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Learn about the evolution of industrial-level communications networking, and current and future protocols.

Learn about the evolution of industrial-level communications networking, and current and future protocols.

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this…

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.

What is signal conditioning and how do you use a signal conditioner in your industrial application?

What is signal conditioning and how do you use a signal conditioner in your industrial application?

Learn the differences and similarities between human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition…

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

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

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

Although there are many similarities, there are also vast differences 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.

Phoenix Contact introduced the clipx WIRE assist worker assistance system for wire preparation, and the new FL Switch…

Phoenix Contact introduced the clipx WIRE assist worker assistance system for wire preparation, and the new FL Switch 2600 and 2700 device versions with IP65/IP66/IP67 degrees of protection.

We already discussed a few limitations of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs); this article will explore the…

We already discussed a few limitations of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs); this article will explore the difference between two-wire, three-wire, and four-wire RTDs.

Learn how resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) work, how to calibrate one, advantages and disadvantages, and uses in industry.

Learn how resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) work, how to calibrate one, advantages and disadvantages, and uses in industry.

Each machine on the factory floor comes with risk; learn common safety risks and corresponding automation solutions.

Each machine on the factory floor comes with risk; learn common safety risks and corresponding automation solutions.

L-com releases a suite of connective devices to support companies utilizing 5G and big data applications.

L-com releases a suite of connective devices to support companies utilizing 5G and big data applications.

Allen-Bradley releases its latest Ethernet switch products for industrial networks, the Stratix 5800.

Allen-Bradley releases its latest Ethernet switch products for industrial networks, the Stratix 5800.

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must…

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must agree on what baud rate to use to ensure reliable communications.

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols…

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols seen in facilities.

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a…

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.

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

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

SICK released their first incremental encoder with an IP69K rating and ingress protection.

SICK released their first incremental encoder with an IP69K rating and ingress protection.

Learn about how the ground compares and contrasts with the neutral wire and why this wiring is important for safety in…

Learn about how the ground compares and contrasts with the neutral wire and why this wiring is important for safety in control cabinets and other wiring needs in an industrial facility.