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 secure, and available in many more ways than ever before.
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Industrial Strength Identification is Essential for Manufacturing
Applying the right barcode, RFID, and vision technologies addresses the increasing demand for data-driven manufacturing, improved quality control, and compliance with track-and-trace requirements.
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What is Industrial Servo Control?
Servo motor systems are a high-performance motion control technology, able to execute complex motion profiles while delivering high torque output, beyond the capabilities of typical direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) motors. This article identifies the key characteristics designers should understand when specifying and configuring servo motor control systems.
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Set Up C-more HMI Remote Access
This video walks through setting up Remote Access for a C-More HMI project, explaining the basic steps to configuring a panel, project, as well as giving important information about best practices. While these steps are specifically for the C-More CM5 series, the same process applies to other supported AutomationDirect panels, including the EA9 series.
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Adversity Inspires Kinetic Art Automation
Kinetic art is a medium that incorporates movement and motion into physical objects. If you have ever considered automation to be more of an art than a science, this robotic sculpture is must-see.
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