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Frequently asked questions about OPC UA over TSN
The benefits to automation of the latest standardisation efforts. [ + ]
4D printing demystified
By combining advances in 3D printing with new engineered smart materials, top universities and labs are creating analog autonomous objects that evolve over time. [ + ]
Moving from the lab to the process
The untapped value from optimising processes with additional online data previously only available from the lab is enormous. [ + ]
The role of wireless in modern production
Modern industrial wireless systems overcome the traditional problems with wireless and mark a revolutionary step forward over trailing cables. [ + ]
Taking advantage of existing HART data with minimal expense
HART gateways can assist in delivering an immediate Ethernet-based solution without affecting capital budgets. [ + ]
Building cyber resilience for industrial control systems
Trying to defend against the growing sophistication of cyber threats using manual efforts puts us at a disadvantage against very determined threat actors. [ + ]
Choosing the right heat exchanger for wastewater applications
Some older wastewater AD facilities are now able to upgrade and take advantage of the latest technology to increase efficiency. [ + ]
How the Internet of Things can transform your water network
In times of decreasing water security, IoT technology has been proven to boost operational efficiency and provide smart investment decisions. [ + ]
The rise of industrial robots
There's little denying the rapid rise industrial robots have enjoyed over the last few years. [ + ]
Digitalisation: it's time to walk the walk
When looking at areas for process improvement through digitalisation, the monitoring of rotating equipment stands out as having the greatest potential ROI. [ + ]
Instrumentation — it's not just for process control
A large amount of operating condition information can come from process instrumentation that is already being used for process control purposes. [ + ]
Manufacturing in the new normal
Hajime Sugiyama of Mitsubishi Electric discusses manufacturing in a post-pandemic world. [ + ]
Twelve common Industrial Ethernet mistakes
Most problems that occur in Industrial Ethernet networks come down to twelve basic mistakes. [ + ]
Coronavirus and the rise of automation
The coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation? [ + ]
Know your TCO: a look at medium-voltage VFDs
Medium-voltage VFDs from suppliers with a long history of operating experience with various drive technologies and topologies exhibit a lower TCO. [ + ]