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Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/05/2009 - 16:04.

This post teaser should cut off at 600 characters. I've noticed that none of the other poses are being cut off at the end of any teaser and I'm wondering why.

I'll even start a new paragraph to see if this helps. Now for some useless text just to make the 600 characters.  read more »

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Submitted by joeeditor on Fri, 11/14/2008 - 18:59.

Let's see if roses can edit.

 

Yes I can!!

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

What Are Critical E-Cad Features?

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Submitted by kbonfante on Mon, 10/27/2008 - 16:53.

When expanding out of panel building into more complex machine control builds, machine builders are encouraged to upgrade from old and basic electrical schematic software to a more integrated tool set. What are some of the important functions to look for in a good electrical CAD program including how to judge databases, training requirements, upgrades and support?

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

Analog views of digital

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Submitted by controldesign.com on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 20:10.

We experience the world in analog. When you see something with your eyes, for example, that is an analog experience. Analog has its merits, but when you’re garnering data from a machine operation, the application will dictate whether to go analog or digital. We live in a digital society. Decisions often are made to install a digital solution without giving the analog solution consideration because we assume that the digital meter is more advanced. When obsolescence of components becomes an issue, it might be a perfect time to decide what sort of display is best for your application.

 Read our Real Answers article How Much Information Is Enough?

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Sprechen Sie Python?

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Submitted by controldesign.com on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 16:26.

Well, maybe not Python, but how do you define a higher-level language? Is it based on how much the programmer is isolated from the actual code? Is it about a more-powerful control capability? There's little consensus on what a higher-level language is for more complex applications for discrete/machine control. Is it C#, C++ and scripting? Are there others in serious play? What can they do that 61131 languages, for example, can't? Does most automation supplier programming software use higher-level languages for some purposes?

Read our story Higher Ground—Part I on high-level control languages and their design.

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

Data Acquisition

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Submitted by controldesign.com on Wed, 09/03/2008 - 21:17.

Data acquisition can serve many purposes. From machine diagnostics to exporting to an ERP system, the use of data is varied. What are your customers using it for?

Read our story Machine Data Acquisition Capabilities Grow.

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

Does Geography Impact the Machine Controls You Choose?

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Submitted by controldesign.com on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 17:12.

No matter where you are, machine automation does the same thing, but different areas put different restrictions on those controls. Tell Machine Builder Nation how geography impacts the machine controls you choose.

Read our article Adapt and Go Global.

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

What Is Better to Do, Rebuild or Buy New?

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Submitted by controldesign.com on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 17:05.

Have you thought about rebuilding machinery instead of buying new? How far did you take that idea? Did you find a hurdle you just couldn’t overcome, or are you using rebuilt machines. Tell us.

You can read our article Rebuild or Buy New?

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

Hybrid Applications

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Submitted by controldesign.com on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 15:59.

Discrete manufacturing inevitably leads to process control considerations and vice versa. Elements of one find their way into the other with regularity. Let us know about some of your more challenging and vexing hybrid encounters.

Read our story Semiconductor Fab Clears the Air.

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