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Beijer Electronics’ Latest HMI Software Includes SCADA and OPC UA Support

Beijer Electronics’ Latest HMI Software Includes SCADA and OPC UA Support

Beijer Electronics’ HMI software lets users interface with multiple HMIs, connect with various PLCs, and now utilize VNC and OPC UA communications.


News Jul 26, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
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.


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.


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.


Amid National Heatwave, Eaton Develops a Distributed Power Infrastructure to Avoid Outages

Amid National Heatwave, Eaton Develops a Distributed Power Infrastructure to Avoid Outages

The U.S. has seen an unprecedented heatwave, which some industrial power grids are finding hard to keep up with. Eaton’s upgraded power management software can help mitigate risks associated with outages.


News Jul 19, 2021 by Seth Price
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.


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.


Industrial Power Plants Around the U.S. are Trying to Keep up With Demanding Heatwave

Industrial Power Plants Around the U.S. are Trying to Keep up With Demanding Heatwave

Over the past year, there has been a lot of strain on the power grids in the U.S. due to unprecedented weather conditions. How are industrial power plants keeping up?


News Jul 08, 2021 by Seth Price
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.


Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

LabVIEW Virtual Instruments (VIs) can simulate tools like multimeters, which are useful for measuring in control systems. Read this article to learn more about designing around possible safety and readability blockers.


 U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker, Skydio, Partners to Further Develop Industrial Drone Technology

U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker, Skydio, Partners to Further Develop Industrial Drone Technology

Skydio's autonomous drone software is designed to enhance user experience, data collection, overall drone flight, and safety.


News Jul 02, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
The Difference Between Office Networks and Industrial Networks

The Difference Between Office Networks and Industrial Networks

Although there are many similarities, there are also vast differences between office networks and industrial networks. Find out what those differences are in this article.


How MQTT is Used for Industrial Automation

How MQTT is Used for Industrial Automation

Learn about the background and use of message queue telemetry transport (MQTT) in the industrial automation industry.


Schneider Electric Deploys IT Infrastructure in Edge Computing Environments with New UPS

Schneider Electric Deploys IT Infrastructure in Edge Computing Environments with New UPS

Schneider Electric’s latest APC Smart-UPS Ultra is a 3-kW single-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS), designed to deliver more power in less space for edge applications.


News Jun 30, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches New Module to Optimize Industrial Control Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches New Module to Optimize Industrial Control Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation plans to launch the T-series 2.0 kV power module for industrial use.


News Jun 25, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu