Fiber optics is a promising technology for the future of industrial automation. In this article, learn the history, fundamentals, and application of fiber optics.
About 2 days ago by Antonio Armenta
Choosing between a select? structure and a case structure to form your decision-making structure in LabVIEW? In this article, we’ll review how each of these structures suits different applications.
September 02, 2021 by Seth Price
ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.
September 01, 2021 by Antonio Armenta
IoT infrastructure consists of many factory parts, one being cloud computing. Rather than ask how they’re different, let’s look into how they work together to form industry 4.0.
August 31, 2021 by Anish Devasia
In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and other types of loops in LabVIEW.
August 30, 2021 by Seth Price
In control systems using fluid or airflow, ball valves can restrict pressure leaks and connect instruments in a network.
August 28, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi
Control valves manipulate fluid flow rate in industrial applications. How do they work, what kinds are there, and what are some specific applications?
August 26, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi
Centralized and decentralized computing have different cybersecurity needs. Let’s review the differences and some best practices.
August 24, 2021 by Anish Devasia
Graphical programming language LabVIEW uses front panels, block diagrams, a controls palette, and a functions palette to design control systems. Let’s take a deep dive into each of these and their functionalities.
August 20, 2021 by Seth Price
What are neural networks, how do you establish basic parameters, and what tools can help?
August 18, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi
Fluid flow and control are often used in the wastewater, food and beverage, and chemical industries. Which types of machine learning (ML) algorithms are best suited for fluid dynamics?
August 11, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi
Learn the steps of Huffman coding, a simple and effective lossless data compression algorithm.
August 10, 2021 by Greg Schmidt
How can engineers analyze human- and machine-readable data in several industrial applications, such as thermal management and HVAC systems?
August 09, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi
Each industrial revolution has had an impact on factories. Are we going through a fourth revolution?
August 05, 2021 by Antonio Armenta
Algorithms can involve complicated programming. However, they didn’t start out that way. This article dives into basic algorithms like sorting and image generation.
August 04, 2021 by Greg Schmidt
What makes a factory network? There are three levels: device, control, and enterprise. What does each level consist of, and how is it used in a factory network?
August 03, 2021 by Antonio Armenta
Analog signals like temperature create linear data. Let’s take a look at how to find the best-fit line, use the R^2 value, and calibrate the data in LabVIEW.
August 02, 2021 by Seth Price
Dark manufacturing, also referred to as lights-out manufacturing, is a manufacturing philosophy without human intervention in the complete manufacturing process.
July 30, 2021 by Anish Devasia
Are wired networks really more secure than wireless? Let’s dive into some differences between these two industrial network types.
July 29, 2021 by Antonio Armenta
Trying to design industrial HVAC systems in AutoCAD? In this article, we explore AutoDesk’s flagship softwares AutoCAD and Revit, and their role in the HVAC designing industry.
July 28, 2021 by Gunner Scott
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