Latest HMIs Technical Articles

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.

Condition monitoring focuses on the physical parameters like temperature and vibration, rather than the product parameters.

Condition monitoring focuses on the physical parameters like temperature and vibration, rather than the product parameters.

Some standards for HMIs recommend monochromatic schemes for clarity. How can you help operators cope with a new HMI…

Some standards for HMIs recommend monochromatic schemes for clarity. How can you help operators cope with a new HMI standard after many years of operating without one?

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements.…

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. Here, learn what goes into cleanroom system design and why.

Edge computing and cloud computing both have their place in industrial automation and control systems. Learn about the…

Edge computing and cloud computing both have their place in industrial automation and control systems. Learn about the uses and how far the two technologies have to go before they're universally adopted.

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!

A synopsis of a recent control system replacement on replacing APACS with Controllogix.

A synopsis of a recent control system replacement on replacing APACS with Controllogix.

This article looks at thermal imaging equipment and discusses the advantages and applications of thermal imaging in a…

This article looks at thermal imaging equipment and discusses the advantages and applications of thermal imaging in a variety of control systems.

Learn about redundancy and why it's an important part of protecting control systems and a key part of avoiding costly…

Learn about redundancy and why it's an important part of protecting control systems and a key part of avoiding costly system failures and malfunctions.

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

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

Learn how one engineer's real-world experience showed him the importance and power of SCADA systems for control automation.

Learn how one engineer's real-world experience showed him the importance and power of SCADA systems for control automation.

The use of algorithms is essential in order to get simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) to work successfully.…

The use of algorithms is essential in order to get simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) to work successfully. This article introduces some of the main algorithms used, both common and state-of-the-art.

Mapping and localization are the highly-intertwined building blocks of SLAM and have several different implementations…

Mapping and localization are the highly-intertwined building blocks of SLAM and have several different implementations with varying performance and sensor requirements. Learn about them in this article.

This article looks at rotary encoders, covering the main types, introducing their characteristics, and introducing their…

This article looks at rotary encoders, covering the main types, introducing their characteristics, and introducing their key applications in control systems.

This article discusses some methods for troubleshooting solid-state relays and input/output terminals.

This article discusses some methods for troubleshooting solid-state relays and input/output terminals.

Whether it’s a critical machine repair or the installation of a brand new piece of equipment, it’s important to have…

Whether it’s a critical machine repair or the installation of a brand new piece of equipment, it’s important to have the knowledge and skill to properly connect sensors to a control system.

This article provides an introduction to proximity and distance sensors and common uses for them.

This article provides an introduction to proximity and distance sensors and common uses for them.

The wide variety of sensors available for control systems leads to the daunting task of selecting the proper device.

The wide variety of sensors available for control systems leads to the daunting task of selecting the proper device.