Smart, Intrinsically Safe I/O Systems Bring IoT Connectivity to Hazardous and Mobile Environments
Submitted by Michael Ecklund || Valin Corporation
Traditional fixed I/O architectures are giving way to mobile, cloud-connected, self-contained units.
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How To Setup a Beijer X2 Pro HMI with a CODESYS PLC
Submitted by Tom Trinh || Valin Corporation
This video will illustrate how to set up a Beijer HMI X2 Pro 10 to communicate with a CODESYS PLC using the CODESYS driver.
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Parker ViX Replacement Options
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
For many applications that are currently using Parker’s old ViX drives and controller/drives, AllMotion’s EZ controller/drives may be a great update path. While the ViX had some unique features, most applications didn’t need them, which makes AllMotion’s smaller products probable options.
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How to Install The EC Series Wire Grippers Wire
Get your EC Series Wire Gripper installation just right with this clear, step-by-step tutorial!
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How to Install The EC Series Wire Rods Wire
Begin your professional installation with confidence! In this detailed tutorial, we walk you through each step of installing the control wires in the EC Series Wire Rod actuator (EC-WER type) from IAI
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Have you struggled with misaligned parts or costly tolerance errors in robotic material handling?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Struggling with tolerance errors in robotic processes? Learn how Schunk AGM Compensation Units ensure precise handling and higher productivity.
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Have You Struggled to Find Small Electric Cylinders to Replace Small Air Cylinders?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
In many industries, small air cylinders have long been the go-to for compact actuation needs. The EC Series Wire Cylinder from IAI delivers a cleaner, simpler, and more precise alternative. By using a wire-driven mechanism powered electrically, the EC Series removes the need for compressed air entirely.
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How to Set Up Communication Between a Mitsubishi PLC and an IAI RCON Gateway Controller
Submitted by Tom Trinh || Valin Corporation
In this step-by-step tutorial, Tom Trinh, Senior Application Engineer at Valin Corporation, walks you through the complete process of setting up communications between a Mitsubishi PLC and an IAI RCON Gateway Controller using the CC-Link Field Network.
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How to Setup the IAI RCON Gateway for CC-Link Field Network Using IAI IA-OS Software
Submitted by Tom Trinh || Valin Corporation
Join Tom Trinh as he walks you through the process of setting up an IAI RCON Gateway with a CC-Link field network using the IAI IA-OS configuration software.
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How To Setup Oriental Motor's AZD-KREP with a PLC Using Ethernet IP
Submitted by Tom Trinh || Valin Corporation
In this comprehensive tutorial, Tom Trinh, Senior Application Engineer at Valin Corporation, walks you through the complete setup of the Oriental Motor AZD-KREP driver using Ethernet/IP.
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Have You Outgrown Traditional Screw-Driven Actuators?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
If you're building instruments that demand high-resolution positioning—think semiconductor inspection, digital pathology, or precision metrology—then you already know that not all linear stages are created equal.
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Why Yokogawa e-RT3 for Affordable Machine Vision
Submitted by Levi Transtrum || Valin Corporation
In this video, Levi demos the Yokogawa e-RT3 PLC.
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Have You Ever Faced Downtime Due to an Unexpected Equipment Failure?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Unplanned downtime can bring production to a grinding halt—often due to preventable equipment failures.
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Have you ever struggled with achieving precision and speed in the same motion application?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
When every micron matters and every millisecond counts, conventional linear motion systems often fall short. If you are chasing peak throughput, ultra-smooth motion, and zero mechanical backlash, it's time to look beyond belts and screws. That’s where the Parker XLM Series Linear Motor Stages come in.
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Implementing IIoT and Managing Expectation
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
There is still a sizeable gap between expectations from the end user perspective and the reality of what is possible tapping into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Implementing the tools necessary is more than just flipping a switch. There are specific challenges associated with this implementation; however, strategies have been developed to help bridge that gap.
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EC ELECYLINDER® 3-Position Mode Specification from IAI
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Thanks to the EC ELECYLINDER® 3-position mode specification option, stops are possible not only at the forward and backward ends but also at intermediate positions. The cycle time can be shortened by stopping at intermediate positions.
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Navigating the Challenges of Motor Commutation
Submitted by Corey Foster & Bruce Ng || Valin Corporation
In the world of motion control, engineers often face the challenge of integrating different brands of drives and motors into a cohesive system. At first glance, mixing and matching equipment might not seem like a problem, especially if the sizes of the components line up.
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Do You Believe in Electrical Ghosts? Understanding Electrical Noise
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Electrical installations are the backbone of any industrial system. A well-executed installation can prevent numerous issues, while poor ones can introduce problems that are difficult to diagnose and fix.
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Have You Considered These Factors for Belt Drive Applications?
Submitted by Dan Dal Colletto || Valin Corporation
When applying a belt drive, especially in vertical applications that involve significant loads, understanding the design considerations and potential failure points is crucial. Here, we explore the dynamics, considerations, and best practices for deploying belt drives in such demanding situations.
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Have You Simplified Your Safety Management Across Complex Industrial Systems?
Submitted by James Gaitan || Valin Corporation
Safety is a paramount concern in the complex world of industrial automation. The Mosaic Safety Integrated Controller from ReeR Safety is designed to streamline safety management across various applications.
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ACS's Advanced Dynamic Focus Control Solution
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Have you ever wished for sharper, clearer focus on your samples, regardless of surface variations or dynamic conditions? AutoFocus technology offers a transformative solution, ensuring optimal focus precision for imaging and process equipment, even in challenging environments.
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Acromag’s Ethernet Remote I/O Modules Add Profinet Communication
Submitted by Acromag
Expandable Ethernet I/O modules now support three field-selectable protocols for networks using Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP/IP.
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Parker Control Tech Tour is Hitting the Road
Valin and Parker are teaming up to host an exclusive event, showcasing process control products. Explore Parker's state-of-the art 68’ expandable tractor-trailer with a customized display room featuring flow, control, pressure and corrosion control products and solutions.
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The Art of the Crossover
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Maintaining automated machines often requires replacing parts, but this process can be complicated by discontinued components, unavailability, or shipping delays. In such cases, decision-makers may seek alternative components, a process known as “doing a crossover.”
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