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Sound, specifically vibrations, have been used to detect potential mechanical failures. However, this study aims to…

Sound, specifically vibrations, have been used to detect potential mechanical failures. However, this study aims to combine sound and deep learning to optimize predictive maintenance.

This article teaches the definitions of big data and data lake, how to use them together, and industrial applications.

This article teaches the definitions of big data and data lake, how to use them together, and industrial applications.

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a…

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing…

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing more options to consumers. How is data driving digital transformation, and what is to come next in a digital world?

Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for…

Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for your needs?

What are emissions restrictions and how could they impact your control systems and monitoring devices?

What are emissions restrictions and how could they impact your control systems and monitoring devices?

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning…

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning different from machine learning?

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

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

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

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

A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.

A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and…

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and differences, and how are they each used?

What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best…

What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best equip themselves for these processes?

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

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

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

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

Several industrial automation companies, including Rockwell and iBASEt, recently unveiled new partnerships and…

Several industrial automation companies, including Rockwell and iBASEt, recently unveiled new partnerships and acquisitions to drive innovation in industrial automation.

Learn the basics of DC/DC converters and their uses in industrial automation.

Learn the basics of DC/DC converters and their uses in industrial automation.

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart…

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart conveyor systems and what makes them “smart.”

Industry leaders are gearing up for big events this November to highlight their latest solutions in industrial automation.

Industry leaders are gearing up for big events this November to highlight their latest solutions in industrial automation.

When the conveyor belt goes down, what do you do? Follow a few of these preventive maintenance strategies to help get…

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.