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A Software Approach to Calculating Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

A Software Approach to Calculating Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?


Opto 22 Announces Power and Universal I/O Modules for the groov EPIC Controller

Opto 22 Announces Power and Universal I/O Modules for the groov EPIC Controller

Learn about industrial controllers and the added features of Opto 22’s new I/O modules.


News Dec 06, 2021 by Gunner Scott
Power Requirements for Building Automation Systems

Power Requirements for Building Automation Systems

Building automation systems run commercial offices and factories. These systems have subsystems, broken into even smaller parts. All of these parts need power. This article will review the parts of a building automation system and its power needs.


How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data and has many additional benefits in these industries.


Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining two deep learning models, otherwise known as ensemble learning, has numerous techniques. Let’s review the current techniques and their advantages and disadvantages.


Mitsubishi Electric Automation Combines Technology With Partners to Create New Secure Remote Access Solutions for Industrial Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Combines Technology With Partners to Create New Secure Remote Access Solutions for Industrial Systems

How are companies like Mitsubishi Electric Automation partnering with others to secure industrial systems and promote new remote access capabilities?


News Dec 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Parker Hannifin Adds New Control Components to Lineup Including New Hoses and Valves

Parker Hannifin Adds New Control Components to Lineup Including New Hoses and Valves

Learn about the latest control components and automation technology that could potentially help engineers streamline their manufacturing processes.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Quanergy Unveils New Smart LiDAR Solution for Industrial Automation

Quanergy Unveils New Smart LiDAR Solution for Industrial Automation

How is new LiDAR technology being integrated more into industrial applications?


News Nov 30, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
New Infrastructure Deal Aims to Boost Availability of Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S. and Strengthen Supply Chain

New Infrastructure Deal Aims to Boost Availability of Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S. and Strengthen Supply Chain

What is this new deal, and specifically, how could it help combat supply chain issues and promote new manufacturing jobs?


New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

What are emissions restrictions and how could they impact your control systems and monitoring devices?


Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning

Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning different from machine learning?


Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.


News Nov 25, 2021 by Aline Dias
Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages, and thus, copious types of equipment.


Tesla, OMRON, and Others Offer Students and Engineers Tools to Develop Advanced Automation and Manufacturing Training

Tesla, OMRON, and Others Offer Students and Engineers Tools to Develop Advanced Automation and Manufacturing Training

Tesla, Omron, and Endress+Hauser are developing experiences and training classes to provide hands-on automation and manufacturing training to engineers and students.


News Nov 24, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Relationship Between Predictive Maintenance and Digital Transformation

The Relationship Between Predictive Maintenance and Digital Transformation

This article discusses some trends in digital transformation, specifically matching real-world data with resources and gaining control in an ever-changing world.


CUI Devices Introduces IP-rated Tactile Switches Built for Industrial Environments

CUI Devices Introduces IP-rated Tactile Switches Built for Industrial Environments

What are tactile switches and what are some key features of these new series of switches from CUI Devices?


News Nov 19, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Cybersecurity Platform Integrates with Asset Management to Help Enable Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity Platform Integrates with Asset Management to Help Enable Digital Transformation

Industrial cybersecurity solutions provider Dragos has released a new integration of its platform featuring ServiceNow capabilities.


Landing AI Receives Funding to Promote AI in Automotive and Electronics with Latest Platforms

Landing AI Receives Funding to Promote AI in Automotive and Electronics with Latest Platforms

Landing AI recently received $57 million Level A funding from McRock Capital to develop AI systems for automotive and electronics manufacturing.


News Nov 18, 2021 by Seth Price
Amidst Labor Shortages, Berkshire Grey Offers Warehousing Solution

Amidst Labor Shortages, Berkshire Grey Offers Warehousing Solution

A lack of labor is beginning to affect eCommerce order fulfillment, but Berkshire Grey introduced a solution designed to accelerate order fulfillment and throughput without additional labor.


News Nov 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
How are Automotive Manufacturers Combating Supply Chain Issues?

How are Automotive Manufacturers Combating Supply Chain Issues?

Leading automotive manufacturers announce plans to transform their manufacturing operations with new equipment, product lines, and 5G communication.


News Nov 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida