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In a world of ever-increasing efficiency, it is not surprising to find that most of the conveniences we take for granted are being accomplished through automated processes. With human operators requir

SCADA is part of the Industry 4.0 wave - but is it just hype or does it have a place in your business? It's a question worth asking and answering, especially if you want to stay competitive now. Y

An actuator is an automated device used to control or produce motion in a mechanism or system. The energy required to control or produce such motion is obtained from five main sources: mechanical, hyd

Corrosion is very harmful to economies around the world. According to market researchers, the global cost or loss of revenue due to corrosion exceeds $50,000 billion annually. The country itself loses

Adjustable speed drives (ASDs), also known as variable speed drives (VSDs), are used to describe devices that help control the speed of machinery. They are used in mechanical equipment that is driven

A malfunctioning conveyor belt is a literal nightmare for any operation. In addition to disrupting production, it can require costly repairs in the long run. However, there are a number of minor probl

Electric motors are used in several industries around the world. For example, they are used in mills, factories and stamping plants. Whether you facilitate a utility or run a production line that asse

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a control system architecture that uses a variety of communication methods to connect to industrial process plants. Like any computer network, SCADA

An actuator is an automated device used to control or produce motion in a mechanism or system. The energy required to control or produce such motion is obtained from five main sources: mechanical, hyd

Robots come in several different forms, and as more and more workplaces move to more automated production systems, workplace safety extends further to include staying safe and protected while working

1. Operating the Lean "machine" Here we are not talking about the machines you are using, but about the way you operate your plant. This will consistently analyze your ongoing operating costs to deter

The use of compressed air is still the easiest way to transmit power compared to hydraulic and electric systems, which is why several jobs on construction sites are done using pneumatic systems. Howev