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To AutoTune an AC drive seems like a complicated task that requires technical experience. While the devices themselves can be used for complicated tasks, setting them doesn’t have to be difficult. Many AC drives can be AutoTuned and program themselves if you follow a basic set of instructions generally provided by the manufacturer. And it’s...

There were real learning opportunities in our last two webinars: Collaborative Robots and Aluminum Extrusion.You can see both of them at your convenience at our Webinars On Demand page. Next up June 7: When planning what to do with your machine’s DC drive system, consider the following: AC beats DC for performance; AC beats DC...

When choosing a linear motion solution an application, deciding which technology to implement can be a head-scratcher with so many different solutions on the market. Ball screw. Linear motor. Rack and pinion. Cylinder. We run through this all of the time with our customers when helping them with linear motion solution applications. Bottom line is,...

Why use a VFD on Fans, Pumps or Blowers? First, visualize your production facility: How many fans are started and stopped using a starter. What about pumps and blowers? How many of those use a started to control stopping and starting? Are you able to control the speed or flow? Biggest question (and most costly)...