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The Relationship Between Predictive Maintenance and Digital Transformation

This article discusses some trends in digital transformation, specifically matching real-world data with resources and gaining control in an ever-changing world.

3 days ago by Jeff Kerns

CTRL F3: Factory Explosion Field Study

The CTRL F3 series reviews field studies and failures in the field focused on control fails, fixes, and facts. This article covers an explosion at an industrial sawmill.

November 17, 2021 by Jon Peterson

Hexagon Showcases Latest Contract Inspection and Programming Services Portal to Promote Automation

Learn about the new quality inspection and programming service from Hexagon and how it’s designed to help engineers in their manufacturing operations.

November 10, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Calculating the Speed of a Conveyor System

Different conveyance systems have different ways to calculate speed. Let’s dive into these systems, their speed, and some determining factors.

November 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Hawk Measurement Systems Latest Instrument Displays Real-time Process Fluids

How could this component from Hawk Measurement Systems potentially help engineers with their process and calibration techniques?

November 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Laser Technology Expands Into Manufacturing Sectors With API’s New Laser Scanner

Metrology company API released a new version of its iScan3D Laser Scanner designed for manufacturing operations.

October 21, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Honeywell Addresses the Need for Critical Leak Detection with Open Path Infrared Gas Detector 

Why is leak detection monitoring so critical in industrial applications and how could Honeywell's latest gas detector help mitigate leaks?

October 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Error Clusters in LabVIEW

Simple errors may corrupt data files, crash LabVIEW, or crash the entire computer system. Implementing error clusters will help prevent these issues. Learn how to set up error clusters for your VI.

October 15, 2021 by Seth Price

Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Numerous industrial automation companies presented digital technologies at the Reality Capture Network Conference (RCN), running 13-14 October.

October 14, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Five Common Breaking Points of Industrial-grade Machinery and How to Combat Them

Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the most common issues and how to properly address them.

October 12, 2021 by Jordan McDowell, G&G Hydraulics Corporation

Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer, an international control and sensor technology company, announced two product offerings that solve notable issues in the industrial control sector.

October 01, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Tektronix Debuts New Testing Products to Keep Up with Supply Chain Demands

Learn about Tektronix's latest solutions and how could they help engineers combat the global chip shortage and other supply chain demands.

September 30, 2021 by Ben Stepanian

Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics announces the latest update to its industrial mobile robot, Spot, adding flexible autonomy and repeatable data capture as part of Spot Release 3.0.

September 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC announces its new Augmented Machine Vision Solution for inspecting equipment comprising subsea oil and gas infrastructure, as well as other fields.

September 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy components, so Banner released products to help analog and serial devices.

September 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Data Types Used in LabVIEW

LabVIEW uses different data types to store and convey information. Let’s review the most common types and how they are used in the program.

September 21, 2021 by Seth Price

What is a Data Lake?

Learn the fundaments of data lakes and how they are important to digital transformation under Industry 4.0.

September 20, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

Emerson’s Recent Monitoring System Aims to Track Multiple Industrial Emissions

On top of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide, Emerson’s CEMS also monitors carbon dioxide and oxygen emissions.

September 18, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Simple File Output in LabVIEW

The scope of this article shows one method of writing data to a file using LabVIEW software, and when this type of data acquisition and recording is appropriate.

September 17, 2021 by Seth Price

Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) Debuts New Analyzer to Measure Turbidity in Industrial Processes

How do you measure turbidity and why is it important in process industries?

September 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich