Newsletter: Volume 19 – Issue 4

Happy Spring!  This month’s issue is full of great articles on Ethernet in automation.  In the world of technology nothing seems to evolve faster than communication, so we hope these articles will help you understand the ins and outs of Ethernet communication.  We are adding new products every month, there are 6 new products highlighted in the “now available” section.  If you’ve ever wondered how and why AutomationDirect supports robotic in our local schools we have a great article that explains everything.  There is also great new contest this month, write a product or company review and be entered for a chance to win an iPad!  Hope you enjoy this month’s issue.

	10 Physical Properties to Sense for Factory Automation It may only take a small change in a physical property to cause a machine fault, so detection of any variations can prevent problems and optimize the machine. While there are many physical properties that can be measured and detected by sensors and transmitters, this blog will take a quick look at ten of them. Read the entire blog here
	AutomationDirect is Atlanta’s Top Midsize Workplace AutomationDirect has been once again been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Atlanta Journal Constitution. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Find out why AutomationDirect is such an awesome employer!
	Ethernet in Machine Automation Fieldbus technology has been around for more than 30 years and has been a great replacement for point-to-point wiring in many cases. It’s widely used for connecting sensors, solenoids and other devices to PLCs and other controllers. Ethernet is the most popular fieldbus option and it comes in many flavors. Learn more about Ethernet in machine automation
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