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Whether you're at work or at home, almost every piece of equipment or system you use has an entire team behind it - and one of the most influential members of that team is the control system engin

High-quality products, greater productivity, efficiency, and a safer work environment for your employees are just a few of the most attractive aspects. So, like many other companies, you may begin to

Whether you are looking to upgrade daily operations or want more efficient data management and communication, HMIs are often the primary solution to most of these problems. "The most valuable asp

A Brief History of the Industrial Internet of Things The Industrial Internet of Things has changed significantly over the past few decades. Beginning with the invention of the PLC (Programmable Logic

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a variant of the Internet of Things (IoT) designed to handle the needs of more important industries. The only difference between the two is that IoT is prim

Read any report on the future of plant operations and manufacturing, and there is only one consensus: automation will disrupt virtually every area and process, including equipment communications, main

In a world of ever-increasing efficiency, it is not surprising to find that most of the conveniences we take for granted are being accomplished through automated processes. With human operators requir

SCADA is part of the Industry 4.0 wave - but is it just hype or does it have a place in your business? It's a question worth asking and answering, especially if you want to stay competitive now. Y

An actuator is an automated device used to control or produce motion in a mechanism or system. The energy required to control or produce such motion is obtained from five main sources: mechanical, hyd

Corrosion is very harmful to economies around the world. According to market researchers, the global cost or loss of revenue due to corrosion exceeds $50,000 billion annually. The country itself loses

Adjustable speed drives (ASDs), also known as variable speed drives (VSDs), are used to describe devices that help control the speed of machinery. They are used in mechanical equipment that is driven

A malfunctioning conveyor belt is a literal nightmare for any operation. In addition to disrupting production, it can require costly repairs in the long run. However, there are a number of minor probl