Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.
one day ago by Aline Dias
Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.
About 5 days ago by Antonio Armenta
A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.
November 19, 2021 by Dennis Lynch
The CTRL F3 series reviews field studies and failures in the field focused on control fails, fixes, and facts. This article covers an explosion at an industrial sawmill.
November 17, 2021 by Jon Peterson
Real-time data is a must for OT systems in a facility. What does real-time data look like in modern industrial applications?
November 16, 2021 by Joe Byrne, NXP Semiconductors
What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best equip themselves for these processes?
November 09, 2021 by Seth Price
Researchers from West Virginia University (WVU) have developed a robot mapping and machine vision technology that can help automate industrial farming.
November 09, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.
November 08, 2021 by Dennis Lynch
Ewellix unveiled a series of new linear actuators for digitizing operations in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and agriculture.
October 26, 2021 by Seth Price
Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?
October 26, 2021 by Anthony King Ho
Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages of micro PLCs?
October 19, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development that can be used in the control systems of tomorrow.
October 18, 2021 by Greg Schmidt
American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a fifth revolution focused on human-machine interaction?
October 17, 2021 by Anish Devasia
Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the most common issues and how to properly address them.
October 12, 2021 by Jordan McDowell, G&G Hydraulics Corporation
XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS” are seen throughout the industry. But what do they mean, and do they provide dependable ROI?
October 10, 2021 by Anish Devasia
What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?
October 06, 2021 by Anish Devasia
Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.
October 04, 2021 by Greg Schmidt
One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow programming determines the run order of nodes, making some data available before others.
October 01, 2021 by Seth Price
Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.
September 29, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
CUI Devices announced its new pushbutton product line targeted for electronics and control applications. Let’s dive into the specifics of the new product family.
September 25, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
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