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ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ is aiming to bring manufacturers a bit closer to smart manufacturing with its new platform tools.


News Apr 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
 Stewart Connector Adds Punch-down Plugs to Improve Networking Processes in a Facility

Stewart Connector Adds Punch-down Plugs to Improve Networking Processes in a Facility

Stewart Connector, a Bel Group company, has added a punch-down modular RJ45 plug for Category 5e and Category 6 network connections. 


News Apr 21, 2021 by Seth Price
An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Let’s learn the definition, brief historical context, and architecture of manufacturing execution systems (MES).


Swisslog’s Warehouse Automation Optimizes Control Capabilities for Vertical Farming

Swisslog’s Warehouse Automation Optimizes Control Capabilities for Vertical Farming

Warehouse automation specialist Swisslog sees the potential to enhance and optimize vertical farming using their warehouse pallet shuttle system and logistics management software.


News Apr 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Rockwell Automation Donates Its Strategic Simulation Software to Healthcare Providers

Rockwell Automation Donates Its Strategic Simulation Software to Healthcare Providers

Rockwell Automation announced that it will provide non-profits, government, and health partners with its Arena Simulation Software to help with COVID-19 vaccinations.


News Apr 15, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Industrial cybersecurity company Claroty found vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic Smart Meters.


Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, decision trees, and particle swarm optimization can all be used in Building Automation Systems, but there are some data drawbacks.


How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

While drones are commonly used for imagery, videos, and inspections, advancements are being made in swarm technology that can make them useful for other industrial tasks.


News Apr 11, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming an accepted part of medicine and healthcare worldwide and is changing the ability to treat patients.


Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Start learning about robotic arm solution, kinematic chain and motion planning, in this first technical installment.


HMS Releases an Industrial 5G Router and Starterkit

HMS Releases an Industrial 5G Router and Starterkit

HMS Networks introduces a 5G router and starterkit for 5G network testing set up with Ericsson Industry Connect.


News Apr 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Symphony IndustrialAI Acquires Digital Manufacturing Leader Savigent

Symphony IndustrialAI Acquires Digital Manufacturing Leader Savigent

Symphony Industrial AI, a long-time world leader in AI-empowered condition and asset monitoring systems, has recently acquired Savigent, an expert in the industrial internet of things and workflow orchestration.


News Mar 25, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

This article will cover two trends and two drivers that are advancing edge technology and what that means for the future of manufacturing.


Past and Present Pioneering Women in Control and Automation Engineering

Past and Present Pioneering Women in Control and Automation Engineering

During Women's History Month, learn about the women from the past and present who have been driving forward innovation in Control and Automation Engineering.


News Mar 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
PAS Releases Automation Integrity Module Enabling Industrial Data Integrity

PAS Releases Automation Integrity Module Enabling Industrial Data Integrity

PAS released the latest add-on to their Automation Integrity enterprise platform, Sensor Data Integrity.


News Mar 22, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
One Year Later: How COVID-19-Related Hacking Attempts have Affected Industrial Cybersecurity Risks

One Year Later: How COVID-19-Related Hacking Attempts have Affected Industrial Cybersecurity Risks

One year has passed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its effects have been transformative for hundreds of companies in the industrial automation space.


Honeywell and Embraer Team Up to Improve Maintenance Efficiency of E1 and E2 Passenger Jets

Honeywell and Embraer Team Up to Improve Maintenance Efficiency of E1 and E2 Passenger Jets

Embraer will install the Honeywell Aircraft Data Gateway 400 (ADG-400) on their E2-series passenger jets and the companies plan to retrofit the E1-series.


News Mar 12, 2021 by Seth Price
Understanding CAN Bus

Understanding CAN Bus

This article dives into the characteristics and uses of CAN bus, a control system standard that appears in various industries with specific applications.


Amazon Web Services (AWS) Joins the OPC Foundation

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Joins the OPC Foundation

Amazon Web Services (AWS) becomes the OPC Foundation’s latest member and aims to provide extended cloud capabilities for manufacturers’ industrial operations.


News Mar 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida