Tips on Starting an Automation Business
Today’s post is in response to Barry Brock, who asked: “I have been doing machine modifications …
Author: Frank
Electrical Engineer and business owner from the Nashville, Tennessee area. I also play music, Chess and Go.
Building The Machine: A Bedtime Story
The following story is from my book Industrial Automation: Hands On (McGraw-Hill, 2013). I wrote it …
History of the PLC (Automation Direct Link)
Automation Direct has written a new post on the history of the PLC that you might …
Engineering Ethics and Software
Back when I started doing software work directly for customers I must admit that I didn’t …
Back On The Road
After three straight weeks at home (very unusual for me) I’m headed back on the road, …
Announcement from Autodesk
AutoCAD is kind of like “Kleenex” or “Coke”. Even if you use some other software for …
Ladder Logic 304: Timer Application
Today’s post is in response to Dave Tompkins, who posted a request for help last week …
PLC Infographic / Udemy
Last week I received an e-mail from a guy at a company called Udemy. He had …
The True Cost of Custom Machinery
Its been about two years since I made Mastering the Machine available on this website. For …
Ease and Efficiency of Robotic Assembly Lines (Acieta)
This week’s post is presented by Acieta, a robotics integration and automation company with facilities in …
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