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Machine Safety in Industrial Automation Environments

On March 6, 2026 in Circuit Protection, Industrial Automation, Robotics by Abhishek Jadhav

Machine safety is imperative in industrial automation. Functional safeguards, along with standards and certifications from organizations, such as ISO, IEC, and ISA, protect workers and equipment from harm.

Tagged With: ce marking, functional safety, iec 61508, industrial automation, isa-84, iso 13849, machine safety, safety compliance, safety standards, ul certification

Smart Electromechanical Actuators with Integrated Driver Diagnostics

On February 16, 2026 in Industrial, Motor Control, RF, Robotics, Sensors by Analog Devices

ADI’s smart cDriver™ solutions integrate sensing and actuation for predictive maintenance, enabling intelligent electromechanical actuators and advanced diagnostics in industrial automation systems.

Tagged With: adi trinamic, cdriver solutions, edge intelligence, electromechanical actuators, industrial automation, motor drivers, predictive maintenance, smart drivers, solenoid diagnostics, stepper motor control

Best Practices for HMI Design in Industrial and Safety-Critical Applications

On January 30, 2026 in General, Industrial Automation, Security by Abhishek Jadhav

Best practices for human-machine interface (HMI) design require user-centric layout, error handling and alarm management, and robust hardware design.

Tagged With: alarm management, error handling, hmi design, human-machine interface, industrial automation, isa-101, operator interface, process control, rugged hmi, user-centric interface

Understanding the Fundamentals of HMIs

On January 29, 2026 in Industrial Automation by Abhishek Jadhav

Explore HMI fundamentals, design considerations, and data visualization in industrial automation, and learn how human factors impact usability and efficiency in Industry 5.0.

Tagged With: automation control, ergonomic hmi, gui design, hmi, human-machine interface, industrial automation, operator interface, process monitoring, sensor data

NearFi Delivers Contactless Power and Data for Automation

On January 14, 2026 in Automation, Connectors, Industrial, Wireless by Phoenix Contact

Industrial systems like work carriers and rotary tables require reliable power and data despite constant motion. Phoenix Contact NearFi couplers provide contactless, real-time transmission that eliminates fragile wiring and slip rings, reducing costly downtime.

Tagged With: contactless power, ethernet coupler, factory automation connectivity, industrial automation, nearfi, phoenix contact, robot tool change, rotary table, slip ring replacement, workpiece carrier

New Tech Tuesdays: Solar-Powered Industrial Automation: Efficiency Off the Grid

On January 13, 2026 in Automation, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Discover how solar-powered automation and MPPT-driven motor control are revolutionizing off-grid industrial systems with sustainable, flexible solutions.

Tagged With: energy harvesting, hybrid energy systems, industrial automation, mppt algorithms, off-grid solutions, schneider electric atv320, solar motor control, solar-powered automation, sustainable industrial design, variable speed drives

Banner K100 Programmable Display Beacon for Smart Factory Automation

On December 23, 2025 in Automation, Industrial, Industrial Automation, IoT, Robotics, Sensors by Banner Engineering

Modern factories need clearer, more adaptable signals to ensure productivity and safety in today’s dynamic industrial environments. Programmable display beacons offer multicolor lighting and scrolling text in one rugged device, delivering dynamic alerts that evolve with changing automation needs.

Tagged With: adaptive signaling, banner engineering, hmi, industrial automation, k100 programmable display beacon, machine status indicator, process monitoring, programmable display beacon, safety signaling, smart factory

Smarter Industrial Control Panels with Siemens ET200SP

On December 1, 2025 in All, Automation, Industrial, Industrial Automation, IoT, Low Power, Motor Control, Security, Sensors by Siemens

Raj Rajendra of Siemens shares how the ET200SP helps control-panel designers keep pace with shrinking footprints, rising connectivity demands, and stricter sustainability rules—offering modular expansion, tool-free wiring, and advanced diagnostics to future-proof industrial automation.

Tagged With: control panel design, diagnostics, energy efficient, industrial automation, industrial connectivity, modular i/o system, profinet, siemens et200sp, sustainable manufacturing, tool-free wiring

Can Connectors Be Created Without Contacts?

On October 24, 2025 in All, Automation, Connectors, Industrial, Medical, Power, RF, Robotics by David Pike

Contacts are the most vulnerable element of connector design. Explore how contactless connectors solve reliability and wear issues for industrial, medical, and robotics applications.

Tagged With: connector design, contactless connectors, electronic components, inductive coupling, industrial automation, robotics, signal integrity, wireless power

New Tech Tuesdays: Wi-Fi HaLow Extends the Reach of IoT

On October 21, 2025 in Automation, Industrial, IoT, Low Power, New Tech Tuesdays, RF, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) extends IoT reach with long-range, low-power connectivity in the sub-1GHz band. Discover how it’s enabling smart agriculture, industrial automation, and smart city applications.

Tagged With: smart argriculture, IEE 802.11ah, industrial automation, IoT, IoT antennas, ISM band antennas, long-range connectivity, low-power wireless, sub-GHz, TE Connectivity, Wi-Fi HaLow

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