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Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

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

Addressing AS-Interface (ASi)

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.

September 01, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

What is the Difference Between IoT and Cloud Computing?

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

Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Centralized and decentralized computing have different cybersecurity needs. Let’s review the differences and some best practices.

August 24, 2021 by Anish Devasia

An Overview of Neural Networks

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

August 18, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Types of Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms for Modeling and Controlling Fluid Dynamics

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

Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Learn the steps of Huffman coding, a simple and effective lossless data compression algorithm.

August 10, 2021 by Greg Schmidt

Learning About Algorithms One Step at a Time

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

The Three Levels of a Factory Network

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

Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

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

The Evolution of Industrial Networking

Learn about the evolution of industrial-level communications networking, and current and future protocols.

July 27, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.

July 23, 2021 by Anish Devasia

Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

Industrial manufacturers use two main data types—machine-readable and human-readable—to analyze for maintenance, monitoring, or other applications.

July 21, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Future-proofing and Future Trends in IoT and IIoT

Dive into the importance of future-proofing IoT technologies, and future trends to keep in mind.

July 20, 2021 by Anish Devasia

LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

In this article, we show how to use a LabVIEW VI to program a state machine for industrial instrumentation systems.

July 17, 2021 by Seth Price

Addressing Common IIoT Cybersecurity Risks in Industrial Control Systems

Addressing cybersecurity threats introduced by IIoT (industrial internet of things) technology and devices can quickly seem overwhelming. However, an understanding of the risks can lead to some straightforward countermeasures.

July 15, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

When programming large virtual instruments (VIs) in LabVIEW, it may be useful to create and call a sub-VI to enhance readability and delegation.

July 13, 2021 by Seth Price

The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

Learn the differences and similarities between human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and how they work together.

July 06, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

The Main Difference Between IoT and IIoT

Learn about the difference between IoT and IIoT and how to integrate them into a specific system based on the needs of your application and facility.

July 05, 2021 by Anish Devasia

Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

LabVIEW Virtual Instruments (VIs) can simulate tools like multimeters, which are useful for measuring in control systems. Read this article to learn more about designing around possible safety and readability blockers.

July 02, 2021 by Seth Price