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An Overview of Laser Sensing

An Overview of Laser Sensing

What is laser sensing, how does it work, and what types of laser sensors exist?


Introduction to Industrial Network Gateways

Introduction to Industrial Network Gateways

This article teaches the basics of gateways in industrial networks and PLC-to-PLC communication.


Common Control Valve Issues and Troubleshooting

Common Control Valve Issues and Troubleshooting

Learn about common issues control valves may have and mitigating techniques.


Reaching for the Sky: What’s Happening With the Cloud?

Reaching for the Sky: What’s Happening With the Cloud?

Industrial automation experts, including Yokogawa, Emerson, ThinkIQ, and Balluff, announce new cloud-focused solutions to help customers digitally transform operations.


News Feb 09, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Determine Choked Flow in Control Valves

How to Determine Choked Flow in Control Valves

Improper sizing and flow properties in a fluid system can cause choked flow, resulting in a loss of performance, or system damage. Prevention or correction are critical to a long, reliable service life.


Rockwell Automation Upgrades Analog Safety I/O Modules to Meet Fail-safe Requirements

Rockwell Automation Upgrades Analog Safety I/O Modules to Meet Fail-safe Requirements

Rockwell Automation introduced several new additions to their Flex 5000 line for improved fail-safe measures.


News Feb 06, 2022 by Seth Price
Using 3D Inspection to Improve Part Quality Control and Production Yields

Using 3D Inspection to Improve Part Quality Control and Production Yields

Learn about quality control in manufacturing using 3D Inspection, an essential method to achieve quality targets.


Process Noise Sources and How to Fix Them

Process Noise Sources and How to Fix Them

Noise signal sources occur primarily from radiofrequency interference (RFI), often in the form of impulse functions or arcing. How do you mitigate process noise from your control system?


Autonomous Driving Software and Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Partner to Build Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

Autonomous Driving Software and Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Partner to Build Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

Software company Cyngn and vehicle manufacturer Columbia form partnerships to build an electric AV fleet.


News Feb 03, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
NVIDIA Drives Automated Manufacturing With New AMR Platform

NVIDIA Drives Automated Manufacturing With New AMR Platform

Years in the making, NVIDIA released its AMR platform focused on increasing worker safety and improving productivity.


News Feb 02, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Boolean Logic for Ladder Diagrams

Boolean Logic for Ladder Diagrams

Ladder diagrams, or ladder logic, is a popular programming language used for PLCs. Programmers can utilize boolean logic as a base for their ladder diagrams. Learn the basics and structures for boolean logic.


Omron’s Code Reader Aims to Increase Long-distance Sensing and Eliminate Positioning Issues

Omron’s Code Reader Aims to Increase Long-distance Sensing and Eliminate Positioning Issues

The latest barcode reader from Omron introduces multiple code reading, X-mode algorithms, and more.


News Feb 01, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Rugged Industrial PC From OnLogic is Designed for IIoT Applications

Rugged Industrial PC From OnLogic is Designed for IIoT Applications

OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT, Industry 4.0, and other advanced manufacturing considerations.


News Jan 27, 2022 by Seth Price
Honeywell Updates OT Cybersecurity Portfolio by Adding Autonomous Deception Technology

Honeywell Updates OT Cybersecurity Portfolio by Adding Autonomous Deception Technology

Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks against operational technology (OT).


ACS Motion Upgrades Motion System Accuracy With Newest Master Motion Controller

ACS Motion Upgrades Motion System Accuracy With Newest Master Motion Controller

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and configurable axes.


News Jan 25, 2022 by Gunner Scott
How Cobots are Helping With the Welder Shortage

How Cobots are Helping With the Welder Shortage

The welder shortage is continuing to grow. Are cobots the answer to help relieve the welder shortage gap?


Mitsubishi Electric Pushes New Initiatives Toward Eliminating Black Boxes in AI Controls

Mitsubishi Electric Pushes New Initiatives Toward Eliminating Black Boxes in AI Controls

Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more human-centric AI ethics policy.


News Jan 20, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
How Are Robots Used in the Process Industries?

How Are Robots Used in the Process Industries?

How are robots used in discrete versus process automation? Can the process industries utilize more robotic automation?


John Deere Reveals Its Fully Autonomous Tractor at CES 2022

John Deere Reveals Its Fully Autonomous Tractor at CES 2022

John Deere developed the 8R autonomous tractor, geared toward feeding worldwide hunger.


News Jan 18, 2022 by Seth Price
What Control Technologies Does the James Webb Space Telescope Use?

What Control Technologies Does the James Webb Space Telescope Use?

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has numerous control systems that must be remotely maintained accurately throughout the life of its operation.


News Jan 16, 2022 by Seth Price