Precision Pancakes: EDC Upgrades Milmar’s Legacy Depositor and Flipper System
This project spotlight highlights how EDC modernized a legacy pancake production line at Milmar Food Group, improving synchronization, reliability, and operator usability without replacing the existing machine. https://electronicdrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Flipper-Top-View.mp4#t=2 Top-down view of EDC’s upgraded servo-driven flipper in synchronized motion—precision pancake flipping in action. A Look Inside Milmar’s Pancake Production Line Milmar
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
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
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
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
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