Filabot, a manufacturer of plastic-extrusion machines for the 3D printing market, has just released its new and improved EX6 filament extrusion machine. The Filabot EX6 improves overall extrusion process control and consistency compared to previous models, by adding features which are standard on industrial-scale extruders. The EX6 has a higher output compared to other systems […]
Smart drive finds its true “Voice”
When the team at California-based The Scenic Route was tasked with designing the rotating chairs on the TV show The Voice, they knew the contestants weren’t the only ones that would be in the spotlight. Although it was a simple application, the chairs required a degree of motion control that an older style shaft turner…
Customizable low-voltage DCH Series Actuator Control resolves common issues for superior flexibility and cost savings
American Control Electronics (ACE) announces the DCH Series Actuator Control, combining an AC to DC switching power supply with a regenerative PWM drive to create an all-in-one solution…
ACE Announcement of YouTube Library
American Control Electronics (ACE) is pleased to announce the release of a library of videos that answer the market’s most frequently asked questions. This library of short videos will answer technical questions about specific products, provide wiring instructions, define technical terms, and demonstrate how to make the proper adjustments to various switches, pots and other…
Record Breaking Month for American Control Electronics
American Control Electronics is pleased to announce that May was a record breaking month for incoming business President, Dan Schnabel, was quoted saying; “What makes this month really encouraging is that the incoming orders are from such a wide variety of OEM accounts. It’s not just one or two or three, there is a tremendous…
Hegel Holdings Makes Organizational Moves
American Control Electronics (ACE) is pleased to announce that as part of its strategic initiatives, it is making several organizational moves. These moves both recognize the significant contributions of the people directly involved, as well as, better position the organization structurally for future growth. These moves will all be effective October 1st. Dan Schnabel is…
American Control Electronics Welcomes Dan Orr
American Control Electronics is pleased to welcome Dan Orr as a Regional Sales Manager for the Central Region. Dan is a University of IL graduate and earned his M.B.A. at LaSalle University. He brings over 25 years of experience in sales, sales support, and business development in the motor and motor controls markets and is…
Engineering Q&A with Brandon Jones
Name: Brandon Jones Employer: Hegel Holdings, LLC Position: Applications Engineer Education: B.S.G.E. – University of Illinois What do you think is the biggest challenge facing engineers today? In the past, it was about finding a job that offered what you wanted in terms of working with something you were interested in, the schedule and demand, […]
Minarik Drives and American Control Electronics Gain ISO Certification
Hegel Holdings, parent company for both the Minarik Drives & American Control Electronics brands, announced that they have earned ISO9001:2008 Certification for the design and manufacture of electronics control solutions for industrial and commercial applications. ISO 9001:2008 certification is granted to organizations that adhere to international standards for quality management that ensure the organization fulfills…