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Bright Machines Introduces a “Self-service” Factory Automation Software

Bright Machines Introduces a “Self-service” Factory Automation Software

To enable their customers to reduce their dependence on vendors and enhance the efficiency and optimization of factory assembly lines, Bright Machines introduced the Brightware Studio software package.


News Oct 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Genetic Operators in Evolutionary Algorithms

Genetic Operators in Evolutionary Algorithms

Learn about genetic operators and their role in future genetic algorithms for automation.


Industry Leaders Set to Debut Latest Industrial Software and Edge Devices at Rockwell Automation Fair

Industry Leaders Set to Debut Latest Industrial Software and Edge Devices at Rockwell Automation Fair

Rittal and EPLAN plan to jointly showcase new industrial software solutions at the Rockwell Automation Fair.


Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

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?


Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

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


News Oct 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?


Future-Proofing Your Industrial Ethernet With the Right RJ45 Connector

Future-Proofing Your Industrial Ethernet With the Right RJ45 Connector

What is future-proofing your industrial Ethernet and why is it important to have the right connector?


NEMA Debuts New Resources for Best Practices in Supply Chain Management

NEMA Debuts New Resources for Best Practices in Supply Chain Management

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has come up with a guideline for supply chain best practices for electrical equipment and products.


News Oct 04, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.


Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow programming determines the run order of nodes, making some data available before others.


How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.


Data Science for Control Systems

Data Science for Control Systems

Data science is a multidisciplinary field crucial to modern automation. In this article, learn about data science concepts and best practices.


Data Types Used in LabVIEW

Data Types Used in LabVIEW

LabVIEW uses different data types to store and convey information. Let’s review the most common types and how they are used in the program.


What is a Data Lake?

What is a Data Lake?

Learn the fundaments of data lakes and how they are important to digital transformation under Industry 4.0.


Simple File Output in LabVIEW

Simple File Output in LabVIEW

The scope of this article shows one method of writing data to a file using LabVIEW software, and when this type of data acquisition and recording is appropriate.


M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

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?


Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

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.


What Is the Difference Between Profibus and Profinet?

What Is the Difference Between Profibus and Profinet?

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


Pilz Releases New Software and Hardware to Promote Factory Automation

Pilz Releases New Software and Hardware to Promote Factory Automation

Learn about the latest automation components from Pilz including a new web-based HMI software, a safety system, and an upgraded light curtain model.


News Sep 08, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
GE’s Digital’s Proficy CSense Industrial Analytics Software Aims to Better Analyze and Collect Data

GE’s Digital’s Proficy CSense Industrial Analytics Software Aims to Better Analyze and Collect Data

How is GE's Proficy CSense software making complex algorithms easier to navigate?


News Sep 04, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich