5 Reasons for In-House PLC Knowledge
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5 Reasons for In-House PLC Knowledge

Managers and business owners everywhere are always looking for ways to keep operating costs down to stay viable in a highly competitive world. And for many industries, automation has become that way. Investing in a control system application can provide lower operational costs and therefore higher bottom lines. But your return on investment can be…
Top 10 Industrial Automation Trends
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Top 10 Industrial Automation Trends

Many existing industrial automation trends gathered strength and reached Top 10 status in 2014, and some new ones emerged and now merit inclusion on the list. All industry participants should be aware of these trends as they will affect many aspects of industrial automation going forward. Top 10 Industrial Automation Trends Multi-Touch Technology Industrial Automation…
Contrinex: Lighting the Way for Women CEOs
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Contrinex: Lighting the Way for Women CEOs

In Switzerland, where just over 4% of companies have women as their CEO, Contrinex stands out with Annette Heimlicher leading the organization. Even in the Fortune 1000 companies, women  represent only 5.2% of the CEO position. This demonstrates how Contrinex is at the forefront of the world’s largest companies. Since 2012, Heimlicher has held the position of CEO…
Productivity3000 Ethernet/IP Product of the Year Finalist
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Productivity3000 Ethernet/IP Product of the Year Finalist

It’s not just the holiday season. It’s also awards season. In Plant Engineering magazine’s annual Product of the Year competition, AutomationDirect’s Productivity3000 controller with added Ethernet/IP scanner/adapter has been named a finalist. By casting online ballots, you can help decide which products should be named Product of the Year. So, don’t pass up this opportunity…
How to Choose a Controller
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How to Choose a Controller

Choosing the most effective controller for your application depends on a number of factors. The worksheet below serves as a checklist of things to consider when determining programmable controller requirements. It lists the most important areas to consider when choosing a system, as well as, provides space for recording determinations of your system needs. To…