Newsletter: Volume 18 - Issue 1
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Newsletter: Volume 18 - Issue 1

Welcome to the first issue of 2016! In this month’s issue of AutomationDirect.com’s newsletter the focus is on learning more this year. You can read about the top trends in industrial automation in 2016. See the 5 reasons for in-house PLC knowledge and the cost saving benefits. Need PLC training or maybe a refresher course,…
IBOCO | Small Business with Global Support
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IBOCO | Small Business with Global Support

Being part of a €2 billion international company could be intimidating for a small, New Jersey-based business but that’s not the case for IBOCO. After the 2015 acquisition of Bocchiotti (IBOCO’s former parent company) by the Hager Group, IBOCO became part of an even larger global organization. However, the company remains true to its philosophy…
Merry Christmas - 2015
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Merry Christmas - 2015

Each year we send you Christmas wishes along with our thanks for being a valuable customer. This year we would once again like to wish you a Merry Christmas and say that we are thankful for customers like you.   [videoembed type=”youtube” align=”aligncenter” width=”640″ height=”360″ url=”http://youtu.be/GzwIjJD9eTI”  id=”GzwIjJD9eTI”]   This year I would personally like to…
Newsletter: Volume 17 - Issue 11
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Newsletter: Volume 17 - Issue 11

Decisions, decisions! This month’s issue of AutomationDirect.com’s newsletter focuses on some important decisions. See how our new PLC selector tool can help you decide which one of our PLCs is right for you. Read an informative article on how to determine whether to rewind or replace a motor, and how to choose the right motor…
Electrical Noise and EMI in the Workplace
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Electrical Noise and EMI in the Workplace

Drive or motor failures, lights flickering, analog signal variations and poor encoder count repeatability are all symptoms of electrical noise issues. Automated machinery is often the victim of electrical noise, and frequently also the source. Whether it’s electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI), there are many options available to reduce its effects. Both…
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Video News | The Do-more Way

The Do-more™ is a super powerful PLC with a modern programming engine that utilizes today’s best programming practices… and that sets it apart from your typical PLC. Of course, that also means that getting your mind wrapped around these programming methods is the key to creating a successful Do-more project quickly and efficiently. We call it learning…
Newsletter: Volume 17 - Issue 10
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Newsletter: Volume 17 - Issue 10

In this month’s issue of AutomationDirect.com’s newsletter you can dive in to understand more about PLC Hardware and get a great intro to Ladder Logic! Also, check out our latest award and get an opportunity to help us win another. Of course, the moment you all have been waiting for, we announce the winner of our…
Guidelines to Successful Pneumatic Systems
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Guidelines to Successful Pneumatic Systems

Pneumatic actuators are a popular option for parts handling in automated systems. Whether it’s part transfer, positioning or clamping—pneumatics are a cost-effective choice for mechanical motion. However, without proper design, these pneumatic systems can experience problems. Fortunately, there are some simple pneumatic design guidelines to help ensure success. We’ll review some common issues with pneumatic designs,…