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This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low…

This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low and high voltage wirings.

This article introduces the role of air quality measurement in factories and manufacturing facilities. It also covers the…

This article introduces the role of air quality measurement in factories and manufacturing facilities. It also covers the different sensors available for air quality measurement systems.

This article introduces the concept of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and discusses some common uses for CAM for…

This article introduces the concept of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and discusses some common uses for CAM for controls and automation specialists.

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.

This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.

This article will consider ways companies can use a full-digital thread and real-time monitoring that might lead to a…

This article will consider ways companies can use a full-digital thread and real-time monitoring that might lead to a better understanding of 3D printing part failures.

This two-part series will look at failures in additive manufacturing, how it happens, and what might prevent it from happening.

This two-part series will look at failures in additive manufacturing, how it happens, and what might prevent it from happening.

In this article, learn how variable frequency drives make use of the principle of pulse width modulation to create…

In this article, learn how variable frequency drives make use of the principle of pulse width modulation to create analog-type signals from a digital source, such as with motor drives.

Six Sigma can be used to effectively manufacture highly standardized products. This article covers Six Sigma's…

Six Sigma can be used to effectively manufacture highly standardized products. This article covers Six Sigma's philosophy, implementation, and certifications while looking at why it works for control systems engineers.

The following will look at key factors in manufacturing carbon fiber parts and how 3D printing could address some of the…

The following will look at key factors in manufacturing carbon fiber parts and how 3D printing could address some of the materials processing challenges.

This article provides an introduction to FEM/FEA and how it can be used in control systems and broader applications.

This article provides an introduction to FEM/FEA and how it can be used in control systems and broader applications.

This article discusses measurement while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD). Both techniques increase the…

This article discusses measurement while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD). Both techniques increase the efficiency and capability of directional drilling as well as the safety of the operators.

This article will look at key factors in successful innovation centers and how they affect manufacturing. What resources…

This article will look at key factors in successful innovation centers and how they affect manufacturing. What resources are opening the door for the future of manufacturing?

Familiarize yourself with possible causes of airflow and HVAC system issues and learn ways to mitigate the possibility of…

Familiarize yourself with possible causes of airflow and HVAC system issues and learn ways to mitigate the possibility of a system breakdown. Also, see how airflow issues can be solved with a first-person account.

This article explores liquid cooling systems for accurate thermal management for high power and high-heat-generating…

This article explores liquid cooling systems for accurate thermal management for high power and high-heat-generating equipment and systems.

Learn about three-phase voltage arrangements to better understand the systems that drive nearly every industrial motor…

Learn about three-phase voltage arrangements to better understand the systems that drive nearly every industrial motor and smaller branch circuits that feed every one-phase receptacle and lighting system.

What causes innovation in manufacturing? This article will take a look at the root of innovation and where it's happening.

What causes innovation in manufacturing? This article will take a look at the root of innovation and where it's happening.

Learn about batch processing in manufacturing, including how it is used, advantages, and disadvantages. Also, see how…

Learn about batch processing in manufacturing, including how it is used, advantages, and disadvantages. Also, see how batch processing can work in real-life situations.

Learn the role and characteristics of sensors within larger airflow systems both in manufacturing and HVAC systems. Then,…

Learn the role and characteristics of sensors within larger airflow systems both in manufacturing and HVAC systems. Then, read about airflow sensors’ role in a pharmaceutical production example.

In a previous article about wearable technology, we looked at new technology, challenges, and wearable design solutions.…

In a previous article about wearable technology, we looked at new technology, challenges, and wearable design solutions. In this article, we’ll look at industrial applications.