What is a PLC? A PLC, or a programmable logic controller, is essentially a computer. However, unlike a personal computer, PLCs are specialized and control machines, and processes using logical commands. These miniature CPUs are designed to withstand an industrial environment and to interface flexibly with inputs and outputs within a real-life application. Using a personal computer…Read more
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 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
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
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
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
