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RE2 has been chosen to develop further control systems for underwater robotics to be used in industrial environments.

RE2 has been chosen to develop further control systems for underwater robotics to be used in industrial environments.

Learn how PLC programming has changed over the last several decades and where it could be headed in the future.

Learn how PLC programming has changed over the last several decades and where it could be headed in the future.

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

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

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a…

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?

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

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

Bosch Rexroth teams up with WAGO, Nokia, and ifm electronic to provide their new ctrlX World platform built for digital…

Bosch Rexroth teams up with WAGO, Nokia, and ifm electronic to provide their new ctrlX World platform built for digital transformation.

Combining two deep learning models, otherwise known as ensemble learning, has numerous techniques. Let’s review the…

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

The new Yaskawa PL80 is part of the Yaskawa PL series of robots designed with robotic software for palletizing, order…

The new Yaskawa PL80 is part of the Yaskawa PL series of robots designed with robotic software for palletizing, order picking, and logistical tasks in mind.

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

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

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

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

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

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages,…

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

This article discusses some trends in digital transformation, specifically matching real-world data with resources and…

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

Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.

Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.

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

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

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and…

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

What is this new organization, and how are industry leaders like Schneider Electric and Yokogawa getting involved?

What is this new organization, and how are industry leaders like Schneider Electric and Yokogawa getting involved?

How could IoT and MQTT capabilities be helpful for this kind of industrial data communication?

How could IoT and MQTT capabilities be helpful for this kind of industrial data communication?

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.