Like so many of the core technologies integral to automated industrial operations—such as motors, drives, and I/O—valves don’t always receive the attention they deserve in the automation arena.

Emerson Electric Co., St. Louis, announced on July 8 that it has acquired TopWorx Inc., a Louisville, Ky.-based supplier of valve control and position sensing solutions. TopWorx becomes part of ...

Tips process engineers can leverage to minimize the time spent selecting actuators for different applications while still maximizing the reliability and durability of valves and automation mechanisms.

As OEMs continue to move toward leaner design, operator interfaces have evolved into replacements such as automated panels for PLCs in many machine applications. So what are the differences between ...