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Reader Question: How Do You Use AI in Your Manufacturing Operations?

Reader Question: How Do You Use AI in Your Manufacturing Operations?

What do you classify as AI and how are you utilizing it in your industrial facility?


News Jul 18, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

In this article, we show how to use a LabVIEW VI to program a state machine for industrial instrumentation systems.


KUKA Moves Toward Digitalization Using Nokia’s Industrial 5G Network

KUKA Moves Toward Digitalization Using Nokia’s Industrial 5G Network

KUKA’s Germany-based manufacturing facility is set to deploy Nokia’s 5G SA (standalone) private wireless network.


News Jul 16, 2021 by Aline Dias
Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

When programming large virtual instruments (VIs) in LabVIEW, it may be useful to create and call a sub-VI to enhance readability and delegation.


Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Automation giant Honeywell has recently released a cybersecurity report highlighting a substantial increase in USB-related cyberattacks during the last year.


NVIDIA and Global Partners Launch New Computing Platform to Accelerate Industrial AI

NVIDIA and Global Partners Launch New Computing Platform to Accelerate Industrial AI

NVIDIA enhances its HGX AI supercomputing platform with new technologies to help accelerate industrial and scientific high performance computing systems.


News Jul 09, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Fujitsu Launches New Line of Massive Industrial Networking Units

Fujitsu Launches New Line of Massive Industrial Networking Units

Fujitsu released a new line of the mesh network and multi-sensor units with built-in Wirepas Massive network connectivity.


News Jul 08, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Google Cloud and Ericsson Set to Combine 5G and Edge Cloud Solutions to Further Digital Transformation

Google Cloud and Ericsson Set to Combine 5G and Edge Cloud Solutions to Further Digital Transformation

Google Cloud and Ericsson announced a partnership to develop advanced 5G mobile and edge cloud solutions for communications service providers.


News Jul 07, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

Learn the differences and similarities between human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and how they work together.


The Main Difference Between IoT and IIoT

The Main Difference Between IoT and IIoT

Learn about the difference between IoT and IIoT and how to integrate them into a specific system based on the needs of your application and facility.


Integrating an HMI Into Existing Control Systems

Integrating an HMI Into Existing Control Systems

What are some considerations and challenges when integrating an HMI into an existing control system? Let’s dive into the benefits and challenges.


ProComSol Adds Softing mobiLink Power Modem to Product Portfolio

ProComSol Adds Softing mobiLink Power Modem to Product Portfolio

This week, ProComSol added a new line of communication modems and combination kits to their portfolio.


News Jul 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

LabVIEW Virtual Instruments (VIs) can simulate tools like multimeters, which are useful for measuring in control systems. Read this article to learn more about designing around possible safety and readability blockers.


The Difference Between Office Networks and Industrial Networks

The Difference Between Office Networks and Industrial Networks

Although there are many similarities, there are also vast differences between office networks and industrial networks. Find out what those differences are in this article.


Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff provides industrial plant operators with its new Condition Monitoring Toolkit for overseeing machine and process status.


News Jul 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How MQTT is Used for Industrial Automation

How MQTT is Used for Industrial Automation

Learn about the background and use of message queue telemetry transport (MQTT) in the industrial automation industry.


Using LabVIEW for Motor and Motion Control

Using LabVIEW for Motor and Motion Control

Learn about the numerous libraries, toolkits, and interfaces to achieve motor and motion control using LabVIEW.


Belden and Dynics Partner to Address Critical Cybersecurity Issues in Manufacturing

Belden and Dynics Partner to Address Critical Cybersecurity Issues in Manufacturing

Belden recently announced a partnership with Dynics to develop secure networking solutions for industrial automation.


News Jun 29, 2021 by Seth Price
Common Industrial Automation Standards and Guidelines

Common Industrial Automation Standards and Guidelines

Learn about industrial standards, such as functional safety or cybersecurity, that are set by organizations such as the ISO or ISA.


The Basics of IoT Infrastructure

The Basics of IoT Infrastructure

What kind of infrastructure do you need to support your IoT network?