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Latest PLC and Communication Technology From Phoenix Contact

Latest PLC and Communication Technology From Phoenix Contact

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can they help control engineers?


News Jan 13, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Predictive Maintenance Challenges and Mitigation Techniques

Predictive Maintenance Challenges and Mitigation Techniques

Learn about obstacles businesses face implementing predictive maintenance and how to overcome them.


Choosing Instrumentation in Fluid Power Systems

Choosing Instrumentation in Fluid Power Systems

This article takes a look at several products that can help you make your fluid power systems smarter.


Delta Electronics, Inc is Set to Acquire Universal Instruments

Delta Electronics, Inc is Set to Acquire Universal Instruments

Delta, an electronic component manufacturer, advances into smart manufacturing by acquiring Universal Instruments.


News Jan 08, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
How Industrial Enterprises are Defending Against the Log4j Vulnerability

How Industrial Enterprises are Defending Against the Log4j Vulnerability

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?


News Jan 07, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Introduction to Smart Sensors

Introduction to Smart Sensors

Smart sensors differ from traditional sensors in that they offer benefits such as self-diagnostics, simplified wiring and communication, and more efficient remote monitoring.


Graphical User Interface (GUI) vs. Human-machine Interface (HMI)

Graphical User Interface (GUI) vs. Human-machine Interface (HMI)

Learn the similarities and differences between GUIs and HMIs in the industrial sector. Can they be used together?


NIST Unveils International Cybersecurity and Privacy Resources Website

NIST Unveils International Cybersecurity and Privacy Resources Website

What new resources can engineers find on this website?


Apex.AI Receives Significant Funding to Develop New Processes in Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing

Apex.AI Receives Significant Funding to Develop New Processes in Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing

Autonomous automobile designer, Apex.AI, recently received $56.5 million in Series B funding to expand their markets into other autonomous vehicle markets.


News Jan 03, 2022 by Seth Price
Industrial Energy Systems (IES): Rising Technologies in Manufacturing

Industrial Energy Systems (IES): Rising Technologies in Manufacturing

Power plays a vital role in manufacturing. But, what are industrial energy systems (IES) and recent trends impacting the industry?


Protecting Control Systems with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Protecting Control Systems with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Safety is of utmost importance in the day-to-day operations of any system, especially a system where humans and machines work together. Learn all about Safety Instrumented Systems and what it takes to keep workers safe, and the system running smoothly!


Introduction to Photoelectric Sensors

Introduction to Photoelectric Sensors

Sensing objects is a tricky business because of the many variables in light, surface texture, distance, color, and other factors. Learn how a photo sensor works!


How to Implement the Data Science Lifecycle: Computer Vision

How to Implement the Data Science Lifecycle: Computer Vision

This article reviews how to implement the data science lifecycle CRISP-DM model phases into industrial computer vision.


Deep Dive Into the Data Science Lifecycle

Deep Dive Into the Data Science Lifecycle

Learn the definition and basic steps of the data science life cycle, particularly the popular CRISP-DM model.


Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

This article teaches the definitions of big data and data lake, how to use them together, and industrial applications.


A Software Approach to Calculating Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

A Software Approach to Calculating Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?


How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data and has many additional benefits in these industries.


How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing more options to consumers. How is data driving digital transformation, and what is to come next in a digital world?


New Infrastructure Deal Aims to Boost Availability of Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S. and Strengthen Supply Chain

New Infrastructure Deal Aims to Boost Availability of Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S. and Strengthen Supply Chain

What is this new deal, and specifically, how could it help combat supply chain issues and promote new manufacturing jobs?


Types of Motor Starters and Application Considerations

Types of Motor Starters and Application Considerations

Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for your needs?