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18 November 2025
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Case History #6 | Leveraging Precision Torque Monitoring for Gearbox Testing

One of our clients, a manufacturer of military-grade gearboxes for steering systems, faced a challenge in measuring the running torque (also known as prevailing torque) of their gearboxes. Historically, they relied on a manual and less accurate method for testing torque, which involved using a spline drive and a manual torque reader. This traditional setup was time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies, particularly when measuring running torque at low speeds (such as 40 RPM).



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23 October 2025
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KDU-1A Firmware V41: New Features and Improvements for Industry 4.0

The new V41 firmware version for the K-Ducer KDU-1A controller introduces several new features designed to enhance configurability, boost connectivity, and simplify calibration with K-TESTER systems.

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25 September 2025
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Vision-guided robotic K-DUCER tightening application

When precision torque & angle control meets intelligent vision, automation becomes smarter, faster, and more reliable.

Buchanan Automation, a trusted automation integrator, developed this innovative application combining Kolver’s K-DUCER KDS-PL70 electric screwdriver with Micropsi Industries’ MIRAI vision system.



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12 August 2025
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Troubleshooting Modbus TCP connectivity

This article describes steps to troubleshoot various Modbus TCP communication issues with the Kolver K-DUCER controller, although the methods are generically applicable to any Modbus TCP device. The troubleshooting methods are listed in increasing levels of complexity.

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25 July 2025
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Modbus FAQ for Automation Engineers

Modbus is a widely used communication protocol in industrial automation. It enables different devices, such as PLCs, sensors, drives, and precision tools like Kolver’s K-DUCER, to exchange data over serial or Ethernet connections.

For automation engineers, Modbus is almost plug-and-play: most Ethernet-capable PLCs and industrial PCs/MES systems already support it.



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