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Understanding Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software system that manages an entire company’s maintenance activities. It supports the maintenance personnel by helping to develop a database relevant to maintenance activities.

September 27, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

Electrical noise is a common problem inside industrial facilities. The following will explain a few simple strategies for reducing this noise.

September 04, 2020 by David Peterson

Geek+ and Körber Continue Partnership for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Deployment

Geek+ has joined forces with Köber to create a strategic partnership for advancing automation and supply chain logistics.

August 24, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Motion Control Systems: Velocity and Acceleration Feedforward

Learn the strategy called feedforward which can predict motion control system outputs. This helps to turn the feedback into a double-check as opposed to the sole provider of the output signal.

August 14, 2020 by David Peterson

Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Recently, Emerson released its new Branson GCX Series generator, which includes efficient system control and intuitive HMI.

August 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

This article discusses the applications and uses of model predictive control.

August 10, 2020 by Mitesh Agrawal

How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

Learn about the electrical characteristics of resolvers and how to properly conduct different troubleshooting tests to ensure they run at their highest performance.

July 14, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Encoders vs. Resolvers: Applications and Characteristics

Learn the general characteristics of encoders and resolvers; these two components may seem to have much in common but are used in very different applications.

July 08, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Heliogen Applies Solar Power Using Control Technologies to Increase Efficiency in Manufacturing

Heliogen is using concentrated solar power by improving its efficiency through the use of new computer vision, sensing, and control technologies.

July 07, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

How to Identify and Troubleshoot Power and Ground Side Circuits

This article introduces a few simple methods to test which type of circuits — whether ground- or power-switched — are being used and how to troubleshoot and properly fix issues.

July 06, 2020 by David Peterson

Understanding Differences Between Power and Ground Side Switching

Learn what Ground Side Switching means, and how it helps in the overall maintenance of the system and how creating predictable failures is essential

July 05, 2020 by David Peterson

Utilizing Autonomous Maintenance in Industrial Manufacturing

Learn the steps and how-tos for operators, maintenance crews, and management to create an autonomous maintenance system for industrial manufacturing.

July 02, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility plants protected.

July 01, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Protecting Control Networks with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Safety is of utmost importance in the day-to-day operations of any system, especially a system where humans and machines work together. Learn all about Safety Instrumented Systems and what it takes to keep workers safe, and the system running smoothly!

June 29, 2020 by David Peterson

Automation and AI: Reshaping the Construction Industry

One of the most significant contributions of robotics and automation has been in the field of construction and infrastructure development.

June 22, 2020 by Akshay Kumar

FDT Group Advances Digital Transformation With FDT 3.0 Standard and Toolkits

The FDT group brings renovation to automation architectures for businesses worldwide through its new FDT-based IIoT technology.

June 15, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.

June 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Understanding Binary Numbers in PLCs

This article introduces how the binary system is used in PLC programming and covers why this number system works so well in this area of system control.

June 13, 2020 by David Peterson

How to Convert Gray Code to Binary for Encoders

The sensors in absolute encoders output Gray code sequences which require some complicated conversion methods to be properly used. This article shows how to take the Gray code used by absolute encoders and convert it to binary.

June 12, 2020 by David Peterson

An Introduction to Gray Code for Encoders

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with controllers.

June 10, 2020 by David Peterson