Despite the many overlaps, PLCs and RTUs are two different devices, each with specific suitable applications.
Despite the many overlaps, PLCs and RTUs are two different devices, each with specific suitable applications.
Moxa releases a CAN bus to fiber optic converter for industrial automation and automotive applications, giving the CAN…
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.
Network switches allow the interconnection of devices and controllers across a facility, with particular features that…
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.
The newly released Cloud Data Services (CDS) from Banner Engineering is a web-based platform for collecting and storing…
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.
The PCU400 can handle all known industrial protocols and forward them to the master station to get an effective…
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.
Collecting and processing system data in powerful computers at the cutting edge of the shop floor is made simpler with…
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.
Robustel released its latest edge computing gateways designed to service the growing demands of IoT and IIoT. With…
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.
Banner's new DXMR90-4K IO-Link Master is a self-contained programmable controller, compatible with industry IO-Link…
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.
By shaping new concepts and business models, the IIoT is bringing more efficiency and capacity to automated systems. Take…
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.
Over the last decade, cloud service providers have improved technology, particularly data security and integrity. These…
Over the last decade, cloud service providers have improved technology, particularly data security and integrity. These remain the top concern of many manufacturing businesses, but as improvements are rolled out, more and more companies are adopting cloud solutions.
Learn about the common applications, programming procedures, and safety protocols of collaborative robot work cells,…
Learn about the common applications, programming procedures, and safety protocols of collaborative robot work cells, which are often simpler and less expensive than industrial robot work cells.
There are many distributed fieldbus capabilities for valve manifolds that can save on network overhead and wiring. In…
There are many distributed fieldbus capabilities for valve manifolds that can save on network overhead and wiring. In this article, we will look at PLC programming of fieldbus manifolds highlighting Festo's CPX layout.
What if you could control the end position and the speed of a hydraulic actuator accurately with just a simple signal?…
What if you could control the end position and the speed of a hydraulic actuator accurately with just a simple signal? Some systems use simple open/close valves, but others require far more precision.
With the increasing appearance of “web-based” HMIs, we investigate these devices, learn how they differ from the…
With the increasing appearance of “web-based” HMIs, we investigate these devices, learn how they differ from the graphical HMIs, and see implications for our modern control system architecture.
Robots as a service (RaaS) can open the door to automation for small to mid-sized companies that are looking to automate…
Robots as a service (RaaS) can open the door to automation for small to mid-sized companies that are looking to automate a process without a large upfront capital investment.
In this article, learn the basics of Allen-Bradley Data Highway, the various network structures, and the relationship…
In this article, learn the basics of Allen-Bradley Data Highway, the various network structures, and the relationship between DH and Ethernet networks.
This article teaches the basics of gateways in industrial networks and PLC-to-PLC communication.
This article teaches the basics of gateways in industrial networks and PLC-to-PLC communication.
Learn the basics of connecting multiple PLCs to an HMI using various data types.
Learn the basics of connecting multiple PLCs to an HMI using various data types.
How are robots used in discrete versus process automation? Can the process industries utilize more robotic automation?
How are robots used in discrete versus process automation? Can the process industries utilize more robotic automation?
Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data…
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.
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