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How to choose machine motor type: upfront cost vs. maintenance vs. efficiency
Anna Townshend
Brushless dc motors provide the best efficiency but at a cost; brushed dc motors cost less but require more maintenance
Motors
What is pulse-width modulation (PWM)?
Shawn Cox
How to achieve precise control and energy efficiency with the technique
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The roles of feedback sensors, motors, drives and controllers in motion control
Charles Palmer
Pros and cons of open-loop and closed-loop control systems
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Electronic Drives and Controls renews CSIA benchmark certification
Mike Bacidore
EDC demonstrates commitment to Control System Integrators Association standards and best practices
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Festo navigates logistics and education in the heart of the Americas
Mike Bacidore
Operations, assembly, fulfillment and training come together at Festo's 47-acre campus
Drives
How to transform industrial efficiency
Shawn Cox
Converting dc drives to ac drives, overhead crane installation and robot integration
Drives
What is a variable frequency drive?
Mike Bacidore
How does a VFD compare to a motor starter, inverter or variable-speed drive?
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Flexible, agile and ready to deliver
Omron Automation and Safety
Omron's Greg Dieck shares how the latest motion-control solutions are addressing today's challenges.
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4 changes on the horizon for motor and drive use
Mike Bacidore
Cody Lorenz is one of Franklin Electric's veteran controls experts. He explains why motor and drive trends in power density, integrated packaging, ease of use and self-contained...
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Decarbonization through electrification drives technology acquisition
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Dayco’s North America facility achieves Ford Q1 certification
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ABB opens new drives, motors testing laboratory
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Exploring the Advanced Capabilities of VFDs
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Getting the Most From Your Drives
Motors
Demanding motion applications often transcend industrial contexts
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Why do I want to use a VFD?
Joey Stubbs
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Automation industry embraces on-machine components
Anna Townshend
Thanks to advances in material protection, nearly every component is found out of the control panel
Drives
PowerFlex 755TS VFD
Rockwell Automation
The PowerFlex 755TS ac VFD is a six-pulse drive that incorporates TotalForce technology
Drives
VLT soft starter MCD 600
Danfoss Drives
The VLT soft starter MCD 600 Enclosed offers soft start motor control and protection in fixed-speed applications wherever drives are used
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Eaton Power XL DM1 micro VFD
RS
Eaton’s PowerXL DM1 micro variable-frequency drives (VFDs) offer an energy efficiency algorithm, high short-circuit current rating and robust design
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