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Learn how control charts are used in statistical process control (SPC) to show how a process changes with time as…

Learn how control charts are used in statistical process control (SPC) to show how a process changes with time as compared to past measurements, providing reliable visualizations for data-driven decisions.

What is a PLC? This article will lay out a succinct definition of a programmable logic controller and explain its basic…

What is a PLC? This article will lay out a succinct definition of a programmable logic controller and explain its basic components.

Antaira Technologies has recently expanded its industrial networking infrastructure product line with the introduction of…

Antaira Technologies has recently expanded its industrial networking infrastructure product line with the introduction of new managed switches.

What is the current state of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how can you become a control…

What is the current state of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how can you become a control systems engineer?

Pressure and flow rate are terms used in all areas of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Learn the definition and science…

Pressure and flow rate are terms used in all areas of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Learn the definition and science of these terms, and the reason they are so important within industry.

Opto22 provides a solution for monitoring energy consumption using the popular Groov RIO system, enabling monitoring of…

Opto22 provides a solution for monitoring energy consumption using the popular Groov RIO system, enabling monitoring of machine health for the prevention of unplanned downtime.

Statistical process control (SPC) is meaningless without the proper collection and analysis of data. For some process…

Statistical process control (SPC) is meaningless without the proper collection and analysis of data. For some process parameters, this is a simple task. But not every part of a process is driven by simple, quantitative parameters.

In the late 1960s, a revolution in manufacturing became a reality when the first Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) was…

In the late 1960s, a revolution in manufacturing became a reality when the first Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) was developed. We’ll examine the early history of the PLC - not just the technology, but also the inspiration of the inventors as well.

Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.

Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.

This article reviews and compares some of the most prominent industrial Ethernet protocols.

This article reviews and compares some of the most prominent industrial Ethernet protocols.

Digital control systems are particular about the direction of current flow from sensors and input devices. The terms…

Digital control systems are particular about the direction of current flow from sensors and input devices. The terms sourcing and sinking (often abbreviated source and sink) are among the more confusing ratings found on I/O module datasheets. Part 1 of a 3-part series.

Any industrial electrician can instantly recognize a relay, but when it comes to wiring, why are the terminals numbered…

Any industrial electrician can instantly recognize a relay, but when it comes to wiring, why are the terminals numbered in such apparently random order?

Every day has historical significance - it will never happen again. But more importantly, today contains a lineup of a…

Every day has historical significance - it will never happen again. But more importantly, today contains a lineup of a LOT of 2’s. Is there a better day to talk about the language of computers and PLCs, base-2?

Learn how statistical process control (SPC) can provide a foundation for decisions used to reduce waste and increase…

Learn how statistical process control (SPC) can provide a foundation for decisions used to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the manufacturing process.

In this article, learn the basics of Allen-Bradley Data Highway, the various network structures, and the relationship…

In this article, learn the basics of Allen-Bradley Data Highway, the various network structures, and the relationship between DH and Ethernet networks.

One of the most visible elements of industrial safety is the use of lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) devices, familiar to those…

One of the most visible elements of industrial safety is the use of lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) devices, familiar to those with experience. But, if you are new to the workforce, a brief introduction may be helpful.

Technology advancements have provided us with terms that can seem foreign and confusing. Learn the definition of some of…

Technology advancements have provided us with terms that can seem foreign and confusing. Learn the definition of some of the important concepts that provide better efficiency for industrial manufacturing systems.

Microchip Technology’s new family of switches increases the reliability of networks with higher speed components and…

Microchip Technology’s new family of switches increases the reliability of networks with higher speed components and Time-Sensitive Networking protocol conformity.

What is laser sensing, how does it work, and what types of laser sensors exist?

What is laser sensing, how does it work, and what types of laser sensors exist?