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SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

Starting as a spectral analysis project, DARPA’s SCOUT program now combs wellheads and petroleum processing facilities for methane detection.


News Aug 13, 2021 by Seth Price
Universities and Researchers Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Machinery to Construction Sectors

Universities and Researchers Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Machinery to Construction Sectors

Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab (RAL) joined University of Maryland to create the first "fully autonomous" excavator system.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Types of Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms for Modeling and Controlling Fluid Dynamics

Types of Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms for Modeling and Controlling Fluid Dynamics

Fluid flow and control are often used in the wastewater, food and beverage, and chemical industries. Which types of machine learning (ML) algorithms are best suited for fluid dynamics?


Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Learn the steps of Huffman coding, a simple and effective lossless data compression algorithm.


Examples of Machine and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

Examples of Machine and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

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


ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB plans to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to provide a complete autonomous mobile robot portfolio to its customers and expand sales globally.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Manufacturing is feeling the crunch of skilled technicians retiring, with nobody to fill their places. A few companies and innovation centers are creating pipelines of skilled technicians.


News Aug 06, 2021 by Seth Price
A History of Industrial Revolutions and How They’ve Impacted Manufacturing

A History of Industrial Revolutions and How They’ve Impacted Manufacturing

Each industrial revolution has had an impact on factories. Are we going through a fourth revolution?


Learning About Algorithms One Step at a Time

Learning About Algorithms One Step at a Time

Algorithms can involve complicated programming. However, they didn’t start out that way. This article dives into basic algorithms like sorting and image generation.


Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

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


News Aug 04, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
What’s New in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Technology?

What’s New in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Technology?

Learn about the latest predictive and preventive maintenance technology from companies like igus, Banner Engineering, and GE.


News Aug 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
The Three Levels of a Factory Network

The Three Levels of a Factory Network

What makes a factory network? There are three levels: device, control, and enterprise. What does each level consist of, and how is it used in a factory network?


Essential Industrial Pipeline and Inspection Tools

Essential Industrial Pipeline and Inspection Tools

What are some critical tools for pipeline inspection that an engineer should know about?


Finding and Calibrating Linear Regression in LabVIEW

Finding and Calibrating Linear Regression in LabVIEW

Analog signals like temperature create linear data. Let’s take a look at how to find the best-fit line, use the R^2 value, and calibrate the data in LabVIEW.


Bosch Rexroth Releases Training System to Help Provide Smart Manufacturing Skills

Bosch Rexroth Releases Training System to Help Provide Smart Manufacturing Skills

As net-zero standards continue to rise, Bosch Rexroth’s compact training system aims to help manufacturing specialists get up-to-speed with smart factory and efficient emissions operations.


News Jul 31, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Dark Manufacturing and Its Relationship With IIoT

Dark Manufacturing and Its Relationship With IIoT

Dark manufacturing, also referred to as lights-out manufacturing, is a manufacturing philosophy without human intervention in the complete manufacturing process.


Claroty’s New Research Arm Publishes Report on ICS Cloud Vulnerabilities

Claroty’s New Research Arm Publishes Report on ICS Cloud Vulnerabilities

Industrial cybersecurity firm Claroty has launched a new research arm named Team82.


Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Are wired networks really more secure than wireless? Let’s dive into some differences between these two industrial network types.


New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

Teknic’s entire range of motors is now certified to operate at extremely low and high temperatures.


News Jul 28, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Manufacturing giant Emerson has recently released a new enterprise-level data management software solution.