TECHNICAL ARTICLE - For many, the world of communications is mystifying, shrouded in complexity and unknowns with equal parts science and magic, and 100% scary. This article demystifies what a network is, breaking it down into human terms.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: April 30, 2008


Topics:  Ethernet | Network Configuration Management | Network Infrastructure | Network Protocols | Networking | Networking Hardware | PLC

HARDWARE LISTING - C-more touch panels provide a graphical interface designed to interchange and display graphics, animation and data to and from a PLC by merely touching the screen.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Graphical User Interface Builders | Graphics Displays | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Panel Meters

VIDEOCAST - In this video, learn some introductory facts about remote I/O, whether remote or expansion I/O is the more cost-effective solution for your organization, and how AutomationDirect's hardware can meet your remote I/O needs.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Premiered: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software | Computer-Aided Software Engineering | Hardware | Industrial Applications Software | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems

TECHNICAL ARTICLE - This worksheet is intended to function as a checklist of the most important areas to consider when researching a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: April 30, 2008


Topics:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Automatic Test Equipment (for Electronics Equipment) | Business Process Automation | Computer Controlled Devices | Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software | Computer-Aided Software Engineering | CPU | Ethernet | PLC | Professional Services Automation Software | Programming

HARDWARE LISTING - AutomationDirect has teamed up with one of the largest electric enclosure manufacturers in North America, Hubbell/Wiegmann, to offer you quality NEMA boxes and electrical boxes at fantastic prices.
Posted: May 8, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Application Performance Management | Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software | Computer-Aided Software Engineering | Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tools | Rack Enclosures | Security | Shop Floor Control

HARDWARE LISTING - The DirectLOGIC 06 programmable logic controller (PLC) is our first micro PLC to combine its fixed I/O of 20 inputs and 16 outputs with four option card slots for expansion all in the same package.
Posted: May 8, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software | Computer-Aided Software Engineering | Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tools | PLC | Process Control Software | Shop Floor Control

HARDWARE LISTING - AutomationDirect carries AC variable speed drives for all your speed control applications.
Posted: May 8, 2008 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Computer Controlled Devices | Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software | Drives | ERP | Hard Disk Drives | Manufacturing | Power Supplies | Shop Floor Control

CASE STUDY - CorrTech was able to reduce mechanical complexity and increase flexibility of the machine's bundle pusher assembly with the addition of the GS series AC variable speed drive and Marathon inverter duty motor.
Posted: May 2, 2008 | Published: April 30, 2008


Topics:  Machinery Industry | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Industry | Supply Chain Automation | System Integration | Testing

TECHNICAL ARTICLE - Motion control is generally understood to mean the use of servo and/or stepper systems as the "muscle" to move a given load.
Posted: May 2, 2008 | Published: April 30, 2008


Topics:  Engineering Workstations | ERP | PLC | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Event Management | Warehouse Management

TECHNICAL ARTICLE - The calibration method described in this article can be applied to any analog measurement such as pressure, amperage, weight, length or force.
Posted: May 2, 2008 | Published: April 30, 2008


Topics:  Automated Meter Reading Services | Automatic Test Equipment (for Electronics Equipment) | Automatic Test Pattern Generators | Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software | Computer-Aided Software Engineering | Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tools | Operating Systems | PLC | Shop Floor Control | Supply Chain Automation