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Optomec Partners with Companies to Calculate ROI of Additive Manufacturing Tools for Gas Turbine Applications

Optomec Partners with Companies to Calculate ROI of Additive Manufacturing Tools for Gas Turbine Applications

The company just launched a new ROI tool to help engineers and companies decide which methods should be used during MRO’s.


News Jul 19, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Honeywell Reports Risk of USB Threats to Industrial Operations Has Doubled Over 12 Months

Honeywell Reports Risk of USB Threats to Industrial Operations Has Doubled Over 12 Months

A new report by Honeywell has revealed the risk of USB threats to industrial control systems has doubled in the last 12 months.


How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

Learn about the electrical characteristics of resolvers and how to properly conduct different troubleshooting tests to ensure they run at their highest performance.


An Overview of Industrial Level Sensors

An Overview of Industrial Level Sensors

Industrial level sensors are used in a variety of manufacturing and industrial applications. This article discusses the different types and uses of level sensors.


Encoders vs. Resolvers: Applications and Characteristics

Encoders vs. Resolvers: Applications and Characteristics

Learn the general characteristics of encoders and resolvers; these two components may seem to have much in common but are used in very different applications.


ABB Achieves Scalable Connectivity With New Industrial-Scale Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution

ABB Achieves Scalable Connectivity With New Industrial-Scale Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution

ABB releases a solution for the lifespan of machines and future industrial machine design.


News Jul 07, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility plants protected.


Digital Twinning and its Use in SCADA Systems

Digital Twinning and its Use in SCADA Systems

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!


Robot-aided Visual Inspection in Manufacturing Industries

Robot-aided Visual Inspection in Manufacturing Industries

Learn all about how robotic visual inspection is helping factories with manufacturing and assembly processes by keeping the system accurate and producing quality products.


How Thermal Imaging Can Help Keep Systems Safe

How Thermal Imaging Can Help Keep Systems Safe

This article looks at thermal imaging equipment and discusses the advantages and applications of thermal imaging in a variety of control systems.


What is Redundancy in Control Systems?

What is Redundancy in Control Systems?

Learn about redundancy and why it's an important part of protecting control systems and a key part of avoiding costly system failures and malfunctions.


GE Researchers Develop Grain-size Gas Sensor for Industrial Drone Applications

GE Researchers Develop Grain-size Gas Sensor for Industrial Drone Applications

GE researchers developed a new multi-gas sensor with reliability for specific manufacturing and industrial drone applications.


Advanced Control Techniques for Collaborative Manipulators

Advanced Control Techniques for Collaborative Manipulators

Learn all about the collaborative robots (cobots) that work alongside humans and the many advanced strategies put in place so they can function efficiently and safely in industrial settings.


Measuring Flow Rate: An Introduction to Flow Gauges

Measuring Flow Rate: An Introduction to Flow Gauges

For many manufacturing processes, it is extremely important to measure the exact rate at which fluid is moving or flowing. We turn to flow gauges to provide these measurements, and there is a great diversity in operating principle as well as proper application to the fluid that is being measured.


Yokogawa Introduces Real-Time Gas Measurement for Industrial Process Heating Installations 

Yokogawa Introduces Real-Time Gas Measurement for Industrial Process Heating Installations 

Yokogawa releases a breakthrough, real-time gas analyzer, TDLS8100 which reduces CAPEX and OPEX in industrial process heating installations.


News Jun 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How Does Motion Planning for Autonomous Robot Manipulation Work?

How Does Motion Planning for Autonomous Robot Manipulation Work?

Learn all about visual servoing and motion planning to create an autonomous robot!


3D-Printed Components Now Being Used in Nuclear Power Stations

3D-Printed Components Now Being Used in Nuclear Power Stations

Westinghouse Electric Company is turning to additive manufacturing to develop new components used in nuclear power generation.


News May 30, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Barg vs Bara: Understanding Absolute and Gauge Pressure

Barg vs Bara: Understanding Absolute and Gauge Pressure

A common difference of terms arises when referring to air or pneumatic pressure, and those are gauge (BarG) pressure and absolute (BarA) pressure. Both can accurately describe a system, but when performing calculations and tests, it’s important to distinguish the difference.


An Introduction to User Requirement Specifications (URS)

An Introduction to User Requirement Specifications (URS)

Learn all about user requirement specifications (URS), including what should and should not be included and their importance for organizations planning to purchase new equipment.


MSA Safety Introduces New Gas Monitor For Industrial Applications

MSA Safety Introduces New Gas Monitor For Industrial Applications

MSA Safety provides a new gas detection monitor that can be used on a stand-alone basis or for remote sensing applications.


News May 11, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida