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Fluke Process Instruments Debuts Thermal Measurement Solutions for Harsh Environments

Fluke Process Instruments Debuts Thermal Measurement Solutions for Harsh Environments

What is this new furnace tracking system and why is it important to monitor temperatures in these extremely hot environments?


News Oct 05, 2021 by Seth Price
An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.


Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow programming determines the run order of nodes, making some data available before others.


SMC Releases New Control Valves and Grippers for Various Industrial Uses

SMC Releases New Control Valves and Grippers for Various Industrial Uses

What new features do these products include and how might they help engineers in harsh industrial environments?


News Sep 30, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.


B&R Automation Debuts New PLCs and Other Control Components Built for the Factory Floor

B&R Automation Debuts New PLCs and Other Control Components Built for the Factory Floor

How can B&R Automation's latest PLC and automation software help streamline operations in industrial facilities?


Beckhoff and Partners Redesign PCB Testing Machines in Automotive Manufacturing

Beckhoff and Partners Redesign PCB Testing Machines in Automotive Manufacturing

How are these companies redesigning control systems used for testing systems and what new features are they adding?


News Sep 24, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy components, so Banner released products to help analog and serial devices.


News Sep 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Data Science for Control Systems

Data Science for Control Systems

Data science is a multidisciplinary field crucial to modern automation. In this article, learn about data science concepts and best practices.


Data Types Used in LabVIEW

Data Types Used in LabVIEW

LabVIEW uses different data types to store and convey information. Let’s review the most common types and how they are used in the program.


What is a Data Lake?

What is a Data Lake?

Learn the fundaments of data lakes and how they are important to digital transformation under Industry 4.0.


Simple File Output in LabVIEW

Simple File Output in LabVIEW

The scope of this article shows one method of writing data to a file using LabVIEW software, and when this type of data acquisition and recording is appropriate.


Balluff Develops New Positioning System to Help Engineers with Long-Range Measurement Needs

Balluff Develops New Positioning System to Help Engineers with Long-Range Measurement Needs

What features does the new measurement system provide, and how does the system work with SCADA?


News Sep 17, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

Efficient communication between machines is key in industrial automation. As both Ethernet and wireless network technologies improve, which one is poised to take the lead in the future?


Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Fiber optics is a promising technology for the future of industrial automation. In this article, learn the history, fundamentals, and application of fiber optics.


What Is the Difference Between Profibus and Profinet?

What Is the Difference Between Profibus and Profinet?

An overview of the requirements, standards, applications, and main differences between Profinet and Profibus communication protocol, connectors, and evolution from its original technology.


Pilz Releases New Software and Hardware to Promote Factory Automation

Pilz Releases New Software and Hardware to Promote Factory Automation

Learn about the latest automation components from Pilz including a new web-based HMI software, a safety system, and an upgraded light curtain model.


News Sep 08, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
New Survey Data Reveals Traditional Electronic Distributors are Focusing on the Industrial Automation Market

New Survey Data Reveals Traditional Electronic Distributors are Focusing on the Industrial Automation Market

Major electronic distributors are expanding their products in the industrial automation space, but why? And who are the companies leading this shift?


GE’s Digital’s Proficy CSense Industrial Analytics Software Aims to Better Analyze and Collect Data

GE’s Digital’s Proficy CSense Industrial Analytics Software Aims to Better Analyze and Collect Data

How is GE's Proficy CSense software making complex algorithms easier to navigate?


News Sep 04, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Software Meets Security: Siemens Launches New Function Point Manager App

Software Meets Security: Siemens Launches New Function Point Manager App

Siemens releases its new cloud-based Siprotec Function Point Manager app for rapid license file generation and expansion of protection device functionality.


News Sep 03, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida