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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.


Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) Protocol for Encoders

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) Protocol for Encoders

This article discusses some of the encoder types, signal types, and wiring needed for synchronous serial interface (SSI) protocol.


Identifying Common Challenges in Warehouse Management Systems

Identifying Common Challenges in Warehouse Management Systems

Learn how to troubleshoot your warehouse management system with predictive and preventive maintenance techniques.


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.


Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn about some common implementation strategies of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


What is a Warehouse Management System?

What is a Warehouse Management System?

Learn about the basic components of a warehouse management system and some of the modules used to automate warehouse operations.


The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn the general functionalities and different types of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and why they are important in control systems.


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.


Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Learn about safety in LiDAR sensors from different perspectives and some safety-rated applications.


The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

The Importance of Neutral Wire in 3-Phase Systems

Learn about the importance of wiring in 3-phase systems and how to complete this wiring in various industrial scenarios and control cabinets.


Reading and Reporting Industrial Emissions Data

Reading and Reporting Industrial Emissions Data

Learn about the different ways control engineers can record, report, maintain, and read emissions data to promote a greener industrial environment and adhere to environmental regulations.


LiDAR Applications Becoming Increasingly Popular in Different Manufacturing Environments

LiDAR Applications Becoming Increasingly Popular in Different Manufacturing Environments

Learn about some of the industries that are benefitting the most from LiDAR-based solutions.


Industrial Emissions From a Control Perspective

Industrial Emissions From a Control Perspective

This article discusses industrial emissions, looks at the control engineer's role in monitoring emissions levels, and introduces the governing bodies that set forth environmental regulations.


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.


The Link Between VFD Skip Frequency Parameters and Harmonics

The Link Between VFD Skip Frequency Parameters and Harmonics

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) can output simulated waveforms of nearly any frequency. However, in order to be truly useful, harmonics and resonance in the system must be avoided and frequency parameters should be put in place.


Understanding LiDAR Technology in Industrial Applications

Understanding LiDAR Technology in Industrial Applications

Learn about LiDAR technology and some of its basic concepts of operation.


Hall-effect Sensors in Electric Motors and Linear Applications

Hall-effect Sensors in Electric Motors and Linear Applications

Learn about how Hall-effect sensors are used in linear and electric motor applications, including brushed and brushless DC motors. 


What are Cartesian Robots?

What are Cartesian Robots?

This article offers an introduction to cartesian (gantry) robots, including how they work and the applications they're created for.


An Introduction to Gas Leakage Detection Systems

An Introduction to Gas Leakage Detection Systems

Learn about the requirements and importance of a gas leakage detection system.