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    Motion Industries Inc.
    Figure 1: Cell phones are a convenient and popular way for an on-site technician to obtain step-by-step instructions from the remote person and to communicate results. Image courtesy of Motion Industries Inc.
    Maintenance

    VFDs & Motors: Remotely Troubleshoot Successfully and Safely

    Proper preparation can ensure remote troubleshooting of VFDs, motors and other machine components is performed in a safe and optimized manner.
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    Improved motion control through use of TSN can enable increased automation of industrial printing machinery.
    Technologies

    Advancing Motion Control in Industrial Printing Machines with TSN

    Time Sensitive Networking can help achieve seamless synchronization, accuracy and precision of motion control systems, enabling more automation in industrial printing.
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    Hydraulics

    Hydraulics Evolving to be More Precise and Efficient

    Russ Schneidewind of HydraForce sees the need to increase efficiency and precision among the key trends driving hydraulic system designs.
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    Sensors & Software

    Integrated Control Benefits Electric Actuators

    Ewellix’s SmartX digital platform integrates control technology into electric actuators, offering simplified installation and performance benefits.
    Siarhei Dzmitryienka/Dreamstime
    Engineer adjusts pressure sensors on industrial refinery plant
    Sensors & Software

    Common Air Pressure Sensors and Units

    There are many ways to measure pressure, as well as different types of pressure. Here’s a look at some of the most common.
    HEIDENHAIN
    Encoder photo collage
    Controls & Instrumentation

    Encoders and Their Applications: Keeping Control

    Industries have different uses and requirements for controls and positioning.
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    HEIDENHAIN encoder photo collage
    Controls & Instrumentation

    Encoder Types: Making the Right Choices

    Understanding the fundamentals is key to a tailor-made solution.
    Rock Hill Mechanical Corporation
    RHMC's automated solution
    Controls & Instrumentation

    Quickly Filling the Need

    An HVAC contractor and AutomationDirect partner to deliver automated machines for COVID-19 sanitizing products.
    Actuator
    Controls & Instrumentation

    Controlling Two or More Hydraulic Actuators

    There are several methods for coordinating the motion of two or more actuators.