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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?


Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Fiber optics is a promising technology for the future of industrial automation. In this article, learn the history, fundamentals, and application of fiber optics.


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.


Key Factors in Selecting a DIN Rail Power Solution

Key Factors in Selecting a DIN Rail Power Solution

What are DIN Rail power solutions, and where do you need them in your facility?


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.


Combining Machine Vision and Neural Networks in IIoT

Combining Machine Vision and Neural Networks in IIoT

As IIoT and Industry 4.0 continue to grow, so do its technologies. Machine vision is becoming more widely used in the industry, and IIoT pushes it to become more and advanced as time progresses.


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?


The Role of Servo Drives in a Motion Control System

The Role of Servo Drives in a Motion Control System

Servo drives and motors act as the brain and hands of motion control, but they need various tuning and programming to properly work within a control system.


Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Huffman Coding for Data Compression

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


An Overview of Fracture Mechanics in Industrial Applications

An Overview of Fracture Mechanics in Industrial Applications

Always cracking your HMI? Learn how fracture mechanics strives to model and understand how cracks form and propagate.


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?


Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Are wired networks really more secure than wireless? Let’s dive into some differences between these two industrial network types.


HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.


Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

Industrial manufacturers use two main data types—machine-readable and human-readable—to analyze for maintenance, monitoring, or other applications.


Future-proofing and Future Trends in IoT and IIoT

Future-proofing and Future Trends in IoT and IIoT

Dive into the importance of future-proofing IoT technologies, and future trends to keep in mind.