Motion control and drive systems demand precision at every turn. These calculations typically require engineers to cross-reference spec sheets, performance curves, and application notes for hours. Bardin's AI Coworkers handle this complex analysis instantly, automatically capturing decision-making patterns as your team works.

Includes servo motors, stepper motors, VFDs, linear actuators, gearboxes, and gear reducers

• Instant sizing and selection – Servo motors, drives, and controllers matched to application requirements in seconds
• Automated technical validation – Torque calculations, thermal performance, and load analysis without engineering escalations
• Captured expertise – Every motor selection and drive configuration builds your permanent knowledge asset

Matching sensors and control devices to applications means wading through data sheets, comparing specifications against customer requirements. Bardin does this analysis automatically, delivering instant recommendations while passively capturing the expertise embedded in thousands of successful selections.

Includes proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, vision systems, pressure/temperature sensors, safety light curtains, limit switches, and control relays

• Specification matching – Sensing range, response time, and accuracy requirements evaluated instantly
• Environmental compatibility – Temperature ratings, IP ratings, and EMI resistance validated automatically
• Safety compliance – SIL ratings, certification requirements, and control device architecture guidance delivered on demand

Protocol compatibility questions force engineers to dig through technical manuals, comparing fieldbus specifications, Ethernet standards, and integration requirements. Bardin cuts through the documentation maze, providing immediate guidance while learning from every connectivity decision your team makes.

Includes industrial Ethernet switches, protocol gateways, fieldbus components, edge computers, industrial connectors, and terminal blocks

• Protocol selection simplified – Fieldbus, Industrial Ethernet, and wireless standards matched to application needs
• Network architecture guidance – Edge computing, gateway selection, and topology recommendations delivered instantly
• Integration intelligence – Legacy system compatibility and migration paths captured from real implementations

Fluid power system design requires analyzing pressure requirements, flow calculations, and actuator sizing across countless catalog pages and performance charts. Bardin instantly evaluates cylinder specifications, valve configurations, and system dynamics, capturing the engineering logic behind every pneumatic and hydraulic decision.

Includes pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, valves, air compressors, hydraulic pumps, pressure regulators, and manifolds

• Instant component sizing – Cylinder bore, stroke length, valve flow rates, and pressure requirements calculated in seconds
• System performance validation – Air consumption, cycle times, and force calculations verified automatically without engineering escalations
• Application expertise captured – Successful pneumatic and hydraulic configurations preserved as permanent organizational knowledge

Automation system selection demands deep analysis of technical documentation across I/O requirements, cycle times, programming environments, and mechanical integration components. Bardin eliminates the documentation burden, instantly evaluating requirements while automatically building a structured knowledge base of your complete automation expertise.

Includes PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, DCS, industrial PCs, motion controllers, PACs, and more

• System architecture guidance – PLC selection, I/O capacity, program portability, and control logic design evaluated against application needs
• Performance validation – Cycle time analysis, real-time requirements, processing power, and communication bandwidth matched instantly
• Integration assessment – Multi-vendor compatibility, protocol standards, and implementation requirements addressed automatically

Selecting power semiconductors and embedded components demands deep analysis of electrical specifications, thermal characteristics, and application constraints across extensive datasheets. Bardin instantly matches components to voltage, current, and switching requirements while capturing the critical design decisions that drive reliability.

Includes microcontrollers, processors, FPGAs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, power modules, gate drivers, and voltage regulators

• Component selection automated – IGBTs, MOSFETs, microcontrollers, and power modules matched to electrical and thermal requirements instantly
• Performance and reliability validation – Switching losses, thermal management, and derating calculations performed without waiting on engineers
• Design intelligence preserved – Component selection rationale and application-specific considerations captured for future designs