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Types of Encoders Used in Servo Motors

A Servo motor is an electric motor used in a servomechanism, which means to automate a mechanical movement with a closed-loop control circuit, unlike the stepper motor, which follows an open-loop control mechanism. A servomechanism comprises a servo amplifier (servo driver), encoder, controller, and servo motor. Servomechanisms can be found in various industrial applications, including […]

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What are DVT Cameras used for in Manufacturing?

DVT cameras also referred to as DVT vision sensors are smart image cameras developed by DVT Corporation–a global manufacturer of general-purpose machine vision systems, offering the widest range of vision sensor products for use in the manufacturing industry. These smart image cameras from DVT are simply nodes on a factory network that collect and process […]

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Omron PLC Overview

There are a variety of manufacturers of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), with Omron Corporation being one of the leading makers of compact micro-range PLCs that are used in the automation industry. The company offers a flexible product line of scalable and high-performing industrial PLCs for use in stand-alone machines or as part of larger machine […]

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The Future of AI in Industrial Automation

The industrial automation industry has always resisted change and the early adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Enterprises in this market sector have a tendency to favor using tried-and-true standards and technology to maintain consistent, secure, and safe operations throughout time. However, the emergence of Industry 4.0 has caused a significant shift in the way things are […]

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Remote Monitoring of Automation Systems, and the Internet of Things

In recent years, remote monitoring systems have been fueling the proliferation of industrial automation, partially due to significant advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. These systems allow industries to have a clear, continuous, and comprehensive view of their processes, production equipment/machinery, and personnel, as well as monitor the working conditions and environmental factors […]

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CompactLogix 5371 vs 5380

CompactLogix System Overview  The Allen-Bradley CompactLogix system is designed and built by Rockwell Automation to provide a Logix control solution for different sized applications. A CompactLogix platform combines the benefits of a common programming environment, common communication networks, as well as a common high-performance control engine in a small footprint. CompactLogix controllers provide higher performance, […]

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2022 Industrial Automation Trends

Industrial automation describes a wide range of control systems, such as robots, PLCs, HMIs, Industrial computers, and information technologies, which are used to handle different machines and processes within the factory floor in an effort to reduce/eliminate human intervention. Industrial automation systems are classified based on their level of flexibility and integration into manufacturing operations […]

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Raspberry Pi vs PLC

The topic ‘Raspberry Pi vs. PLC’ has been an all-time favorite of the DIY and industrial automation community. In this article, we’ll be discussing each one, what they can do, what each has to offer, and contrast them according to their capabilities to better understand which one we should select for a particular application. What […]

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The Chip Shortage in relation to Industrial Automation

Chips, often called microchips or semiconductors function as the brain of electronics. They are tiny technological marvels, that host billions of transistors within them. The transistors allow electrons to pass through them or otherwise. You will find microchips in nearly all electronic devices you own, from your smartphone to your laptop to your car. They […]

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PLC Basics

Our modern society, relies heavily on automated machinery or equipment to perform most of the critical industrial processes, from generating electricity to refining oil. Advancements in automation technology has led to the development of more sophisticated and tech-savvy industrial control systems. This has allowed industries to scale new heights of innovation and production. The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) forms the backbone of these advanced control systems.  What is a Programmable Logic Controller? What are the […]

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