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Summer, Issue 17, 2010
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Cover
Story
Bale Hay While the Sun Shines: A Revolution in Commercial
Hay Production
All Cover Stories
New
Product Focus
1/3 to 2 HP DC Motors now available
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots
Free Think & Do® programming software for WinPLC, Low-cost DC power supplies, Straight blade and locking wiring devices, Cat5e Ethernet patch cables
All Product Snapshots
Product Management Corner
Why the WinPLC?
All PLC Speakings/Product Management Corners
System Integrator Corner
AAA Absolute Automation And Electrical Services, Inc. implements energy savings through machine control
All System Integrator Corners
AutomationTalk
All Automation Talks
Tech Review
All Tech Reviews
PLC Speaking
All PLC Speakings
FYI
DC Motors explained
All FYI's
Tech Brief
Why is my TVSS an SPD?
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story
How to Improve Process Control by Automating Data Flow
All Feature Stories
User Solutions
All Application Stories
Student Spotlight
Beverly Hills High School - Alexander Kern
All Student Spotlights
Tech
Thread
All Tech Threads
The
Break Room
BrainTeasers
BrainTeaser
answers
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Winter, Issue 16, 2010
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Cover
Story
Machine Automation 2010 - What's Hot and What's Not:
Machine and Robot Builders Look Ahead to the New Decade
All Cover Stories
New
Product Focus
AutomationDirect offers 6-inch TFT Touch Panel for $399
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots
Six-inch Color C-more Operator Interface Panels, StellarTM line of soft motor starters, Space-Saving Molded Case Circuit Breakers, Universal Signal Conditioners, Hole saws, Power Distribution blocks line extended
All Product Snapshots
AutomationTalk
New Talk Shows in 2010!
All Automation Talks
Tech Review
All Tech Reviews
Product Management Corner
All PLC Speakings/Product Management Corners
System Integrator Corner
Ai Control Systems
All System Integrator Corners
FYI
Productivity3000
All FYI's
Tech Brief
Transformers - Application, Construction and Efficiencies
Conclusion of a 2 part series
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story
Upgrading from batch to continuous Processes requires high level automation
All Feature Stories
User Solutions
AutomationDirect PLC Powers Innovative Water Treatment System
M.M. & I., Inc provides production information 24/7 to Pratt Industries
All Application Stories
Student Spotlight
Racing as Field Lab for Automotive Design
All Student Spotlights
Tech
Thread
All Tech Threads
The
Break Room
BrainTeasers
BrainTeaser
answers
Humor
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Fall, Issue 15, 2009
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Cover
Story
Industry Slims Down, Peps Up: Manufacturers are discovering that producing smarter means cutting energy
All Cover Stories
New
Product Focus
AutomationDirect Introduces Productivity3000 Controller
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots
NITRA pneumatic air cylinders and position switches, NEC Class 2 Power Supplies, Multiport Junction blocks for sensors, Higher voltage motor contactors, Industrial Ethernet Switches rated for wide temperatures, Analog CPUs for CLICK PLCs, Dinnector line of terminal blocks expanded, Flexible Service Cord, ZIPport panel interface connectors, ProSense motor monitoring relays, 1200 and 3600 RPM general puprose motors, LEDSensor cables
All Product Snapshots
AutomationTalk
Webinars
All Automation Talks
Tech Review
All Tech Reviews
Product Management Corner
Productivity3000
All PLC Speakings/Product Management Corners
FYI
Pneumatic Cylinders
All FYI's
Tech Brief
Transformers - Application, Construction and Efficiencies
Part 1 of a 2 part series
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story
Government Spending: Some Positive Returns
All Feature Stories
User Solutions
Denim Manufacturer Upgrades Controls to Add Flexibility to Process Lines
Natural Gas Reclaimed from Expired Wells
All Application Stories
Student Spotlight
The Future of Technology
All Student Spotlights
Tech
Thread
All Tech Threads
The
Break Room
BrainTeasers
BrainTeaser
answers
Humor
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Spring, Issue 14, 2009
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Cover
Story
New Standards in Motor Efficiency:
What Motor Users Need to Know
All Cover Stories
New
Product Focus
AutomationDirect Adds Pneumatic Tubing & Fittings
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots
C-more Remote Access Feature, Cable Ties and Tools, Photoelectric Sensors, Solid and Colored Wire Duct, ProSense Line expanded, Pilot Devices, Encapsulated Transformers, Hollow Shaft Gear Boxes,
Wire Tools, NEMA Premium Motors,
SureStep Motion Control
All Product Snapshots
AutomationTalk
Webinars
Tech Review
All Tech Reviews
Product Management Corner
C-more Remote Access and Control
All PLC Speakings/Product Management Corners
FYI
C-more Remote Access FAQs
All FYI's
Tech Brief
Fuses or Circuit Breakers - Which should you use?
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story
All Feature Stories
User Solutions
Automating the Bottom Line
All Application Stories
Student Spotlight
The Future of Technology
All Student Spotlights
Tech
Thread
All Tech Threads
The
Break Room
BrainTeasers
BrainTeaser
answers
Humor
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Winter, Issue 13, 2009
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Cover
Story
The Last Crusade: At 80 years old, legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens is on a quest to convert how America propels its economy
All Cover Stories
New
Product Focus
CLICK PLC: Small & Easy-to-Use
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots
600A Fuses, Power Distribution blocks, Cutting Tools, Hammond Control Power Transformers, IronHorse™ C-face AC motors, new ZIPLinks
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
AutomationTalk
Webinars
Tech Review
C-more HMI with Enhanced Allen-Bradley PLC Driver Support, Part Two
All Tech Reviews
PLC Speaking
Introducing...the practically free PLC
All PLC Speakings
FYI
CLICK™ PLC FAQs
All FYI's
Tech Brief
NEMA or IEC Standards?
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story
Alternative Energy Helps Industrial Controls “Cut the Cord”
All Feature Stories
User Solutions
DL06 PLC puts heaters to the test, Ohio Energy Group Finds Alternative Control
All Application Stories
Student Spotlight
The Future of Technology
All Student Spotlights
Tech
Thread
Online Resources provide a wealth
of information
All Tech Threads
The
Break Room
Doc, It Hurts When I Do This...
BrainTeasers
BrainTeaser
answers
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Fall, Issue 12, 2008
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Cover Story
A New Twist on Skyscraper Design
All Cover Stories
New
Product Focus
IronHorse™ Worm Gearboxes
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots
What's New
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
Technology
Brief
Corona Discharge and High Voltage Leaks
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story
Educating Future Engineers Requires Teamwork
All Feature Stories
User Solutions
AutomationDirect Products Help the Environment
All Application Stories
Tech
Thread
Designing a PLC Ladder Program
All Tech Threads
Technical
Review
C-more HMI with Enhanced Allen-Bradley PLC Driver Support
All Tech Reviews
The
Break Room
BrainTeasers
BrainTeaser
answers
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Summer, Issue 11, 2008
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Cover Story - Museum Practices What It Teaches: Going Green Drives Home the Lesson at Boston Children's Museum
All Cover Stories
New Product Focus - Pressure Sensors
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots - What's New
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
Technology
Brief -Sunlight Efficiency Detector
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story -Let the Sun Shine In: GA Tech Competes in the Solar Decathlon
All Feature Stories
User Solutions - Sustainable Automation, Inc. Improves Eficiency of Lock Pin Laminating Machine
All Application Stories
Tech
Thread - Teach an Old Dog Some New Tricks
All Tech Threads
Technical
Review - NEMA Enclosure Ratings Explained
All Tech Reviews
PLC Speaking - What about PC Based Control?
All PLC Speakings
FYI - ProSense Q&A
All FYI's
The
Break Room - Memory Aids..., Crossword Puzzle
Crossword Puzzle answers
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Winter, Issue 10, 2008
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Cover Story - Match the motor to the load for maximum efficiency: A half-loaded motor uses almost as much energy as one that's fully loaded. To save energy, optimize motor horsepower to the specific application.
All Cover Stories
New Product Focus - General Puprose Motors from 1/3 to 300 HP, Ethernet Drivers Added to C-more® Operator Interface Panels
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots - What's New
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
Technology
Brief - Arc Flash: What’s the big deal?
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story - Future Adjustable Speed Motor Technology
All Feature Stories
All Application Stories
Tech
Thread - Understanding the Advanced Recipe Function of the C-more® Touch Panel
All Tech Threads
Technical
Review - Urban Challenge 2007
All Tech Reviews
FYI - Motor Questions Answered
All FYI's
The
Break Room - Thanks for the advertising, but...
Brainteasers and answers
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Summer, Issue 9, 2007
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Cover Story - Made in America: Opinions abound, but the facts show U.S. manufacturing to be a global powerhouse evolving to meet tomorrow’s changing needs
All Cover Stories
New Product Focus - AutomationDirect launches new line of current sensors
All New Product Focuses
Product Snapshots - What's New
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
Technology
Brief - Semiconductor breakthroughs promise smaller, faster chips
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story - Anti-terrorist barriers help protect facilities
All Feature Stories
All Application Stories
Tech
Thread - Welcome PAC: Moving on to the next generation controller
All Tech Threads
Technical
Review - Electromechanical relays versus solid-state: Each has its place
All Tech Reviews
FYI - DL205 frequently asked questions
All FYI's
The
Break Room - Best in Show
Brainteasers and answers
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Winter, Issue 8, 2007
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Cover Story - Finding and Selecting a System Integrator
All Cover Stories
New Product Focus - AutomationDirect Introduces
C-more Micro-Graphic Operator Interfaces
All New Product Focuses
Technology Brief - Team Mojavaton Tackles DARPA's Latest "Urban Challenge"
All Tech Briefs
Feature Story - Applications: End User, System Integrator, and OEM
All Feature Stories
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
All Application Stories
Tech Thread - FAQs for SureServo AC Servo Drives
All Tech Threads
Technical Review - "Considerations for Choosing a PLC" Worksheet
All Tech Reviews
FYI - Training Tools for AutomationDirect Product Users
All FYI's
The Break Room - Flag...Christmas tree...Flag
Brainteasers and answers
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Summer, Issue 7, 2006
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Cover Story - Fuel for Our Oil Addiction
All Cover Stories
New Product Focus - High-Speed Ethernet Communication Available For DL-405 PLCs
All New Product Focuses
Technology Brief - Active RFID - on the path to deliver pervasive enterprise efficiency
All Tech Briefs
Feature Story - Imagine... A Story About Building Robots, Building Teams and Building Minds.
All Feature Stories
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
PLC Speaking - IBoxes...The latest craze
All PLC Speakings
User Solutions - Improving Factory Workers' Efficiency is All in a Name
All Application Stories
Tech Thread - Sensor Trends
All Tech Threads
Technical Review - A Guide to Common Automation Terms
All Tech Reviews
FYI - Sensors Frequently Asked Questions
All FYI's
The Break Room - You Get What You Pay For
Getting Ahead
Brainteasers and answers
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Spring, Issue 6, 2006
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Cover Story - Dredging up the...FUTURE
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New Product Focus - C-more™ touch panels
All New Product Focuses
Technology Brief - Dealing with Low-voltage
Power Issues
All Tech Briefs
Feature Story - It Takes Teamwork to
Launch Products
All Feature Stories
Product Snapshots - SureServo™, Thin-finger
Wire Duct, New Sensors, D0-DCM & F0-CP128,
New Relays & Timers, 22mm pushbuttons without contact blocks
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
PLC Speaking - The Latest in PLC Ladder Logic
All PLC Speakings
User Solutions - DL205 Performs in Theatrics,
Box Manufacturing in Ohio
All Application Stories
Tech Thread - Answers to Questions
about Our New C-more™ Operator Panel
All Tech Threads
Technical Review - A Condensed Guide to Automation Control System Specification, Design
and Installation
Part 4: Build, Launch & Maintain
All Tech Reviews
FYI - PLC Tips from the Tech Team
All FYI's
The Break Room - Royal Misunderstanding
BrainTeasers
Brainteasers and answers
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Fall, Issue 5, 2005
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Cover Story - 2005 NEC® Code Changes
All Cover Stories
New Product Focus - Rhino™ series offers variable DC switching power supplies
All New Product Focuses
Technology Brief - EN418 Directive
All Tech Briefs
Feature Story - 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge
All Feature Stories
Product Snapshots - DataNet OPC, Edison Fuses, H0-ECOM100
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
PLC Speaking - The Evolutionary PLC: Past, Present and Future
All PLC Speakings
User Solutions - Downtime Monitoring With PLC Technology
All Application Stories
Tech Thread - Numbering Systems Explained
All Tech Threads
Technical Review - A Condensed Guide to Automation Control System Specification, Design and Installation
Part 3: Design
All Tech Reviews
FYI - How to Wire a Motor Starter
All FYI's
The Break Room - Time to Celebrate
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Spring, Issue 4, 2005
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Cover Story - AC Drives Focused on Energy Conservation
All Cover Stories
New Product Focus - Molded case circuit breakers for electrical protection
All New Product Focuses
Technology Brief - Improving Business Tools for Greater Customer Service
All Tech Briefs
Feature Story - Motion Control System Choices
All Feature Stories
Product Snapshots - Non-fused disconnects, 22 mm and 30 mm pilot devices, 115 VAC GS2 drives, ECT promis•e draw packages Version 5.06, Signal conditioners
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
PLC Speaking - PLCs Evolving Toward Motion Control
All PLC Speakings
User Solutions - Holographic Technology Replaces Conventional Operator Input Devices
All Application Stories
Tech Thread - A User's Guide to Configuring Serial Ports for DirectLOGIC PLCs: Part Two
All Tech Threads
Technical Review - A Condensed Guide to Automation Control System Specification, Design and Installation Part 2: Control Device Specification
All Tech Reviews
FYI - VFDs Frequently Asked Questions
All FYI's
The Break Room - Customer Service with a smile
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Winter, Issue 3, 2005
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Cover Story - The Evolution of Wireless Communication
All Cover Stories
New Product Focus - DataLynxT Software offers remote data collection and file reporting
All New Product Focuses
Technology Brief - Safeguarding Your Computer
All Tech Briefs
Feature Story - Demystifying Network Communications
All Feature Stories
Product Snapshots - Screwless terminal blocks,
100 Mb Ethernet modules, sink/source module for Terminator I/O, Think and Do Live! programming
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
PLC Speaking - PLC Technology and Application Tips
All PLC Speakings
User Solutions - Controlling Nature's Way of Cooling
All Application Stories
Tech Thread - A User's Guide to Configuring Serial Ports for DirectLOGIC PLCs: A Two Part Series
All Tech Threads
Technical Review - A Condensed Guide to Automation Control System Specification, Design and Installation Part 1: System Identification and Safety
All Tech Reviews
FYI - New Spherical Optics Technology for Sensing in Small Areas
All FYI's
The Break Room - Observations on Turning 50, Brainteasers and answers
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Autumn, Issue 2, 2004
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Cover
Story - After
the Blackout—Modernizing America's Electric System
All Cover Stories
New
Product Focus
- New
SureStep™
stepping system
All New Product Focuses
Technology
Brief -
Control System Security Measures
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story -
Strides in Motor Technology
All Feature Stories
Product
Snapshots - T1H EBC100 Ethernet link,
Non-metal Enclosures, Marathon Motors line extended, 2-pole supplementary
protectors, 50 and 75 VA control transformers
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes - Goings On in the Automation Industry
PLC
Speaking -
PLC Technology and Application Tips
All PLC Speakings
User
Solutions
All Application Stories
Tech
Thread - Indirect Addressing
All Tech Threads
Technical
Review -
Common Questions about Control Transformers
All Tech Reviews
FYI
-
Calibration PLC Analog Signals
All FYI's
The
Break Room - Does your dog bark?
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Summer, Issue 1, 2004
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Cover
Story -
Which Control Choice is right for you?
All Cover Stories
New
Product Focus
-
AC drive and motor lines up to 100 hp offer big savings when purchased
together
All New Product Focuses
Technology
Brief -
HMI and Connectivity
All Tech Briefs
Feature
Story -
"Learn it on the Web!"
All Feature Stories
Product
Snapshots - Wire
Duct and Radio Modems
All Product Snapshots
Business
Notes -
Goings On in the Automation Industry
User
Solutions -
TDS' turbine generator control
All Application Stories
Tech
Thread - Jumping
on the "stage" wagon
All Tech Threads
Technical
Review -
How to connect 3-wire sinking and sourcing devices to PLC input modules
All Tech Reviews
FYI
-
Decimal Point Manipulation
All FYI's
The
Break Room - Humorous
Stories and Brainteasers
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