Control Intelligence
Episodes
Motion-control component roles, types and functions
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Control Intelligence, written by contributing editor Charles Palmer, editor-in-chief Mike Bacidore discusses the various components...
Unpacking what EtherCAT really is
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Control Intelligence, written by contributor Joey Stubbs, editor-in-chief Mike Bacidore explains how EtherCAT unleashes industrial ...
Emergency stops in industrial safety
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Control Intelligence, editor-in-chief Mike Bacidore discusses the features, locations and best practices of e-stops in industrial s...
The legacy and evolution of RS-232
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Control Intelligence, editor-in-chief Mike Bacidore explains the history of RS-232 and its role in industrial manufacturing.
The ins and outs of a motion control system
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 1985, Advanced Micro Controls is a U.S.-based manufacturer with a global presence. AMCI industrial control products are designed for PLC-ba...
How variable frequency drives compare to other drives
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bacidore explains how VFDs compare to motor starter, inverter or variable-speed drives in this episode of Control Intelligence.
Applications of the servo motor’s power and precision
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bacidore discusses the basics, uses and functionality of servo motors.
Learning about the programmable logic controller (PLC)
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Editor-in-chief Mike Bacidore discusses the history behind the PLC and its applications.
ARMI/BioFabUSA and Downeast Cider House address manufacturing scalability
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New England is a hotbed of growth, from turning live cells into tissue and organs to turning apples into hard-cider blends.
Can digital transformation go hand-in-hand with sustainability?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Digital transformation can enable sustainability when done in an environmentally responsible way. Responsible digital transformation can be achieved t...
Selecting and communicating with uninterruptible power supplies
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Uninterruptible power supplies are common devices found in almost every enclosure to protect against outages or disruptions. The uninterruptible power...
The evolution of integrated safety logic
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two decades after its introduction, machine safety technology keeps getting more interesting. Safety in a machine-control context was born in 1996 wit...
Helping OEMs get what they need
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WESCO builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Delivering ingenuity and expertise to approximately 150,000 customers worldwide, WESCO helps bu...
Automation software development using DevOps strategies
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AUTOMATION Studio is the bread and butter of software development at B&R. All B&R hardware is programmed with this integrated development environment....
Life is simpler with absolute positioning
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bacidore is joined by Jim Stevens, encoder product specialist, Posital Fraba.
Solutions spotlight: Make the most of cabinet automation
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While many facilities have started to move some components out of the cabinet and onto the production line, many are still kept in the cabinet. For th...
Connecting data and unlocking new opportunities
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Control Intelligence, editor in chief Mike Bacidore talks to Daymon Thompson, senior software product manager at Beckhoff USA. They...
Your power supply has something to say: Smart power supplies share their health status
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many pieces of the control system require dc power in order to operate. A power supply failure for a critical process controller or device can lead t...
Driving value through adaptive manufacturing
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editor in chief Mike Bacidore is joined by Derrick Stacey, global product manager for ACOPOS 6D and SuperTrak Product families at B&R...
Defense-in-depth leads cyber strategy for OT security
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some manufacturers believe IT departments can protect their infrastructures, but what happens when that fails or a saboteur is able to bypass the surr...
How to unleash the power of data through machine sensorization and digitalization
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Fourth Industrial Revolution with its digitalization and networking of machines has been changing our lives for some time. In this episode of Cont...
Integrated, intelligent and interactive technologies put the innovation in automation
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From batch-size-one production to the implementation of algorithmic intelligence, editor in Chief Mike Bacidore and Mike Chen, senior director of solu...
Integrated control for simplified robotics
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The use of robotics in factories continues to proliferates, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic showcased the benefits of digital technologies. In ...
Warehouse automation: Misumi brings technology to distribution centers and fulfillment centers
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The warehouse and distribution center sector has seen an uptick in automation implementation. In this episode of Control Intelligence, editor in chief...
Motion control design trends drive convergence of engineering and IT
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Townshend, managing editor of Control Design, discusses today's motion technology trends with ANCA Motion's general manager Paul Bocchi. Bocchi e...
STEM update: Austin Park 4 years after receiving Acopian Power Supply Scholarship
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, Austin Park had received a bachelor of science (BS) in electrical engineering from UCLA and was beginning his master's degree at Stanford Uni...
Solutions spotlight: The evolution of ACOPOS
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Editor in Chief Mike Bacidore and Dave Emory, director of end user sales at B&R Industrial Automation discuss adaptive machines, the future of machine...
A look at Beckhoff's XPlanar motor system
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Johnson, mechatronics product manager at Beckhoff Automation, joins managing editor Anna Townshend to discuss the company's XPlanar technology, h...
It's time to develop new products and services | Clayton & McKervey Part 3
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Control Intelligence, our host Anna Townshend continues the discussion with two experts from accounting firm Clayton & McKervey. Pa...
Be less reactionary | Clayton & McKervey Part 2
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Control Intelligence, our host Anna Townshend continues the discussion with two experts from accounting firm Clayton & McKervey. Pa...
What's next after a pandemic? | Clayton & McKervey Part 1
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Control Intelligence, our host Anna Townshend talks with two experts from accounting firm Clayton & McKervey about what’s next af...
Matthias Altendorf, CEO of Endress+Hauser Group
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Altendorf started his career with Endress+Hauser with vocational training as a mechanic, followed by studies, stays abroad and further education. He ...
Sree Swarna Gutta, I/O Product Manager for Beckhoff Automation LLC
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The case for integrated safety systems. Today, machine designers have more advanced safety tools at their disposal, including highly integrated progra...