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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.

Simple errors may corrupt data files, crash LabVIEW, or crash the entire computer system. Implementing error clusters…

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.

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.

Programming, price, and safety are usually top considerations when choosing a PLC for a small robot cell. But how do each…

Programming, price, and safety are usually top considerations when choosing a PLC for a small robot cell. But how do each of these key considerations reflect in the day-to-day life of a control engineer?

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

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.

The scope of this article shows one method of writing data to a file using LabVIEW software, and when this type of data…

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.

Finite element analysis (FEA) helps foster our understanding of the physical phenomena within engineering designs. Dive…

Finite element analysis (FEA) helps foster our understanding of the physical phenomena within engineering designs. Dive into FEA’s foundation and how it handles linear and nonlinear applications.

Choosing between a select? structure and a case structure to form your decision-making structure in LabVIEW? In this…

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.

In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and…

In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and other types of loops in LabVIEW.

Fuel cell simulation, modeling, and testing are vital to the expansion of fuel cell usage. But how can engineers…

Fuel cell simulation, modeling, and testing are vital to the expansion of fuel cell usage. But how can engineers specifically use LabVIEW for fuel cell hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) system simulation and testing?

Graphical programming language LabVIEW uses front panels, block diagrams, a controls palette, and a functions palette to…

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.

As IIoT and Industry 4.0 continue to grow, so do its technologies. Machine vision is becoming more widely used in the…

As IIoT and Industry 4.0 continue to grow, so do its technologies. Machine vision is becoming more widely used in the industry, and IIoT pushes it to become more and advanced as time progresses.

What are neural networks, how do you establish basic parameters, and what tools can help?

What are neural networks, how do you establish basic parameters, and what tools can help?

New control technology requires new interfaces. How can you implement fuel cell hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations…

New control technology requires new interfaces. How can you implement fuel cell hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations using an HMI?

Fuel cell use is picking up in manufacturing and industrial automation. But what is a fuel cell, how is it different from…

Fuel cell use is picking up in manufacturing and industrial automation. But what is a fuel cell, how is it different from traditional power sources, and what are some common hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation options?

Fluid flow and control are often used in the wastewater, food and beverage, and chemical industries. Which types of…

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?