What is a dynamometer?

Think back to your childhood. Did you ride a bike? If you did and rode after dinner, then you may have had a light on your bike. If your bike had a light, then it may have had a dynamo. A dynamo on a bike will come with one slight downside as the pedals are harder…Read more

Industrial automation market expects rising growth

Industrial control systems poised for growth through 2021 A recent report has been released which shows that the industrial control system sector is poised for growth. The report highlights the sector’s market value in 2014 at $58 billion and analysts expect the number to rise to around $81 billion by the end of 2021. When…Read more

How a AC servo motor differs from a DC servo motor

The main difference between an AC servo motor and a DC servo motor comes down to how electricity works. DC or direct current has both a positive and a negative terminal, with the current flowing in the same direction between each terminal. AC or alternating electric current operates in reverse, where the current alternates 50 or…Read more

Industrial robots set records in 2015

New Records set for First Half of 2015 for Industrial Robots According to new statistics released by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), a record 14,232 industrial robots, valued at $840 million were ordered from North American robotics companies in the first half of 2015. The record-setting number of orders was an increase of one percent…Read more

Robotic Integration Prerequisites

Five ways to effectively prepare for robotic welding integration If you’re thinking about introducing automation systems such as a robotic welding integration in your business, it can provide you with a tremendous improvement in speed and quality. However, there are certain mistakes that many businesses make when introducing the systems that can result in increased…Read more

The popularity of Resistance Welding

Resistance Welding and How it Applies to Modern Industrial Automation Resistance welding is a process that utilizes electrically-produced heat as well as pressure in order to connect two separate materials. Although these specific processes generally refer to bonding metals, resistance welding can also pertain to plastic bonding as well. When done correctly, this kind of…Read more