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An important message to our customers and community

by PCC | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Today Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued Emergency Order ‘Safer at Home’ that closes all non-essential businesses. Under this order Professional Control Corporation (PCC) is considered an essential business operation and will continue to operate and support our customers in a manner that is safe for our employees and our community. Please continue to communicate with PCC as you are accustomed to. Our team is available working remotely, along with the minimal required staff working out of our Germantown distribution center. As usual we are here to help any way possible in the hope we will exceed your expectations, even in these difficult times.

Video Comparison: Remote Maintenance with Tosibox® and Ewon®

by PCC | Feb 19, 2020 | tosibox | 0 Comments

In our latest video, we compare remote maintenance products from TOSIBOX® and Ewon® in terms of security, ease of use and setup, and cost.

Whitepaper: How to Choose a Cooling Unit That Protects Electronics in a Specific Application

by PCC | Feb 12, 2020 | Pfannenberg | 0 Comments

The use of cooling technology is ubiquitous across industry, yet choosing the correct technology for a specific application can prove a challenge. Each choice depends on a variety of factors and the wrong choice could lead to tremendous losses for a business.

What is IO-Link?

by PCC | Feb 12, 2020 | Industrial Networking & Gateways, Leuze Electronic | 0 Comments

IO-Link is a serial, digital communication protocol for use in automation technology. It is used to connect sensors or actuators to an automation system.

New: OnRobot VGC10, Compact, Configurable Electrical Vacuum Gripper

by PCC | Dec 18, 2019 | OnRobot, Robotics | 0 Comments

NEW from OnRobot A/S!!!!✨ Meet the new VGC10 compact electric vacuum gripper that is customizable to handle almost anything you can think of. Half the size of its larger cousin, the award-winning VG10, it boasts the same impressive 15kg payload.

DMC: Using a Siemens S7-1500 PLC as a Modbus TCP Client

by PCC | Dec 18, 2019 | Siemens | 0 Comments

Many thanks to DMC who published this fantastic blog post on using a Siemens S7-1500 PLC as a Modbus TCP Client. By Christina Keefe on 11/14/2019 Do you need to access data from a Modbus TCP Server on your S7-1500 PLC? If so, then do not fret, I will walk through...

FrontCom® Vario service interfaces

by PCC | Dec 13, 2019 | Weidmueller | 0 Comments

Protected service interfaces on switch cabinets allow a wealth of service work to be performed during ongoing operation and effectively increase availability and productivity of your plant.

IGUS triflex® R clips installation on UR robot

by PCC | Dec 9, 2019 | IGUS, Robotics | 0 Comments

Do you operate a UR collaborative robotic arm? Watch as our friends at Apodius GmbH install the igus® triflex® R cable management system for collaborative robots. Want to learn more about Collaborative Robots or Igus? Contact PCC today!

Integrated Servo Cuts Costs & Saves Space

by PCC | Dec 9, 2019 | AMCI | 0 Comments

SV160E2 Networked Series Integrated Servo Motor + Controller + DriveAMCI releases the SV160E2 Integrated Servo Motor, expanding their line of motion controllers beyond stepper technology. The SV160E2 incorporates a servo motor, drive, and controller in a...

PCC introduces Weidmueller to our product offerings!

by PCC | Nov 15, 2019 | Weidmueller | 0 Comments

Application rangeCustom-fit solutions for recurring applicationsWhile panels are indeed configured individually, various recurring application fields within the panel are a permanent fixture in almost all industries.We have identified and developed special...

Industrial vs. Collaborative Robots: End-of Arm Tooling Makes the Difference

by PCC | Nov 14, 2019 | OnRobot, Robotics | 0 Comments

When you’re ready to automate your manufacturing processes, one of the first questions you’ll face is whether to use traditional industrial robots or collaborative robots (often called cobots). While there are many differences, it’s important to remember...

How to Properly Select Solid State Relays

by PCC | Nov 13, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

SSRs are used in a wide variety of applications where quick, silent switching is advantageous. Some of these industries include: plastics/rubber, food and beverage, processing, packaging, HVAC, semiconductor, oil/gas, transportation, conveyors, power or energy systems, printing, laboratory, kiln/ oven, lighting, medical/pharmaceutical, and motion control. Carlo Gavazzi has developed a "TechTip" to help you discover some beneficial technical tips on selecting the best monitoring device for your machinery.

Siemens Control Panel Online Symposium

by PCC | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

December 12, 2019 - 1 Day Online Event Siemens Control Products business is teaming up with panel building industry experts from EPLAN, UL and CSA to bring to the market a first of its kind “Control Panel Online Symposium” on December 12th. This...

PCC 2019 Oktoberfest

by PCC | Nov 8, 2019 | Oktoberfest, PCC | 0 Comments

Thank you to everyone who attended PCC’s 2019 Oktoberfest – Tap into Technology Event! Oktoberfest returned to the Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center in West Bend, WI on October 24. This year we were excited to announce the addition of our...

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