CODESYS and PLC Philosophy…
Hi all! I’m continuing to make good progress on my new CODESYS book — Claude has …
Author: Frank
Electrical Engineer and business owner from the Nashville, Tennessee area. I also play music, Chess and Go.
When Should You Use Gears Instead of Belts or Chains in an Automation System?
Choosing between gears, belts, and chains can look simple on a machine layout. In practice, the …
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Automation 2026
The US’ largest trade show was held June 22-25 at the McCormick center in Chicago. I …
Siemens Training and New Book
Back in February 2026 I taught a class in Illinois at a large plant. The company …
A Long Journey – Part 2
Well, the long journey is done and it didn’t look all that different from the AI …
A Long Journey – Part 1
Just after COVID (and a tornado) struck in 2020, I planned a long “bucket list” journey …
Trade Shows and Networking
This week, I had the pleasure of attending the MAX industrial automation tradeshow here in Nashville. …
Life On The Road… How much do I REALLY like travel?
The open road, the hum of the engine, the ever-changing scenery – the allure of travel …
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The Squirrel and Marketing
I have been acquainted with the squirrel for a long time. In the 1960s I am …
