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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: May 08, 2025This article explains the key types of software available for robotic simulation and offline programming, and how they support different automation goals.
Posted: May 04, 2025In small-scale automation, choosing the right robotic arm is less about raw power and more about precision, flexibility, and footprint.
Posted: March 23, 2025Learn the difference between hazardous environment sensors and intrinsically safe sensors, including how they work, where they're used, and which is right for explosive or extreme industrial conditions.
Posted: December 10, 2024Explore the differences between linear actuators, tables, stages, and slides. Learn how industry, technology, region, and marketing influence their terminology and applications.
Posted: July 09, 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 24, 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 18, 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 14, 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.
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