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Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Numerous industrial automation companies presented digital technologies at the Reality Capture Network Conference (RCN), running 13-14 October.


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?


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.


SOLIDWORKS Releases New Features for 2022 Including Cloud-based Modeling Capabilities

SOLIDWORKS Releases New Features for 2022 Including Cloud-based Modeling Capabilities

Popular CAD software, SOLIDWORKS, has received a makeover with new design and simulation features for 2022.


News Sep 29, 2021 by Gunner Scott
Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC announces its new Augmented Machine Vision Solution for inspecting equipment comprising subsea oil and gas infrastructure, as well as other fields.


News Sep 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Considerations for Robot Cells

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Considerations for Robot Cells

Programming, price, and safety are usually top considerations when choosing a PLC for a small robot cell. But how do each of these key considerations reflect in the day-to-day life of a control engineer?


Rockwell and Ansys Partner to Combine Industrial Control Systems and Simulation Tools

Rockwell and Ansys Partner to Combine Industrial Control Systems and Simulation Tools

Rockwell Automation announces that its Studio 5000 Simulation Interface is now able to connect with Ansys Twin Builder.


News Sep 22, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


Emerson’s Recent Monitoring System Aims to Track Multiple Industrial Emissions

Emerson’s Recent Monitoring System Aims to Track Multiple Industrial Emissions

On top of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide, Emerson’s CEMS also monitors carbon dioxide and oxygen emissions.


News Sep 18, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Real-time Fleet Monitoring Emerges with KUKA’s New Platform

Real-time Fleet Monitoring Emerges with KUKA’s New Platform

The KUKA iiQoT provides a new cloud-based platform for real-time robot fleet management and optimization.


News Sep 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


AVEVA Addresses the Skills Gap in Industrial Automation with New Cloud-based Learning Platform

AVEVA Addresses the Skills Gap in Industrial Automation with New Cloud-based Learning Platform

How is AVEVA helping engineers close the skills gap through this new platform?


News Sep 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Difference Between Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

The Difference Between Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Finite element analysis (FEA) helps foster our understanding of the physical phenomena within engineering designs. Dive into FEA’s foundation and how it handles linear and nonlinear applications.


Decision-making Structures in LabVIEW

Decision-making Structures in LabVIEW

Choosing between a select? structure and a case structure to form your decision-making structure in LabVIEW? In this article, we’ll review how each of these structures suits different applications.


Balluff Debuts Latest Automation Technology Including Tracking and Monitoring Tools

Balluff Debuts Latest Automation Technology Including Tracking and Monitoring Tools

What new products has Balluff developed in the last few months to promote factory automation?


News Aug 31, 2021 by Seth Price
LabVIEW Loops Explained

LabVIEW Loops Explained

In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and other types of loops in LabVIEW.


Emerson Debuts Programmable USB Data Loggers for Product Tracking and Monitoring

Emerson Debuts Programmable USB Data Loggers for Product Tracking and Monitoring

What are data loggers and why are they a crucial part of food and beverage manufacturing?


News Aug 26, 2021 by Seth Price
Siemens, Dow, and MxD Partner to Expand Digital Transformation in the Process Industry

Siemens, Dow, and MxD Partner to Expand Digital Transformation in the Process Industry

Siemens and collaborators develop a new process industry testbed to facilitate the transition from traditional to smart manufacturing.


News Aug 24, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Using LabView for Fuel Cell HIL Simulation and Testing

Using LabView for Fuel Cell HIL Simulation and Testing

Fuel cell simulation, modeling, and testing are vital to the expansion of fuel cell usage. But how can engineers specifically use LabVIEW for fuel cell hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) system simulation and testing?