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Unshackling Industrial Data Access Modern consumers are increasingly familiar with tailored experiences, abundant information, and generally getting things “their way.” Those working in the industrial manufacturing and automation sectors, on the other hand, have not always enjoyed such flexibility. Fortunately, hardware and software advancements mean that access to valuable industrial sourced data is easier, more…

Build Better Machines Faster Using Today’s Enhanced Motion Controllers and PLCs High-performance servo motion is now more affordable and accessible than ever due to integrated controllers, making the technology viable even for applications which could not formerly support the cost or complexity of traditional implementations. Learn more The Master Controller of Motors Everyone knows that…

Simplified Motion Control High-performance servo motion is now more affordable and accessible than ever due to integrated controllers, making the technology viable even for applications which could not formerly support the cost or complexity of traditional implementations. Learn more Turning Up the Heat on a Balky Boiler Applying commercial off-the-shelf automation products can provide the…

3-Axis Motion Made Simple in 3 Ways using CLICK PLUS PLCs | White Paper AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS PLCs, when combined with stepper motors, make advanced motion control and edge integration simple for smaller systems. Electric motors provide the motive force for many types of machinery and equipment. Sometimes standard AC and DC motors are operated…

Early fault detection and simple plug-and-play field replacements In addition to the large amount of process data available cyclically, faults can be identified easily through diagnostic information messages. This includes device faults, such as memory or processor failures, or process faults like empty pipe detection. Comprehensive diagnostics reporting increases overall system reliability and boosts customer…

Big Rig Custom Shop Accelerates Automation into the Passing Lane “Less is more” and “function over form” are phrases often associated with the design of objects—anything from office supplies up to buildings or larger—to promote a concept of simplicity, clarity, and essential purpose. However, there are plenty of cases where most people would agree that…

Options for Open Industrial Programming Industrial automation designers now have a variety of ways to incorporate an open programming approach for their projects. Although industrial-grade digital technologies have been available for over five decades, much of that time the hardware and software has been specialized and even proprietary. This is at odds with a large…

Starting Digital Transformation from the Edge While many operations personnel at production and manufacturing companies are aware that their automated equipment can be a source of valuable data for analytics and other purposes, far fewer companies are positioned to create the required IIoT infrastructure to access this information. Learn more PLCs Can Deliver Advanced Motion Control…

The Evolution of Controls from Relay Logic to IEC Programming In this video, Doug Bell from Interconnecting Automation discusses the evolution of machine control from relays to the first PLC with ladder logic and now IEC programming. Watch the video Installing a Rock-Solid Automation Retrofit This electrical contractor relied on AutomationDirect PLC and HMI hardware and…

From Ethernet to EtherCAT and Beyond Once upon a time (think 1980s), Ethernet was a relatively specialized computer connectivity technology, administrated by experienced gurus under highly-controlled office settings. Since then, technology and performance have advanced incredibly, and much of the world?s population uses wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) Ethernet in their everyday lives. Learn more AutomationDirect Named…