Older Than Pac-Man: The Story Behind the 2026 EDC Calendar
It is strange to look back at the world as it was when the concept for the Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC) wall calendar was first born. It was late 1980 when VP Bud Dillard was contemplating the design of the inaugural edition and finalizing the first calendar mailing list of just 150 recipients for the […]
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Manufacturers
New Opportunities to Upgrade Equipment and Stretch Your CAPEX Budget The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is making waves across the manufacturing and automation industries — and for good reason. With sweeping updates to federal tax policy, the bill aims to strengthen domestic production, drive investment, and support companies that need to modernize their […]
Employee Spotlight: David Dojcinovski
Project Electrical Engineer | Systems Team At Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC), we’re proud to recognize the talented and hardworking people behind the systems we deliver. David Dojcinovski, a Project Electrical Engineer on our Systems Team, joined EDC in May 2025, bringing with him not only a strong foundation in industrial maintenance and controls, but […]
Custom Low-Torque Winding Systems
Importance of Torque Control A client of EDC’s develops composites for some of the most complex and demanding applications in the aerospace industry. One of the company’s core processes involves using winders to wrap continuous composite reinforced film around a rotating mandrel to create strong, lightweight structures. Because these materials are used in critical aerospace […]
Takeaways and Highlights from Our Trip to Germany with Siemens
After getting back from a great trip to Germany, first and foremost we want to thank the incredible Siemens team for their hospitality, insights, and support throughout our visit. From coordinating meetings to sharing technical knowledge, they made the experience well worth the travel. A special thanks to: Amer Abubaker – Amer shared a powerful […]
Employee Spotlight: Ben Ferrara
At Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC), we know that great engineering starts with great people, so today we’re excited to shine the spotlight on one of our newest team members: Ben Ferrara! A Systems Design Engineer, Ben’s industry-specific experience and creative problem-solving mindset—paired with priorities that align perfectly with how EDC operates—are already making him […]
From Cruise Control to Complex Industrial Systems – A Deep Dive into PID Control
When it comes to industrial automation and process control, PID Control (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) is one of the most widely used and effective methods for maintaining stability and precision. You may think you know PID, but you might actually know P&ID, which stands for process and instrumentation diagram—a completely different tool used for illustrating control systems and […]
Built for Speed: EDC’s Sponsorship in Powerboat Racing
Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC) is known for its commitment to precision and performance in the technology and machinery sectors. This year, EDC extended that commitment beyond its typical scope by sponsoring an outboard race boat that participated in the 87-mile Top O’Michigan Marathon Nationals, held in Indian River, Michigan. Each year the Marathon Nationals […]
EDC’s Siemens Retrofit of Wire Annealing Line Enhances Efficiency and Operator Control
Ethicon, a division of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, is a global leader in surgical technology, specializing in the production of sutures, surgical staplers, energy devices, and other advanced medical tools used in minimally invasive and open surgeries. At their New Jersey facility, Ethicon was relying on a 1980s Macbee wire annealing line that […]
EDC’s Upgrade Ensures Future-Proof Operations for American Biltrite
EDC successfully upgraded American Biltrite’s critical coating line with modern controls during a planned shutdown period, enhancing operational efficiency while reducing the risk of future failures. American Biltrite (ABI), a manufacturer of high-quality protective films and advanced coatings for automotive, construction and flooring industries, faced challenges with their 1980s-era coating line due to obsolete controls […]
EDC Showcases Expertise at Wire Expo 2024: Leading Innovations in Wire & Cable Manufacturing
Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC) exhibited at booth 206 at this year’s Wire Expo, on June 11-12, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut, US. The main biennial event organized by the Wire Association International (WAI) serves as the premier platform for industry insights on wire manufacturing. “This year’s Wire Expo […]
EDC: A Growing Force in System Integration
Explore how Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC) secures its position among System Integrator Giants through unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, innovation, and sustained excellence in system integration. The realm of system integration is a competitive arena, demanding excellence, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction. Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC) continues to make significant […]
EDC Engineers to Share Coating and Laminating Expertise at 2024 ICEC Converting Show in Orlando
EDC will exhibit at booth #617 during the 2024 ICEC Converting Show, January 9-11, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, where they will engage with industry professionals and showcase innovative solutions for the converting manufacturing sector. Parsippany, NJ – January 3, 2023 – Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC), a leading control […]
EDC Builds Customized Siemens 1250 HP Drive Solution, Shaving 10 Months off Delivery Time
With the closing of a Siemens factory in Pennsylvania that previously built custom large 480 VAC, 200+ horsepower drives, this article showcases EDC’s capability to fill the gap for U.S. manufacturers. Collaborating with Siemens distributor Shingle & Gibb, EDC provided a custom-designed large-scale Siemens drive solution to a manufacturer with delivery in just eight months […]
Electronic Drives and Controls Earns Prestigious CSIA Certification, Exemplifying Excellence in Control System Integration
Electronic Drives and Controls successfully renews its CSIA benchmark certification, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining the highest level of technical and business performance standards in delivering innovative control system integration solutions for industrial automation and drive technology. Parsippany, NJ – December 5, 2023 – Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC), a leading control system integrator […]
Elevating Safety and Efficiency: Success in Machine Control Modernization
EDC recently modernized a foam production line for a client that specializes in the development and production of advanced wound care materials, enhancing safety features without extensive control system changes. Key safety components, including a door access interlock, a cable operated switch and emergency stop buttons, were integrated with a new safety controller. The project […]
Dave Radford, Longtime EDC Employee Retires
When Dave Radford started his career as a Drive Service Engineer in 1993, many of EDC’s current employees were not yet even born. Variable frequency drive (VFD) technology was just starting to take a foothold in the manufacturing sector and many PLCs that were released then have long been obsolete. EDC was a smaller entity […]
Revolutionizing Automation: Insights from Bob Pusateri on the Changing Role of Control System Integrators
Electronic Drives and Controls is excited to announce that Bob Pusateri, Director of Business Development at EDC, recently made a notable appearance on a Plant Services podcast titled “The changing role of control system integrators in the automation industry.” In this insightful discussion, Bob Pusateri, along with two other seasoned professionals and host Tom Wilk, […]
Amid Supply Chain Shortages, Facility Managers Leverage Preventive Maintenance Services to Avoid HVAC Downtime
If you are a building owner or facility maintenance engineer feeling the pains of the ongoing supply chain shortages, the cost and delays of replacing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) replacement parts, or the inability to control motor speed to keep your building’s HVAC system running at peak efficiency, EDC’s preventive maintenance services can help. Due […]
Electronic Drives & Controls, Inc. to Showcase Innovative Solutions for the Wire and Cable Industry at 2023 Interwire Trade Exposition
EDC will exhibit at booth #1259 May 9-11 during the 2023 Interwire Trade Exposition, organized by The Wire Association International (WAI), to connect with wire and cable professionals and to share leading-edge solutions to industry pain points. Parsippany, NJ – April 18, 2023 – Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC), a leading control system integrator […]
Case Study – Modernizing a Cable Fabrication Line with Supportable Parts and Equipment for Better Operation, Data Collection, and Performance Features
The oil and gas industry utilizes equipment and components that must perform and endure in harsh environments such as the ocean, underground, weather, and other adverse conditions. It is crucial that all equipment or materials used in such operations meet the highest quality standards and specifications. While many companies outsource the fabrication of large power […]
Continuing a 41 Year-Long Tradition: the Latest on the Notorious EDC Calendar!
Started back in 1981, every year Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC) releases a new wall calendar. The first year they were printed, EDC gave out 150 copies. What started as a fun piece of marketing collateral to hand out like pens and hats quickly turned into a massive yearly production. The calendars have been incredibly […]
Resolutions to Common Wire and Cable Pain Points In Informative New Website Page
With industry-leading knowledge and 50 years of expertise, Electronic Drives and Controls authored a new website page to help you advance your wire and cable lines and deliver attainable solutions to current and future issues you may face. As you may know, operating a wire or cable production line can be complex and daunting. As […]
Overcoming Supply Chain Issues in Automation Through Flexibility
Since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic, supply chain issues have been on everyone’s mind. It’s a universal problem that is not industry exclusive and has progressively gotten worse in 2022 as demand has soared. The automation industry today seems to be at its wit’s end. Everyone needs parts, but parts aren’t available. Deadlines are […]
Coating and Laminating Website Page Delivers Educational Content for Manufacturers Across the Country
Electronic Drives and Controls recently published a new website page on everything you need to know on coating and laminating as a manufacturer. Whether your machine is facing an issue (or multiple), not running at full speed, producing lower quality work than expected, or maybe just needs an upgrade and you’re not sure where to […]
Case Study – From Old to New: Modifying a Legacy Dual Textile Spray Line into an Efficient Machine with Doubled Throughput
Heytex, a brand of the German-based Heytex Bramsche GmbH, is a global developer and manufacturer of high-quality technical textiles. Their portfolio includes sophisticated and unique products fabricated and engineered using complex textile technology, such as signage, banners, boats, sales, barriers, and other technical textile products for a variety of customers. Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC), […]
Electronic Drives and Controls Field Service Engineer Scott Sullivan Featured in Webcast
Congratulations are in order to Electronic Drives and Controls Field Service Engineer Scott Sullivan who joined CFE Media and Technology for a VFD Technology focused webcast on September 14, 2022. Find the full webcast here! Sullivan has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and specializes in the application of variable speed drive (VFD) technology and on-site field […]
Electronic Drives and Controls Host Successful ABB Drive Expo
EDC hosted the ABB Drive Expo in late August 2022, which featured VFD technology, industry experts, local food and drink vendors, and a free CEU/PDH class highlighting the advanced ACQ pump drive. As a system integrator and field service team specializing in over 40 drive brands, Electronic Drives & Controls (EDC) is always excited to […]
EDC Supports Local Charities Through American Legion Golf Outing
Electronic Drives and Controls continues to actively support local charities by sponsoring and participating in the American Legion Post 86’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing in Montague, NJ. Electronic Drives and Controls was a proud sponsor of American Legion Post 86’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing at High Point Country Club on Thursday, June 9, 2022. EDC […]
EDC’s Remote Monitoring Projects Streamline Operations and Avoid Costly Downtime
Recently, EDC has completed a number of diverse projects featuring remote monitoring systems. From a golf course to a power plant to a traditional manufacturing facility, remote monitoring systems can streamline operations and help avoid costly downtime while providing a quick return on investment. Remote Monitoring for Golf Course Watering Systems The Wild Turkey Golf […]