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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.


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.


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.


Simple File Output in LabVIEW

Simple File Output in LabVIEW

The scope of this article shows one method of writing data to a file using LabVIEW software, and when this type of data acquisition and recording is appropriate.


M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

Efficient communication between machines is key in industrial automation. As both Ethernet and wireless network technologies improve, which one is poised to take the lead in the future?


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.


Addressing AS-Interface (ASi)

Addressing AS-Interface (ASi)

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.


What is the Difference Between IoT and Cloud Computing?

What is the Difference Between IoT and Cloud Computing?

IoT infrastructure consists of many factory parts, one being cloud computing. Rather than ask how they’re different, let’s look into how they work together to form industry 4.0.


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.


Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Centralized and decentralized computing have different cybersecurity needs. Let’s review the differences and some best practices.


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.


An Overview of Neural Networks

An Overview of Neural Networks

What are neural networks, how do you establish basic parameters, and what tools can help?


Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Learn the steps of Huffman coding, a simple and effective lossless data compression algorithm.


A History of Industrial Revolutions and How They’ve Impacted Manufacturing

A History of Industrial Revolutions and How They’ve Impacted Manufacturing

Each industrial revolution has had an impact on factories. Are we going through a fourth revolution?


Learning About Algorithms One Step at a Time

Learning About Algorithms One Step at a Time

Algorithms can involve complicated programming. However, they didn’t start out that way. This article dives into basic algorithms like sorting and image generation.


The Three Levels of a Factory Network

The Three Levels of a Factory Network

What makes a factory network? There are three levels: device, control, and enterprise. What does each level consist of, and how is it used in a factory network?