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Building automation systems run commercial offices and factories. These systems have subsystems, broken into even smaller…

Building automation systems run commercial offices and factories. These systems have subsystems, broken into even smaller parts. All of these parts need power. This article will review the parts of a building automation system and its power needs.

Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data…

Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data and has many additional benefits in these industries.

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing…

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing more options to consumers. How is data driving digital transformation, and what is to come next in a digital world?

Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for…

Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for your needs?

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning…

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning different from machine learning?

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages,…

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages, and thus, copious types of equipment.

Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.

Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.

A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.

A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.

Real-time data is a must for OT systems in a facility. What does real-time data look like in modern industrial applications?

Real-time data is a must for OT systems in a facility. What does real-time data look like in modern industrial applications?

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and…

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and differences, and how are they each used?

A subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deep learning is a growing technique in the industrial…

A subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deep learning is a growing technique in the industrial space. What is it, how does it work, and how can it be used?

What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best…

What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best equip themselves for these processes?

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.

Learn the basics of DC/DC converters and their uses in industrial automation.

Learn the basics of DC/DC converters and their uses in industrial automation.

Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?

Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?

Learn about how blockchain technology works, why it’s secure, and how to use it in industrial automation.

Learn about how blockchain technology works, why it’s secure, and how to use it in industrial automation.

Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages…

Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages of micro PLCs?

Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development…

Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development that can be used in the control systems of tomorrow.

American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a…

American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a fifth revolution focused on human-machine interaction?