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ControlLogix vs. CompactLogix: Choosing the Right Allen-Bradley PLC for Your Application
One of the most common questions that comes up early in any Allen-Bradley PLC project is which controller family to choose. Rockwell Automation's Logix platform is unified in the sense that all of its controllers share the same Studio 5000 programming...
SLC 500 & PLC-5 to ControlLogix Migration: A Guide for Alberta Manufacturers
Walk into almost any plant production facility that has been running for more than 15 years in Alberta and you will likely find an Allen Bradley SLC 500 or PLC-5 humming away in a control panel somewhere. These old platforms are classic workhorses. Well...
EtherCAT in 2026: Beckhoff’s Fieldbus Protocol for Industrial Automation
Automation engineers have never been short on options for communications protocols. Over the decades we have produced a long and often bewildering list of fieldbus protocols —> PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CANopen, Modbus RTU, and after that a wave of Ethernet...
Beckhoff AX1000 Economy Servo Drives: High Performance Motion Control at a Competitive Price
Motion control hardware has always been a strong suit at Beckhoff Automation. Beckhoff has built a strong reputation in the industry over decades via TwinCAT NC, EtherCAT communications, and the AX5000 series servo drive. But "high performance" also typically...
TwinCAT Machine Learning and AI: How Beckhoff Is Bringing AI to Industrial Controls
The industrial automation industry has been talking about AI for years. Much of that conversation has been at the outside of the machine. Cameras with embedded AI, SCADA analytics, cloud dashboards that flag anomalies. The actual control layer, the PLC, the motion...
Beckhoff MX-System: A Practical Guide to Control Cabinet-Free Automation
Walk through any manufacturing facility built in the last 50 years and you will find: control cabinets. Steel enclosures, tucked against a wall or mounted on a machine, packed with terminal strips, power supplies, contactors, drives, PLCs, and wiring for all of them....
TwinCAT PLC++: The Next Generation of PC-Based PLC Programming from Beckhoff
TwinCAT PLC++: The Next Generation of PC-Based PLC Programming from Beckhoff If you have spent time working with Beckhoff automation systems, you are already familiar with TwinCAT, the software that holds everything together. From simple control projects to multi-axis...
What Does it Cost to Install an EV Charger?
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular in Canada, many Calgary residents are considering home EV charger installation for their convenience and cost savings over public charging stations. If you're in Calgary, Alberta, you might be wondering about the...
A Guide to Electric Breaker Types in Your Home
Ready to learn about electric breaker types..? Let us guide you. Circuit breakers are highly important safety devices and are without a doubt one of the most important safety mechanisms in your home. Whenever the electrical wiring in your home has too much...
Pro Guide – When to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
Considering an upgrade of your electrical panel? Our world is rapidly electrifying and your home electrical panel is an important part of making sure you are ready for future electrical needs. We lay out a host of major reasons below why you may want to consider...