By Pat Phillips, AutomationDirect Pneumatics have been used in automated machines for well over 100 years, with pneumatic technology developing and evolving for over a...

By Raffaello Leptratti, Siemens By now most people have heard about digital twins, but many still struggle to articulate how the technology can benefit their...

In November 2015, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute released an updated “Standards for Performance Rating of Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchangers,” for the...

Part 3 of a 3-Part Series In the first two parts this series, we looked at many of the ways in which pumps can...

By David Bowers, ABB  After years of heavy reliance on fossil fuels, societal and environmental pressures are leading governments worldwide to look for new ways...

Components used in water, lubricated, or submersed environments, face considerable tribological challenges that can ultimately affect performance and reduce the life of the larger...

By Emily Newton Fluctuations in the local utility power grid can lead to a variety of power quality issues, including voltage surges, outages, and noise....

We naturally adjust our expectations within the constraints of what is practical. When we lived in an analog world, we didn't expect or even...

Supply networks drive the world's economies. Not only that, we are dependent on global supply chains for access to everything from food, to medical...

Today, the parallels between the electronic chips that power just about every type of device today and the global oil market are undeniable, with...