We are taught that parallel circuits maintain equal voltage across all branch resistors, equally sharing the source voltage. But reality is often far from ideal,…
We are taught that parallel circuits maintain equal voltage across all branch resistors, equally sharing the source voltage. But reality is often far from ideal, and individual devices certainly impact the rest of the circuit.
Machine learning is a subset of AI that allows a machine to learn using past data. Learn about the two categories of…
Machine learning is a subset of AI that allows a machine to learn using past data. Learn about the two categories of machine learning as well as four major machine learning models often used in industrial applications.
Industrial network switches connect automation equipment, controllers, and other such devices. Learn about unmanaged,…
Industrial network switches connect automation equipment, controllers, and other such devices. Learn about unmanaged, managed, and PoE enabled switches, as well as the differences between switches, routers, and hubs.
Learn about proportional gain and proportional band, two key proportional control concepts, to better understand the most…
Learn about proportional gain and proportional band, two key proportional control concepts, to better understand the most popular control system method in industrial automation.
AC motors are common throughout industry - easily controlled by VFDs and without the maintenance that comes with DC…
AC motors are common throughout industry - easily controlled by VFDs and without the maintenance that comes with DC brushes. So then, why are DC motors still used in certain applications?
We've read about the capabilities of collaborative robots, but often, one question still remains - how do you program a…
We've read about the capabilities of collaborative robots, but often, one question still remains - how do you program a cobot? Last week, I got a chance to get my hands on a cobot for the first time.
Servo motors are widely utilized in industry for numerous applications. How do you use fuzzy logic to control a servo motor?
Servo motors are widely utilized in industry for numerous applications. How do you use fuzzy logic to control a servo motor?
IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this…
IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.
Learn about the numerous libraries, toolkits, and interfaces to achieve motor and motion control using LabVIEW.
Learn about the numerous libraries, toolkits, and interfaces to achieve motor and motion control using LabVIEW.
This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a…
This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.
Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used…
Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used in industry.
What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?
What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?
Learn how drones operate, the physics of their flight, the hardware that makes them work, possible industry applications,…
Learn how drones operate, the physics of their flight, the hardware that makes them work, possible industry applications, and major considerations for commercial use.
Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the…
Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the operational risks, and how are they assessed?
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