TRENDING ARTICLES
Significance of the Panel Engineering Capability of System Integrators
Published on : 28 December 2024In the rapidly evolving industrial automation landscape, system integrators play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, and communication protocols. A crucial aspect of their expertise is panel engineering—the design, fabrication, wiring, testing, and installation of control panels. These panels serve as the nerve centers of industrial systems, enabling efficient control and monitoring of complex processes.
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Is it worth adopting digital marketing in Industrial Automation business ?
Published on : 12 July 2024Marketing & sales in industrial automation & component business relies on traditional methods like trade shows, print ads, direct mail, & face-to-face sales meetings to reach customers. It often involves significant time and resources, with limited ability to measure precise results. In contrast, digital marketing uses online channels such as websites, social media, email campaigns, and search engine optimization to engage a wider, targeted audience more efficiently to grow any kind of business
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Conventional or Online? Sourcing Dilemma in the Industrial Automation Industry Resolved !
Published on : 06 June 2023The internet has taken the world by storm. With online ordering from e-commerce retailers becoming the new norm, sourcing of components online was not to be left far behind. Here, we compare the traditional and online modes of procurement in the industrial automation industry that can enable organizations to make an informed choice.
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Current Market Trend & Key Driving Factors in Remote Engg Services of Industrial Automation Projects
Published on : 06 June 2023Projects to industrial automation systems in the power, process & utility industry have been numerous where new technologies offer impressive capabilities. But some of the surveys in recent past show a clear shift away from purchasing automation service from local system house & EPC firm towards exclusively purchasing remote service from the specialized engineering firms located beyond geographical territories while focusing on controlling the cost, faster delivery and minimizing physical travel
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Why is the Warranty of Obsolete Spares in Industrial Automation Critical for the End Users?
Published on : 08 March 2023With newer technology being frequently introduced in the market, the obsolescence of older systems is a matter of time. Migration to the latest technology involves time and costs. Sustaining the existing systems necessitates sourcing end-of-life, obsolete spares, where quality and warranty of the spares pose a concern.
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Allen Bradley CompactLogix: The Smart Controller for Your Machine
Published on : 17 December 2022Over the years, operators across markets have understood that the key requirements from an efficient controller are its performance parameters and capacity enhancements. Also, aiding these factors are productivity credentials of the unit and the levels of security it offers. Essentially a highly productive CompactLogix controller system, this range of controllers has been the preferred choice for operators involved in the small and medium industrial operations range.
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What Makes Project Execution Successful ?
Published on : 23 August 2022“The success of a project is based on - is on time, is on budget, and when the customer wants you back”
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What Services & Capabilities does a System Integrator Need ?
Published on : 03 August 2022End users evaluate their automation investment using several business drivers and then outline the expectations from a system integrator for a successful collaboration. Hence a system integrator needs to look beyond the conventional approach and work towards the following:
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Lifecycle Extension for Allen Bradley ControlLogix Family
Published on : 14 April 2022One of the main reasons for systems becoming obsolete is the early & frequent advancements in technology and the replacement of the components by manufacturers with latest offerings. Obsolescence affects system supportability, safety and operational effectiveness. Also, replacement or renewals of systems can prove to be a costly affair and often difficult to justify.
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How to Better Maintain Allen Bradley SLC-500 System
Published on : 14 April 2022Machine users and automation experts have, for decades, relied on the versatility and reliability of the Allen Bradley SLC 500. However, with the parent company deciding to phase out this series of controllers, current users are in a dilemma over the operational bottlenecks in store for the future.
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