The Future of Automation
Explore the future of industrial automation in our guide detailing the different technologies and processes we may soon start to see.
Automation plays an increasingly significant role in global industry as new processes are constantly evolving. Encompassing the use of sophisticated control systems and pioneering information technologies, automation is becoming ever more commonplace across a diverse range of industries – and the benefits are clear to see.
As a leading distributor, RS is by your side to help overcome any industrial automation challenges your business is currently facing. Our impressive product range includes everything you need for a comprehensive end-to-end industrial automation solution, covering many applications for a multitude of different sectors.
Explore our related product ranges or take a look at our in-depth guides, articles and more to kick-start your industrial automation journey.
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Guides & Articles
We have a wide variety of comprehensive guides and articles detailing some of our key industrial automation product ranges. From exciting and innovative cutting-edge technologies like 3D printers and robotics through to everyday automation essentials, our guides cover everything you need to know about these core components.
Check out our product guides below for more information or take a look at our insightful infographic to learn more about the quantum computing revolution.
Robotic Parts Guide
We examine some of the most familiar types of robot parts and components, as well as identify basic robot types and the roles they perform.
The Race for Quantum
The quantum revolution is rising, but which company is leading the way with the most patent applications?
Stepper Motors Guide
Gain an overview of how stepper motors work before exploring some of the more common examples and the numerous roles where they can be used.
PID Controllers Guide
What are PID controllers? We examine how PID temperature controllers work, what they're used for, as well as the different types available.
Hall Effect Sensors Guide
We take a look at what hall effect sensors are, how they work and what they're used for, as well as the different types that are available.
Thermocouples Guide
Our comprehensive guide explains what thermocouples are, explores what they are used for, and sheds light on the various types available.
Touch Switches Guide
What are touch switches and how do they work? Discover the answers to these questions and more in our comprehensive touch switches guide.
Flow Switches Guide
Our complete guide explains the different types of flow switches available and how to install and test one best suited to your application.
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Automation & Control
We stock all the leading Automation & Control brands, delivered when and when you need them.
Our technologies for your advantage
Automation
Logic, process control, and datacommunication are core to industrial automation and form the heart of many machine control designs.
Connectors
Power, signalling and data connectors for board, panel and machine level applications, from the brands you can rely on.
Cables & Wires
High quality, extensive range of cables and associated products from leading global brands like TE Connectivity, Lapp, Harting and HellermannTyton.
Passives
Essential building blocks for any electronics design, explore our huge range of passive components from the brands you trust today.
Displays & Optoelectronics
Including displays and related components, LED lighting parts, couplers, LEDs and indicators. Plus associated dev' kits for prototyping.
Power Supplies and Protection
Our extensive range of both on and off-board power supplies and circuit protection hardware are from the brands you trust.
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Industrial Switches
We stock a wide range of industrial switches from the brands you know and trust.
Relays
We stock a large choice of relay switch products for a wide variety of applications.