Integrated PLC and motion control
Family of programmable logic controllers for inverters allows drive solutions, logic processes and sequence controls to be automated simply and efficiently using IEC 61131-3 compliant programming languages.

How do I choose a digital recorder?
A reader considers using web-based recorders to help with remote diagnoses, but will he have to give up any functionality with web-based vs. today's digitals? And what about software considerations?

What's new on ControlDesign.com
Here’s what’s new this month, Septeber 2007, at ControlDesign.com, the exclusive home of our virtual content.

Top 5 Most Popular Downloads This Month
See the top 5 most downloaded whitepapers on ControlDesign.com for the month of August.

We Peel an RCA Onion
Learn who are the RCA 2007 winners! Were there any surprices in the winners, did you predict who the winner would be? Find out more here.

New Manufacturing Technique Perfected
Laser-Machining Combination Can Create Parts with Ceramics. Find out about Purdue's laser-machining technology and its applications.

ISA, PMMI Head West with Fall Expos
What should you expect at ISA Expo 2007, Pack Expo Las Vegas, and other conferences this year? Read this article and find out more.

Wireless Sensor Network Patents Grow 200%

1997-2007 Flashback

Women Too Wise to Be CEOs
Is there a glass ceiling in manufacturing, especially in machine building? Few women are seen across this field, and even fewer are present at the executive level.

Software Rocks at CDAX
Technology drives some customer needs, while others push service. Software handles everyone’s needs, which is why software vendors rock.

Machine Safeguarding to Reach $2.8 Billion

Hydraulics Fill Molds Faster
Pipe Machine Uses Electro-Hydraulic Controls to Lay Down Thinner, Better-Quality Concrete Layers More Quickly

See Your Vision Improve
Half the battle in vision/motion control integration is getting the two systems to talk the same language

Higher Quality in Less Time
Successful Management of a Major Process Change to E-CAD Pays Big Benefits for Machine Builder

Protect Your Flank
Machine builders, like many military strategists, often struggle with the logistics and resource costs of protecting the flank.

Product Roundups - Motor Efficiency: Cut the Cost
A Range of Drive/Motor Options Can Improve Efficiency and Pack a Bigger Punch for Machine Builders

I Need Help on Custom Cables
Should you customize cables and connector assemblies for machine automation applications? If, so where should you go, who can you count on?

E-CAD/CAE: a New Edge
The complexity of the design projects done with these systems increased at the same pace as the performance of the systems being improved.

New Controller for Stepper Apps
Stepper motors have a long and varied history in motion control. Despite the apparent benefits of migrating to servo motors for some applications, stepper motors still hold an advantage in many technological areas.

Strength In Numbers
This Year’s Readers’ Choice Award Results Affirm Continuing Excellence From Many Suppliers, but Suggest That Great Service Is Not a Given