Industrial control and automation can be complex. At Maple Systems, we want to break the barrier between knowledge and know-how to make sure every engineer and operator is fully prepared for whatever task comes their way.
1. Compatibility One of the first things to consider when choosing a new PLC is how well it will integrate with your existing systems. Compatibility with current hardware, software, and communication protocols is essential to ensure smooth operation. Consider whether the new PLC can communicate…
HMI overview Technological advances in the fields of IT, personal electronics, and manufacturing are expanding the role of the traditional HMI in the automation market. Today, there are many more ways in which humans can and want to interface with their machines. It is no…
To illustrate the PoE technology, consider the typical installation of a digital security camera. Traditionally, it requires two separate connections: one for establishing a network connection to communicate with video recording and display equipment, and another for power supply. However, PoE combines both functions into…
1. Driver support Perhaps the most important function an HMI has is the ability to connect to and communicate with other devices. When devices are connecting, they need a set of instructions to know how to communicate with each other. These instructions are commonly known…
Project Challenges and Requirements Machine Overview An OEM machine manufacturer needed to redesign an existing machine application adding the ability to control a VideoJet printer. The machine is designed to weigh potato chips, package the chips into individual bags based on volume, date stamp each…
Bart Stater of CNC Solutions and Service states “To give you a little more info and an idea of the complexity of this project. It took over 2 months of intense code writing, testing and rewriting to get a functional environment that would operate in…
AA Electric developed Vibe-Sight to make Predictive Maintenance easy. Their goal with Vibe-Sight is to do all of the hard work of gathering the data and analyzing it to determine the health of your system and that is why they chose a Maple Systems headless…
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With more than 80 years of experience in designing and building industrial cleaning equipment, Baron-Blakeslee has been through its share of machine iterations. Standardization on the Maple Systems controller allowed Baron-Blakeslee to develop new equipment and bring it to customers more quickly, and spurred a…
Read More Baron Blakeslee Creates a Smarter, Smaller Vapor Degreaser
Epp Well Solutions Engineering a Smart Solution for Low Producing Wells Epp Well Solutions provides a novel solution for maximizing the performance of low-producing wells using automation technology to carefully maintain building water pressure without over-pumping the well by pumping well water into a holding…
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Industry: Pharmaceutical EquipmentLocation: Midwest USACompany Size: 250+ people Project History The OEM customer uses a Touchscreen Industrial Panel PC for their production-series tablet pressing machines. This rotary tablet press boasts features essential for successful mid-sized tableting without the full-scale price. The application requires a cost effective 12” panel…
Adding a Maple Industrial Box PC & Monitor Read how a water treatment & pump company chose a Maple Systems Industrial PC solution to accommodate the challenges of their application that a standard PC could not survive. Enaqua is a California based Grundfos Company that…
Read More Water Treatment company chose Maple Systems Industrial PC over a standard PC
Choosing a two-piece solution allows the customer the option of replacing just the touch monitor if the display became damaged, as this was a frustrating maintenance issue for the customer in the past. This maximizes uptime for the PC application and is a quick and…