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Notes from our engineering team
Practical articles on testing machine software, motion control, machine hardware and Industry 4.0 for manufacturers.
Factors Shaping Extension Precision in Servo-Based CRE Machines
How pulse count, ball-screw lead, electronic gear ratio and controller word size decide the displacement range and accuracy of a servo-driven CRE testing machine.
Choosing the Right Display Interface for Your Machine's Touchscreen
HDMI, DSI, LVDS, eDP, parallel RGB and I2C compared for industrial touchscreens, and what each means for performance, cost and integration.
Benefits of a Non-Exclusive Software Licence for Small Manufacturers
Why licensing proven machine software, with the IP held by a software partner, is often the most practical route for small and mid-sized machine makers.
Industry 4.0 for SMEs, Part 3: Strategies to Overcome the Challenges
The final part of our series, with ten practical strategies that help small manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 in their products.
Industry 4.0 for SMEs, Part 2: The Challenges on the Road to Digitalisation
The second of a three-part series on the challenges small manufacturers face when adopting Industry 4.0 in their products.
Industry 4.0 for SMEs, Part 1: Unlocking Growth Potential
The first of a three-part series on why small machine makers benefit from building IoT-enabled, Industry 4.0 products.
A Web-Service-Based Approach to Driving Industrial Machines
Why a single-board computer running a web front end and a Go back end, alongside a PLC, can replace a traditional HMI panel on complex machines.