Check out Jon's latest article on Control.com! An introduction to Allen-Bradley's Data Highway networks! Control.com has done an amazing...

In the world of electrical troubleshooting, very few problems would be accused of being 'really simple'. But then, on the other hand,...

In the world of electronics, safety is always a big deal - for good reason. Most people have gotten some small shock from an electric...

The title should cause some sparks, no pun intended. It really is a bold assumption - that we can summarize every electrical problem in...

Nearly every experienced industrial electrician has started up a motor at some point. When a motor starts, it consumes a lot of current -...

Ever since touch-screen applications first appeared, the devices (notably phones and tablets) using this technology have gotten faster...

Whether you are designing a new machine control system or retro-fitting an older machine into the 21st century, there is a looming...

Using machines to accomplish tasks with more than mere human effort alone has been the goal of humanity for ages. Before motors and...

Of all the problems that can haunt an industrial technician, network problems can top the list of most intimidating. The main reason for...

This mysterious type of motor is found in all kinds of CNC machines and 3D printers, plus tons of other applications that require...

When we read the data sheets and instructions for electrical devices, there are a few words that we might expect to see - voltage,...

As humans, we are interested in getting quick results - instant gratification. Plus, we're lazy and want to get things done without doing...

Let's face the facts. We've seen the signs of changing technology. It shouldn't be any surprise that systems with big voltages and...

When it comes to providing motion in a system, there actually aren't a whole lot of options. We usually turn to either traditional fueled...

To be honest, I've always had a hard time understanding Alternating Current (AC) voltage. Direct current (DC) is usually driven by a...

There are many manual devices used to control an electrical system. We use the word 'Manual' to refer to how it's operated - not by...

3-phase synchronous motors are just about the simplest of all motors that can be created. The simplicity is due almost entirely to how...

Until the late 1960’s, the hard-wired circuits were the only option for industrial control. These were often confusing and difficult to...

There is a wide variety of motors used for industrial equipment including both DC and AC, but the 3-phase synchronous AC motor is the...

The idea of automation has existed for many decades - way before the first computer circuits. The ability to allow the environment to...