexities of these systems. SecureOT Platform was intentionally built to be an OT-safe, effective solution to address the unique challenges of industrial environments.

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The Power of OMRON’s Sysmac Studio: Unify Automation & Integrate Safety

Industry moves fast. Outpace obsolescence with OMRON’s Sysmac Studio. Designed to empower operations from the edge to the cloud, it unifies automation by prioritizing safety and security. Built for today, ready for the future. Today, the factory floor faces pressure from suppliers, consumers, competition, and emerging technologies. Operation teams are looking to remain competitive while making resilience standard procedure. At the crux of resilience and a sustainable competitive advantage is confident decisions driven by data-based insight. OMRON’s Sysmac Studio does just that, enabling processes to run predictably, effectively, and hit their output targets, especially when that target is moving.

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Latest News | Building Controls | Industrial Technology | Power Distribution & Energy | Sustainability

From Hospitals to Hyperscalers: Why Every Sector Needs Smarter Backup Power

Whether running a data center, factory, hospital, or a commercial building complex, organizations need efficient and reliable uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with intelligent features to prevent disruptions. Too much is at stake to have critical workloads stop during outages or anomalies in the power supply. Now more than ever, with extreme weather and increasing demands on the power grid, organizations need a plan to mitigate downtime.

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Thermon Heat Trace Cables: Protect Your Pipes & Equipment from Winter Freezing

Frozen pipes and equipment can bring an industrial operation to a grinding halt – leading to costly downtime and safety concerns. This is why reliable heat trace cables are so essential: keeping facilities such as refineries, petrochemical plants, manufacturing plants, and power generation facilities protected and running efficiently in cold conditions. This is where Thermon comes in. As a global manufacturer in industrial heat-trace solutions, Thermon designs products trusted worldwide for their consistent performance and durability.

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Latest News | Industrial Technology | Smart Factory

Moxa Industrial Linux: The Secure & Sustainable OS for the Industrial Edge

Moxa actively participates in The Linux Civil Infrastructure Platform (CIP) and OpenChain Project and is a proud Linux Debian sponsor of the Long-Term Support (LTS) initiative. Moxa demonstrates its commitment to providing long-term stability for Debian-based systems. A keystone in this commitment is Moxa Industrial Linux (MIL), a secure, industrial-grade Debian-based operating system built for foundation’s unparalleled reliability. MIL provides decades of trusted performance with enhanced security patching and world-class 10-year OS support. Through Moxa’s partnership with the world’s first IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 certified computer, MIL enables resilience, and industry applications to have future-ready stability. MIL is built on Debian and the standard Linux kernel to help accelerate application development with integrated Moxa utilities for system, network, and I/O management.

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Latest News

Simplify Your Motor Control Center Configuration, Monitoring & Maintenance

Convergix: 4 Ways Factory Automation Improves Supply Chain Management

Panduit: A Brief Evolution of Field-Terminated Fiber Connectors

ITC 101: Understanding IP Ratings for Electrical Enclosures

The Power of Integration: Top 10 Benefits of Integrated Process & Power in Oil and Gas

NOARK: Understanding VFDs – The Technology Driving Smarter, More Efficient Systems

Why Category 6A Cable is the Smart Choice for Your Next Building Project: Expert Q&A

ITC 101: Understanding IK Ratings for Electrical Enclosures

From Ideation to Maturity: Digitalization’s Impact on the 7 Stages of a Product Manufacturing Lifecycle

EB Horsman: What Are the Best Industrial Heating Solutions for Winter?

Rockwell Automation: SecureOT Platform – OT Endpoint Protection Whitepaper

The Power of OMRON’s Sysmac Studio: Unify Automation & Integrate Safety

From Hospitals to Hyperscalers: Why Every Sector Needs Smarter Backup Power

Thermon Heat Trace Cables: Protect Your Pipes & Equipment from Winter Freezing

Moxa Industrial Linux: The Secure & Sustainable OS for the Industrial Edge

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