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Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

This article teaches the definitions of big data and data lake, how to use them together, and industrial applications.


Siemens Launches the Open Industrial Edge Ecosystem to Promote Data-driven Industrial Automation

Siemens Launches the Open Industrial Edge Ecosystem to Promote Data-driven Industrial Automation

What is the Open Industrial Edge Ecosystem, and how could it potentially help OEMs with their data management and machine monitoring?


News Dec 09, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ODVA Enhances Ethernet/IP Specification to Support New Ethernet-APL in Process Automation

ODVA Enhances Ethernet/IP Specification to Support New Ethernet-APL in Process Automation

What is Ethernet-APL, and how could it help combine Ethernet protocols and expand their capabilities?


News Dec 08, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Ericsson Launches Intelligent Automation Platform to Promote 5G in Industrial Facilities

Ericsson Launches Intelligent Automation Platform to Promote 5G in Industrial Facilities

Ericsson announces the launch of its new Intelligent Automation Platform, allowing any mobile network to be intelligently automated.


News Dec 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Utilizing Preventive Maintenance to Promote Machine Autonomy

Utilizing Preventive Maintenance to Promote Machine Autonomy

Learn the steps and how-tos for operators, maintenance crews, and management to create an autonomous maintenance system for industrial manufacturing.


Bosch Rexroth Creates Industry 4.0 Communication Architectures and New Platform in Collaboration with Industry Partners

Bosch Rexroth Creates Industry 4.0 Communication Architectures and New Platform in Collaboration with Industry Partners

Bosch Rexroth teams up with WAGO, Nokia, and ifm electronic to provide their new ctrlX World platform built for digital transformation.


News Dec 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

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.


Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining two deep learning models, otherwise known as ensemble learning, has numerous techniques. Let’s review the current techniques and their advantages and disadvantages.


How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing more options to consumers. How is data driving digital transformation, and what is to come next in a digital world?


Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning

Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning different from machine learning?


What is a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)?

What is a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)?

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


Introducing the Split-Range Time-Proportioning Instruction

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.


Does 3D Printing Continue to Drive Digital Transformation?

Does 3D Printing Continue to Drive Digital Transformation?

As digital transformation continues to rise, technologies such as 3D printing also skyrocket. What is the relationship between these terms, and how can 3D printing help manufacturers and shops on their journey toward digital transformation?


How are Automotive Manufacturers Combating Supply Chain Issues?

How are Automotive Manufacturers Combating Supply Chain Issues?

Leading automotive manufacturers announce plans to transform their manufacturing operations with new equipment, product lines, and 5G communication.


News Nov 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell Automation Offers New Resources to Help Customers Adopt a More Proactive Cybersecurity Approach

Rockwell Automation Offers New Resources to Help Customers Adopt a More Proactive Cybersecurity Approach

Rockwell Automation has unveiled new initiatives and partnerships aimed at improving its operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) and cybersecurity offering.


Softing Industrial Automation Upgrades edgeConnector Products to Include MQTT and IIoT Capabilities

Softing Industrial Automation Upgrades edgeConnector Products to Include MQTT and IIoT Capabilities

How could IoT and MQTT capabilities be helpful for this kind of industrial data communication?


News Nov 10, 2021 by Gunner Scott
AVEVA Launches Industrial Data Hub to Better Manage Operational Data

AVEVA Launches Industrial Data Hub to Better Manage Operational Data

What is the new AVEVA Data Hub and how does it aim to manage big data operations?


News Nov 09, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

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


 ABB Ability Debuts Genix Datalyzer Cloud Platform to Enhance Data Analytics and Management

ABB Ability Debuts Genix Datalyzer Cloud Platform to Enhance Data Analytics and Management

ABB releases a new solution to help OEMs meet their emissions compliance targets and promote big data management.


News Oct 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
WAGO Aims to Eliminate I/O Downtime With New Fieldbus Coupler

WAGO Aims to Eliminate I/O Downtime With New Fieldbus Coupler

What are Fieldbus couplers and how is WAGO's coupler designed to help engineers communicate within the plant?


News Oct 19, 2021 by Damond Goodwin