Modern Factory Automation The story of modern factory automation begins in 1782 when Oliver Evans (1755-1819) and two of his brothers bought part of their father’s farm in Delaware. Their plan was to build and operate a grain mill. Oliver, who was an inventor,...
From Steam to PLCs In the factories of the Industrial Revolution, steam engines powered a central steel drive shaft that ran along the length of the factory and sometimes continued outside into a second building. Other shafts, connected via belts and gears, drove...
Almost all of us have at one time or another, seen UL Listed labels (marks) on the bottom of toasters, appliances, lights, and many other consumer and industrial products and devices. Thanks to these labels, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) enjoys broad name...
“The only thing that adds value in any type of process—be it in manufacturing, marketing, or a development process—is the physical or information transformation of that product, service, or activity into something the customer wants.” ― Jeffrey K. Liker, The Toyota...
Team Simplex: Fun facts about Curt Rathje. Curt, thank you for your years of service. To find out about careers at Simplex System Controls, click the Careers button below....
In the manufacture of control panels nothing should be taken for granted. To build a high-quality panel the design, components, layout, wiring, labeling, and the enclosure must all be carefully planned, selected, and combined to meet exacting standards. The design and...
Team Simplex: Fun facts about Ron McCarthy. Ron, thank you for your years of service. To find out about careers at Simplex System Controls, click the Careers button below....
…A History Of Simplex System Control continued Growth and New Directions The 1970s proved to be an eventful decade for Simplex. By 1971, the company was in need of more space, and moved to a 2,500 sq. ft. building in La Grange, Illinois. By 1973, with continued...
Team Simplex: Fun facts about Jose Pineda. Jose, thank you for your years of service. To find out about careers at Simplex System Controls, click the Careers button below....
Team Simplex: Fun facts about Rick Hurlock. Rick, thank you for your years of service. To find out about careers at Simplex System Controls, click the Careers button below....
When it comes to control panels, people in the industry tend to refer to what is on the inside – the wires and connections – rather than the enclosure itself. However, the enclosure should not be overlooked. It is just as important to the success of a completed panel...
Team Simplex: Fun facts about Matt Schwamb. Matt, thank you for your years of service. To find out about careers at Simplex System Controls, click the Careers button below....
