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New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

Teknic’s entire range of motors is now certified to operate at extremely low and high temperatures.


News Jul 28, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Beijer Electronics’ Latest HMI Software Includes SCADA and OPC UA Support

Beijer Electronics’ Latest HMI Software Includes SCADA and OPC UA Support

Beijer Electronics’ HMI software lets users interface with multiple HMIs, connect with various PLCs, and now utilize VNC and OPC UA communications.


News Jul 26, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Manufacturing giant Emerson has recently released a new enterprise-level data management software solution.


IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

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.


HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.


Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

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.


Future-proofing and Future Trends in IoT and IIoT

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.


LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

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.


B&R’s Latest Control Software Could Advance Soft-start Technology for Electric Motors

B&R’s Latest Control Software Could Advance Soft-start Technology for Electric Motors

B&R has recently released their new mapp Temperature control software to help manufacturers get their machinery up to temperature in a controlled manner.


News Jul 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
New App From Bosch Rexroth Utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Visualization Techniques

New App From Bosch Rexroth Utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Visualization Techniques

A new app from Bosch Rexroth provides digital mapping, design, and visualization of value streams to support lean manufacturing efforts.


News Jul 14, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

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.


Rockwell Automation Acquires Plex Systems to Expand Industrial Cloud Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation Acquires Plex Systems to Expand Industrial Cloud Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation announced the plan to acquire Plex Systems for $2.22 billion USD.


News Jul 13, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
InEight and Microsoft Launch Project Controls Platform for Construction Operations

InEight and Microsoft Launch Project Controls Platform for Construction Operations

Microsoft and InEight partner to develop a construction project management software to help control engineers and plant operators with facility management.


News Jul 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Different Types of Signal Conditioners

Different Types of Signal Conditioners

Signal conditioners are important components of industrial digital acquisition (DAQ) systems. Learn about different types, and their benefits and drawbacks.


Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Automation giant Honeywell has recently released a cybersecurity report highlighting a substantial increase in USB-related cyberattacks during the last year.


Various Methods of Signal Conditioning Explained

Various Methods of Signal Conditioning Explained

Learn about the types of devices that use signal conditioning and how to properly use them depending on the needs of your specific application.


Fujitsu Launches New Line of Massive Industrial Networking Units

Fujitsu Launches New Line of Massive Industrial Networking Units

Fujitsu released a new line of the mesh network and multi-sensor units with built-in Wirepas Massive network connectivity.


News Jul 08, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Introduction to Signal Conditioners

Introduction to Signal Conditioners

What is signal conditioning and how do you use a signal conditioner in your industrial application?


Google Cloud and Ericsson Set to Combine 5G and Edge Cloud Solutions to Further Digital Transformation

Google Cloud and Ericsson Set to Combine 5G and Edge Cloud Solutions to Further Digital Transformation

Google Cloud and Ericsson announced a partnership to develop advanced 5G mobile and edge cloud solutions for communications service providers.


News Jul 07, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

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.