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Pain Points and Solutions in Laser Welding: Melt Flow and Asymmetric Parts

Pain Points and Solutions in Laser Welding: Melt Flow and Asymmetric Parts

We finish exploring some challenges and trends in laser welding with melt flow and asymmetric parts.


Pain Points and Solutions in Laser Welding: Cracking

Pain Points and Solutions in Laser Welding: Cracking

We continue our exploration of some challenges and trends in laser welding. This article explores cracking.


Recent Metal and Steel Manufacturing Innovations Aim to Advance Processing

Recent Metal and Steel Manufacturing Innovations Aim to Advance Processing

While steel manufacturing may seem like a mature, unchanging industry, recent advancements show that metallurgical technology is constantly advancing.


News Sep 05, 2021 by Seth Price
Pain Points and Solutions in Laser Welding: Porosity

Pain Points and Solutions in Laser Welding: Porosity

Explore the biggest challenges and trends in laser welding, starting with porosity.


Decision-making Structures in LabVIEW

Decision-making Structures in LabVIEW

Choosing between a select? structure and a case structure to form your decision-making structure in LabVIEW? In this article, we’ll review how each of these structures suits different applications.


SICK Introduces New Automation Light Grids for Logistics and Machine Building Applications

SICK Introduces New Automation Light Grids for Logistics and Machine Building Applications

What are automation light grids, and how can engineers utilize them in logistic systems and machine operations?


News Sep 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Balluff Debuts Latest Automation Technology Including Tracking and Monitoring Tools

Balluff Debuts Latest Automation Technology Including Tracking and Monitoring Tools

What new products has Balluff developed in the last few months to promote factory automation?


News Aug 31, 2021 by Seth Price
LabVIEW Loops Explained

LabVIEW Loops Explained

In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and other types of loops in LabVIEW.


An Introduction to Ball Valves in Control Systems

An Introduction to Ball Valves in Control Systems

In control systems using fluid or airflow, ball valves can restrict pressure leaks and connect instruments in a network.


Introduction to Flow Control Valves

Introduction to Flow Control Valves

Control valves manipulate fluid flow rate in industrial applications. How do they work, what kinds are there, and what are some specific applications?


OMRON Integrates AI Into PCB Inspection Imaging System

OMRON Integrates AI Into PCB Inspection Imaging System

OMRON announced a PCB inspection system that integrates an AI system with image capture tools to increase the speed and accuracy of the inspection process.


News Aug 26, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
LabVIEW Environment Deep Dive

LabVIEW Environment Deep Dive

Graphical programming language LabVIEW uses front panels, block diagrams, a controls palette, and a functions palette to design control systems. Let’s take a deep dive into each of these and their functionalities.


Combining Machine Vision and Neural Networks in IIoT

Combining Machine Vision and Neural Networks in IIoT

As IIoT and Industry 4.0 continue to grow, so do its technologies. Machine vision is becoming more widely used in the industry, and IIoT pushes it to become more and advanced as time progresses.


Fuel Cell HIL Simulation and HMI Control Techniques

Fuel Cell HIL Simulation and HMI Control Techniques

New control technology requires new interfaces. How can you implement fuel cell hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations using an HMI?


SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

Starting as a spectral analysis project, DARPA’s SCOUT program now combs wellheads and petroleum processing facilities for methane detection.


News Aug 13, 2021 by Seth Price
Aerotech Launches New Company Focusing on Test and Measurement in Industrial Applications

Aerotech Launches New Company Focusing on Test and Measurement in Industrial Applications

Aerotech expands its motion control and surface metrology offerings with the launch of its partner company, Peak Metrology.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Role of Servo Drives in a Motion Control System

The Role of Servo Drives in a Motion Control System

Servo drives and motors act as the brain and hands of motion control, but they need various tuning and programming to properly work within a control system.


New Software Breaks Down Barriers Between Traditional Vision Systems and Deep Learning

New Software Breaks Down Barriers Between Traditional Vision Systems and Deep Learning

Cognex released their latest VisionPro software, designed to help engineers identify and fix pain points in their vision system applications.


News Aug 11, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Examples of Machine and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

Examples of Machine and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

How can engineers analyze human- and machine-readable data in several industrial applications, such as thermal management and HVAC systems?


An Overview of Fracture Mechanics in Industrial Applications

An Overview of Fracture Mechanics in Industrial Applications

Always cracking your HMI? Learn how fracture mechanics strives to model and understand how cracks form and propagate.