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Opto22 provides a solution for monitoring energy consumption using the popular Groov RIO system, enabling monitoring of…

Opto22 provides a solution for monitoring energy consumption using the popular Groov RIO system, enabling monitoring of machine health for the prevention of unplanned downtime.

Big players in the tech industry providing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to the industrial…

Big players in the tech industry providing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to the industrial automation sector are committing to OPC-UA adoption to enhance interoperability.

This article reviews and compares some of the most prominent industrial Ethernet protocols.

This article reviews and compares some of the most prominent industrial Ethernet protocols.

We’re all familiar with information technology, or IT. The computer systems, hardware, internet, and various software…

We’re all familiar with information technology, or IT. The computer systems, hardware, internet, and various software we use in our own homes and offices are mostly IT. But when it comes to industrial workplaces, the rules are different.

Globally recognized companies and pioneering start-ups offer up technological stepping stones toward non-traditional…

Globally recognized companies and pioneering start-ups offer up technological stepping stones toward non-traditional digitized facilities required for Industry 4.0 operations.

In this article, learn the basics of Allen-Bradley Data Highway, the various network structures, and the relationship…

In this article, learn the basics of Allen-Bradley Data Highway, the various network structures, and the relationship between DH and Ethernet networks.

Microchip Technology’s new family of switches increases the reliability of networks with higher speed components and…

Microchip Technology’s new family of switches increases the reliability of networks with higher speed components and Time-Sensitive Networking protocol conformity.

This article teaches the basics of gateways in industrial networks and PLC-to-PLC communication.

This article teaches the basics of gateways in industrial networks and PLC-to-PLC communication.

Learn the basics of connecting multiple PLCs to an HMI using various data types.

Learn the basics of connecting multiple PLCs to an HMI using various data types.

Cisco IE9300 model addresses the durability, security, and automation needs of a modern industrial environment.

Cisco IE9300 model addresses the durability, security, and automation needs of a modern industrial environment.

As cybersecurity continues to be an important quality in aerospace and defense, Lockheed has plans for an…

As cybersecurity continues to be an important quality in aerospace and defense, Lockheed has plans for an “ultra-secure” smart factory. Can cybersecurity and IIoT go hand-in-hand?

The latest barcode reader from Omron introduces multiple code reading, X-mode algorithms, and more.

The latest barcode reader from Omron introduces multiple code reading, X-mode algorithms, and more.

Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks…

Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks against operational technology (OT).

Which deep learning neural networks are best suited for industrial vision systems and why?

Which deep learning neural networks are best suited for industrial vision systems and why?

How are robots used in discrete versus process automation? Can the process industries utilize more robotic automation?

How are robots used in discrete versus process automation? Can the process industries utilize more robotic automation?

What is Power over Ethernet (PoE), how does it work, and how can industrial facilities benefit?

What is Power over Ethernet (PoE), how does it work, and how can industrial facilities benefit?

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can…

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can they help control engineers?

SICK completed its acquisition of Croatian IT company, MOBILISIS, in the new year.

SICK completed its acquisition of Croatian IT company, MOBILISIS, in the new year.

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?