What to Consider in Industrial Control Panel Design

Control panels contain electrical components and devices that allow for the automation of industrial processes and equipment. When designing a custom control panel, there are a number of key aspects to consider to ensure your panel operates properly, is safe to use, and remains reliable. Understanding the basics of what to consider in industrial control […]
The Benefits of Industrial Robot Automation

The use of industrial robots and automation has seen exponential growth in the manufacturing sector over recent years. With improved production efficiency, safety, and quality assurance at the forefront of companies’ interests, it’s unsurprising that there is substantial ongoing investment and implementation of robotics in manufacturing facilities around the globe. While some may see robot […]
The Key Components of Industrial Control Panels

Industrial control panels contain essential components like PLCs for automation control, transformers for voltage conversion, circuit breakers for protection, contactors for motor control, and Ethernet switches for communication between devices.
How to Migrate your PLC-5 Control Systems to a Modern Controls Platform

Introduced in 1986, the PLC-5 was one of the first PLCs that could be programmed by a personal computer. According to the Rockwell Automation website, the PLC-5 boasts one of the largest install bases of any control platform. However, in 2017 Rockwell officially discontinued the platform. So, what should manufacturers who are still operating on […]
What are the Different Types of Collaborative Robots?
Collaborative robots, or cobots, allow for direct collaboration with humans to accomplish various tasks. Sometimes, this may include tasks that neither the robot nor a human could accomplish on their own. According to ISO 10218 part 1 and part 2, there are four main types of collaborative robots: safety monitored stop, speed and separation, power […]