VFD-Induced Bearing Currents: Six Checks for Controls Engineers

VFD-Induced Bearing Currents: Six Checks for Controls Engineers

While mechanical wear in rotating machinery may be obvious over time, electrical faults can also cause bearings to fail. Unfortunately, the symptoms can look surprisingly similar.


ABB Announces AI-Powered Robot Vision and High-Performance Robots

ABB Announces AI-Powered Robot Vision and High-Performance Robots

ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID industrial robots engineered for precision manufacturing.


News Oct 24, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Omron Plans to Acquire OnLogic to Expand Industrial Edge AI Systems

Omron Plans to Acquire OnLogic to Expand Industrial Edge AI Systems

The planned OnLogic acquisition would expand Omron’s edge computing capabilities and help manufacturers run AI workloads closer to industrial equipment.


News Oct 23, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Companion Guide to Ladder Logic / ST Conversion

Companion Guide to Ladder Logic / ST Conversion

This guide examines common ladder logic structures and presents the equivalent structured text representation, mainly intended as a learning guide for those getting started with ST.


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Beijer Electronics Nexto XF Combines PLC Control With Linux OS

Beijer Electronics Nexto XF Combines PLC Control With Linux OS

The Nexto XF from Beijer Electronics supports up to 1,000 PID loops in under 2 ms, with modular I/O, Linux, Docker containers, and industrial connectivity.


News Oct 16, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
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Deliveroo and Coco Robotics Pave the Way for Autonomous Robotic Delivery in the UK

Coco Robotics provides autonomous delivery in London and five other UK towns, and Deliveroo brings its customers its first robotic delivery service.


News Oct 15, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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Driving VFDs | What Does the S-Curve Parameter Mean?

Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best choice, and why?