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Introduction to Conveyor Belt Systems

Introduction to Conveyor Belt Systems

Who created the first conveyor system, what are some common types of conveyor systems used in industrial automation, and what are the types of controls involved?


Introduction to Micro PLCs

Introduction to Micro PLCs

Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages of micro PLCs?


Genetic Algorithm Examples: Evolving a Sorting Program and Symbolic Regression

Genetic Algorithm Examples: Evolving a Sorting Program and Symbolic Regression

Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development that can be used in the control systems of tomorrow.


Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a fifth revolution focused on human-machine interaction?


Five Common Breaking Points of Industrial-grade Machinery and How to Combat Them

Five Common Breaking Points of Industrial-grade Machinery and How to Combat Them

Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the most common issues and how to properly address them.


Bright Machines Introduces a “Self-service” Factory Automation Software

Bright Machines Introduces a “Self-service” Factory Automation Software

To enable their customers to reduce their dependence on vendors and enhance the efficiency and optimization of factory assembly lines, Bright Machines introduced the Brightware Studio software package.


News Oct 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

Assessing Buzzwords: X “as a Service” (XaaS)

XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS” are seen throughout the industry. But what do they mean, and do they provide dependable ROI?


Siemens Focuses on Closing the Skills Gap with New Education Initiatives in Automation

Siemens Focuses on Closing the Skills Gap with New Education Initiatives in Automation

Siemens is launching training and apprenticeship programs to help young engineers and students jump-start their careers in industrial manufacturing.


News Oct 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?


An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.


Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow programming determines the run order of nodes, making some data available before others.


Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer, an international control and sensor technology company, announced two product offerings that solve notable issues in the industrial control sector.


News Oct 01, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics announces the latest update to its industrial mobile robot, Spot, adding flexible autonomy and repeatable data capture as part of Spot Release 3.0.


News Sep 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.


CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices announced its new pushbutton product line targeted for electronics and control applications. Let’s dive into the specifics of the new product family.


News Sep 25, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Industrial Automation Companies Develop New Tools to Utilize LiDAR Capabilities

Industrial Automation Companies Develop New Tools to Utilize LiDAR Capabilities

Several companies have begun working together to leverage the latest LiDAR technology to solve very different problems.


News Sep 24, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Data Science for Control Systems

Data Science for Control Systems

Data science is a multidisciplinary field crucial to modern automation. In this article, learn about data science concepts and best practices.


Data Types Used in LabVIEW

Data Types Used in LabVIEW

LabVIEW uses different data types to store and convey information. Let’s review the most common types and how they are used in the program.


What is a Data Lake?

What is a Data Lake?

Learn the fundaments of data lakes and how they are important to digital transformation under Industry 4.0.


Emerson’s Recent Monitoring System Aims to Track Multiple Industrial Emissions

Emerson’s Recent Monitoring System Aims to Track Multiple Industrial Emissions

On top of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide, Emerson’s CEMS also monitors carbon dioxide and oxygen emissions.


News Sep 18, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich