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What Are Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) And Why Do Your Employees Need to Be Trained on It?

Posted by Jenn | 02.05.21

Programmable logic controllers (PLC) are solid state computers sturdy enough to handle industrial automation in environments where standard computer systems would fail. PLCs can be used to control a wide...

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Virtual ILT (VILT) vs In-Person ILT: Is there Really a Difference?

Posted by Jenn | 02.03.21

The widespread adoption of virtual instructor-led training, or VILT, has changed added a new learning methodology via online learning. It’s now possible for an instructor to teach online in real-time, with all...

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Types of Pumps and Their Applications

Posted by Jenn | 01.29.21

For a machine designed for a simple purpose — to move liquids from one location to another — pumps come in a surprisingly wide assortment of types, each designed with...

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Understanding Electrical Wiring

Posted by Jenn | 01.25.21

An understanding of electrical wiring improves the efficiency and safety of any facility’s employees, especially for non-electricians who perform basic maintenance on electrical equipment. Maintenance staff, especially, should have at...

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How Simulation Training Benefits Your Existing Digital Training Efforts

Posted by Jenn | 01.20.21

Simulation training is the latest tool in the virtual training handbook, yielding excellent knowledge retention results due to its hands-on nature. A Journal of Graduate Medical Education reports simulation training...

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How to Draw Electrical Diagrams

Posted by Jenn | 01.15.21

If you were asked to create an electrical drawing diagram, could you do so? Even employees who understand electrical schematic symbols well enough to read electrical diagrams may not feel...

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