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Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.


NIST Awards Several Universities With Critical Funding to Develop Curriculum in Manufacturing and Automation

NIST Awards Several Universities With Critical Funding to Develop Curriculum in Manufacturing and Automation

NIST awards funding to five universities to create educational content on standards for industrial manufacturing, robotic applications, engineering, and IIoT tools.


News Nov 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Using DC/DC Converters for Industrial Automation

Using DC/DC Converters for Industrial Automation

Learn the basics of DC/DC converters and their uses in industrial automation.


Hexagon Develops Image-recognition AI for Computer-Aided Engineering and Machine Learning

Hexagon Develops Image-recognition AI for Computer-Aided Engineering and Machine Learning

Hexagon has developed a tool for speeding up the computer-aided engineering (CAE) process, specifically for companies that do not have spare CAE experts available.


News Nov 04, 2021 by Seth Price
IBM and Boston Dynamics and Combine AI Technology to Bring Edge Analytics to Spot Robot

IBM and Boston Dynamics and Combine AI Technology to Bring Edge Analytics to Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics and IBM band together to upgrade the four-legged mobile robot, Spot, with artificial intelligence for industrial inspection and monitoring.


News Nov 04, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
TE Connectivity Launches New Connector Designed to Work with Robots and UAVs

TE Connectivity Launches New Connector Designed to Work with Robots and UAVs

Born from the need for solderless electrical connections, TE Connectivity has developed a variety of connectors from antennas, sensors to cable assemblies, fiber optics, and wiring.


News Nov 03, 2021 by Gunner Scott
Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Industry leaders are gearing up for big events this November to highlight their latest solutions in industrial automation.


Toposens Reimagines Bat Echolocation for 3D Collision Avoidance Just in Time for Halloween

Toposens Reimagines Bat Echolocation for 3D Collision Avoidance Just in Time for Halloween

Vision technology company, Toposens, released a new ultrasonic echolocation sensor for 3D collision avoidance that mimics a bat’s echolocation technique.


Johnson Controls Develops AI Quality Control System to Promote Data Management in Building Automation

Johnson Controls Develops AI Quality Control System to Promote Data Management in Building Automation

Johnson Controls provides building operators with a new AI-driven app that aims to improve building performance.


News Oct 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?


Blockchain for Industrial Automation: Are We There Yet?

Blockchain for Industrial Automation: Are We There Yet?

Learn about how blockchain technology works, why it’s secure, and how to use it in industrial automation.


Rockwell Automation Expands Their Allen-Bradley Line of Motor Protection Products

Rockwell Automation Expands Their Allen-Bradley Line of Motor Protection Products

Allen-Bradley, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, announced a new line of space-saving circuit breakers.


News Oct 22, 2021 by Seth Price
Companies and Institutions Push Educational Initiatives Forward to Close Skills Gap in Industrial Automation

Companies and Institutions Push Educational Initiatives Forward to Close Skills Gap in Industrial Automation

From helping high school students in STEM to opening a new cobot center in a university, companies and universities continue to close the skills gap and up-train the next generation of engineers.


News Oct 21, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
CISA Issues Cyber Threat Warnings for Water and Wastewater Plants and Systems

CISA Issues Cyber Threat Warnings for Water and Wastewater Plants and Systems

The U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) has recently published new advisory warning companies of ransomware attacks targeting water and wastewater facilities (WWS).


Introduction to Micro PLCs

Introduction to Micro PLCs

Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages of micro PLCs?


Genetic Algorithm Examples: Evolving a Sorting Program and Symbolic Regression

Genetic Algorithm Examples: Evolving a Sorting Program and Symbolic Regression

Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development that can be used in the control systems of tomorrow.


Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a fifth revolution focused on human-machine interaction?


Error Clusters in LabVIEW

Error Clusters in LabVIEW

Simple errors may corrupt data files, crash LabVIEW, or crash the entire computer system. Implementing error clusters will help prevent these issues. Learn how to set up error clusters for your VI.


Five Common Breaking Points of Industrial-grade Machinery and How to Combat Them

Five Common Breaking Points of Industrial-grade Machinery and How to Combat Them

Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the most common issues and how to properly address them.


Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS” are seen throughout the industry. But what do they mean, and do they provide dependable ROI?