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Below you will find white papers on topics involving process control and automation.

Authorized Parker Distributor

Valin is proud to be an authorized distributor of Parker Hannifin Aerospace, Engineered Materials, Filtration, Fluid Connectors and Motion Systems. Click below to learn more.

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Streamline Your Electrical Connections with WAGO TOPJOB® S Terminal Blocks

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

WAGO's TOPJOB® S Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks revolutionize electrical installations with their Universal Push-in CAGE CLAMP® Connection Technology. This innovative feature allows for the push-in termination of solid, stranded, and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules, significantly reducing installation time and costs.

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Tutorial on Swivellink's Basic Kits

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

The AFSB-1004 imperial blue single arm Standard Series kit with a 4″ link is ready to mount any imperial standard series mounting plate. This kit includes: (2) AFSB-1 ball bases, (2) AFSB-2 knuckles, (1) AFSB-3-4 link, and (1) AFSB-Clamp Handle.

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Solving Power Supply Challenges with SolaHD's Solutions

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

Unexpected power supply failures can lead to significant downtime, costly repairs, and loss of productivity. Critical applications need reliable power solutions that can ensure continuous operation, provide diagnostic data, and integrate seamlessly into their existing systems.  

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Autonomous AI Control Service for Edge Controllers

Submitted by Yokogawa

How many of your plant processes still depend on operator tribal knowledge? Any of those operators retiring soon? Yokogawa's e-RT3 Plus utilizes Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming (FKDPP) for accelerated machine learning. It can control and autonomize areas of plant operations that have been beyond the capabilities of existing control methods and have up to now necessitated manual operation. 

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Enhancing Machine Reliability by Predictive Maintenance with Mitsubishi Electric’s Maisart AI Technology

Submitted by Mitsubishi and Corey Foster, Valin

In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, predictive maintenance is key to minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency. Mitsubishi Electric’s cutting-edge AI technology, Maisart, integrated with their servo amplifiers, provides a robust solution for predictive maintenance, helping detect early signs of machine failure.

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Debunking Myths: Common Misconceptions About Collaborative Robots

As a heavily marketed and “new” technology, there are a lot of misconceptions about collaborative robots. In reality, we can’t even call them “new” anymore, but they are still new and unfamiliar to a lot of people. And those are the people who probably most need to look at using cobots. Let’s debunk some of the common myths surrounding collaborative robots to gain a clearer understanding of their true potential.

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Why Choose Yokogawa’s e-RT3 and FA -M3 Over Standard PLCs?

In the realm of industrial automation, choosing the right controller can make a significant difference in the efficiency, flexibility, and performance of your systems. While standard Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have been the go-to for many years, their limitations are becoming increasingly apparent in today's fast-paced industrial environments. Yokogawa's e-RT3 and FA offer advanced alternatives that address these limitations and provide superior performance and capabilities.

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