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Rockwell Automation introduced several new additions to their Flex 5000 line for improved fail-safe measures.

Rockwell Automation introduced several new additions to their Flex 5000 line for improved fail-safe measures.

Noise signal sources occur primarily from radiofrequency interference (RFI), often in the form of impulse functions or…

Noise signal sources occur primarily from radiofrequency interference (RFI), often in the form of impulse functions or arcing. How do you mitigate process noise from your control system?

Ladder diagrams, or ladder logic, is a popular programming language used for PLCs. Programmers can utilize boolean logic…

Ladder diagrams, or ladder logic, is a popular programming language used for PLCs. Programmers can utilize boolean logic as a base for their ladder diagrams. Learn the basics and structures for boolean logic.

AVEVA Solutions, formerly Wonderware, is a popular service that offers HMI, SCADA, and MES. How is each solution used in…

AVEVA Solutions, formerly Wonderware, is a popular service that offers HMI, SCADA, and MES. How is each solution used in industrial automation?

OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT,…

OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT, Industry 4.0, and other advanced manufacturing considerations.

Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks…

Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks against operational technology (OT).

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and…

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and configurable axes.

Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more…

Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more human-centric AI ethics policy.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has numerous control systems that must be remotely maintained accurately throughout…

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has numerous control systems that must be remotely maintained accurately throughout the life of its operation.

Flow totalizers, flow sensors, and flow meters are popular devices for measuring flow. However, this article discusses…

Flow totalizers, flow sensors, and flow meters are popular devices for measuring flow. However, this article discusses alternative methods, such as ultrasonic level detection and resistive tape.

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can…

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can they help control engineers?

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?

Smart sensors differ from traditional sensors in that they offer benefits such as self-diagnostics, simplified wiring and…

Smart sensors differ from traditional sensors in that they offer benefits such as self-diagnostics, simplified wiring and communication, and more efficient remote monitoring.

Emerson released a redesigned patch management system for improving cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems…

Emerson released a redesigned patch management system for improving cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS), managing patches from Windows and McAfee.

Data is invaluable in industry. This is no different for CNC machines and shop floors. Hexagon’s latest tool allows for…

Data is invaluable in industry. This is no different for CNC machines and shop floors. Hexagon’s latest tool allows for remote data collection and monitoring.

Did you miss big news or trends in 2021? Let's review the most popular news, technical, and textbook content of the year.

Did you miss big news or trends in 2021? Let's review the most popular news, technical, and textbook content of the year.

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed…

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed through Beijer Electronics networks.

Struggling to find the best ways to utilize real-time production data? This article reviews six steps to achieve better…

Struggling to find the best ways to utilize real-time production data? This article reviews six steps to achieve better manufacturing results.

Converting from flow rate measurements into total flow over a period of time requires the use of a flow totalizer. Flow…

Converting from flow rate measurements into total flow over a period of time requires the use of a flow totalizer. Flow totalizing can be done with a standalone device or with a PLC mathematical algorithm.