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Comparative Analysis
Dive into detailed comparisons of Electromate products with other market alternatives. This section provides an objective analysis of features, performance, and value, helping you make informed product choices.
Posted: July 10, 2024In industrial automation and control systems, two communication protocols stand out: CANopen and DeviceNet. Both are built upon the Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol, yet they exhibit distinct characteristics and are utilized in different industrial applications. To understand their differences and similarities, it's essential to delve into the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and how these protocols fit within its framework...
Posted: June 25, 2024The IP rating system, defined by IEC 60529, quantifies protection against dust, water, and harmful substances for industrial components like circuit boxes and connectors...
Posted: April 23, 2024Adopting collaborative robots (cobots) represents a significant shift in automation strategies. This discussion provides detailed reasons why Universal Robots' cobots are ideal for most industrial automation applications...
Posted: February 19, 2024In this article, we explore some of the common communication interfaces used in mechatronic autoamtion, and provide a simplified overview of their history, purpose, and usage...
Posted: January 15, 2024While servo motors are often chosen as a high-performance alternative to stepper motors, their variety and specialized applications are less commonly understood. This article aims to explain the differences between the types of servo motors, enhancing your understanding of when and why to use each type...
Posted: August 24, 2023In the realm of motion control and position feedback, encoders are pivotal. Two prominent types in today's industry are the capacitive and inductive encoders. This paper takes a closer look at each of these, providing insights for those seeking to choose between them for specific applications...
Posted: May 30, 2023Uncover the dynamic world of cobots and traditional robots in the insightful piece, "Cobots vs Robots: The Ultimate Showdown," featured on the Robotiq blog. This comprehensive analysis takes an intriguing dive into the various aspects that distinguish cobots - collaborative robots designed for direct interaction with humans within a shared space - from their conventional counterparts...
Posted: May 14, 2023When it comes to adding resources to your manufacturing assembly process, you have two options: hiring another employee or purchasing a screw driving Cobot. In this article, we'll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each option and analyze the costs involved to help you make an informed decision...
Posted: May 09, 2023In this whitepaper, we will compare servo systems and stepper systems, which are commonly used in motion control applications. We will discuss the differences between them, their advantages and disadvantages, the industries/applications where each excels, and a brief historical timeline of each...
Posted: October 31, 2022Learn about the difference between bellows couplings and elastomer couplings.
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