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LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

In this article, we show how to use a LabVIEW VI to program a state machine for industrial instrumentation systems.


Zebra Technologies Acquires Fetch Robotics and Its Array of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Zebra Technologies Acquires Fetch Robotics and Its Array of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Zebra Technologies announced to acquire Fetch Robotics, an on-demand automation provider in a $290 million deal.


News Jul 16, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
How will Increases in EV Manufacturing Impact the Automotive Supply Chain?

How will Increases in EV Manufacturing Impact the Automotive Supply Chain?

Automotive manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Nissan, and Volvo are steering toward electric vehicles. How will electrification in manufacturing affect the supply chain?


News Jul 14, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
New App From Bosch Rexroth Utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Visualization Techniques

New App From Bosch Rexroth Utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Visualization Techniques

A new app from Bosch Rexroth provides digital mapping, design, and visualization of value streams to support lean manufacturing efforts.


News Jul 14, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
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.


Comau Creates Unique Manufacturing Solution for Lithium-Ion Battery Module Production

Comau Creates Unique Manufacturing Solution for Lithium-Ion Battery Module Production

Comau brings Industry 4.0 manufacturing capabilities to Leclanché for lithium-ion battery module production with its newly developed manufacturing line.


News Jul 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Different Types of Signal Conditioners

Different Types of Signal Conditioners

Signal conditioners are important components of industrial digital acquisition (DAQ) systems. Learn about different types, and their benefits and drawbacks.


Various Methods of Signal Conditioning Explained

Various Methods of Signal Conditioning Explained

Learn about the types of devices that use signal conditioning and how to properly use them depending on the needs of your specific application.


Underwater Gas Pipeline Sparked Fire in the Gulf of Mexico Late Last Week

Underwater Gas Pipeline Sparked Fire in the Gulf of Mexico Late Last Week

Mexico’s state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico last Friday, with flames boiling to the surface of the sea waters.


Machine Reliability for Industrial Automation

Machine Reliability for Industrial Automation

In industrial processes, a down machine can affect the entire supply chain. This article discusses machine reliability and its importance in industrial automation.


Fujitsu Launches New Line of Massive Industrial Networking Units

Fujitsu Launches New Line of Massive Industrial Networking Units

Fujitsu released a new line of the mesh network and multi-sensor units with built-in Wirepas Massive network connectivity.


News Jul 08, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Introduction to Signal Conditioners

Introduction to Signal Conditioners

What is signal conditioning and how do you use a signal conditioner in your industrial application?


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.


 SICK Addresses Challenging Object Detection in Manufacturing Facilities with Latest Sensors

SICK Addresses Challenging Object Detection in Manufacturing Facilities with Latest Sensors

SICK introduced the new W4F miniature photoelectric sensor, designed for challenging object detection tasks in tight installation spaces.


News Jul 06, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
The Main Difference Between IoT and IIoT

The Main Difference Between IoT and IIoT

Learn about the difference between IoT and IIoT and how to integrate them into a specific system based on the needs of your application and facility.


ProComSol Adds Softing mobiLink Power Modem to Product Portfolio

ProComSol Adds Softing mobiLink Power Modem to Product Portfolio

This week, ProComSol added a new line of communication modems and combination kits to their portfolio.


News Jul 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff provides industrial plant operators with its new Condition Monitoring Toolkit for overseeing machine and process status.


News Jul 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How MQTT is Used for Industrial Automation

How MQTT is Used for Industrial Automation

Learn about the background and use of message queue telemetry transport (MQTT) in the industrial automation industry.


Emerson’s Level Transmitter Includes Continuous Wave Radar and IO-Link Connectivity

Emerson’s Level Transmitter Includes Continuous Wave Radar and IO-Link Connectivity

Emerson has recently unveiled the “world’s first” non-contacting radar device designed for the food and beverage industry.


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.