Robotics
Robotics are one of the fastest-growing industries and their impact can be felt on many manufacturing floors. There’s more to the robot, however, than what you see on the plant floor. This helpful eBook includes top 5 industrial robot trends for 2024, robots are becoming more versatile and human and so much more in this 24-page eBook!
IT/OT Convergence
IT and OT must work together to secure systems, protect information and ensure safety. Featured articles in this eBook include the rise in IoT and OT malware attacks and how visualization software can align operations across the enterprise layer.
SCADA & HMI
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are a mainstay for engineers and allow them to better perform their tasks in a variety of industries. Featured articles in this eBook include open process automation benefits and the value system integrators bring to industrial automation.
PLCs
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been at the heart of manufacturing facilities for decades. The rise in new technologies is making them even more important. Featured articles include PLC programming fundamentals for discrete manufacturing and using automation controllers without high costs.
Motors & Drives
Maintaining motors and drives and keeping them cost-effective is crucial. It often requires knowledge of many different types of motors, drives and the standards behind them. Successful maintenance, repair and knowledge of these standards help keep manufacturing plants running safely and efficiently. Featured articles include how to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 4, cybersecurity and […]
AI & Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are becoming crucial to manufacturing’s success. How a machine and an industrial network learn and adapt to their surroundings is as important for them as it is for humans. Featured articles in this eBook include 6 AI motion control applications to improve OEE, how generative AI works and helps […]
PID Tuning
Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) tuning is a key aspect of control systems and process manufacturing. Proper tuning and knowledge is a must for success and it requires precision and know-how. Featured articles in this eBook include stories on fixing PID, Part 1, effective process control system migration, Part 1: Planning advice, from simulation to computer-aided design of […]
Cybersecurity in Smart Factories
Manufacturing facilities and factories are becoming smarter and more sophisticated and can do things that weren’t thought to be possible before. That possibility, however, is tempered because they are more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. A strong smart factory will have a robust cybersecurity program in place. Featured articles in this eBook include stories on making […]
Pain Points & Solutions in Discrete Manufacturing
Discrete manufacturing covers many different industries, but they do have common challenges and issues they need to overcome. Featured articles in this eBook include how to integrate smarter motion controls into machine designs, choosing between discrete, continuous position sensors for an application, making machine control open, secure and so much more!
Process Instrumentation & Sensors
Process instrumentation and process sensors are used to monitor temperature, flow and more in process manufacturing facilities. They play a key role in ensuring these facilities, which include oil and gas and chemical manufacturing, operate safely. Featured stories in this eBook include digital instrumentation benefits for analysis and process control and storing system critical data.