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Robotics

FANUC Robot Programming: Picking the Right I/O Configuration

Choosing between digital, analog, and fieldbus I/O for your FANUC robot cell can impact performance and maintenance costs. Here's how to decide.

Mike Torres · February 28, 2025

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PLC & Controls

Why PLC Migrations Fail (And How to Prevent It)

After 200+ migration projects, we've identified the top reasons PLC migrations go over budget and behind schedule. Most are avoidable.

John Smith · February 20, 2025

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Industry News

Automotive Automation Trends for 2025

EV battery assembly, vision-guided robotics, and flexible manufacturing cells are reshaping automotive plants. Here's what we're seeing on the floor.

Sarah Chen · February 15, 2025

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Technical Tips

5 PLC Troubleshooting Tips Every Engineer Should Know

When a line goes down, speed matters. These five troubleshooting techniques help our engineers diagnose PLC issues faster.

Mike Torres · February 10, 2025

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Case Studies

Robot Cell Integration: Samsung SDI Battery Line

How we integrated 12 FANUC robots for battery module assembly with vision inspection and full safety system design.

John Smith · February 5, 2025

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PLC & Controls

Siemens TIA Portal vs. Allen-Bradley Studio 5000: A Field Comparison

We program both platforms daily. Here's an honest comparison from engineers who don't have a vendor preference.

Sarah Chen · January 28, 2025

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Robotics

How to Specify a Robot for Material Handling

Payload, reach, speed, and repeatability matter—but so does the application environment. A practical guide to robot selection.

Mike Torres · January 20, 2025

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Technical Tips

NFPA 79 and Machine Safety: What Integrators Need to Know

Safety compliance isn't optional. Here's a practical walkthrough of NFPA 79 requirements for industrial automation projects.

John Smith · January 15, 2025

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