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Using Serial Communications in LabVIEW

Using Serial Communications in LabVIEW

LabVIEW offers the ability to communicate with most serial-based instruments and devices, including Arduino and Raspberry Pi.


Using Python for Subsea Simulation and Control

Using Python for Subsea Simulation and Control

A deep dive into the internal of subsea simulation and control using the programming language Python.


Understanding Analog Versus Digital Signals in Control Systems

Understanding Analog Versus Digital Signals in Control Systems

Start to understand the difference between analog and digital communications, and read a few examples of how analog, digital, and discrete signals can be used in a control system.


A Look Into Automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

A Look Into Automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

Learn the different definitions of ERP Automation and how manufacturers may benefit from it.


Types of Enterprise Resource Planning in Manufacturing

Types of Enterprise Resource Planning in Manufacturing

Explore several common ERP systems on the market and how engineers work with them in manufacturing facilities.


What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must agree on what baud rate to use to ensure reliable communications.


Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Learn about specific applications of machine-to-machine communication and how engineers can utilize these techniques in various industrial sectors.


Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols seen in facilities.


Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.


What is Machine-to-machine Communication?

What is Machine-to-machine Communication?

Learn about some of the machine-to-machine communication methodologies, including wired and wireless M2M communication techniques.


Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used in industry.


A Look Into Popular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software

A Look Into Popular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software

This article analyzes some of the leading MES software in the market and describes convergence trends among them.


How Do ERP and MES Work Together?

How Do ERP and MES Work Together?

Learn the main differences between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) and how they are used together in a control system.


An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Let’s learn the definition, brief historical context, and architecture of manufacturing execution systems (MES).


Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, decision trees, and particle swarm optimization can all be used in Building Automation Systems, but there are some data drawbacks.


Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming an accepted part of medicine and healthcare worldwide and is changing the ability to treat patients.


Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Start learning about robotic arm solution, kinematic chain and motion planning, in this first technical installment.


Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

This article will cover two trends and two drivers that are advancing edge technology and what that means for the future of manufacturing.


Understanding CAN Bus

Understanding CAN Bus

This article dives into the characteristics and uses of CAN bus, a control system standard that appears in various industries with specific applications.