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Keep an ear out for leaks, but look at other factors as well.

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Strategy combines compressor motor, drive in one package.

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A new control strategy and implementation system optimize variable frequency drive (VFD) efficiency...

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The Motion Control and Motor Association outlined several motion trends for 2016 including the Indu...

Ask Control Engineering: How can variable speed drives increase efficiency? Links to resources on v...

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Key findings from The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Research.

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EASA AR100 details steps to take to clean, repair, and test equipment.

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Multi-phase ac induction motors have traditionally dominated the electric motor industry. The indus...

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Hands-on experience helps accelerate the PID learning curve.

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Servo control software improves applications requiring accurate path tracking and low settling time...

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