Stepper Motors: What They Are and Their Role in Industrial Automation
Trying to get perfect, repeatable motion can be a headache. A small mistake in positioning can ruin a job and cost you time. The solution is precision motion—that’s where stepper motors come in. So, what is a stepper motor?
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PLC or Open-Source Controller?
Deciding between a PLC or Industrialized Open Source Controller can be difficult. These two control platforms are often compared against one another in the battle for which is better. Saying that one platform is better than the other is impractical. Both platforms have advantages and disadvantages dependent on the environments that they will be used in.
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ProSense Small Bore Submersible Level Sensors
Starting at $777.00
More CCEA TRACKALPHA-PRO Series LED Light Bars
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ProSense XTD2 and More XTH2 Series Fixed-Range Temperature Transmitters
New XTH2 series transmitters start at $110.00
ProSense 8mm Magnetic Proximity Sensors
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MP Sensor P.Touch Series Pressure Transmitters
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ProSense High Density Pulse Isolators and Freq Signal Conditioners
Starting at $149.00
Contrinex IO-Link Smart Sensors and PocketCodr Tool
Contrinex smart sensors start at $80.00
Larger Gauge Sensor Cable (Cut-to-Length)
New sensor/actuator cables start
at $.88 / ft. (30 ft. min.)
C-more Industrial Monitors
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Supplier Profile: Lumher
An automation and control leader in Spain for more than 40 years, Contaval designed the industrial lighting brand Lumher to fill a critical gap in manufacturing environments. Machine vision, automated quality control, high-precision robotics – they all require robust, specific lighting systems that didn’t exist in the market until Lumher.
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Applying Industrial-Grade Automation to Small-Scale Processes
Even desktop- and garage-sized process and manufacturing applications can benefit greatly from automation, but only when the right products are available to help designers easily create a solution. Read how a small team applied industrial-grade PLC, HMI, and other automation products to create an efficient distillation system.
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SIDirect: AutomationDirect’s Systems Integrator Program
When it comes to automation requirements for an overall production facility, or for retrofitting, troubleshooting, or upgrading portions of the operation, engaging SI services can be a great advantage. These engagements can be arranged in many ways, such as through an ongoing contract, per project, or on a time & materials basis.
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Monthly Product Giveaway
This month you have a chance to win one of five WERA Advent calendars! Enter your info for a chance to win. Contest is open for approximately 3 weeks after the newsletter is sent and is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only. Winner will be contacted via email.
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