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IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.


Industry Leaders Aim to Automate Labor Intensive Tasks with New Robotic Components

Industry Leaders Aim to Automate Labor Intensive Tasks with New Robotic Components

Robotiq is one of the latest robotics companies to release a component to eliminate labor intensive tasks. Their latest screwdriving solution is one of many that engineers can utilize on the factory floor.


News Jul 23, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Teledyne’s Latest Image Sensor Designed for Various Machine Vision and Sorting Applications

Teledyne’s Latest Image Sensor Designed for Various Machine Vision and Sorting Applications

The new quad linear CMOS sensor is designed for food and beverage, sorting, packing, and machine tending applications.


News Jul 22, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.


Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

Industrial manufacturers use two main data types—machine-readable and human-readable—to analyze for maintenance, monitoring, or other applications.


Future-proofing and Future Trends in IoT and IIoT

Future-proofing and Future Trends in IoT and IIoT

Dive into the importance of future-proofing IoT technologies, and future trends to keep in mind.


Reader Question: How Do You Use AI in Your Manufacturing Operations?

Reader Question: How Do You Use AI in Your Manufacturing Operations?

What do you classify as AI and how are you utilizing it in your industrial facility?


News Jul 18, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

In this article, we show how to use a LabVIEW VI to program a state machine for industrial instrumentation systems.


B&R’s Latest Control Software Could Advance Soft-start Technology for Electric Motors

B&R’s Latest Control Software Could Advance Soft-start Technology for Electric Motors

B&R has recently released their new mapp Temperature control software to help manufacturers get their machinery up to temperature in a controlled manner.


News Jul 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

When programming large virtual instruments (VIs) in LabVIEW, it may be useful to create and call a sub-VI to enhance readability and delegation.


IDEC Releases a Safety Commander for Industrial HMIs

IDEC Releases a Safety Commander for Industrial HMIs

IDEC’s Safety Commander holds industrial HMIs and includes safety features such as a switch and emergency stop button.


News Jul 12, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Different Types of Signal Conditioners

Different Types of Signal Conditioners

Signal conditioners are important components of industrial digital acquisition (DAQ) systems. Learn about different types, and their benefits and drawbacks.


Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Automation giant Honeywell has recently released a cybersecurity report highlighting a substantial increase in USB-related cyberattacks during the last year.


Various Methods of Signal Conditioning Explained

Various Methods of Signal Conditioning Explained

Learn about the types of devices that use signal conditioning and how to properly use them depending on the needs of your specific application.


Underwater Gas Pipeline Sparked Fire in the Gulf of Mexico Late Last Week

Underwater Gas Pipeline Sparked Fire in the Gulf of Mexico Late Last Week

Mexico’s state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico last Friday, with flames boiling to the surface of the sea waters.


Introduction to Signal Conditioners

Introduction to Signal Conditioners

What is signal conditioning and how do you use a signal conditioner in your industrial application?


Google Cloud and Ericsson Set to Combine 5G and Edge Cloud Solutions to Further Digital Transformation

Google Cloud and Ericsson Set to Combine 5G and Edge Cloud Solutions to Further Digital Transformation

Google Cloud and Ericsson announced a partnership to develop advanced 5G mobile and edge cloud solutions for communications service providers.


News Jul 07, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

Learn the differences and similarities between human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and how they work together.


 SICK Addresses Challenging Object Detection in Manufacturing Facilities with Latest Sensors

SICK Addresses Challenging Object Detection in Manufacturing Facilities with Latest Sensors

SICK introduced the new W4F miniature photoelectric sensor, designed for challenging object detection tasks in tight installation spaces.


News Jul 06, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Integrating an HMI Into Existing Control Systems

Integrating an HMI Into Existing Control Systems

What are some considerations and challenges when integrating an HMI into an existing control system? Let’s dive into the benefits and challenges.