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Relay: The Silent Commander of Industrial Control
2026-02-13
Relay: The Silent Commander of Industrial Control What is a relay and why has it survived for over 100 years? A relay is an electrically operated switch that uses a small control current to open or close a much larger load current. Its century-long dominance comes from three irreplaceable virtues: simplicity, isolation, and reliability. In an age of semiconductors, no electronic component can matc...
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Control valve actuator fault: Check and repair guide
2026-02-05
Control valve actuator fault: Check and repair guide Control valve actuators are critical in industrial automation systems, responsible for converting control signals into physical movements of valves, thereby regulating fluid flow, pressure, or temperature. However, long-term operation or environmental factors lead to actuator failure, affecting the stability of the entire control system. This ar...
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Borderless Automation in Action: How Emerson Is Powering the Process Industry’s Shift to Autonomous and Low-Carbon Operations
2026-02-04
Driven by the Industry 4.0 wave and the "dual carbon" goal, the process industry is accelerating its transition from "automated production" to "autonomous operation." Technological innovation and architectural upgrades of control systems have become the core driving force for enterprises to overcome transformation bottlenecks. Emerson, deeply rooted in the Chinese market for 46 years, has always h...
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The Computational Heart: How CPU Modules Power the Revolution of Modern Intelligent Systems
2026-01-24
The Computational Heart: How CPU Modules Power the Revolution of Modern Intelligent Systems A CPU module serves as the computational heart of modern electronic systems, executing instructions, processing data, and coordinating hardware and software interactions. From industrial automation to consumer electronics, its design and performance directly determine system efficiency, reliability, and fun...
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AI-driven predictive maintenance: A revolution in infrastructure reliability
2026-01-17
AI-driven predictive maintenance: A revolution in infrastructure reliability When a car welding workshop shuts down for 4 hours to sudden robot bearing failure, causing direct losses of over 500,000 yuan; when a gearbox failure in a steel mill's rolling mill leads to a 3-day production suspension and delayed orders facing massive liquidated damages — these "silent killers" in industrial scenarios ...
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The Factory Floor Dilemma: Making the Call Between PLC and PC-Based Control
2026-01-10
More Than Just a Hardware Choice alk into any high-speed packaging plant or a heavy-duty steel mill, and you'll find a silent debate happening inside the control cabinets. For years, the PLC was the undisputed king—a rugged box that just worked. But as 'Smart Manufacturing' moves from a buzzword to a requirement, Industrial PCs (IPCs) have crashed the party. It’s no longer about which technology i...
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Next-Generation Encoder Technology: Trends, Innovations, and Industrial Applications
2025-12-29
Encoders are critical components in modern industrial automation, providing precise position, speed, and direction feedback for motors, drives, and motion control systems. As industrial systems evolve towards Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, traditional encoder technologies are being upgraded with enhanced intelligence, connectivity, and robustness. This blog explores the trends, te...
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Introduction: SIL 3 Selection - The "Lifeline" Decision for Safety Systems
2025-12-27
Introduction: SIL 3 Selection - The "Lifeline" Decision for Safety Systems In high-risk such as petrochemicals, rail transit, nuclear power, and pharmaceuticals, functional safety directly relates to personal life, equipment property, and environmental safety. SIL (S Integrity Level) 3, as a core requirement for medium to high-risk scenarios (corresponding to a probability of dangerous failure per...
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Unlocking Condition-Based Maintenance Precision: Empowering Efficient Operations and Maintenance in Manufacturing
2025-12-20
In the wave of digital transformation in manufacturing, production interruptions caused by equipment downtime and resource waste due to over-maintenance have become key pain points restricting enterprises from reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Traditional preventative maintenance relies on historical data, often falling into the dilemma of "over-maintenance" or "under-maintenance." Conditi...
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