Fluid power has been a foundational technology in many industries. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems are both considered "fluid power," because they use pressurized fluid to transmit energy and create movement.

According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the United States, over 60% of commercial buildings leverage Building Automation Systems (BAS), and while the data on BAS adoption for commercial buildings within Canada is not definitive, the adoption of building automation is most certainly increasing for new Canadian comm

“Sustainability” is far from the marketing buzzword that many have come to label it. Sustainability, particularly in manufacturing, is a concept that will shape the future of resource efficiency, waste mitigation, and the reduction of emissions produced during the manufacturing process.

Whether you’re designing a new system or making improvements to an existing one, a block diagram is a great tool to leverage when communicating a high-level overview of the relationship between the system’s various major components and processes. While block diagrams may not include everything in a system down to the smallest circuit, they are a valuable resource when designing industrial process control systems.