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This blog will bring you the latest industry news in electrical control panels, helpful Engineering tips, and more.

What you should know about OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

North America is becoming increasingly more popular for low-cost manufacturing, and as a result, the manufacturing industry is now more competitive

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Meet the Amazingly Powerful and Low Cost S7-1200 PLC

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I’ve been using the S7-1200 on some of my projects over the last year and have come to love it.  It is the low-end PLC from Siemens meant to replace

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NEMA vs. IEC

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When choosing a motor control, there are two sets of standards to consider: NEMA and IEC. For a number of reasons, NEMA products are more common in

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How Drives & Motors Can Be Protected with A Line Reactor

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Drives and motors can be sensitive; spikes and peaks in current can damage the devices and create excess wear and tear. They can be protected, though.

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The Future of Industrial Automation

Once the Digital Age hit, technology started to change and grow at exponential levels. New industries were created and the development of new

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Benefits of a Single Source Solution Provider for Electrical Control Panels

Turning to a single source solution provider for electrical control panels can help a company from many different areas. Single source solution

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Top 3 Reasons to Choose the US for Low-Cost Manufacturing

Low-cost manufacturing has been historically associated with countries in the Middle East and Asia, with the most predominate being China, but over

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Understanding NEMA Ratings for Enclosures in Non-Hazardous Environments

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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association or NEMA as most commonly referred to, has set the industry standard in enclosure or cabinet

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How PLC’s Can Improve Safety in the Manufacturing Industry

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Safety is a growing concern to manufacturing plants as machinery and their functions become more complex. With large systems, there are many aspects

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Saving Time and Money Using An Online Configurator

“Time is money,” the old saying coined by Benjamin Franklin back in 1748 still rings true today and continues to be one of the fundamental principles

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