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LED Lighting: 5 More Facts You Didn't Know

In LED Lighting: 6 Facts You Didn't Know, we reviewed some of the unique quirks and characteristics...

6 Ways LEDs Upgrade Efficiency for Emergency Services

Many expenses in a fire company's budget are written off as inevitable. Team members need basic...

3 Simple Ways to Troubleshoot Your VFD

You can feel productivity leeching away as soon as it happens, sometimes even moments before your...

Upgrade Your Warehouse with LED High-Bay Lighting

Switching to LED lighting can save your business over 60% in energy costs overnight, according to...

Boosting Cybersecurity for Industrial Network Systems

The internet has made it easier than ever before to operate and manage industries. Companies are...

Easy Encoder Guide – Part 4: Application

Part 1-3 of this guide covered what an encoder is and differentiated the types of encoders, as well...

Smart Lighting Saves On Energy and Costs

Did you know there is another way to save energy and money with Cree’s SmartCast LED lighting...

Easy Encoder Guide – Part 3: Linear Encoders

Part 1 of the Easy Encoder Guide reviewed what an encoder is, the differences between types of...

Industrial Safety Control Systems: Performance Level Categories

When I was a kid, I thought it would be cool to be an architect. I enjoyed freehand drawing and...

The Top 5 Benefits of Using LED Lights vs. Conventional Lighting

There are a lot of advantages and benefits to the energy efficiency of LED (or light emitting...