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Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Numerous industrial automation companies presented digital technologies at the Reality Capture Network Conference (RCN), running 13-14 October.


Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS” are seen throughout the industry. But what do they mean, and do they provide dependable ROI?


Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?


Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

What automation events are taking place this month?


Honeywell’s Latest Palletizing Robot Utilizes Machine Learning and New Gripping Technology

Honeywell’s Latest Palletizing Robot Utilizes Machine Learning and New Gripping Technology

What is this new smart palletizing robot from Honeywell and how can it promote factory automation?


News Oct 02, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
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.


Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC announces its new Augmented Machine Vision Solution for inspecting equipment comprising subsea oil and gas infrastructure, as well as other fields.


News Sep 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


Rockwell and Ansys Partner to Combine Industrial Control Systems and Simulation Tools

Rockwell and Ansys Partner to Combine Industrial Control Systems and Simulation Tools

Rockwell Automation announces that its Studio 5000 Simulation Interface is now able to connect with Ansys Twin Builder.


News Sep 22, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

What are vision sensors and how can engineers use them in critical inspection and detection tasks?


News Sep 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Real-time Fleet Monitoring Emerges with KUKA’s New Platform

Real-time Fleet Monitoring Emerges with KUKA’s New Platform

The KUKA iiQoT provides a new cloud-based platform for real-time robot fleet management and optimization.


News Sep 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Difference Between Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

The Difference Between Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Finite element analysis (FEA) helps foster our understanding of the physical phenomena within engineering designs. Dive into FEA’s foundation and how it handles linear and nonlinear applications.


What is Fuzzy Logic?

What is Fuzzy Logic?

Learn how to utilize fuzzy logic as a powerful tool in modern control applications.


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.


SICK Introduces New Automation Light Grids for Logistics and Machine Building Applications

SICK Introduces New Automation Light Grids for Logistics and Machine Building Applications

What are automation light grids, and how can engineers utilize them in logistic systems and machine operations?


News Sep 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Allen-Bradley’s New Motor Control Cabinet Aims to Increase Worker Safety

Allen-Bradley’s New Motor Control Cabinet Aims to Increase Worker Safety

What are some features of Allen-Bradley's new control cabinet and how is it designed to promote safety in industrial applications?


News Sep 01, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Introduction to AS-Interface (ASi)

Introduction to AS-Interface (ASi)

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.


Sectigo Releases Secure Key Storage Device for IoT Components to Support Secure Communications

Sectigo Releases Secure Key Storage Device for IoT Components to Support Secure Communications

How can this secure key storage solution keep critical systems secure?


What is the Difference Between IoT and Cloud Computing?

What is the Difference Between IoT and Cloud Computing?

IoT infrastructure consists of many factory parts, one being cloud computing. Rather than ask how they’re different, let’s look into how they work together to form industry 4.0.