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Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.

one day ago by Aline Dias

Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages, and thus, copious types of equipment.

one day ago by Seth Price

Tesla, OMRON, and Others Offer Students and Engineers Tools to Develop Advanced Automation and Manufacturing Training

Tesla, Omron, and Endress+Hauser are developing experiences and training classes to provide hands-on automation and manufacturing training to engineers and students.

2 days ago by Stephanie Leonida

The Relationship Between Predictive Maintenance and Digital Transformation

This article discusses some trends in digital transformation, specifically matching real-world data with resources and gaining control in an ever-changing world.

3 days ago by Jeff Kerns

What is a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)?

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

4 days ago by Antonio Armenta

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.

November 19, 2021 by Dennis Lynch

CUI Devices Introduces IP-rated Tactile Switches Built for Industrial Environments

What are tactile switches and what are some key features of these new series of switches from CUI Devices?

November 19, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Cybersecurity Platform Integrates with Asset Management to Help Enable Digital Transformation

Industrial cybersecurity solutions provider Dragos has released a new integration of its platform featuring ServiceNow capabilities.

November 18, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Landing AI Receives Funding to Promote AI in Automotive and Electronics with Latest Platforms

Landing AI recently received $57 million Level A funding from McRock Capital to develop AI systems for automotive and electronics manufacturing.

November 18, 2021 by Seth Price

CTRL F3: Factory Explosion Field Study

The CTRL F3 series reviews field studies and failures in the field focused on control fails, fixes, and facts. This article covers an explosion at an industrial sawmill.

November 17, 2021 by Jon Peterson

Amidst Labor Shortages, Berkshire Grey Offers Warehousing Solution

A lack of labor is beginning to affect eCommerce order fulfillment, but Berkshire Grey introduced a solution designed to accelerate order fulfillment and throughput without additional labor.

November 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

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?

November 15, 2021 by Jeff Kerns

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.

November 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

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.

November 13, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Considerations When Integrating Cobots Into a Facility

What are some steps to consider before integrating a cobot, such as Universal Robots, into a facility?

November 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Industry Leaders Band Together to Create UniversalAutomation.org

What is this new organization, and how are industry leaders like Schneider Electric and Yokogawa getting involved?

November 11, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Hexagon Showcases Latest Contract Inspection and Programming Services Portal to Promote Automation

Learn about the new quality inspection and programming service from Hexagon and how it’s designed to help engineers in their manufacturing operations.

November 10, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.

November 08, 2021 by Dennis Lynch

Calculating the Speed of a Conveyor System

Different conveyance systems have different ways to calculate speed. Let’s dive into these systems, their speed, and some determining factors.

November 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

NIST Awards Several Universities With Critical Funding to Develop Curriculum in Manufacturing and Automation

NIST awards funding to five universities to create educational content on standards for industrial manufacturing, robotic applications, engineering, and IIoT tools.

November 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida