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The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

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


Integrating an HMI Into Existing Control Systems

Integrating an HMI Into Existing Control Systems

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


Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

LabVIEW Virtual Instruments (VIs) can simulate tools like multimeters, which are useful for measuring in control systems. Read this article to learn more about designing around possible safety and readability blockers.


 U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker, Skydio, Partners to Further Develop Industrial Drone Technology

U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker, Skydio, Partners to Further Develop Industrial Drone Technology

Skydio's autonomous drone software is designed to enhance user experience, data collection, overall drone flight, and safety.


News Jul 02, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
The Difference Between Office Networks and Industrial Networks

The Difference 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.


Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff provides industrial plant operators with its new Condition Monitoring Toolkit for overseeing machine and process status.


News Jul 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Importance of CSA and UL Compliance

The Importance of CSA and UL Compliance

Learn about Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) compliance and when/where you’ll need to have them.


Bodine Electric’s AC and BLDC Gearmotors are Ready for Explosive Environments

Bodine Electric’s AC and BLDC Gearmotors are Ready for Explosive Environments

Bodine Electric introduces new explosion-proof AC and BLDC gearmotors, designed hazardous exposures including ignitable concentrations of flammable liquids, vapors, or gases.


News Jun 24, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Boston Dynamics Recognizes One Year of Spot, the Quadruped Robot

Boston Dynamics Recognizes One Year of Spot, the Quadruped Robot

It’s been a year since Boston Dynamics debuted their latest quadruped robot. Where has the industry seen the adoption of Spot in the last year?


News Jun 23, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

After learning about the basic events and symbols found within a fault tree, let’s dive through a fault tree analysis (FTA) example, industries that use it, and some software.


Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis

Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) can be used in industrial systems to find faults, damages, and predictive maintenance. Learn about FTA's basics.


The Difference Between 2 Wire RTDs, 3 Wire RTDs, and 4 Wire RTDs

The Difference Between 2 Wire RTDs, 3 Wire RTDs, and 4 Wire RTDs

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.


Common Servo Motor Feedback Devices

Common Servo Motor Feedback Devices

Learn about specific components used in feedback devices and some of the jargon you may encounter when working with servo motion systems.


Overcurrent Protection: Motor Starter Trip Classes for Industrial Motors

Overcurrent Protection: Motor Starter Trip Classes for Industrial Motors

Trip classes protect motors from overcurrent, but when will an overload relay trip, why, and what trip class should you use?


GE Creates Platform to Show Outage Planning and Analytics (OPA) for Nuclear Processes

GE Creates Platform to Show Outage Planning and Analytics (OPA) for Nuclear Processes

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and GE Digital introduced Outage Planning and Analytics (OPA), designed to help nuclear plant operators plan, schedule, and execute outages.


News Jun 11, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Assessment

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Assessment

Industrial risk assessments can be qualitative or quantitative; discover which RA best suits your facility’s needs and why.


Siemens New Industrial App Utilizes AI to Detect Anomalies in the Process Industry

Siemens New Industrial App Utilizes AI to Detect Anomalies in the Process Industry

Siemens latest AI Anomaly Assistant Industrial App uses machine learning and AI to detect critical anomalies in the process industry.


News Jun 10, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Drives Digital Transformation Efforts with Latest Framework and Digital Tools

Emerson Drives Digital Transformation Efforts with Latest Framework and Digital Tools

How is digital transformation accelerating in industrial manufacturing, and what are industry leaders like Emerson bringing to the table?


News Jun 09, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
The Basics of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

The Basics of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

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


OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW announced the release of advanced rotary/click control knobs for use on potentiometers and rotary encoders.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Robin Mitchell