MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?
MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?
Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data…
Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data and has many additional benefits in these industries.
As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing…
As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing more options to consumers. How is data driving digital transformation, and what is to come next in a digital world?
Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for…
Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for your needs?
Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning…
Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning different from machine learning?
Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.
Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.
A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.
A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.
Real-time data is a must for OT systems in a facility. What does real-time data look like in modern industrial applications?
Real-time data is a must for OT systems in a facility. What does real-time data look like in modern industrial applications?
What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best…
What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best equip themselves for these processes?
After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.
After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.
Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?
Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?
Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages…
Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages of micro PLCs?
Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development…
Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development that can be used in the control systems of tomorrow.
American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a…
American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a fifth revolution focused on human-machine interaction?
Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the…
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.
XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS”…
XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS” are seen throughout the industry. But what do they mean, and do they provide dependable ROI?
What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which…
What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?
Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation,…
Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.
One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow…
One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow programming determines the run order of nodes, making some data available before others.
Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some…
Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.
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