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Controls engineers need a variety of information on topics such as presence sensing, process variables, transmitters, transducers, encoders and RFID. Timely news, back-to-basics primers, feature articles, technical white papers and descriptions of the latest products all provide valuable insights that can be used in designing and building machine controls.

Seeing the Learning Curve in Color
ControlDesign.com
Simplicity Is the Aim in First Color-Sensor Installation

Machine Builder Spotlight: Schenck AccuRate’s Mechatron Feeder
ControlDeisgn.com
Interview with Schenck AccuRate Applications Engineer Todd Messmer and Development Controls Engineer Ron Tump at the International Powder & Bulk Solids show in Rosemont, Ill. It shows a hands-on demonstration of the controls and automation in Schenck AccuRate's feeders.

Power Over Ethernet
ControlDesign.com
Have You Implemented PoE or Considered Implementing PoE and Then Decided Against It? Where Do You Stand?

Sense a Presence
ControlDesign.com
Sensors Are Used In Applications Where Automated Machinery or Processes Need to Be Synchronized or Controlled

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White Papers: In Depth Research

Color Contrast and Luminescence Sensors
Author: EMX Industries, Inc.
Posted: 02/06/2008
Taking the mystery out of selecting the right photoelectric sensor for your application

Calculating total value of ownership for the OEM
Author: Rockwell Automation
Posted: 04/04/2007
This white paper argues that machine builders can highlight other features, like operational equipment efficiency (OEE), to determine a machine's worth.

Feedback devices
Author: Baldor
Posted: 01/26/2007
Closed loop systems use feedback signals for stabilization, speed and position information. There are a variety of devices to provide this data, such as the analog tachometer, optical encoder, Hall sensor, and resolver. In this white paper, each of these devices will be defined and explained.

Proximity sensors in harsh-duty environments
Author: Turck
Posted: 07/14/2006
Taking the time to investigate which sensors and corresponding components are best suited for particular environmental conditions can save time and money in the long run, as well as ease troubleshooting and maintenance issues. So how do you find the right sensor?

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