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Condition safeguarding uses AI-driven predictive maintenance to extend equipment life, boost overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and head off catastrophic failures. That means more uptime, less maintenance labor, and safer conditions for plant personnel. Ariel Santamaria · Vic
By Emily Newton, revolutionized.com Wastewater treatment is becoming a key component of connected manufacturing and broader operational technology strategies. As Industry 4.0 expands beyond production lines, manufacturers are applying connected sensors, automation and data-driven
Industrial automation systems often include equipment from several different manufacturers, installed at different dates, and employing a variety of communication methods. In a plant upgrade project, you may have an existing PLC that still communicates on an RS485 serial interfac
Explore the PLC SCADA Maintenance Management System and its role in predictive maintenance. Improve asset reliability today.
Introduction: Understanding DCS Alarm Types and Their Importance in Industrial Automation DCS alarm types enable instrumentation engineers and control room operators recognize abnormal process conditions, instrument failures, equipment problems and communication errors before the
Integrated automation, process control and digital technologies will help optimize performance across two new wide-strip aluminum cold rolling mills Common control system standards are designed to improve operational consistency and simplify maintenance ABB Ability™ Smart Manufac
Start, stop, overload. Almost every motor in a plant is controlled by those three signals, and almost every PLC programmer writes the rung that ties them together in their first week. This is the motor starter ladder logic. It is also where a surprising number of real faults come
Thermocouple Color Code and EMF Calculator | AutomationForum.co AutomationForum.Co Instrumentation and Industrial Automation Thermocouple Color Code and EMF Calculator ANSI MC96.1 · IEC 60584 · Thermocouple Polarity · Cold Junction Compensation Wire Identification ANSI / IEC EMF
Jay Stacey of Rockwell Automation explores virtual commissioning in the modern manufacturing era.
Why Understanding Inhibit vs Bypass in Process Plants Matters During plant startup, an instrument may generate repeated alarms, a pump interlock may prevent equipment operation, or a shutdown valve may require maintenance testing. Engineers must determine whether an inhibit or by
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Learn why OPC UA's data modeling, not just MQTT transport, is the true foundation of Digital Transformation, from Thomas J. Burke and Kevin Herron.
From football practice to factory floors, automation delivers value through repeatable performance. Successful systems integrate robots, vision, controls, safety, and process design.
TwinCAT 3 PLC HMI has been updated to version 1.0.4 (workload version). The new version is available for download. Please consider updating.Learn more
Industrial automation modernization is less about replacing old technology and more about ensuring systems can support evolving operational, visibility and connectivity requirements.
Read the new case study to learn how a multi-site agricultural application gained modern controls, remote monitoring, and real-time visibility. What does it take to turn a complex industrial challenge into a smarter, more effective solution? DNR Systems and Boron Tech Solutions
Can AI Program a PLC? I Tested AI-Generated PLC Code Live. I gave an AI assistant one task: write a complete conveyor control program in Structured Text for the ACC PLC Simulator. Start the motor, detect the box at each end with proximity sensors, reverse direction, auto-stop, an
Industrial automation teams must define approved exit states for autonomous robots, ensuring withdrawn authorization triggers the correct response without creating operational risks.
New, compact IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID deliver up to 20% shorter cycle times with higher motion accuracy, higher payloads Meeting growing demand for high-speed and precision manufacturing, from electronics to automotive Lower total cost of ownership by reducing power consumption an
Neurealm has adapted its vision-based safety system for industrial robots to run on Advantech’s MIC-735-IT Edge computing platform,…
A throughput-based digital twin helps grain facilities identify conveyor bottlenecks, reduce unnecessary equipment operation and strengthen combustible dust safety.
New standard introduces updated expectations for risk assessment, waste reduction, quality culture, production changes and customer communication across manufacturing operations.
The ACS incident data repository was created to answer important cybersecurity questions
Belden Inc., a provider of complete connection solutions, recently announced a strategic partnership with Radiflow, vendor of OT...
ABB Robotics upgrades its Fashion Inductor functional module with its AI Robot to keep pace with fashion trends.
Resistance temperature detectors are widely used in process industries to measure temperature in pipelines, reactors, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and other industrial equipment. When an RTD develops an electrical fault, the temperature indication may become incorrect, unstabl
Der Systemintegrator Nucleus Robotics setzt für den Aufbau einer der bislang größten Humanoiden-Flotten für die Intralogistik auf den Robotik-Marktplatz RBTX von Igus. Gemeinsam arbeiten die Unternehmen daran, die Skalierung humanoider Robotik in der Industrie voranzutreiben.
VicOne identified an initial set of 28 zero-day findings in less than two days using AI-assisted research across software and tools supporting the Physical AI ecosystem.
Mouser Electronics is offering a wide selection of products from Banner Engineering, a global automation specialist delivering sensors,…
Active Silicon showcases its latest vision technologies, including Harrier AF-Zoom drone imaging, global shutter cameras, next-generation FireBird CoaXPress over Fiber frame grabbers, and live machine vision demonstrations.
Circuit protection devices are critical yet often overlooked components that keep modern electrical systems safe, reliable and resilient. This article explores how these technologies prevent faults, protect equipment and safeguard people across residential, commercial, industrial
Understand A Good Earthing Practice in Automation Industries to ensure safety and compliance in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Learn about Ignition 2027’s secure AI framework, and Inductive Automation’s approach to creating it.
Explore October’s leading coverage of AI and robotics, lubrication practices, equipment redesign, on-site nitrogen generation and bearing life.
RMC, an ABS Group affiliate and provider of industrial cybersecurity, risk management, and mission assurance solutions for critical...
As robotics systems grow more capable — faster, more precise, and increasingly reliant on AI-driven vision and control — the humble interconnect is being asked to do more than ever.
EXAIR’s updated Electronic Temperature Control (ETC) provides a way to manage temperatures inside industrial electrical enclosures. Designed for use with EXAIR’s Cabinet Cooler System, the ETC includes a revised user interface, simpler temperature adjustment and control over temp
Rockwell Automation will demonstrate how manufacturers can create more intelligent, flexible, and secure operations at SPS 2026 in…
A structured exception log turns disputed machine vision results into training cases, helping operators assess evidence, recognize uncertainty, and follow approved escalation procedures.
Almost every PLC program you will ever write has a timer in it. PLC timers will sound a horn before a motor starts. A fan keeps running after a heater shuts off. A pump counts its running hours until it is due for service. Those three jobs need three different timers: TON, TOF an
Effective job plan naming conventions help maintenance planners find reusable plans and improve maintenance execution across industrial assets.
Opto 22's new Data Center Solution brochure outlines how to provide industrial edge control for your mission-critical infrastructure. As data centers grow to support AI, cloud computing, and increasingly demanding workloads, reliable monitoring, control, and data access are more
ABB, together with SynerLeap, its open innovation platform, has announced Wasome as the winner of the ABB Startup…
This engaging puzzle tests your knowledge of machine vision terminology, encouraging learning through a fun, competitive word game inspired by Wordle.
One week ago, the free PLC simulator at accautomation.ca had 17 ladder instructions. Today it has 42. Between October 13 and October 16, the ACC PLC Simulator shipped six releases, v1.123 through v1.128, in four days. You can now change a program while it is running, step a traff
Earthing is one of the most important subjects, especially for Electrical and Instrument & Control Engineering in process control industries.
Evolve your data history solutions by learning about Ignition’s historian types — including the SQL Historian, Core Historian, and Historian Splitter.
Rockwell Automation has announced new SecureOT cybersecurity capabilities designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) simplify compliance efforts,…
Until now, the ACC PLC Simulator ran one 3D scene at a time. You could program a motor starter, a conveyor, or a tank—but only one at a time— and the moment you connected a second scene, it fought the first for the same inputs. From version 1.121, that limit is gone. The multi-sc
One of the most misunderstood and confused concept is the difference between Bonding, Grounding, and Earthing in Industrial Process Plants.
Even in a quiet hurricane season, the risks remain. An emergency-response expert shares common planning gaps and practical ways to build resilience.
Balancing traction and sanitation standards is a constant challenge in dry food, dairy and pharmaceutical facilities. Here’s what plant leaders should ask before choosing a flooring solution that can satisfy both. By Quinn Poor, Manager of Engineering and Product Development, SLI
I Replaced a $5,000 PLC Trainer with a Free PLC Training Simulator. A PLC training panel costs between three and eight thousand dollars. Technical colleges buy racks of them. Self-learners look at the price and walk away. Companies send employees to week-long courses at two thous
Tutor Intelligence has raised funding to further develop its picking robots, networked intelligence, and commercial deployments.
Zimmer Group named Michal Vigoda CEO of its U.S. and Canadian operations as the automation supplier looks to accelerate growth and expand its presence across North America.
A veteran project leader explains how to get instrument specs, indexes and drawings from skid vendors, and why cutting those requirements saves little money and costs a lot when the plant is down
Compressed air is easy to overlook, but it is one of the most important utilities in a plant. This must-read guide cuts to the core of compressed air systems –– including how they work, their components and efficiency.
ThermAffyx addresses secure positioning and heating of patients for robot-assisted surgical procedures with a minimal OR footprint.
NTT DATA has announced the global expansion of NTT DATA AI Factories, which provide hands-on environments where organisations…
Effective shutdown planning starts early. Joe Kuhn explains how to scope maintenance jobs, verify parts, anticipate delays and coordinate resources.
To prove its commercial value, physical AI must get past funding enthusiasm and move into production environments.
While hydrogen isn’t new to the chemicals industry, its expanding role warrants a fresh look at equipment, operations and process safety.
Ein Antrieb allein reicht nicht – die nahtlose Integration entscheidet! Lenzes „Beste Achse“ vereint Mechatronik, Software und Daten. So senken Maschinenbauer den Engineering-Aufwand drastisch und sichern sich echte Wettbewerbsvorteile.
A new spree of cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems has spread across Europe, affecting grocery chains in at...
OKW offers size L and XL SMART-CASE handheld enclosures with optional IP65 ingress protection for indoor and outdoor applications. The ergonomic SMART-CASE design is intended for remote control and mobile USB electronics. Applications include medical and social care equipment as
Proprietäre Systeme haben ausgedient: Um IT und OT zu vereinen, setzt Wago auf Edge-Controller, Linux und zertifizierte Security. Denn künftig gewinnt im Maschinenbau, wer die steigende Komplexität für Kunden sicher und beherrschbar macht.
That warning was one of many from Chemical Processing’s July 2026 roundtable, where panelists explained how to test, protect and stay compliant.
Discover how manufacturers can use anomaly detection, asset prioritization and automated alerts to improve network visibility and reduce cybersecurity risks.
As we continue to expand the podcast, our goal is simple: bring more voices into the conversation and showcase the people who are making a difference throughout the industry.
Belden's Ashwani Singh explains why IT confidence is high while projects stall, and why the answer lies in governance, lifecycles and use-case discipline
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) rolled out a finalized report to help organizations transition...
ABB Ability™ Augmented Operator is designed to detect anomalies, show how similar situations were handled in the past, and predict the outcome of a change before it is made The software draws on a facility’s own operating history, so new operators benefit from the knowledge and d
AutomationDirect now offers the innovative Weidmüller UR20 remote I/O system which is a modular, space-saving system that combines flexibility with industry-leading ease of use to improve I/O performance and availability. The UR20 fieldbus coupler can be quickly set up using the
Die speicherprogrammierbare Steuerung gilt in der Debatte teils als Relikt, das durch Edge- oder Cloud-Software ersetzt werden sollte. In den Werkhallen des Maschinen- und Anlagenbaus laufen jedoch Anlagen, die auf 15 bis 30 Jahre Betrieb ausgelegt sind. Einen Ausweg bietet eine
AI is paying off for engineering teams. Here’s what the numbers mean for process control
Last month, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of RoboBusiness, whic is being rebranded to Robotics Summit & Expo West.
Attend the annual conference for FREE and learn how to connect your industrial systems with Node-RED. Are you interested in learning more about the Node-RED programming tool? Included in Opto 22's groov EPIC and groov RIO is Node-RED—an open-source software program that lets you
Burner Management System Troubleshooting Quiz Introduction The Advanced Burner Management System Troubleshooting Quiz for Boiler Systems is designed for instrumentation engineers, control engineers, boiler commissioning engineers, maintenance engineers, and process automation pr
Watch Opto 22's Showcase from the Ignition Community Conference and see how easy it is to bring your plant's assets into Ignition for robust data and analytics. Do you have critical assets operating outside Ignition?When machine health, energy use, and environmental conditions st
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