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Comparing Industrial PCs against PLCs and PACs

This article offers a brief review of types of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.

February 26, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

Augmented Reality (AR) Moves Into Industrial Spaces

Learn about several companies specializing in industrial AR and utilizing simulation and automation to drive new AR technology.

February 18, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Control Automation virtually sat down with Rapid Robotics CTO Ruddick Lawrence to discuss their Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) and its automation benefits to help reshore U.S. manufacturing.

February 10, 2021 by Aline Dias

Fuji Electric’s Control and Operational Systems at Risk of Code-Execution Bugs

Bugs discovered in Fuji Electric’s industrial systems would allow attackers to take control of OT-IT convergence equipment, according to a new advisory from the CISA.

February 08, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Validation and Verification in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Learn about the difference between FEA/FEM (Finite Element Methods/Finite Element Analysis), and look at a practical approach to verifying and validating.

February 04, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

In this article, learn the basic principles of laser-guided vehicles (LGV), including navigation and control systems.

January 29, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

MakerBot Collaborates with Oryx Additive on Removal Solutions

Together, MakerBot and Oryx Additive enhance the post-processing and cleaning process of 3D-printed parts.

January 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Analysis Tools for Air Quality Measurement

Air quality measurement monitoring systems incorporate both hardware and software. This article discusses the key parts that go into these systems and discusses how they work.

January 25, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

An Introduction to Air Quality Measurement and Sensors

This article introduces the role of air quality measurement in factories and manufacturing facilities. It also covers the different sensors available for air quality measurement systems.

January 13, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

A Look Into CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

This article introduces the concept of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and discusses some common uses for CAM for controls and automation specialists.

January 11, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Teledyne Set to Acquire Thermal Imaging Company FLIR Systems

Recently, Teledyne announced that it will be acquiring FLIR systems. Who are the two companies, and what does this deal involve?

January 10, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

How 3D Printing Failures Happen in Manufacturing

This article will consider ways companies can use a full-digital thread and real-time monitoring that might lead to a better understanding of 3D printing part failures.

January 07, 2021 by Jeff Kerns

Emerson Increasing Operational Certainty in Emergency Shut Down Situations with New Control System

Emerson released the ASCO series 141 ARCS providing redundancy solutions for process control applications requiring emergency shutdown valves.

January 07, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

3D Printing Failures in Manufacturing: Troubleshooting and Prevention

This two-part series will look at failures in additive manufacturing, how it happens, and what might prevent it from happening.

January 01, 2021 by Jeff Kerns

FLIR Releases its SV87-KIT Vibration Monitoring Solution for Industrial Inspection

FLIR provides a new wireless, remote condition monitoring solution to help optimize manufacturing processes.

December 31, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

What is Finite Element Analysis?

This article provides an introduction to FEM/FEA and how it can be used in control systems and broader applications.

December 22, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

Using Measurement While Drilling and Logging While Drilling in Automation

This article discusses measurement while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD). Both techniques increase the efficiency and capability of directional drilling as well as the safety of the operators.

December 20, 2020 by Anish Devasia

New Industrial Suite from Eaton Enables Remote Monitoring in Hazardous Environments

Recently, Eaton released its latest industrial suite, Brightlayer, to allow for remote monitoring of industrial assets.

December 08, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

How Wearable Technology is Advancing in Industrial Sectors

In a previous article about wearable technology, we looked at new technology, challenges, and wearable design solutions. In this article, we’ll look at industrial applications. 

December 06, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

FLIR Introduces C3-X Compact Thermal Camera to Identify Building Problems

FLIR introduced the C3-X, their new entry-level, compact thermal camera designed to identify hidden faults in buildings. 

December 05, 2020 by Sara McCaslin