Controls & Instrumentation

Highlights

Phoenix Contact’s Ted Thayer and MxD’s Eric Kozikowski explore the efficiency, connectivity and technical intricacies of digital programmable logic controllers.
Motion Industries Inc.
Figure 1: Cell phones are a convenient and popular way for an on-site technician to obtain step-by-step instructions from the remote person and to communicate results. Image courtesy of Motion Industries Inc.
Proper preparation can ensure remote troubleshooting of VFDs, motors and other machine components is performed in a safe and optimized manner.
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Improved motion control through use of TSN can enable increased automation of industrial printing machinery.
Time Sensitive Networking can help achieve seamless synchronization, accuracy and precision of motion control systems, enabling more automation in industrial printing.
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Russ Schneidewind of HydraForce sees the need to increase efficiency and precision among the key trends driving hydraulic system designs.
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Ewellix’s SmartX digital platform integrates control technology into electric actuators, offering simplified installation and performance benefits.
Thanakorn Phanthura
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Companies about to upgrade their hydraulic controls should consider hiring a system integrator to bump up the project’s chances at success.
HEIDENHAIN
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Industries have different uses and requirements for controls and positioning.
HEIDENHAIN
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Understanding the fundamentals is key to a tailor-made solution.
Rock Hill Mechanical Corporation
RHMC's automated solution
An HVAC contractor and AutomationDirect partner to deliver automated machines for COVID-19 sanitizing products.