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The debate has been long — and shall continue — whether automation replaces humans or increases pro...

A properly maintained variable frequency drive (VFD) can provide decades and cost-effective service...

Webcast presenters answer questions on troubleshooting techniques for ac induction motors

Engineers should understand variable frequency drive technologies, and the key considerations for d...

How year-round automation eliminated inconsistencies on stock products and boosted output by cuttin...

Motor drive advice was offered in a write-in question in the Control Engineering motor drive resear...

For automating machines that require only two to three axes of electric actuators, pulse outputs ma...

Automotive industries are addressing competitive challenges with automation-related upgrades. A rev...

Power factors, harmonics, fluctuations, and outages examined.

Trap filters are a common solution for managing drive harmonics, but matrix drives can provide addi...

Ethernet cable not only can be used to transmit data and communication, but also power for low-powe...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are growing together, and several manufacturing applicati...

Using simulation for ladder logic allows users to test advanced situations that otherwise wouldn't ...

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) equipment should be integrated even into older manufacturi...

A number of reasons can cause an electric motor to fail. Six reasons are discussed.

Know the factors to consider when working to maximize integration of electrical and HVAC system des...

Modern HVAC systems present both new challenges and new opportunities when integrating with electri...

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) have many benefits and it’s critical to explore strategies to achi...

Nine considerations when selecting a programming language. Ladder logic is favored by manufacturers...

Recent EASA research studies provide new insights on repair vs. replace.