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What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must agree on what baud rate to use to ensure reliable communications.


Siemens Addresses Testing Troubles in Harsh Environments with New Data Acquisition System

Siemens Addresses Testing Troubles in Harsh Environments with New Data Acquisition System

Siemens recently expanded their Simcenter portfolio to include rugged test equipment, including the SCADAS RS


News May 07, 2021 by Seth Price
Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Learn about specific applications of machine-to-machine communication and how engineers can utilize these techniques in various industrial sectors.


Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols seen in facilities.


SCADA Gets an Augmented Reality (AR) Upgrade at Mitsubishi Electric

SCADA Gets an Augmented Reality (AR) Upgrade at Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric has released two new types of software for system monitoring and process control.


Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.


What is Machine-to-machine Communication?

What is Machine-to-machine Communication?

Learn about some of the machine-to-machine communication methodologies, including wired and wireless M2M communication techniques.


Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used in industry.


A Look Into Popular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software

A Look Into Popular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software

This article analyzes some of the leading MES software in the market and describes convergence trends among them.


OEM Turck Expands HMI Capabilities for Food and Beverage Industries

OEM Turck Expands HMI Capabilities for Food and Beverage Industries

Turck recently released its latest HMI designed for harsh outdoor environments in the food and beverage industry.


News Apr 26, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Partner for Sustainable Automotive Production

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Partner for Sustainable Automotive Production

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens plan to launch a strategic partnership to develop innovative solutions for digitalization, sustainability, and quality management.


News Apr 22, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
How Do ERP and MES Work Together?

How Do ERP and MES Work Together?

Learn the main differences between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) and how they are used together in a control system.


ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ is aiming to bring manufacturers a bit closer to smart manufacturing with its new platform tools.


News Apr 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Let’s learn the definition, brief historical context, and architecture of manufacturing execution systems (MES).


 The Continuous Advancements of AI in Building Automation Systems

The Continuous Advancements of AI in Building Automation Systems

Learn about the brief history of AI in building automation systems and how industry leaders continue to integrate AI into their existing systems.


Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, decision trees, and particle swarm optimization can all be used in Building Automation Systems, but there are some data drawbacks.


Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming an accepted part of medicine and healthcare worldwide and is changing the ability to treat patients.


Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) Protocol for Encoders

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) Protocol for Encoders

This article discusses some of the encoder types, signal types, and wiring needed for synchronous serial interface (SSI) protocol.


Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Baumüller will present its latest development in combined PLC and PC technology, the b maXX PLC, at the Hannover Messe Digital Edition on April 12th.


News Apr 06, 2021 by Robin Mitchell