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3 days ago
2 min

Back to Basics - What is a PLC?

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

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David Peterson

Jul 1
3 min

Variable Frequency Motor Drives

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 mos...

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David Peterson

Jun 24
3 min

Why is 'Programmable' such a Big Deal in Automation?

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

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David Peterson

Jan 13
4 min

How a Little Wiring Knowledge Leads to Huge Downtime Savings

In this article, I’m going to explain several different ways in which training in the areas of wiring and electrical troubleshooting can ...

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David Peterson

Dec 30, 2019
6 min

5 Key Skills that Every Technician should Possess

No matter what kind of facility or process you are charged with running, there is a set of skills that apply across the board. Obviously,...

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David Peterson

Dec 19, 2019
4 min

The Art of Losing Money While Equipment is Broken

Memoirs of a Frustrated Production Manager It’s early on a nice morning; ready for work, you hop in the car and it doesn’t start. Engine ...

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David Peterson

Dec 19, 2019
6 min

Shaping your Workplace Culture to Value Achievement

Ever wonder what life in your company would be like if you could suddenly make every employee feel valuable, excited and dedicated? The Aw...

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David Peterson

Dec 19, 2019
11 min

Skill Deficiency = Lost Money

Let’s talk about skills. Some of these are necessary, critical skills. Definitely some of them are optional ones. Perhaps there’s even a ...

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