Virtualization, Cloud, Analytics
Deploy IIoT sensors and networks in remote locations
IIoT adds value within a plant, but also is a natural fit for field data gathering
When remote monitoring and control becomes essential for manufacturing operations
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing companies to adjust their business practices and settle to a new normal. See four tips on how edge computing and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can help companies adjust.
Take remote monitoring to the edge
Advanced edge controllers enable remote monitoring techniques to supplement standard industrial automation practices
Cloud-based analytics for manufacturing
Industrial organizations already are realizing the benefits of cloud computing for IT and business workloads, providing a path to manufacturing deployments.
Skills for the edge computing revolution
Edge computing is becoming more prevalent, and it’s imperative for engineers to get in on the action. Learn four skills engineers can develop to be better prepared.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 3-9
Articles about the Engineers' Choice winners, advanced process control, robotics and AI in agriculture, intelligent cloud use, and exoskeletons were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 3-9. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Automation approaches to use when market growth slows
Fast-growing areas for automation, according to analysts include edge computing, cloud computing, data analysis, machine learning and industrial network security. Despite the slower growth in some other areas of automation, these emerging technologies are growing at double-digit rates.
Subscription software drives digital transformation
A subscription delivery model can hasten adoption automation software required to progress in the journey toward digital transformation.
Machine retrofit: Network, virtualization
An industrial conveyor manufacturer needed to put computer-aided design (CAD) software into the cloud, eliminate outdated Microsoft Windows 7 PC software, and keep a steel cutter with RS-232 communications connected to receive CAD outputs. See two virtualization obstacles.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 2-8
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, data acquisition, cut-to-length cable, IT/OT convergence, and industrial virtualization were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.