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AVEVA Solutions, formerly Wonderware, is a popular service that offers HMI, SCADA, and MES. How is each solution used in…

AVEVA Solutions, formerly Wonderware, is a popular service that offers HMI, SCADA, and MES. How is each solution used in industrial automation?

OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT,…

OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT, Industry 4.0, and other advanced manufacturing considerations.

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?

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and…

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and configurable axes.

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?

OMRON developed new vision and image processing capabilities for their collaborative robots (cobots), benefiting the…

OMRON developed new vision and image processing capabilities for their collaborative robots (cobots), benefiting the machine tending and quality assurance divisions in manufacturing facilities.

According to the ARC Advisory Group, ABB remains number one in the distributed control systems (DCS) market.

According to the ARC Advisory Group, ABB remains number one in the distributed control systems (DCS) market.

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?

Smart sensors differ from traditional sensors in that they offer benefits such as self-diagnostics, simplified wiring and…

Smart sensors differ from traditional sensors in that they offer benefits such as self-diagnostics, simplified wiring and communication, and more efficient remote monitoring.

Emerson released a redesigned patch management system for improving cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems…

Emerson released a redesigned patch management system for improving cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS), managing patches from Windows and McAfee.

Data is invaluable in industry. This is no different for CNC machines and shop floors. Hexagon’s latest tool allows for…

Data is invaluable in industry. This is no different for CNC machines and shop floors. Hexagon’s latest tool allows for remote data collection and monitoring.

What new resources can engineers find on this website?

What new resources can engineers find on this website?

Autonomous automobile designer, Apex.AI, recently received $56.5 million in Series B funding to expand their markets into…

Autonomous automobile designer, Apex.AI, recently received $56.5 million in Series B funding to expand their markets into other autonomous vehicle markets.

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed…

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed through Beijer Electronics networks.

OPC UA and CESMII have joined forces to produce the globally available and standardized UA Cloud Library.

OPC UA and CESMII have joined forces to produce the globally available and standardized UA Cloud Library.

There’s a lot that goes on at Santa’s workshop in the North Pole. What kind of automation technology could Santa…

There’s a lot that goes on at Santa’s workshop in the North Pole. What kind of automation technology could Santa implement to help him streamline his manufacturing operations this Christmas season?

ABB has improved connectivity for the AquaMaster 4 flow meters over 4G-LTE networks. This measure will save water and…

ABB has improved connectivity for the AquaMaster 4 flow meters over 4G-LTE networks. This measure will save water and allow operators to detect water leaks quickly.