Control Intelligence

Motion control design trends drive convergence of engineering and IT

Anna Townshend, managing editor of Control Design, discusses today's motion technology trends with ANCA Motion's general manager Paul Bocchi. Bocchi explains how ANCA Motion is managing these trends in its product development as well as what they mean for the future of the automation industry.

Learn more about ANCA Motion: https://motion.anca.com/

Read the transcript: https://www.controldesign.com/podcasts/control-intelligence/motion-control-design-trends-drive-convergence-of-engineering-and-it 

STEM update: Austin Park 4 years after receiving Acopian Power Supply Scholarship

In 2017, Austin Park had received a bachelor of science (BS) in electrical engineering from UCLA and was beginning his master's degree at Stanford University, where he was accepted into the masters of science (MS) program in energy resources engineering. He was also the recipient of Acopian Power Supplies' first-ever scholarship the same year. In this episode of Control Intelligence, digital engagement manager Amanda Del Buono catches up with Park to find out where is now and how the scholarship helped him reach his goals.

Read about this year's Acopian Power Supply Scholarship winner.

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Solutions spotlight: The evolution of ACOPOS

Editor in Chief Mike Bacidore and Dave Emory, director of end user sales at B&R Industrial Automation discuss adaptive machines, the future of machine control automation and B&R's ACOPOS 6D.

Learn more about B&R Industrial Automation: https://www.br-automation.com/en-us/ 

Read the transcript: https://www.controldesign.com/podcasts/control-intelligence/solutions-spotlight-the-evolution-of-acopos 

A look at Beckhoff's XPlanar motor system

Jeff Johnson, mechatronics product manager at Beckhoff Automation, joins managing editor Anna Townshend to discuss the company's XPlanar technology, how it differs rom traditional designs and how it applies to a variety of applications.

Read the transcript: https://www.controldesign.com/podcasts/control-intelligence/a-look-at-beckhoffs-xplanar-motor-system 

It's time to develop new products and services | Clayton & McKervey Part 3

In this episode of Control Intelligence, our host Anna Townshend continues the discussion with two experts from accounting firm Clayton & McKervey. Part 3 makes the case for why now might be the time to develop new products and services—yes, even during a pandemic. Bryan Powrozek is industrial automation manager and Tim Finerty is industrial automation practice leader and shareholder at Clayton & McKervey. These two work closely with many industrial automation businesses and here they share their tips with us about what's available through programs like the CARES Act and other government funding as well as how businesses can focus on their own internal processes to prepare for the future.

Be less reactionary | Clayton & McKervey Part 2

In this episode of Control Intelligence, our host Anna Townshend continues the discussion with two experts from accounting firm Clayton & McKervey. Part 2 goes over how businesses can look at their internal processes, playing off of what we've all learned from the pandemic about cash flow, data analytics, and finding the best talent for your business. Bryan Powrozek is industrial automation manager and Tim Finerty is industrial automation practice leader and shareholder at Clayton & McKervey. The full-service public accounting firm specializes in tax, assurance, accounting and consulting services. If you think now is not the time to think about developing new products or services, improving business processes or exploring new business opportunities, Bryan and Tim have some reasons why some businesses might want to rethink their plan, and some sound advice for how to do it.

 

What's next after a pandemic? | Clayton & McKervey Part 1

In this episode of Control Intelligence, our host Anna Townshend talks with two experts from accounting firm Clayton & McKervey about what’s next after COVID-19 and how businesses can prepare for the long-term and be ready to capitalize on opportunities post-pandemic. Bryan Powrozek is industrial automation manager and Tim Finerty is industrial automation practice leader and shareholder at Clayton & McKervey. The full-service public accounting firm specializes in tax, assurance, accounting and consulting services. If you think now is not the time to think about developing new products or services, improving business processes or exploring new business opportunities, Bryan and Tim have some reasons why some businesses might want to rethink their plan, and some sound advice for how to do it.

Matthias Altendorf, CEO of Endress+Hauser Group

Altendorf started his career with Endress+Hauser with vocational training as a mechanic, followed by studies, stays abroad and further education. He joined Endress+Hauser’s Executive Board in 2009 and then took the helm as CEO in 2014. Visit controldesign.com/endress+hauser for more information.

Sree Swarna Gutta, I/O Product Manager for Beckhoff Automation LLC

The case for integrated safety systems. Today, machine designers have more advanced safety tools at their disposal, including highly integrated programmable safety solutions. The best offerings include safety solutions that can leverage standard hardware, software and networking infrastructure to implement high levels of safety up to SIL 3 according to IEC 61508 and ISO 13849.