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Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

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

Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages, and thus, copious types of equipment.

one day ago by Seth Price

What is a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)?

Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.

5 days ago by Antonio Armenta

Introducing the Split-Range Time-Proportioning Instruction

A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.

November 19, 2021 by Dennis Lynch

Process vs. Discrete Manufacturing

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

Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.

November 08, 2021 by Dennis Lynch

Calculating the Speed of a Conveyor System

Different conveyance systems have different ways to calculate speed. Let’s dive into these systems, their speed, and some determining factors.

November 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

MIT Researchers Create a Control System to Enable Quadruped Robots to Navigate Harsh Industrial Environments

Learn about the new control system from MIT and how it could help quadrupeds and other robots traverse different types of terrain.

November 03, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Hawk Measurement Systems Latest Instrument Displays Real-time Process Fluids

How could this component from Hawk Measurement Systems potentially help engineers with their process and calibration techniques?

November 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

What Makes a Smart Conveyor System “Smart”?

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart conveyor systems and what makes them “smart.”

November 02, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Industry leaders are gearing up for big events this November to highlight their latest solutions in industrial automation.

November 02, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Laser Scanning and Reality Capture Technology Could Lead to Smarter Manufacturing

Learn about several companies and how their innovations in autonomous robots, drones, and laser scanning technology could change the way engineers evaluate industrial environments.

October 27, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?

October 26, 2021 by Anthony King Ho

Genetic Algorithm Applications and Limitations

Learn about the applications and future directions of genetic programming.

October 25, 2021 by Greg Schmidt

Blockchain for Industrial Automation: Are We There Yet?

Learn about how blockchain technology works, why it’s secure, and how to use it in industrial automation.

October 22, 2021 by Anthony King Ho

CISA Issues Cyber Threat Warnings for Water and Wastewater Plants and Systems

The U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) has recently published new advisory warning companies of ransomware attacks targeting water and wastewater facilities (WWS).

October 20, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Introduction to Micro PLCs

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

Genetic Algorithm Examples: Evolving a Sorting Program and Symbolic Regression

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

Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

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

How Can Big Data Play a Key Role in Digital Transformation?

Hear from several industry leaders about the future of digital transformation and the role big data plays in industrial automation.

October 16, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw