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Learn about how blockchain technology works, why it’s secure, and how to use it in industrial automation.

Learn about how blockchain technology works, why it’s secure, and how to use it in industrial automation.

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?

What is uninterruptible power supply, and how could ABB’s medium-voltage power supply help engineers on the factory…

What is uninterruptible power supply, and how could ABB’s medium-voltage power supply help engineers on the factory floor or in harsh environments?

XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS”…

XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS” are seen throughout the industry. But what do they mean, and do they provide dependable ROI?

Learn about the latest control and automation components from Phoenix Contact such as their new control cabinet, terminal…

Learn about the latest control and automation components from Phoenix Contact such as their new control cabinet, terminal blocks, and converters.

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy…

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy components, so Banner released products to help analog and serial devices.

Efficient communication between machines is key in industrial automation. As both Ethernet and wireless network…

Efficient communication between machines is key in industrial automation. As both Ethernet and wireless network technologies improve, which one is poised to take the lead in the future?

Fiber optics is a promising technology for the future of industrial automation. In this article, learn the history,…

Fiber optics is a promising technology for the future of industrial automation. In this article, learn the history, fundamentals, and application of fiber optics.

An overview of the requirements, standards, applications, and main differences between Profinet and Profibus…

An overview of the requirements, standards, applications, and main differences between Profinet and Profibus communication protocol, connectors, and evolution from its original technology.

Siemens releases its new cloud-based Siprotec Function Point Manager app for rapid license file generation and expansion…

Siemens releases its new cloud-based Siprotec Function Point Manager app for rapid license file generation and expansion of protection device functionality.

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

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

What features are included in these latest edge devices, and how can engineers utilize them to support cloud computing?

What features are included in these latest edge devices, and how can engineers utilize them to support cloud computing?

Qualcomm debuts its latest Flight RB5 5G Platform and customizable drone reference design for applications in…

Qualcomm debuts its latest Flight RB5 5G Platform and customizable drone reference design for applications in agriculture, infrastructure, and more.

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.

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?

Amid continuous cyber threats and ransomware, it is imperative that critical infrastructure data is kept safe. MOXA’s…

Amid continuous cyber threats and ransomware, it is imperative that critical infrastructure data is kept safe. MOXA’s newest router has integrated DPI and VPN to help keep data secure.

How can engineers analyze human- and machine-readable data in several industrial applications, such as thermal management…

How can engineers analyze human- and machine-readable data in several industrial applications, such as thermal management and HVAC systems?

The Biden Administration recently released a new statement providing updates regarding its national plan to secure…

The Biden Administration recently released a new statement providing updates regarding its national plan to secure critical infrastructure control systems.

What are the capabilities of this latest sensor, and what challenges do ATEX and IECEx certification aim to address?

What are the capabilities of this latest sensor, and what challenges do ATEX and IECEx certification aim to address?