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Beijer Electronics’ Latest HMI Software Includes SCADA and OPC UA Support

Beijer Electronics’ HMI software lets users interface with multiple HMIs, connect with various PLCs, and now utilize VNC and OPC UA communications.

one day ago by Shawn Dietrich

United Electronic Industries (UEI) and Real-Time Innovations (RTI) Create Control Platform for Aerospace Industry

UEI and RTI have partnered to create an integrated avionics Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) solution.

July 19, 2021 by Seth Price

Reader Question: How Do You Use AI in Your Manufacturing Operations?

What do you classify as AI and how are you utilizing it in your industrial facility?

July 18, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw

Siglent Debuts Latest Programmable Switching DC Power Supply Series

Siglent recently released their latest range of programmable DC power supplies, the SPS5000X.

July 16, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

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.

July 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

When programming large virtual instruments (VIs) in LabVIEW, it may be useful to create and call a sub-VI to enhance readability and delegation.

July 13, 2021 by Seth Price

Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

LabVIEW Virtual Instruments (VIs) can simulate tools like multimeters, which are useful for measuring in control systems. Read this article to learn more about designing around possible safety and readability blockers.

July 02, 2021 by Seth Price

U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker, Skydio, Partners to Further Develop Industrial Drone Technology

Skydio's autonomous drone software is designed to enhance user experience, data collection, overall drone flight, and safety.

July 02, 2021 by Ben Stepanian

Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff provides industrial plant operators with its new Condition Monitoring Toolkit for overseeing machine and process status.

July 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Using LabVIEW for Motor and Motion Control

Learn about the numerous libraries, toolkits, and interfaces to achieve motor and motion control using LabVIEW.

June 29, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

ABB Rolls Out Condition Monitoring Service for Predictive Maintenance of Conveyor Belts

ABB recently released ABB’s Ability Condition Monitoring, a digital toolbox to support condition monitoring of industrial conveyor belt systems.

June 28, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches New Module to Optimize Industrial Control Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation plans to launch the T-series 2.0 kV power module for industrial use.

June 25, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu

CISA Responds to Increase in Ransomware Targeting Control Systems and OT Assets

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a new document responding to the increase in ransomware attacks targeting OT assets and control systems.

June 24, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Honeywell Debuts Advanced Monitoring and Incident Response (AMIR) for OT Cybersecurity

Honeywell announced this week they will be adding their latest cybersecurity solution to their Forge platform to improve OT and IT operations.

June 20, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

After learning about the basic events and symbols found within a fault tree, let’s dive through a fault tree analysis (FTA) example, industries that use it, and some software.

June 18, 2021 by Anish Devasia

Latest News on Global Chip Shortage: How are Automotive Manufacturers Moving Forward?

Automotive manufacturers continue to ride the wave of the global semiconductor chip shortage triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

June 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Bedrock Adds Field Technician Interface and More to IEC-Compliant Automation Platform

Bedrock Automation updates its integrated development environment (IDE) platform to include new features, including OPC UA architecture and PLC features.

June 17, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) can be used in industrial systems to find faults, damages, and predictive maintenance. Learn about FTA's basics.

June 16, 2021 by Anish Devasia

Understanding the OPC UA Protocol

Learn about the history and current uses of the OPC UA protocol in the industrial automation industry.

June 12, 2021 by Anthony King Ho

Keyence PLC Includes Integrated Machine Operation Recording

Keyence released a PLC with all of the typical features, like I/O, but the company added integrated machine operation recording to improve remote operation and troubleshooting.