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MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a…

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?

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.

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.

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?

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.

Different conveyance systems have different ways to calculate speed. Let’s dive into these systems, their speed, and…

Different conveyance systems have different ways to calculate speed. Let’s dive into these systems, their speed, and some determining factors.

Let’s take a closer look at retrofitting T-cart control with newer technology, such as using laser distance sensors…

Let’s take a closer look at retrofitting T-cart control with newer technology, such as using laser distance sensors versus limit switches.

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart…

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart conveyor systems and what makes them “smart.”

When the conveyor belt goes down, what do you do? Follow a few of these preventive maintenance strategies to help get…

When the conveyor belt goes down, what do you do? Follow a few of these preventive maintenance strategies to help get production back on track.

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?

Who created the first conveyor system, what are some common types of conveyor systems used in industrial automation, and…

Who created the first conveyor system, what are some common types of conveyor systems used in industrial automation, and what are the types of controls involved?

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?

Simple errors may corrupt data files, crash LabVIEW, or crash the entire computer system. Implementing error clusters…

Simple errors may corrupt data files, crash LabVIEW, or crash the entire computer system. Implementing error clusters will help prevent these issues. Learn how to set up error clusters for your VI.