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United Electronic Industries (UEI) and Real-Time Innovations (RTI) Create Control Platform for Aerospace Industry

United Electronic Industries (UEI) and Real-Time Innovations (RTI) Create Control Platform for Aerospace Industry

UEI and RTI have partnered to create an integrated avionics Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) solution.


News Jul 19, 2021 by Seth Price
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
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.


Rockwell Automation Acquires Plex Systems to Expand Industrial Cloud Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation Acquires Plex Systems to Expand Industrial Cloud Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation announced the plan to acquire Plex Systems for $2.22 billion USD.


News Jul 13, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
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
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.


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.


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.


 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
Using LabVIEW for Motor and Motion Control

Using LabVIEW for Motor and Motion Control

Learn about the numerous libraries, toolkits, and interfaces to achieve motor and motion control using LabVIEW.


ABB Rolls Out Condition Monitoring Service for Predictive Maintenance of Conveyor Belts

ABB Rolls Out Condition Monitoring Service for Predictive Maintenance of Conveyor Belts

ABB recently released ABB’s Ability Condition Monitoring, a digital toolbox to support condition monitoring of industrial conveyor belt systems.


News Jun 28, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
THK Aims for More Precise Linear Motion with New Dust-proofing Plate

THK Aims for More Precise Linear Motion with New Dust-proofing Plate

Linear Motion (LM) Guide mechanism company, THK, upgrades dust-proofing plate cover for its linear motion technology.


Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

After learning about the basic events and symbols found within a fault tree, let’s dive through a fault tree analysis (FTA) example, industries that use it, and some software.


Mars Helicopter Employs Advanced Control Techniques to Survive In-Flight Anomaly

Mars Helicopter Employs Advanced Control Techniques to Survive In-Flight Anomaly

After five successful flights, the Mars Helicopter had a minor incident during its sixth voyage that was fixed using advanced control systems.


News Jun 16, 2021 by Seth Price
The Difference Between 2 Wire RTDs, 3 Wire RTDs, and 4 Wire RTDs

The Difference Between 2 Wire RTDs, 3 Wire RTDs, and 4 Wire RTDs

We already discussed a few limitations of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs); this article will explore the difference between two-wire, three-wire, and four-wire RTDs.


 iBASEt Addresses Big Data Challenges with Latest Data Management Platforms

iBASEt Addresses Big Data Challenges with Latest Data Management Platforms

Big data is getting even bigger. Learn how this company is creating platforms to keep up with this data as it becomes an essential part of the manufacturing process.


News Jun 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Serbia Munitions Factory Explosion Causes Worker and Residential Evacuations

Serbia Munitions Factory Explosion Causes Worker and Residential Evacuations

The ammunition depot of the Sloboda factory in Cacak, Serbia, witnessed a series of explosions last week, causing police to evacuate and seal off the area for more than 24 hours.


Using Serial Communications in LabVIEW

Using Serial Communications in LabVIEW

LabVIEW offers the ability to communicate with most serial-based instruments and devices, including Arduino and Raspberry Pi.


Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Assessment

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Assessment

Industrial risk assessments can be qualitative or quantitative; discover which RA best suits your facility’s needs and why.


Introduction to National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW Software

Introduction to National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW Software

Within this first article in the LabVIEW series, learn the basics of how LabVIEW works and some modern applications of the platform.