Wireless
Indoor cell site trials to extend 5G coverage completed
Indoor cell sites are a critical step in developing private 5G networks.
Shuttle system gets smart to meet e-commerce demands
Control system case study: Using EtherCAT and PC control, Swisslog’s shuttle system delivers a data-driven distribution center solution that cuts hardware costs 25% in warehouses.
Is 5G ready for deployment in the real world?
Installing 5G networks is being built around the needs of machines and systems rather than handset users.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles Aug. 17-23, 2020
Articles about COVID-19 lab testing, vulnerable industrial control systems, flow sensors, time-sensitive networks, and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from Aug.17-23, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Extending TSN capabilities over 5G and other wireless networks
Time-sensitive networking (TSN) has gained more attention from manufacturers as capabilities like 5G become more accessible. Benefits include faster communications, better mobility and high reliability.
Virtual private network holes elevate remote access risk
Virtual private network (VPN) implementations that give remote access to operations technology (OT) networks have received more focus due to COVID-19 since more people are working remotely.
5G wireless for industrial use: Six answers
Industrial communications is adding 5G to wireless protocols used. Get answers about 5G progress, 5G benefits, 5G adoption challenges and 5G standard.
Augmented reality tools: A digital bridge for the skill gap
Augmented reality (AR) is changing the way manufacturers work in the field. See three benefits of augmented reality and three examples of how AR helps users.
COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation
Industrial organizations are realizing digital transformation value during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes rapid production changes, enterprise-wide connectivity, and a shift from proof of concept to proof of value for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) implementations.
What industrial wireless network should I use?
Are your industrial wireless local area networks up to date? Industrial communications are taking another leap forward with IEEE 802.11ax and 5G wireless technologies. Be sure to evaluate the status of industrial wireless LAN (iWLAN) technologies.