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Introduction to Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Actuators

Introduction to Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Actuators

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.


Using PID and Feedback Loops for Precise Motion Systems

Using PID and Feedback Loops for Precise Motion Systems

PID controllers are an excellent method of using feedback to turn an otherwise open-loop system into one which can follow a carefully prescribed profile, correcting for inconsistencies caused by the equipment, the environment, and even the products in the manufacturing process.


The Role of Industrial Robots in Workplace Safety and Efficiency

The Role of Industrial Robots in Workplace Safety and Efficiency

Industrial robots have replaced many of the dangerous and repetitive tasks that workers have faced in manufacturing.


Design Strategies and Characteristics of Adaptive Machines

Design Strategies and Characteristics of Adaptive Machines

In this article, we take a look at adaptive machines and how they differ from traditional manufacturing techniques.


Using a Human-Machine Interface to Streamline Operations

Using a Human-Machine Interface to Streamline Operations

A human-machine interface is a valuable tool used to display key information and control your automated system with a panel that can be designed and programmed with flexibility.


Building Cyber Resilience In Industrial Control Systems

Building Cyber Resilience In Industrial Control Systems

Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the operational risks, and how are they assessed?


What Are Plenum-Rated Cables? Safety, Function, and Usage

What Are Plenum-Rated Cables? Safety, Function, and Usage

In this article, we will look at plenum cables, what they are made of, and when it can be appropriate to use them.


Vibration Monitoring in Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

Vibration Monitoring in Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

Advanced automation and IoT devices can detect vibration, but even complex systems can miss a variable and cause chaos.


Cyber Resilience in Industrial Control Systems

Cyber Resilience in Industrial Control Systems

Take a look at the concept of cyber resilience in control systems and how it relates to cybersecurity for critical infrastructure in the age of security vulnerabilities


The TLS (Transport Layer Security) Protocol in Secure Modbus/TCP

The TLS (Transport Layer Security) Protocol in Secure Modbus/TCP

What is TLS and what is its role in the Modbus-TCP version of the Modbus protocol?


Security Decisions in Modbus Industrial Systems

Security Decisions in Modbus Industrial Systems

Learn about Modbus security in industrial automation, including vulnerabilities, fixes, and alternative solutions.


Intro to Neutralization Process Control

Intro to Neutralization Process Control

Learn about the considerations that must be accounted for when designing process controls for pH neutralization.


pH Monitoring and Control Systems

pH Monitoring and Control Systems

What are pH monitoring systems and how are they applied in control systems?


An Overview of Software Languages for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

An Overview of Software Languages for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

What software languages are used with programmable logic controllers?


The State of Automation in the Automotive Industry

The State of Automation in the Automotive Industry

Automation is constantly evolving. How is it affecting the automotive space?


Ladder Logic in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Ladder Logic in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

This article describes the programming language ladder logic used to program PLCs and shows examples of how it functions.