Overview Tuftco Corp. is the largest OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of carpet finishing machinery in the world. Their equipment tufts various types of “yarn” into…
5-Wire Resistive Touchscreens for Rugged Panel PCs
Enclosure design, component selection and placement are vital industrial engineering techniques. However, in the case of rugged touch panel PCs, the touchscreen itself moves quickly…
Complete I/O Support for Manufacturing & Final Product Testing
Overview Sealevel collaborates with a global leader that develops and manufactures safety products for professionals and facilities. One of their systems is specifically designed for…
Robust I/O for Precision Flow Control, Test and Measurement
Overview Brooks Instrument is a leading supplier of precision flow control and flow measurement instruments. Their products are used in a broad range of applications…
Understanding Energy Automation
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change declared a “code red for humanity” in its most recent report. As the world looks to increase…
What is Industrial Ethernet?
Bob Metcalfe first developed Ethernet in 1972 to link a Xerox computer to a printer. It communicated over a single cable shared by all devices…
HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part II
Hazardous locations, or HazLoc, are classified areas that contain gases, vapors, dust or fibers that create a risk of fire or explosions. Examples of these…
HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part I
Compliance with hazardous location regulations and standards is necessary to prevent serious accidents in environments including oil rigs, health care facilities and power generation plants.…
The What & Why of Industrial USB Hubs
USB hubs, specifically those used in industrial applications, are valuable in a variety of settings. High current USB peripherals may include phones, vision systems for…