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Modular PLCs: Scalable Control Systems for Factory Automation

Modular PLCs: Scalable Control Systems for Factory Automation

For decades, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have been essential to industrial automation. They form the logic core of everything from complex automotive assembly lines to critical water treatment facilities. Historically,...

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AI in Industrial Automation: 5 Practical Factory Floor Applications

AI in Industrial Automation: 5 Practical Factory Floor Applications

The Real-World Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Factory Automation Artificial intelligence (AI) dominates 2025 technology news, influencing sectors from finance to consumer products. However, within industrial automation circles, the initial...

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Intelligent Automation: Merging AI with Industrial Control Systems

Intelligent Automation: Merging AI with Industrial Control Systems

Defining Intelligent Automation: Beyond Simple Scripts The newest phase of digital transformation moves past simple machine scripts. It focuses on systems that learn, adapt, and optimize in real time. Intelligent...

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Advanced 3500/61 Temperature Monitoring for Industrial Assets

Advanced 3500/61 Temperature Monitoring for Industrial Assets

Overview The Bently Nevada 3500/61 Temperature Monitor is a vital component in industrial automation and machinery protection. It continually safeguards critical assets like turbines, compressors, and large motors. Monitoring parameters...

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Bently Nevada 3500-61 Troubleshooting A Guide for Control Systems

Bently Nevada 3500/61 Troubleshooting: A Guide for Control Systems

The Critical Role of Temperature Monitoring in Control Systems The Bently Nevada 3500/61 Temperature Monitor is a vital component in modern industrial automation. It reliably oversees critical temperature points on...

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Bently Nevada 3500/61 Commissioning Guide for Industrial Automation

Bently Nevada 3500/61 Commissioning Guide for Industrial Automation

Optimizing Reliability: A Comprehensive Guide to Bently Nevada 3500/61 Temperature Module Commissioning The Bently Nevada 3500/61 Temperature Module is a vital element in any robust machinery protection system. It expertly...

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Industrial VFD Selection Match FLA, Not HP, for Reliability

VFD Sizing: The 5-Step Guide to Current, Duty & Derating

VFD Selection Guide: A Five-Step Methodology for Industrial Automation This comprehensive guide offers controls engineers, maintenance leads, and procurement managers a reliable, five-step methodology for selecting the correct Variable Frequency...

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Choosing Your Protocol Drive Communication for Industrial Automation

Choosing Your Protocol: Drive Communication for Industrial Automation

Understanding Drive Communication: The Backbone of Factory Automation In the dynamic landscape of industrial automation, effective communication protocols are essential. They ensure that all devices, from control systems to drives,...

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PLC Scan Time: The Key to Industrial Automation Performance

PLC Scan Time: The Key to Industrial Automation Performance

The Heartbeat of Control: Defining PLC Scan Time In industrial automation, the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is essential. It serves as the control systems backbone for modern manufacturing. Engineers frequently...

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Compact vs. Modular PLC The Long-Term Cost of Ownership

Compact vs. Modular PLC: The Long-Term Cost of Ownership

The Hidden Cost Driver in Control Systems When purchasing a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), initial price and performance specs often dominate the discussion. However, the true cost of ownership in...

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