Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections of sensors and switches for functions…
Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections of sensors and switches for functions like homing and setting travel limits.
Learn how to use simple ladder logic and discrete outputs to control the e-Actuator series from SMC, an interesting…
Learn how to use simple ladder logic and discrete outputs to control the e-Actuator series from SMC, an interesting electric motion axis designed to operate with only simple discrete signal inputs.
Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that…
Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that can be employed to protect network switches.
Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often,…
Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.
When dealing with two or more I/O systems, the subject of power supply commons will arise. Sometimes the solution is…
When dealing with two or more I/O systems, the subject of power supply commons will arise. Sometimes the solution is simple, but it can require creativity to find the best (and safest) solution.
Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method…
Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method can overcome many small irregularities in manufacturing processes.
What is the purpose of a variable frequency drive? How do they work? And why would we prefer using VFDs over basic motor…
What is the purpose of a variable frequency drive? How do they work? And why would we prefer using VFDs over basic motor starters for heavy loads?
Legacy PLCs can hinder modernization with rigidity, vendor lock-in, and manual updates. Containerized SoftPLCs with edge…
Legacy PLCs can hinder modernization with rigidity, vendor lock-in, and manual updates. Containerized SoftPLCs with edge management enable scalable, consistent, software-driven control.
Learn how AI, machine vision, and sensor breakthroughs are driving humanoid robots from sci-fi dreams to industrial realities.
Learn how AI, machine vision, and sensor breakthroughs are driving humanoid robots from sci-fi dreams to industrial realities.
This article introduces Modbus, an industrial protocol that laid the foundation for fieldbus communication in industrial systems.
This article introduces Modbus, an industrial protocol that laid the foundation for fieldbus communication in industrial systems.
Alignment is an often overlooked element in operations, leading to both energy efficiency and equipment longevity in…
Alignment is an often overlooked element in operations, leading to both energy efficiency and equipment longevity in rotating machinery.
In this instrumentation and control (I&C) article, we will explore the fundamental terminology and concepts used when…
In this instrumentation and control (I&C) article, we will explore the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.
Whether using industrial DIN-rail DC power supplies or linear power supplies for motors, these devices all have the…
Whether using industrial DIN-rail DC power supplies or linear power supplies for motors, these devices all have the potential to fail. Although there can be several root causes, there are a few simple methods of testing a power supply.
Motion systems come in many forms. Hydraulic motion brings some unique problems, not seen in electric systems. This…
Motion systems come in many forms. Hydraulic motion brings some unique problems, not seen in electric systems. This article will focus on how to recognize prominent failures quickly and correctly.
Network switches are the key components in the production network for secure communication and real-time data sharing…
Network switches are the key components in the production network for secure communication and real-time data sharing between RTUs, PLC frontend servers, workstations, and HMIs.
Learn how electric actuators can replace fluid systems with SMC’s e-Actuator series, offering simple setup, clean…
Learn how electric actuators can replace fluid systems with SMC’s e-Actuator series, offering simple setup, clean operation, and accurate motion contro
In a few short video tutorials, Festo engineers show how fast and easy it can be to design electrical and fluid…
In a few short video tutorials, Festo engineers show how fast and easy it can be to design electrical and fluid automation systems using free online tools.
Intuitive HMIs and strong UI/UX boost decision-making in manufacturing. Partnering with Inductive Automation ensures…
Intuitive HMIs and strong UI/UX boost decision-making in manufacturing. Partnering with Inductive Automation ensures effective UI/UX across industries.
This article will illustrate the setup and use of OpenPLC variables and math instructions within a ladder diagram program…
This article will illustrate the setup and use of OpenPLC variables and math instructions within a ladder diagram program on a microcontroller or single-board computer platform.
Learn about more advanced Boolean logic functions, including truth tables, Schmitt triggers, and multiplexers that can be…
Learn about more advanced Boolean logic functions, including truth tables, Schmitt triggers, and multiplexers that can be implemented in a PLC function block programming environment.
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