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Industrial motor communications: Optimization

Control Engineering

Cycle times may vary by network, motors, drives and applications. Information about control methods or modes of operation include position, velocity and current. Safety, predictive maintenance, analytics, synchronization information also can be gathered. A digital twin can facilitate set up and changes.

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Joining Forces: Tech Trends Shaping Robotic Welding

Fabricating & Metal Work

Much in part to the growing segment for sustainable energy, this usage will prompt an uptick in robot utilization for arc welding, especially with new welding requirements for electric vehicle battery manufacturing. Arc Welding Advances Expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%