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What is Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

What is Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

Learn how statistical process control (SPC) can provide a foundation for decisions used to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the manufacturing process.


Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) Devices for Industrial Safety

Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) Devices for Industrial Safety

One of the most visible elements of industrial safety is the use of lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) devices, familiar to those with experience. But, if you are new to the workforce, a brief introduction may be helpful.


Developing a Fuzzy Logic Controller for a Servo Motor Using Mathworks Simulink

Developing a Fuzzy Logic Controller for a Servo Motor Using Mathworks Simulink

Servo motors are widely utilized in industry for numerous applications. How do you use fuzzy logic to control a servo motor?


Allied Motion Expands Smart Factory Solutions With Spectrum Controls Acquisition

Allied Motion Expands Smart Factory Solutions With Spectrum Controls Acquisition

Allied Motion announced its acquisition of Spectrum Controls for $70 million.


News Jan 23, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
How Are Robots Used in the Process Industries?

How Are Robots Used in the Process Industries?

How are robots used in discrete versus process automation? Can the process industries utilize more robotic automation?


Predictive Maintenance Challenges and Mitigation Techniques

Predictive Maintenance Challenges and Mitigation Techniques

Learn about obstacles businesses face implementing predictive maintenance and how to overcome them.


How To Start A Smarter Maintenance Plan for Fluid Power Systems

How To Start A Smarter Maintenance Plan for Fluid Power Systems

Smart connected devices are providing savings and increasing productivity for companies. Let's dive into using connected devices for hydraulic and pneumatic power solutions.


igus Introduces New Monitoring Sensors to Promote Preventive Maintenance in Industrial Applications

igus Introduces New Monitoring Sensors to Promote Preventive Maintenance in Industrial Applications

What are these new monitoring sensors from igus, and how could the chainflex feature help engineers with their predictive and preventive maintenance needs?


News Dec 29, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Protecting Control Systems with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Protecting Control Systems with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Safety is of utmost importance in the day-to-day operations of any system, especially a system where humans and machines work together. Learn all about Safety Instrumented Systems and what it takes to keep workers safe, and the system running smoothly!


Siemens Launches Comos Mobile Worker App for Industrial Monitoring and Maintenance Management

Siemens Launches Comos Mobile Worker App for Industrial Monitoring and Maintenance Management

Siemens provides process plant maintenance teams with a mobile management software to process data from multiple sources and in real-time.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
OMRON Launches New Condition Monitoring Device Built With Predictive Maintenance to Support Measuring Tasks

OMRON Launches New Condition Monitoring Device Built With Predictive Maintenance to Support Measuring Tasks

OMRON debuted its new insulation resistance monitoring device, K7TM, designed for engineers to measure equipment in automotive and semiconductor manufacturing.


News Dec 21, 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.


The Relationship Between Predictive Maintenance and Digital Transformation

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.


Conveyor Belt Maintenance Strategies

Conveyor Belt Maintenance Strategies

When the conveyor belt goes down, what do you do? Follow a few of these preventive maintenance strategies to help get production back on track.


Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a fifth revolution focused on human-machine interaction?


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?


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.


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.


What’s New in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Technology?

What’s New in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Technology?

Learn about the latest predictive and preventive maintenance technology from companies like igus, Banner Engineering, and GE.


News Aug 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich