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Submitted by ajhand on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 14:55.

In upcoming issues of Control Design, we'll explore subjects that include:  read more »

  • How to design machine safety into your automation system.
  • What an integrated controls architecture means to design, commissioning and overall time-to-market.
  • What you need to know to compete globally.
  • What the real differences are among the various Ethernet flavors of fast motion buses.
  • The threat of electronics to pneumatics and hydraulics as power sources.
  • Where relays fit in today's programmable machine control.
From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

When It's Time

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Submitted by kbonfante on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 16:34.

Prime Engineered Components recognized its machines weren't 100% capable and turned to machine vision to compensate. How does that conversation go with your customers when upgrades are needed?  read more »

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IEC Motor Starters. Are They Accepted?

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Submitted by kbonfante on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 14:31.

We want to save cabinet space and money by using IEC motor starters instead of NEMA. Yes, they're global standards, but we're concerned about resistance to IEC outside of Europe. What's the real state of acceptance of IEC motor starters right now?

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How to choose a digital motion control network

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Submitted by kbonfante on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 19:25.

There are many digital networks available today, meaning specifiers have their hands full trying to pick the right one. Why should a digital network be chosen for control platforms and how can you make the best choice for the motion control applications you use?

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

Step in time

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Submitted by kbonfante on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 15:42.

Do you use steppers for applications where others might choose to use servos these days?

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What's Protecting your AC Motor Controller?

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Submitted by kbonfante on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 14:13.

While many of today's industrial plants are using soft-starters and drives to reduce operating costs, there is considerable confusion about how to properly protect these devices. How much can inadequate protection undermine the cost-cutting benefits of soft-starters and drives?

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Making a Move on N.A. Motor Market

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Submitted by kbonfante on Thu, 12/02/2010 - 21:45.

As ABB acquires Baldor, it gains a strong foothold on the North American market, particularly for high-efficiency industrial motors.  read more »

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Draw your own line

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Submitted by kbonfante on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 16:36.

More costly and maybe more accurate servos or less costly, arguably less accurate steppers? Can you make a clear case for your choice?  read more »

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Wireless Machine Automaters Wanted

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Submitted by joe feeley on Tue, 03/24/2009 - 15:11.

As we've monitored the progress that wireless technology had made in discrete automation applications---and there hasn't been a lot of it---it appears that the discrete crowd is reluctant to get very far into it until the wireless standards mess that's been accummulating in process automation begins to sort itself out.

Well, ISA would like to bring you into the discusssion a bit sooner regarding wireless apps at the sensor and actuator level:  read more »

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Why Not FPGA?

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Submitted by editor mike on Fri, 03/06/2009 - 20:02.

Why aren't more controls engineers using FPGAs? Sure, they're not easy to program and require specialized skills, but it beats writing VHDL code. The programming tools are improving, but opportunities for improvement still exist.  read more »

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