by Daniel Gallipoli | Apr 4, 2025 | Data, General
In industrial automation, the focus is often on the visible machinery: motors, drives, PLCs, and HMIs. But there’s a hidden lifeline behind every functioning system that keeps everything synchronized, operational, and secure: data. Data is what makes your automation...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Apr 3, 2025 | Data, General, Rockwell, Software
If you’re responsible for keeping an industrial facility running, energy use is probably one of the biggest line items on your radar. And with prices continuing to rise, you’re not alone in wondering: “Are we using our energy as efficiently as we could...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Mar 28, 2025 | Cobots, Data, General, Industry
At HESCO, we’ve been working alongside manufacturers for over 80 years, helping them navigate a constantly evolving industrial landscape. We’ve seen firsthand how facilities adapt to emerging technologies, shifting workforce dynamics, and increasing pressure to...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Mar 21, 2025 | Data, General, Rockwell, Software
In industrial automation, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach, especially when it comes to Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems. The right HMI doesn’t just display data; it shapes how your team interacts with your machines, makes decisions, and...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Mar 21, 2025 | Cobots, General
If you’re exploring automation for your facility, there’s a good chance you’ve looked into collaborative robots, also known as cobots. In a recent video, HESCO’s cobot specialist David Hughes walks through the unboxing and setup of the Doosan A0509, part...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Mar 19, 2025 | Drives, General
Industrial automation relies on countless moving parts, but few are as essential as electric motors. These motors drive conveyors, pumps, compressors, and various automated machinery, keeping production lines running efficiently. However, they often go unnoticed until...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Mar 17, 2025 | General, PLCs, Rockwell
For decades, Allen-Bradley SLCs have been the backbone of industrial automation, providing reliable control for countless manufacturing operations. But time has caught up with them. The SLC platform, once cutting-edge, is now a growing liability. Parts are...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Mar 11, 2025 | General, Rockwell, Services
If you manage maintenance, engineering, or operations at a manufacturing facility, you already know how much rides on the health of your automation assets. But when was the last time you had a clear, accurate, and up-to-date picture of exactly what hardware is...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Mar 10, 2025 | General, Power
For decades, Canadian electricity exports have quietly underpinned the power supply for many parts of the United States, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest. This steady flow of clean hydroelectric power has supported industrial growth and economic stability on...
by Daniel Gallipoli | Mar 7, 2025 | General, Industry, Rockwell
For years, the term “tariff” has felt more like a political headline than a direct concern for most manufacturers. But the reality is that these trade policies have very real, very tangible effects on the costs of industrial automation equipment, including the...
