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Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Learn the steps of Huffman coding, a simple and effective lossless data compression algorithm.


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.


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?


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.


Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Are wired networks really more secure than wireless? Let’s dive into some differences between these two industrial network types.


The Evolution of Industrial Networking

The Evolution of Industrial Networking

Learn about the evolution of industrial-level communications networking, and current and future protocols.


Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Manufacturing giant Emerson has recently released a new enterprise-level data management software solution.


IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.


HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.


Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

Industrial manufacturers use two main data types—machine-readable and human-readable—to analyze for maintenance, monitoring, or other applications.


Fraunhofer Institute Delivers Web-based Tool to Improve Cobot Safety

Fraunhofer Institute Delivers Web-based Tool to Improve Cobot Safety

Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF) brings businesses a free online tool for safely designing cobots.


News Jul 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


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.


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.


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.


What is Machine Guarding?

What is Machine Guarding?

During national safety month, let's dive into a safety feature required by OSHA: machine guards.


Matrox All-in-One Vision System Aims to Boost Industrial Performance

Matrox All-in-One Vision System Aims to Boost Industrial Performance

Matrox Imaging announced the Matrox Iris GTX model edge IoT devices offering performance for a compact all-in-one vision system.


News Jun 04, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu