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Motors & Drives

Maintaining motors and drives and keeping them cost-effective is crucial. It often requires knowledge of many different types of motors, drives and the standards behind them. Successful maintenance, repair and knowledge of these standards help keep manufacturing plants running safely and efficiently. Featured articles include how to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 4, cybersecurity and […]

Sponsored by maxon, parvalux by maxon, SEW Eurodrive
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AI & Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are becoming crucial to manufacturing’s success. How a machine and an industrial network learn and adapt to their surroundings is as important for them as it is for humans. Featured articles in this eBook include 6 AI motion control applications to improve OEE, how generative AI works and helps […]

Sponsored by Micropsi, TwinThread
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PID Tuning

Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) tuning is a key aspect of control systems and process manufacturing. Proper tuning and knowledge is a must for success and it requires precision and know-how. Featured articles in this eBook include stories on fixing PID, Part 1, effective process control system migration, Part 1: Planning advice, from simulation to computer-aided design of […]

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Cybersecurity in Smart Factories

Manufacturing facilities and factories are becoming smarter and more sophisticated and can do things that weren’t thought to be possible before. That possibility, however, is tempered because they are more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. A strong smart factory will have a robust cybersecurity program in place. Featured articles in this eBook include stories on making […]

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Pain Points & Solutions in Discrete Manufacturing

Discrete manufacturing covers many different industries, but they do have common challenges and issues they need to overcome. Featured articles in this eBook include how to integrate smarter motion controls into machine designs,  choosing between discrete, continuous position sensors for an application, making machine control open, secure and so much more!

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Process Instrumentation & Sensors

Process instrumentation and process sensors are used to monitor temperature, flow and more in process manufacturing facilities. They play a key role in ensuring these facilities, which include oil and gas and chemical manufacturing, operate safely. Featured stories in this eBook include digital instrumentation benefits for analysis and process control and storing system critical data.

Sponsored by AutomationDirect, Endress+Hauser, Minebea Intec
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Material Handling & Automation

The modern supply chain must run at warp speed, and the tools available—from conveyors and robots to automatic picking systems and digital orders—have evolved to keep pace with the speed of change. Featured articles include addressing productivity and safety goals and safe fluid dispensing for medical and life sciences devices.

Sponsored by SEW Eurodrive
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Edge and Cloud Computing

Edge computing allows for faster processing of data and can be used to analyze and act on data in real-time, enabling manufacturers to make more timely and informed decisions. Cloud computing allows manufacturers to store and access data from any location. Featured articles in this eBook include leveraging MQTT and industrial edge devices and five […]

Sponsored by Stratus
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Mechatronics and Motion Control

Mechatronics combines mechanical engineering and electronic engineering in engineering design or engineering discipline. Motion control is the planned, coordinated or managed guidance of moving devices. Featured articles in this eBook include using PID for motion control and robotics and designing precision positioning equipment for vacuum applications.

Sponsored by SEW Eurodrive
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Throwback Attacks

What is a Throwback Attack? It’s an examination of a historical cyberattack on the industrial sector, determining what it meant for the industry and looking at lessons learned. Featured articles in this eBook includes a Florida teen hacks the Department of Defense and NASA, an insider releases 265,000 gallons of sewage on the Maroochy Shire, […]