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Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Learn about computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and how it is used in various sectors across the manufacturing industry.


Manufacturing and Robots Launch Into Space in 2022 and Beyond

Manufacturing and Robots Launch Into Space in 2022 and Beyond

The final frontier: automated. This article takes a quick look at three advancements in automation and the future prospects they uncover in the push toward manufacturing and robotics in space.


News Dec 11, 2021 by Gunner Scott
Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

This article teaches the definitions of big data and data lake, how to use them together, and industrial applications.


AMETEK Process Instruments Launches E-Commerce Website for the U.S. Market

AMETEK Process Instruments Launches E-Commerce Website for the U.S. Market

How could this distribution site help engineers have more access and options to equipment?


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?


Utilizing Preventive Maintenance to Promote Machine Autonomy

Utilizing Preventive Maintenance to Promote Machine Autonomy

Learn the steps and how-tos for operators, maintenance crews, and management to create an autonomous maintenance system for industrial manufacturing.


How is Wearable Technology Continuing to Rise in Industrial Applications?

How is Wearable Technology Continuing to Rise in Industrial Applications?

ECOM and Iristick have developed a new application for wearable technology in the form of smart glasses for workers in hazardous industrial environments.


News Dec 03, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
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.


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
How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing more options to consumers. How is data driving digital transformation, and what is to come next in a digital world?


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.


Introducing the Split-Range Time-Proportioning Instruction

Introducing the Split-Range Time-Proportioning Instruction

A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.


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.


Latest Connectors From Binder are Designed for Robotics and Factory Automation Tasks

Latest Connectors From Binder are Designed for Robotics and Factory Automation Tasks

Who is Binder, and how could their new line of connecters help engineers solve common problems on the factory floor?


News Nov 17, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Solenoids vs. Linear Actuators for Industrial Automation

Solenoids vs. Linear Actuators for Industrial Automation

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and differences, and how are they each used?


Considerations When Integrating Cobots Into a Facility

Considerations When Integrating Cobots Into a Facility

What are some steps to consider before integrating a cobot, such as Universal Robots, into a facility?


What is Deep Learning?

What is Deep Learning?

A subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deep learning is a growing technique in the industrial space. What is it, how does it work, and how can it be used?


Process vs. Discrete Manufacturing

Process vs. Discrete Manufacturing

What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best equip themselves for these processes?