Each day, New Zealanders are the first to see the sunrise due to the country’s location west of the international date line. But that’s just the beginning of the country’s claims to fame. The first commercial and legal bungee jump was invented and performed there, and New Zealand was the first country to grant women…
16 Tips for an Effective HMI When designing an effective human-machine interface (HMI) system, every screen, button and graphic matters. This article, “16 Tips for an Effective HMI”, offers a clear and practical roadmap—from layout planning and color usage to alarm handling and usability testing—to help you create an HMI that’s intuitive, efficient and reliable….
The right surge suppression technologies help protect valuable equipment and digital systems from electrical surges, while ensuring designs comply with regulatory requirements. Electrical surges represent a persistent yet often underestimated threat to today’s technologically advanced commercial and industrial facilities. In this Automation World December 2025 article titled Industrial Surge Protection: Essential Technologies and Installation Standards…
Highlights When it comes to keeping the plant running efficiently, there’s an element that is always present but often overlooked. It’s the power and current that runs through machines. And all that needs to be managed and protected. In this issue of NOTEBOOK, we explore all aspects of this invisible force, exploring the need for…
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AutomationDirect has added RHINO SELECT PSRS series switching power supplies. These power supplies are small, cost-effective, and easy to use, and remain stable in a wide range of temperatures.
From analog loops to IIoT-ready PLCs: What today’s engineers need to know In process industries like oil and gas, chemical, paper, and water treatment, precision is everything. That’s why PLCs—once simple relay replacers—have evolved into powerful, real-time control hubs capable of enabling intelligent operations across increasingly connected systems. Learn more Free Circuit Protection eBook This…
October 1, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added ProSense XTD2/XTH2 series fixed-range temperature transmitters that convert a variety of temperature sensor input types into precise signals for PLCs, meters, or controllers. The XTD2 series features compact, DIN-rail–mounted signal conditioners that deliver accurate, isolated temperature signals, support multiple sensor types, and provide flexible monitoring solutions. New fixed-range…
October 1, 2025 – AutomationDirect now offers more CCEA TRACKALPHA-PRO series LED light bars which feature a rugged industrial-grade anodized aluminum construction and are ideal for use with medium to large sized industrial machine tools or for use in wet environments. The new 24 VDC and existing 120 VAC high-powered LED lights provide intense, uniform…
October 1, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added ProSense MAE1 series magnetic proximity sensors which offer excellent value for general industrial applications. They provide non-contact object detection and are used with a separate damping magnet to achieve long sensing ranges. They feature a compact 8mm tubular, flush-mounted 316L stainless steel housing ideal for space-limited installations and…










