Motion Control and Automation

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

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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Mark Efficiently with the WAGO Smart Printer

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

Are you looking to streamline your marking process while saving both time and money? Meet the WAGO Smart Printer, the industry’s most versatile and economical printing solution. This powerhouse device is designed to handle all your marking needs with ease and efficiency.  

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Z-Focus Axis Actuator Achieves Unmatched Precision and Stability

Precision and stability are no longer just desirable in many high-tech applications; they’re essential. Whether you’re in life sciences, semiconductor, metrology, or any field where dynamic focusing and ultra-fast settling times are critical, the ability to control positioning down to the nanometer level can dramatically improve your results.

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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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Understanding and Mitigating Backlash in Mechanical Systems

Submitted by Mitsubishi and Corey Foster, Valin

What is Backlash? In mechanical engineering, backlash (sometimes called lash, play, or slop) is a clearance or lost motion in a mechanism caused by gaps between parts. It can also be defined as an angle or distance through which any part of a mechanical system may move in one direction without applying force or motion to the next part.

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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 Linux-Based Model Over Standard Industrial PCs?

When it comes to industrial automation, the choice of hardware can significantly impact your system’s performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Standard Industrial PCs (IPCs) have been widely used, but they often come with several limitations. Yokogawa’s e-RT3 Linux-based model presents a superior alternative, addressing these limitations while offering robust and flexible solutions tailored for industrial environments.

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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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