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Why Redundant Industrial Networks Need Spanning Tree Protocol
Redundant Ethernet connections can improve network availability, but without proper management they can also create network loops, broadcast storms, and communication failures.
Alarm Fatigue in Manufacturing: How to Reduce Noise and Surface What Matters
Alarm overload is costing response time and trust. Learn how better alarm management helps teams reduce noise, prioritize risk, and improve plant performance.
From Walkways to Disconnects: 4 High-Impact Safety Improvements
Small safety gaps add up fast. In this expert-led blog, Kendall Electric account managers share four practical ways to improve electrical safety across your facility.
5 Things Nobody Tells You About an LED Upgrade
An LED upgrade is about more than energy savings. Learn what really impacts ROI, light quality, flexibility, and long‑term value once the project is underway.
Is Your Plant Prepared for Downtime? A Practical Self‑Check for Operations Teams
When downtime hits, is your plant ready? Walk through a practical self‑check to uncover gaps in visibility, response, capability, and support.
Best Practices for PTP and Motion Applications
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is critical for motion control—but small mistakes can lead to big problems. Read our 7 best practices to keep your network stable and your drives in sync. From managed switches to VLAN design, these tips help you avoid costly downtime.
OT Cybersecurity: 7 Practical Steps to Industrial Device Hardening
Cyber threats in manufacturing are real—but improving your security posture doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 7 practical steps to harden industrial devices like PLCs, HMIs, and drives. From removing unused services to segmenting your network, these actions help reduce risk without disrupting operations.
FactoryTalk Optix: Your Gateway to Industry 4.0 and Beyond
Learn how manufacturers use FactoryTalk Optix to simplify data, improve decisions, and scale with confidence. Read the blog and connect with Kendall Electric’s experts.
How PointMax™ I/O Stands Out in Modern Industrial Automation
Hear insights from Kendall Electric Automation Specialist Crystal A. on Rockwell Automation’s new PointMax™ I/O. Discover how this next‑generation platform gives manufacturers greater design freedom to build smarter, more adaptable machines.