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Whitepaper: Auto-Tuning and Variable Frequency Drives
This document details the importance of performing an auto-tune for your variable frequency drive to ensure efficient operation.        ...
March 12, 2026
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Direct Drive Motor vs. Rotary Gear Motor
This document examines direct drive motor technology, compares it in terms of cost and performance with that of a rotary gear motor in an application simulation, and then identifies...
March 12, 2026
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The ABCs and 123s of Variable Frequency Drives
This document details 50 of the most important variable frequency drive terms that VFD users should understand to specify and maintain their drives more effectively. Download ...
March 12, 2026
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When Are Linear Motors the Right Choice?
This document examines the characteristics of linear motor stages and compares them with those of other linear actuators to determine what types of applications are best suited...
March 12, 2026

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GA800 INDUSTRIAL AC DRIVE
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March 12, 2026
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SIGMA-X – SERVO DRIVES AND MOTORS
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March 12, 2026
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GA500 – INDUSTRIAL AC MICRODRIVE
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March 12, 2026
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GA501 industrial AC Microdrive
Product by: Yaskawa America, Inc., Drives & Motion Division
March 12, 2026

Connections

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What you need to know about the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and controller area network (CAN) components
March 9, 2026
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Control Intelligence
Understanding the practical differences between Ethernet and SSI protocols
March 9, 2026
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Why controls engineers need to understand Ethernet and synchronous serial interface
March 4, 2026
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How EtherCAT aligns with IEC 62443 and the EU Cyber Resilience Act
March 3, 2026

Control

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These HMIs are available with display sizes ranging from 4.3 to 21.5 in
March 11, 2026
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MotionWorks IEC 3.3 automation control software enables delta robot users to configure and control robots without the need to learn specialized robot programming languages
March 11, 2026
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Housing material dictates IPC longevity in harsh environments
March 5, 2026
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Control Intelligence
Fanless systems means no moving parts failing, filters clogging or contaminants polluting the enclosure
March 2, 2026

Motion

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Avoiding Hidden Costs with Direct Drive Motors
This document examines industrial direct drive servo motor technology and applications. We’ll explain what a direct drive motor is and then compare its performance metrics...
March 12, 2026
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The Importance of Servos and Robotics for EV Battery Manufacturing
This document examines the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and explores the steps in their manufacturing process, where AC servos and robotics can be used to...
March 12, 2026
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How to Get the Most From Your VFD
Controlling motor speed with variable frequency drives (VFDs) can save energy. But it’s not as easy as just adding a VFD. This article examines what else needs to be considered...
March 12, 2026
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SigmaSelect™
SigmaSelect™ is Yaskawa’s free sizing software for optimal selection of the individual components that comprise your servo system. It includes an Intuitive editor ...
March 12, 2026

Sensing

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Technology shifts from mechanical and electronic logic to data integration
March 2, 2026
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From simple static limit switches to dynamic feedback systems
Feb. 26, 2026
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How can IIoT sensors address motor failures?
Feb. 6, 2026
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VS Creator’s simulation tools allowed the vision application to be developed and tested against historical images and a virtual PLC before hardware arrived
Jan. 15, 2026

Safety

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Dedicated safety controllers vs. integrated safety in an Ethernet-integrated world
March 6, 2026
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Where do dedicated safety controllers fit in an Ethernet-integrated world?
Feb. 19, 2026
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Omron's NX102 machine automation controllers have been designed to give manufacturing facilities robust safety
Feb. 2, 2026
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Learn why safety integrity level is essential in factory automation
Jan. 30, 2026

Industry News

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Mexico expansion focuses on packaging design, testing and prototyping
March 9, 2026
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Acquisition combines ERP with warehouse management software
March 5, 2026
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International CAN Conference seeks presenters on controller area networks
March 3, 2026
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How time-sensitive networking bridges the IT-OT gap
March 2, 2026