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Carlo Gavazzi Expands Line of I/O Link Photoelectric Sensors

Carlo Gavazzi Expands Line of I/O Link Photoelectric Sensors

What are the IO-Link photoelectric sensors from Carlo Gavazzi and how can these features help engineers with inspection tasks?


News Sep 07, 2021 by Seth Price
Decision-making Structures in LabVIEW

Decision-making Structures in LabVIEW

Choosing between a select? structure and a case structure to form your decision-making structure in LabVIEW? In this article, we’ll review how each of these structures suits different applications.


Allen-Bradley’s New Motor Control Cabinet Aims to Increase Worker Safety

Allen-Bradley’s New Motor Control Cabinet Aims to Increase Worker Safety

What are some features of Allen-Bradley's new control cabinet and how is it designed to promote safety in industrial applications?


News Sep 01, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Introduction to AS-Interface (ASi)

Introduction to AS-Interface (ASi)

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.


LabVIEW Loops Explained

LabVIEW Loops Explained

In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and other types of loops in LabVIEW.


Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Centralized and decentralized computing have different cybersecurity needs. Let’s review the differences and some best practices.


Nook’s Linear Actuators and Product Selection App Aim to Help Engineers With Motor Control

Nook’s Linear Actuators and Product Selection App Aim to Help Engineers With Motor Control

Linear motor manufacturer, Nook, recently expanded their latest line of explosion-proof actuators and developed a new web-based app for product selection. 


News Aug 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
NI Unveils Latest Product Advancements in Software-connected Systems

NI Unveils Latest Product Advancements in Software-connected Systems

National Instruments (NI) releases new software and hardware solutions to help optimize product development in smart factories to encourage wireless innovations.


News Aug 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Pilz Launches New Controllers to Promote Safe Motion Monitoring

Pilz Launches New Controllers to Promote Safe Motion Monitoring

What is safe motion monitoring and why is it important to protect your machine?


News Aug 16, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Pro-face by Schneider Releases Latest HMIs and Industrial PC Components

Pro-face by Schneider Releases Latest HMIs and Industrial PC Components

How are industry leaders designing HMIs and other control components to survive harsh industrial environments?


News Aug 15, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
The Role of Servo Drives in a Motion Control System

The Role of Servo Drives in a Motion Control System

Servo drives and motors act as the brain and hands of motion control, but they need various tuning and programming to properly work within a control system.


Comau and Siemens Partner to Expand Robotic Programming Efforts in Automotive Industry and Beyond

Comau and Siemens Partner to Expand Robotic Programming Efforts in Automotive Industry and Beyond

How are these companies combining Siemens ecosystem with Coamu's robot technology to make robotic programming easier?


News Aug 07, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Manufacturing is feeling the crunch of skilled technicians retiring, with nobody to fill their places. A few companies and innovation centers are creating pipelines of skilled technicians.


News Aug 06, 2021 by Seth Price
A History of Industrial Revolutions and How They’ve Impacted Manufacturing

A History of Industrial Revolutions and How They’ve Impacted Manufacturing

Each industrial revolution has had an impact on factories. Are we going through a fourth revolution?


Learning About Algorithms One Step at a Time

Learning About Algorithms One Step at a Time

Algorithms can involve complicated programming. However, they didn’t start out that way. This article dives into basic algorithms like sorting and image generation.


Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

What are the capabilities of this latest sensor, and what challenges do ATEX and IECEx certification aim to address?


News Aug 04, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
The Three Levels of a Factory Network

The Three Levels of a Factory Network

What makes a factory network? There are three levels: device, control, and enterprise. What does each level consist of, and how is it used in a factory network?


Finding and Calibrating Linear Regression in LabVIEW

Finding and Calibrating Linear Regression in LabVIEW

Analog signals like temperature create linear data. Let’s take a look at how to find the best-fit line, use the R^2 value, and calibrate the data in LabVIEW.


Bosch Rexroth Releases Training System to Help Provide Smart Manufacturing Skills

Bosch Rexroth Releases Training System to Help Provide Smart Manufacturing Skills

As net-zero standards continue to rise, Bosch Rexroth’s compact training system aims to help manufacturing specialists get up-to-speed with smart factory and efficient emissions operations.


News Jul 31, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Claroty’s New Research Arm Publishes Report on ICS Cloud Vulnerabilities

Claroty’s New Research Arm Publishes Report on ICS Cloud Vulnerabilities

Industrial cybersecurity firm Claroty has launched a new research arm named Team82.