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Understanding Analog Versus Digital Signals in Control Systems

Understanding Analog Versus Digital Signals in Control Systems

Start to understand the difference between analog and digital communications, and read a few examples of how analog, digital, and discrete signals can be used in a control system.


Schneider Electric Adds Automatic Temperature Control and Expansion Capabilities to Its Data Center

Schneider Electric Adds Automatic Temperature Control and Expansion Capabilities to Its Data Center

The Micro Data Center C-Series offers smart battery backup, integrated vision security, automated temperature control, and remote monitoring to advance Edge computing.


News May 24, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Top Five Machine Safety Risks and Automated Solutions for the Shop Floor

Top Five Machine Safety Risks and Automated Solutions for the Shop Floor

Each machine on the factory floor comes with risk; learn common safety risks and corresponding automation solutions.


Microsoft Finds Memory Allocation Vulnerabilities Affecting IIoT Devices

Microsoft Finds Memory Allocation Vulnerabilities Affecting IIoT Devices

Microsoft’s Section 52 discovered a series of critical memory allocation vulnerabilities in several IoT and operational technology (OT) tools.


Acquired Data Solutions Aims to Bridge the Gap Between IT and OT with Latest Cyber Resilient Solutions

Acquired Data Solutions Aims to Bridge the Gap Between IT and OT with Latest Cyber Resilient Solutions

Control Automation recently connected with Steve Seiden, CEO of Acquired Data Solutions, to learn more about the company's latest solutions.


News May 19, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
Johnson Controls Set to Acquire Silent-Aire to Expand HVAC Portfolio

Johnson Controls Set to Acquire Silent-Aire to Expand HVAC Portfolio

Johnson Controls announced that it is in the process of purchasing Silent-Aire.


News May 15, 2021 by Seth Price
Schneider Keeps Up With Latest Industry Demands for Adaptable Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS)

Schneider Keeps Up With Latest Industry Demands for Adaptable Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS)

Schneider Electric released two UPSs to address the needs for data centers and business operations.


News May 14, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Types of Enterprise Resource Planning in Manufacturing

Types of Enterprise Resource Planning in Manufacturing

Explore several common ERP systems on the market and how engineers work with them in manufacturing facilities.


Understanding Mathematical Units for Electric Troubleshooting in Industrial Environments

Understanding Mathematical Units for Electric Troubleshooting in Industrial Environments

A previous article mentions various electrical units used in troubleshooting techniques. This article expands on those and discusses some additional units that engineers may need to know.


Common Mathematical Units for Electrical Troubleshooting and Control Operations

Common Mathematical Units for Electrical Troubleshooting and Control Operations

In industrial control, it is crucial to have a basic understanding of the units that define and describe the ratings of components.


What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must agree on what baud rate to use to ensure reliable communications.


Siemens Addresses Testing Troubles in Harsh Environments with New Data Acquisition System

Siemens Addresses Testing Troubles in Harsh Environments with New Data Acquisition System

Siemens recently expanded their Simcenter portfolio to include rugged test equipment, including the SCADAS RS


News May 07, 2021 by Seth Price
Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Learn about specific applications of machine-to-machine communication and how engineers can utilize these techniques in various industrial sectors.


Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols seen in facilities.


Schneider Electric’s Newest Software Update Aims to Increase Speed, Efficiency, and Accuracy to BIM

Schneider Electric’s Newest Software Update Aims to Increase Speed, Efficiency, and Accuracy to BIM

Automation giant Schneider Electric announced an update of its LayoutFAST software.


SCADA Gets an Augmented Reality (AR) Upgrade at Mitsubishi Electric

SCADA Gets an Augmented Reality (AR) Upgrade at Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric has released two new types of software for system monitoring and process control.


Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.


What is Machine-to-Machine Communication?

What is Machine-to-Machine Communication?

Learn about some of the machine-to-machine communication methodologies, including wired and wireless M2M communication techniques.


Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used in industry.


Mecademic Set to Release “World’s Most Compact” Industrial Robot Arm

Mecademic Set to Release “World’s Most Compact” Industrial Robot Arm

Mecademic debuts its latest compact, six-axis industrial robot arm, the MCS500 SCARA robot.


News Apr 25, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida