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Even experienced engineers and operators can encounter trouble when integrating different brands of drives and motors into a cohesive system. One critical factor that makes or breaks the integration’s success is motor commutation, or the process of switching between motor phases to ensure smooth, continuous operation.

Learn how XY positioning stages deliver accurate two-axis motion for automation, semiconductor, life sciences, inspection, laser processing, and manufacturing. Explore how they work, key benefits, applications, and how to choose the right precision motion solution.

Learn how precision motion control systems improve accuracy and process repeatability. Explore key applications, selection tips, and expert solutions from Valin.

Rotary stages are essential for precise rotational motion in automation, life sciences, and manufacturing, ensuring stable and repeatable positioning. Learn how rotary stages improve precision automation with accurate positioning, repeatability, and motion control. Explore industrial applications and expert solutions from Valin.

Learn how electrical noise impacts industrial automation systems. Discover common EMI symptoms, EMC installation practices, grounding techniques, shielding methods, and troubleshooting strategies to improve machine reliability.

At first glance, selecting the right actuator for your application might seem straightforward. You figure out the load, define the motion, and move forward. For a large portion of applications, that approach works just fine. However, once you step outside that standard 80 percent, things can get complicated quickly.

Accurate level measurement is a critical element for many applications in the industrial world; without it, most processes simply cannot function properly. While most plant operators understand this truth, general knowledge often falls short once the conversation shifts to level transmitter selection and the best way to achieve that accuracy.

Improve reliability with Valin's pneumatic control panels for water and wastewater systems. Reduce leaks, stabilize pressure, and extend equipment life.

Ashcroft Critical Application Solution Experts® (CASE®) work customers to identify process challenges and recommend pressure instrumentation solutions designed to mitigate risk and improve safety.

A test gauge is a high-accuracy pressure measurement instrument serving as a reference to verify the performance of other pressure devices, such as working gauges, pressure switches or transmitters. Over time, pressure gauges and sensors in process and industrial systems can drift due to wear, temperature changes, vibration or process conditions. Having a reliable reference helps ensure that your pressure reading can be trusted.

OEM pressure sensors are accurate and repeatable when their sensing technology, materials, calibration and construction work together to deliver consistent pressure measurements over time and under real-world operating conditions.

Building a robot is not easy.  Programming a robot can be even more challenging without user-friendly software.  In this article, I'll explain a few of the MRC Studio's most useful features and demonstrate how the Robot Vision Calibration function can help reduce costs for your vision-enabled robots.

If you work in an industry that involves high-heat processes, such as oil and gas and petrochemical applications, you know the challenge of keeping your pressure and temperature measurement instruments working effectively. These instruments are put to the test daily with exposure to extreme temperatures, abrasive chemicals and other elements that may not be compatible with the wetted components (parts that are in contact with the process).

Many OEMs and machine builders have a vision for a specialized robot — a compact SCARA for assembly, a tabletop Cartesian for dispensing, or a small articulated arm for inspection. The mechanical concept is clear. The application is defined.

The Naftosense ethanol leak detection system is designed specifically for alcohol-based products. It’s immune to water and can detect ethanol and other alcohols at concentrations as low as 20 percent, even when dissolved in groundwater.

A differential pressure (DP) gauge is used to measure flow by converting the pressure drop created by a flow restriction into a readable flow rate based on established fluid dynamics principles. In many industrial applications, engineers need a reliable way to monitor liquid or gas flow but may not require the complexity or cost of an electronic flow meter. In these cases, a DP gauge provides a simple, mechanical solution for flow indication.

Diaphragm seal assemblies are available with a range of certifications that verify instrument construction and performance, including accuracy and repeatability, leak integrity and material composition as it relates to process compatibility.

Material compatibility in pressure instrument selection matters because even well intended material upgrades can introduce hidden risks when components interact in real process environments. 

Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) are passive components whose resistance changes with a change in temperature. This can be measured very accurately, enabling an RTD to translate temperature into a stable electrical signal, even in demanding industrial environments.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the U.S. National Metrology Institute responsible for maintaining primary measurement standards. ISO/IEC 17025 is the internationally recognized standard for testing and calibration laboratories. Both organizations provide widely recognized calibration frameworks used to ensure accurate, reliable measurement results across many industries.

High-pressure OEM systems depend on reliable, repeatable pressure measurement to maintain performance, protect equipment, and ensure operator safety. Whether used in mobile hydraulics, pump monitoring, transportation systems, or demanding industrial automation, an inaccurate or unstable pressure signal can lead to equipment damage, premature component failure, or inconsistent system behavior.

As a leader in pressure and temperature instrumentation, Ashcroft recommends customers apply ASME B40.100 guidance, which suggests choosing a gauge range that keeps normal operating pressure near the middle of the scale. This simple best practice supports accuracy, reliability and overall performance.

Explore precision linear motion solutions and high-performance automation expertise in California. From advanced linear actuators to motion control systems, Valin helps engineers and machine builders optimize automation, accuracy, and productivity. Contact our experts to design your next motion solution.