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Modern Distributed Control System (DCS) Using the ABB Advant Controller

Modern Distributed Control System (DCS) Using the ABB Advant Controller

Many worldwide plants are still running the old Advant Controller 450 from ABB in their facility, with many plants using the latest System 800xA DCS interfaced with the existing AC450 controller.


Designing Industrial Connectivity Solutions for the Smart Factory

Designing Industrial Connectivity Solutions for the Smart Factory

Join this webinar to learn from ADI experts who have an in-depth understanding of the challenges encountered in a modern factory network.


An “Intuitive” Tightening Solution? Bosch Rexroth’s Digital Torque Wrench

An “Intuitive” Tightening Solution? Bosch Rexroth’s Digital Torque Wrench

The new OPEXplus digital torque wrench from Bosch Rexroth uses a combination of digital communication features and robust physical components to tackle a variety of industrial applications.


News Nov 06, 2022 by Gunner Scott
Introduction to Servers for Industrial Applications

Introduction to Servers for Industrial Applications

Servers are vital to the flow of information in and around organizations, acting as a hub for information transfer and storage. Learn about the role of servers in industry and the potential challenges that come with maintaining them.


Differences Between a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)

Differences Between a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)

Despite the many overlaps, PLCs and RTUs are two different devices, each with specific suitable applications.


Control Automation Update: New Online Calculator Tools

Control Automation Update: New Online Calculator Tools

Most engineers are not intimidated by simple mathematics, but when designing mission-critical systems, it’s important to have easy access to reliable tools and calculators. Introducing our first new set of tools designed for control engineers.


News Oct 25, 2022 by David Peterson
CAN-to-fiber Converters for Long-distance Sensor Monitoring

CAN-to-fiber Converters for Long-distance Sensor Monitoring

Moxa releases a CAN bus to fiber optic converter for industrial automation and automotive applications, giving the CAN bus protocol a speed and distance boost.


News Oct 17, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
German State of Bavaria Invests in Security of AI and Autonomous Systems

German State of Bavaria Invests in Security of AI and Autonomous Systems

The Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems announced the start of construction of a new research facility at its Garching campus for safe intelligence research.


News Oct 16, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
What You Need to Know: Unmanaged Switches for Industrial Ethernet

What You Need to Know: Unmanaged Switches for Industrial Ethernet

Network switches allow the interconnection of devices and controllers across a facility, with particular features that make them a good fit for industrial applications. We introduce a few of the leading manufacturers of these products.


Banner Engineering Now Offering Industrial Cloud Data Services

Banner Engineering Now Offering Industrial Cloud Data Services

The newly released Cloud Data Services (CDS) from Banner Engineering is a web-based platform for collecting and storing data in a cloud-based system, providing users an affordable and efficient IIoT solution.


News Oct 04, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
 Configuration and  Data Logging: Using a PCU to Translate From Process to SCADA

Configuration and Data Logging: Using a PCU to Translate From Process to SCADA

The PCU400 can handle all known industrial protocols and forward them to the master station to get an effective connection between the SCADA system and the data from the manufacturing or system process.


Raspberry Pi Applications in Industrial Automation

Raspberry Pi Applications in Industrial Automation

Though not a direct replacement for PLCs, Raspberry Pi has the potential to be used in industrial automation applications for prototyping, embedded systems, and as a low-cost process controller.


Introduction to Raspberry Pi: History, Hardware, and Software

Introduction to Raspberry Pi: History, Hardware, and Software

Raspberry Pi is a low-cost, educational single-board computer platform with the potential for industrial applications. In this article, we discuss the purpose of Raspberry Pi as well as its hardware and software.


OnLogic Announces Edge Compute Device Powered by Raspberry Pi and Ignition Edge

OnLogic Announces Edge Compute Device Powered by Raspberry Pi and Ignition Edge

Collecting and processing system data in powerful computers at the cutting edge of the shop floor is made simpler with advancements in integrated hardware and software from OnLogic and Ignition Edge.


News Sep 20, 2022 by David Peterson
B&R Automation Studio Programming Example - Driving Motion Axes

B&R Automation Studio Programming Example - Driving Motion Axes

Explore the design of a servo pick and place sample case using B&R Automation Studio, from the project creation to the configuration of the controller, drives, and motion axes. 


Robustel Offers Three New Lines of Industrial Edge Computing Gateways

Robustel Offers Three New Lines of Industrial Edge Computing Gateways

Robustel released its latest edge computing gateways designed to service the growing demands of IoT and IIoT. With different network protocol capabilities, The EG5100, EG5120, and LG5100 seek to serve high data transfer markets.


News Sep 16, 2022 by Seth Price
Introduction to Arduino: History, Hardware, and Software

Introduction to Arduino: History, Hardware, and Software

Arduino’s open-source, microcontroller-based platform has revolutionized academic and hobbyist spaces, providing a low cost, accessible introduction to engineering and programming.


Banner Releases Compact, Programmable IO-Link Master with Ethernet

Banner Releases Compact, Programmable IO-Link Master with Ethernet

Banner's new DXMR90-4K IO-Link Master is a self-contained programmable controller, compatible with industry IO-Link standard devices to collect factory data to send directly into the cloud for different operations.


News Sep 08, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Examples of IIoT Applications

Examples of IIoT Applications

By shaping new concepts and business models, the IIoT is bringing more efficiency and capacity to automated systems. Take a look at some of the ways the IIoT is revolutionizing the manufacturing and automation sectors. 


Industrial XR: Are Virtual and Augmented Reality Living Up to the Hype?

Industrial XR: Are Virtual and Augmented Reality Living Up to the Hype?

The extended reality market is predicted to grow nearly 60% in the next five years and is seeing increasing use in manufacturing. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the ways AR, VR, and MR are being used in various industrial processes.


News Sep 06, 2022 by Caitlin Nicholson