Comparing and contrasting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programmable automation controllers (PACs) and PC – based controllers has become a favorite pastime of the industry. However, this is a nuanced topic to say the least, and if the question isn’t positioned in a specific way, one may receive one answer from one source and a completely different answer from another.

Rollon’s H-Bot gantry system provides a powerful solution for industries that demand space-saving, precise, and dynamic movement. 

Balluff is a leading provider of sensor, identification, and network solutions that serve various industries with exceptional reliability and innovation. Their product portfolio helps companies across multiple sectors improve efficiency, precision, and overall production quality.

Have you considered how upgrading your AC motor control systems could enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs, while offering better safety and reliability? Look no further than the Parker AC15 and AC20 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

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If it flows through a pipe Valin can heat it, filter it, control it, measure it, automate it and network it. Contact us today to learn more.

Robotic arms have become an integral part of modern automation, transforming industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare.

Discover the full potential of WAGO 221 Series with their range of carriers and jumpers.

In the digital era, having a smart, connected device that bridges the gap between automation and IT is crucial. The WAGO Compact Controller 100 is more than just a PLC; it's a powerful IIoT information controller that brings your automation projects into the future. 

Some applications pose significant challenges that traditional wired IO-Link systems struggle to address effectively. This is where Cable Management Basics comes in.

Allows for quick expansions, reductions, and changes in manufacturing and process engineering.

Techman AI Cobot series is a revolutionary family of collaborative robots that bring the power of AI and vision technology directly to your production floor.

How many of your plant processes still depend on operator tribal knowledge? Any of those operators retiring soon? Yokogawa's e-RT3 Plus utilizes Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming (FKDPP) for accelerated machine learning. It can control and autonomize areas of plant operations that have been beyond the capabilities of existing control methods and have up to now necessitated manual operation. 

In the realm of industrial automation, choosing the right controller can make a significant difference in the efficiency, flexibility, and performance of your systems. While standard Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have been the go-to for many years, their limitations are becoming increasingly apparent in today's fast-paced industrial environments. Yokogawa's e-RT3 and FA offer advanced alternatives that address these limitations and provide superior performance and capabilities.

PLC's are complex pieces of equipment.  If there is a vendor trying to tell you that a particular PLC will solve all of your challenges and is set to meet all of your needs, that is certainly a red flag.

Discover the intricacies of condition monitoring in our latest blog. Learn how to select the right sensors and equipment tailored to your process needs and budget.

Preventative maintenance and condition monitoring are not only independent concepts, but they are also ones that should not be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. Learn more in the blog below.

The basic application for a VFD is one where an AC motor must be run with some aspect of control over the speed, accel/decel or torque. Cranes, fans, pumps, mixers, conveyors, and similar applications are all candidates for using a VFD.

With a competitive, evolving global marketplace, changes in outsourcing and scarce availability of engineering talent, the decision to make or buy conveyors is one that many companies face every day.

GOT provides an easily accessible interface for startup, commissioning, and control/monitoring VFD with pre-designed sample projects. Anyone can set it up in minutes by following the Quick Start Guide.

Parker Electronic Motion and Controls division recently announced 4-week lead times on select product series and option sets.

"Remote I/O," that term does not have quite the same meaning as it once did.  For the longest time, remote I/O only referred to a system where the I/O node was located somewhere other than in the main control cabinet that housed the PLC.

The answer might not be so obvious when deciding to use pre-engineered "Cartesian Robots" versus more modularly designed gantries.

Mitsubishi announced the discontinuation of their old legacy J2S product line back in 2015 and official repair services for this product ended in August 2022. If you haven't already looked into upgrading to the J4, now is the time!