Electronic Drives & Controls, Inc.

08/06/2026

Bringing this one back to the top of the feed.

If you work with continuous vulcanization (CV) lines—or you’re planning a controls upgrade—this guide is a great resource. It covers the basics of CV line controls, common challenges, and where modernization can make the biggest impact.

Take a look:

Continuous vulcanization lines are among the most mechanically complex systems in wire and cable manufacturing. They span hundreds of feet, run dozens of independently driven axes, and demand precise coordination between every stage of a process that never stops moving. When the controls work, the l...

07/30/2026

Bringing this one back because it’s a great example of how custom automation solves some pretty unique manufacturing challenges.

When you’re winding delicate materials, “good enough” torque control isn’t always good enough. This project highlights how EDC developed a custom low-torque winding system to protect the product while maintaining consistent performance.

Read the piece: https://hubs.li/Q04p_Y6X0

07/27/2026

We first published this earlier in the year, but as hard as it is to believe, many manufacturers are already starting to think about 2027 budgets.

If equipment upgrades, automation projects, or CAPEX requests are on your radar, it’s worth revisiting. The article breaks down how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could create new opportunities to justify qualifying investments.

Take another look: https://hubs.li/Q04q02Qc0

07/21/2026

If you’re thinking about updating your metals converting equipment, this page is a good place to start.

https://hubs.li/Q04q00y40

It walks through some of the common automation upgrades we help manufacturers with—from PLCs and drives to HMIs, motion control, and complete control system retrofits.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Electronic Drives & Controls! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate Independence Day, we wish our customers, partners, employees, and their families a safe and enjoyable holiday. Thank you for trusting EDC to help keep your operations running all year long.

Happy Fourth!

06/25/2026

Many wire and cable lines are still running with aging drives, obsolete PLCs, standalone controls, and undocumented modifications built up over decades.

The good news: you usually don’t need to replace the entire line to make meaningful improvements.

https://hubs.li/Q04hd5Zz0

06/17/2026

The EDC team recently spent a day at the American Legion Golf Tournament, where we were proud to sponsor the Most Accurate Drive, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin contests, supporting an organization that does so much for our veterans and local communities.

Beyond the golf, it was a great opportunity for some vendor appreciation and time spent with industry partners outside of the day-to-day rush of business.

Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great event. ⛳ 🏌️

06/08/2026

Most wire and cable problems don’t happen all at once.

A little tension drift. Inconsistent speed regulation. Operators making more and more manual adjustments just to keep the line running.

We put together a detailed guide covering common pain points in wire and cable manufacturing — and practical approaches to fixing them.

https://hubs.li/Q04hcpDq0

05/28/2026

Coming off a great week at Wire Expo 2026, we wanted to share an updated resource from the EDC team focused on a topic that came up again and again in conversations at the show:

Common wire and cable manufacturing problems — and practical ways to solve them.

From tension instability and annealing issues to outdated controls and downtime, this page breaks down where these problems usually start and what manufacturers can do to improve reliability and performance.

https://hubs.li/Q04hcpmw0

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

From all of us at EDC, thank you to those who gave everything—and to the families who carry their legacy forward.