Birth of a Circuit Board
ACS Industrial has repaired thousands of circuit boards. But have you ever wondered how and why circuit boards are made? No matter how large or small, complex or simple, the basics of circuit board development are similar.
Spooky Tech: Industrial vs Service Robots
Many questions remain unresolved as a result of recent advancements in robotics. It is intriguing to ponder issues like, “What defines a service robot?” and “What distinguishes industrial robots from service robots?” Let’s look at critical distinctions between service and industrial robots.
Touchscreen Touchdown: Top 2 Types of Touchscreen Monitors
You have probably interacted with a touchscreen monitor regularly in your daily activities. You may have seen them in ATMs, vending machines, computers, and more. The keyboard is no longer the best way to interact with your electronic devices. With just a finger tap, pinch, or swipe, you can navigate […]
Responsible Recycling: What is an R2 Certification?
Since the inception of electronics in 1835, the risks involved with recycling them have been rising to a point clear e-waste recycling standards are required. The two pain points that companies often encounter with recycling electronic waste are data leaks and environmental health and safety.
Industrial Electronics Basics: The Difference Between Electrical and Electronic
Interchangeable? The short answer is no. There is a huge fundamental difference between these two terms – electrical and electronic, which results in further disparities between electrical and electronic devices.
Industrial Electronics Basics: What is an Inverter Drive?
Electric motors are used in a myriad of engineering fields, and in most cases, the speed and torque of each motor should match the process’ desired parameters. Since this cannot happen naturally – the speed or torque can be too high or too low – an inverter is added into […]
Industrial Electronics Basics: What Makes a Great Electronic Repair Technician?
Sometimes, keeping your business up and running is a matter of having the right technician to ensure your repair process is seamless and efficient. A repair technician will have a particular set of tasks, such as troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and maintaining equipment to keep it from breaking down. However, to […]
Industrial Electronics Basics: What Does a Circuit Board Do?
Circuit boards are the heart of the electronics industry. You may have found one in one of your electronic devices. While most people use electronics daily, they don’t consider or understand the technology behind them. Here is an overview of what a circuit board does to give you a better […]
Industrial Electronics Basics: What Does An Encoder do?
If you run any industrial application that uses motion control or motion feedback, you should know that an encoder is crucial to your production. These nifty units play a vital role in production finding applications for a myriad of industrial devices, including: Often, these devices need to operate quickly and […]
Can Your Power Supply Be Repaired?
A power supply is like an unsung hero in computing. You don’t pay much attention to it until it fails you. Without a spare, power supply failure means halting operations until it’s replaced or repaired.