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Meeting Your Network Needs: Unmanaged vs. Managed Switches Explained
The world is moving towards managed switches as complexity and demand increases. But what are the differences and how do you know which switch is going to be right for you? Unmanaged Switches An unmanaged switch reduces costs and simplifies the...
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Application Note: Industrial Machinery and Surge Protective Devices
The requirement is in Article 670.6 and reads: “Industrial machinery with safety interlock circuits shall have surge protection installed.” This application note will examine the code requirements and definitions. It is intended to help engineers at machinery builders and the associated control panel builders understand the requirements and make recommendations to them in implementation.
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Socomec’s Meter Selector
Find the best DIRIS Digiware configuration! The Socomec Meter Selector is your digital assistant, helping you find the best DIRIS Digiware configuration for your energy performance projects, and all in just a few clicks! Fill in information regarding your...
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Whitepaper: Securing Industrial Control Systems
This whitepaper focuses on the securing industrial control systems. It covers both the challenges and common sense associated with security.
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New IDEM SKORPION Trapped Key Exchange System
ALL-in-ONE Stainless Steel 316 Trapped Single Key Solenoid Release with Rear Release, Request Button and Emergency Stop Button.
read moreAre your Disconnect Switches Compliant with NEC requirements?
Are you wondering if you need a UL 98, UL 489 or UL 508 disconnect for your application? Download Socomec's latest Technical Note to learn all the requirements detailed in Article 430.109 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and to understand the...
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Frustrated with 80/20® aluminum extrusion delivery times?
Are you having issues with the delivery of your aluminum extrusions or just want to save money? Parco's lead times can help ease your frustration! Parco produces high quality aluminum extrusions and accessories that are 100% interchangeable with all...
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PCC premieres it’s new Robotic Machine Tending Solution at Oktoberfest 2018
At PCC's 2018 Oktoberfest - Tap into Technology event on September 27, PCC premiered its new Robotic Machine Tending Solution- a collaborative robotics based automation system for loading and unloading raw material for production machines such as lathes,...
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PCC’s Oktoberfest 2018
Thank you to everyone who attended PCC's 2018 Oktoberfest - Tap into Technology Event! This year we moved Oktoberfest from our Germantown headquarters to the more spacious Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center in West Bend, WI. The...
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DMC’s DrinkBot on Exhibit at PCC’s Oktoberfest
Working together for over a year, a group of DMC engineers built our very own DrinkBot. We developed it during a FedEx Day and improved the DrinkBot over a second FedEx Day. DMC's DrinkBot finally made its debut at the Siemens Automation Summit 2017. The...
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Siemens – Driving the Digital Enterprise Mobile Showcase
At this year's Oktoberfest, PCC is exciting to announce we will have the Siemens mobile exhibit "Driving the Digital Enterprise" open for guided tours inside our event venue! The new exhibit focuses on benefits to the Design or Commissioning Engineer...
read moreOktoberfest – Siemens Realizing Engineering Efficiencies Hands-On Booth
During PCC’s Oktoberfest, Siemens will be hosting a hands-on product booth titled “Realizing Engineering Efficiencies – Hands-on Workshop with TIA Portal.” Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) can reduce engineering development and machine downtime.
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Whitepaper: New UL Type 1 vs NEMA 1 enclosure ratings
In this paper, the author examines the various characteristics of electric drive enclosures labeled NEMA 1 and UL Type 1, detailing the differences and similarities, with an explanation of why the NEMA 1 enclosure rating does not meet the new UL Type 1...
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FREE PROFINET Training June 21, 2018
This no-cost class prepares the student to apply PROFINET in his own project. An introduction and technical details of the technology are provided along with practical demonstrations. Lunch is included.
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