Resources for Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control
What Design Engineers Need to Know About Voice Coil Actuator Technology
- White Paper
Originally developed for audio speakers, voice coil actuation technology is now being used to provide precise and reliable motion control for a wide range of medical, industrial process and space applications.
What Do Industrial Engineers Need to Know About Functional Safety?
- White Paper
Engineers designing systems for industrial and factory applications are adopting functional safety design practices to reduce the risk of system failures that could result in costly damage or injury.
Monitoring Mechanical Behavior of Reciprocating Compressors
- White Paper
By Istec
In this whitepaper we focus on the mechanical health and behaviour of reciprocating compressors with four important indicators; impact, temperature (valves and bearings), vibration and rod drop. Table 1 shows the typical measurements for reciprocating compressors.
Understanding The Basics: A Guide to Gas Spring Application
- White Paper
An explanation of what a gas spring is, component parts, and how they are both constructed and operate. It gives the reader a basic understanding of the workings and terminology used when specifying gas springs.
Industrial IoT Trends: WSN, LPWAN & Cloud Platforms
- White Paper
Wireless sensor networks (WSN), low power wide area networks (LPWAN) and cloud-based platforms are driving growth for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT)
Advancing Automation: Sensors & Instruments
- Ebook
Learn the latest about Sensors & Instruments from industry leaders including how smart transmitters enable smart sensors, powering wireless instruments and sensors, and how sensors and systems enable the computer-controlled production of automobiles in this edition of Advancing Automation.
Advancing Automation: Manufacturing Software
- Ebook
Automation.com has teamed with industrial innovators to showcase efficiency and productivity technologies within manufacturing operations. IoT gateways, cloudbased MES and more are covered in this Manufacturing Software ebook.
Advancing Automation: Safety Innovations
- Ebook
This ebook is dedicated to promoting workplace safety strategies and new technologies. With articles and tips devoted to safety, this ebook has the tools and resources to help ensure an incident-free workplace.