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From Outer Perimeter to Inner Rack: Flir as the End-to-End Reliability Partner Across Data Center Operations

Novemeber 134, 2026 For a data center operator, risk rarely comes down to a single system or department For a data center operator, risk rarely comes down to a single system or department. It can begin with a cut fence, an intruder approaching a substation, an alarm no one trusted enough to investigate, or a…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Cables and Connectors | Featured | Industry Insights | Power Distribution & Energy

CAGE CLAMP®: The Connection Technology that Changed Industrial Wiring

November 10, 2026 Nearly 50 years after its introduction, WAGO’s universal spring-pressure technology continues to influence electrical connection reliability, installation efficiency, and equipment design. A single loose electrical connection can stop a production machine, disable a control system, or send a technician searching through hundreds of terminations for the source of a fault. In equipment…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Featured | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Test and Measurement

Why Stable Measurements Matter More than High Resolution

November 3, 2026 Why Stable Measurements Matter More than High Resolution When evaluating displacement sensors, it is easy to focus on a single specification such as resolution. Higher numbers often suggest better performance, leading engineers to compare products based on their smallest measurable increment. While resolution is certainly important, it represents only one part of…

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Features | Communications & Networks | Industry Insights | Motion Control | Motion Controllers | Software

How to Check Task Cycle Time in CODESYS

November 3, 2026 Compare two methods for measuring actual controller task timing By Zhou Gong, Control Engineer at Festo Learn how to measure actual task cycle time in CODESYS and choose the right method for precise controller performance checks. Introduction Task cycle time is one of the practical values engineers can use to understand how…

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Features | Data & Data Centres | Industry Insights | Test and Measurement | Tools

Why Data Center Security is a Substation Problem, Not a Fence Problem

October 30, 2026 Power infrastructure, including early fire detection at the substation, has become the most consequential and most overlooked part of the data center perimeter. Most data center security discussions focus on the perimeter, with cameras, access controls, and intrusion detection aimed outward, assuming that the internal area requires protection. However, on a modern…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Aerospace | Industry Insights | Test and Measurement

Pretty Close to Hell: Material Testing Under Extreme Conditions

October 20, 2026 PC-based control in test bench automation Using four MTC test benches developed by IABG, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Augsburg undertakes important basic research for future generations of engines. It tests a wide variety of materials under precisely reproducible mechanical, thermal, and chemical conditions – at temperatures of up to 1,400°C,…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Drives | Industry Insights | Motion Control | Software | Tools

How to Design Motion Control Systems Efficiently with Festo

October 20, 2026 By Thomas Weiss, Machine Safety Expert, Festo Austria Digital engineering tools for effortless safety and PLC integration Motion control design gets complicated when safety functions, PLC integration, sizing, and commissioning data are scattered across different toolchains. But there is an easier way: use a connected set of digital engineering tools to size,…

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Comparing Moxa BXP-A101 and BXP-C101 Compact Fanless Industrial Computers

October 20, 2026 The BXP-A101 and BXP-C101 Series from Moxa are fanless, compact x86 computers offered in wall-mount and DIN-rail versions, designed to run reliably across a -30 to 70°C temperature range. Their ruggedized construction suits demanding industrial environments and a broad set of field applications. Compact Footprint A small chassis and flexible mounting let…

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What NEMA 12 Server Rack Cabinets Ship Quickly for Networking Contractors?

October 20, 2026 Standard wall-mount and freestanding options for industrial networking projects on tight schedules. The cable is pulled, the equipment is selected, and the installation date is approaching. The last thing you need is a cabinet that holds up the job. But when the project calls for NEMA 12 protection, choosing whatever rack is…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Cables and Connectors | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Machine Safety | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control | Motion Controllers | Power Supplies & Distribution

How Machine Builders Can Simplify Safety Without Slowing Production

October 20, 2026 Modern machines are more modular, connected, and flexible than ever. But as automation expands across robotic cells, conveyors, packaging equipment, logistics systems, and electronics manufacturing lines, safety architecture can become more complex. Many safety systems still rely on long wiring runs back to a centralized control panel. That can increase installation time,…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Human Safety | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Motion Control | Regulations and Standards | Software | Test and Measurement

Comprehensive Transparency for Safe Testing Processes

October 20, 2026 Complete transparency at the test centre Holistic safety requires an overview At Schüco’s Technology Center, window, door and façade systems are tested under demanding conditions. Safe interaction between machinery and staff helps to ensure that testing procedures run smoothly. It is important for the operation to have an overview of which staff…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Human Safety | Humanoid and Bionic Robots | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Regulations and Standards | Test and Measurement

Does Sonair’s ADAR One Sensor Solve Something You Cannot Solve?

October 19, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Achieving a “first” of something is always special. Sonair recently announced their ADAR One sensor has become the world’s first 3D ultrasonic sensor to receive independent safety certification (SIL 2 / PL d) for human-robot collaboration. Why does this matter? Read on to find out if this major milestone…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Industry Insights | Power Distribution & Energy | Sustainability

Engineered for America | Senatobia: A Decade of Helping U.S. Industries Outrun

October 14, 2026 For 10 years, ABB’s flagship Senatobia facility has grown from 45 employees and 87,000 square feet to 1,200+ manufacturing leaders and nearly 487,000 square feet, supporting customers and partners across high-growth sectors, including data centers, manufacturing, infrastructure and electrification. Here’s how local expertise is delivering nationwide impact. When ABB opened its doors…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Industry Insights | Software

The Top 10 FAQs About Physical AI from Vention

October 6, 2026 By Mariah Moore, Content Specialist A report from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute cites that the manufacturing industry will need 3.8 million labor roles filled by 2033. As of 2024, it is projected that roughly half of those roles will remain vacant. Some of the positions with the widest gap include machine…

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Features | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Electronics | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Industry Insights | Mechatronic Solutions | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Motion Control | Motion Controllers | Software

Testing Agentic Physical AI on UR Cobots

October 6, 2026 By Anders Billesø Beck What UR tested with the Model Hardware Standard (MHS) research preview — and why PolyScope X is the platform that gets them there. In brief At Universal Robots, they build human-scale automation: collaborative industrial robots that work alongside people in manufacturing, electronics, and across industry. For decades, the…

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Education & Training | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Electronics | Features | Mechanical Systems | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control

Festo Drives Progress and Innovation With Education and WorldSkills

September 24, 2026 “Education is the basis for progress and future to thrive for” – Festo’s Technical Education Partnerships By Krystie Johnston Festo Didactic is a world leader in industrial automation and technical education. For decades, they have sponsored events like WorldSkills that focus on Industry 4.0 and mechatronics, driving progress and innovation, aligning education…

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Features

From Outer Perimeter to Inner Rack: Flir as the End-to-End Reliability Partner Across Data Center Operations

CAGE CLAMP®: The Connection Technology that Changed Industrial Wiring

Why Stable Measurements Matter More than High Resolution

How to Check Task Cycle Time in CODESYS

Why Data Center Security is a Substation Problem, Not a Fence Problem

Pretty Close to Hell: Material Testing Under Extreme Conditions

How to Design Motion Control Systems Efficiently with Festo

Comparing Moxa BXP-A101 and BXP-C101 Compact Fanless Industrial Computers

What NEMA 12 Server Rack Cabinets Ship Quickly for Networking Contractors?

How Machine Builders Can Simplify Safety Without Slowing Production

Comprehensive Transparency for Safe Testing Processes

Does Sonair’s ADAR One Sensor Solve Something You Cannot Solve?

Engineered for America | Senatobia: A Decade of Helping U.S. Industries Outrun

The Top 10 FAQs About Physical AI from Vention

Testing Agentic Physical AI on UR Cobots

Festo Drives Progress and Innovation With Education and WorldSkills

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