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2026-09-16 16:05:00

Linear Guides and Ball Screws for Accuracy, Preload and Long-Term Reliability

Understanding linear guide rail and ball screw selection, including preload, accuracy grade, lubrication and protection.
2026-09-16 14:15:00

Industrial Wiring Harness Assembly to Reduce Electrical Fault Risk

How disciplined harness design, routing, labelling and testing prevent the intermittent electrical faults that are...
2026-09-16 11:20:00

Where the Real Energy Savings Are in Automation Upgrades

Practical measures to reduce energy consumption in industrial automation, from motor efficiency and drives to...
2026-09-16 09:30:00

Design Principles for Custom Fixtures and Production Jigs

Locating, clamping and error-proofing principles that make custom fixtures reliable, plus material and maintenance considerations.
2026-09-15 15:45:00

Lighting Techniques for Reliable Machine Vision Inspection

How backlight, ring, dome, coaxial and dark-field lighting reveal different defects, and how to select...
2026-09-15 09:05:00

Maintenance Strategies That Move Equipment from Reactive to Predictive

How planned, condition-based and predictive maintenance reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
2026-09-14 14:50:00

CNC Machining or Sheet Metal Fabrication, Which Process to Choose

Compare CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication on geometry, tolerance, volume and cost to select...
2026-09-14 09:35:00

Sourcing Automation Spare Parts to Reduce Downtime Risk

Practical strategies for building a spare parts inventory that protects production without tying up unnecessary...
2026-09-13 16:25:00

Building a Reliable Machine with PLC Programming and Control Software

How structured PLC programming, machine vision software and HMI design combine into automation systems that...
2026-09-13 10:10:00

Electrical Insulating Materials for Automation Equipment

How to select insulating materials for automation equipment by balancing dielectric strength, thermal limits, mechanical...
2026-09-12 15:30:00

Sheet Metal Fabrication Processes, Tolerances and What to Specify

An overview of sheet metal fabrication processes and the information needed for accurate quoting and...
2026-09-12 09:15:00

How to Choose Between Servo Motors and Stepper Motors

Compare servo and stepper motors on torque behaviour, closed-loop control, cost and the applications where...