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Recognizing variable frequency drives (VFD) parameters can help engineers get better performance for many different applications.

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At CalPortland Cement’s Mojave plant, kiln production was being limited by the raw mill, which couldn’t cope with the increasing demand of a hot market.

The top 5 articles from the past week covered industrial robot trends, control systems, electrical safety hazards and more.

Cornell researchers have developed a system of fluid-driven actuators that enable soft robots to achieve more complex motions.

Purdue University researchers have created multifunctional ligands that improve the charge transfer, power conversion capability and long-term stability of perovskite solar cells.

Git-based source control can help programmable logic controller (PLC) programmers improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

The Bundy Group reported 10 automation transactions in the month of January. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below.

Adopting modern and flexible automation platforms helps OEMs and end users helps address supply chain issues and cybersecurity concerns.