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Step-by-Step Guide on Installing SSDs on Your PC
Description: This comprehensive guide explains solid-state drive (SSD) technology, including how SSDs work, their construction from flash memory chips and controllers, and data storage mechanisms. The article ...
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How Can a Raspberry Pi 5 Be Used to Create a Home Media Center?
Description: This comprehensive guide explains how to transform a Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer into a functional home media center. It covers hardware requirements (processor, RAM, storage, connectivity), ...
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Comparing the Raspberry Pi 5 to Its Predecessors
Description: This article provides a comprehensive technical comparison of the Raspberry Pi 5 against its predecessors, covering processor upgrades, GPU enhancements, RAM expansion, connectivity improvements, and ...
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Unlocking Micro SD Card Magic
Description: A Micro SD Card is a kind of flash memory storage that resembles USB drives but was created especially for portable devices because of its small size. You may store a substantial quantity of data in a ...
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All You Need to Know about Raspberry Pi
Description: A Raspberry Pi is a small, single-board computer that was created to promote computer science education and provide an affordable platform for experimentation and innovation. It is a credit card-sized ...
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Lockout Features Guard Against Accidental Activation
From: OTTO ControlsDescription: Heavy equipment operators often roughly bump, pull and push against items in their cabs. Switch guards and OTTO Controls' JHM joystick and toggles with lockout capabilities provide an extra safeguard ...
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Streamlining AI from Development to Deployment
From: AdvantechDescription: From Connective Chaos to a Standardized Stack By integrating WEDA Edge and WEDA Cloud, we provide a complete, end-to-end architecture. ...
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Automate Mobile Machines for IIoT
From: ifm efector inc.Description: Benefits of mobile machine automation ...
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PLC vs. IPC vs. SoftPLC
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Choosing between a PLC, IPC, or SoftPLC in the manufacturing industry depends on your need for fixed logic versus high-performance scalability. While traditional PLCs offer dedicated control, an ...
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What is a GPU? A Beginners Guide
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: If you find yourself asking “What is a GPU and why would I need one?” you’re in the right place. Welcome to our GPU beginners guide. ...
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Comparing Switching Losses in Silicon vs. Silicon Carbide Devices
Description: As industries push for higher efficiency, faster switching, and more compact designs, the choice of semiconductor material has become increasingly important. Two of the most widely used materials in ...
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Optimizing Water & Wastewater Systems with Modern HMIs
Description: Water and wastewater facilities are under increasing pressure to do more with less-less energy, fewer resources, and tighter budgets-while maintaining reliability and regulatory compliance. One of the ...
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Machine Connectivity and Edge Computing
Description: Edge computing describes a system of decentralised edge nodes that are located close to a physical data source. These nodes are connected both to devices and to a central platform. Unlike components ...
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Exploring the Foundation of Your Digital Transformation Journey
Description: From consumer packaged goods to specialty chemicals, digital transformation is gaining ground across a wide range of industries. Yet while there is tremendous benefit to using smart devices, ...
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The 5 Most Important Facts About Ethernet-APL
Description: Ethernet-APL brings fast and reliable connectivity directly to field devices in process automation, using 2-wire cabling and Ethernet-APL switches that can transmit data at up to 10 MB/s. With ...
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Using HMIs to Reduce Downtime in Manufacturing
Description: In modern manufacturing environments, downtime can mean significant losses in productivity, quality, and profitability. Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) help reduce both unplanned and planned downtime ...
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Momentary vs. Alternate Action in Pushbuttons: What's the Difference?
Description: Pushbuttons are essential components in control systems, and understanding the difference between momentary and alternate action types is key to designing intuitive, safe, and functional operator ...
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Connecting HMIs to PLCs: Communication Protocols Explained
Description: Efficient communication between HMIs and PLCs is crucial for reliable automation. Understanding and choosing the right protocol ensures optimal performance, easier troubleshooting, and better ...
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Automated Quality Control: Ensuring Excellence in the Age of Automation
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Traditional quality control methods, often reliant on manual inspections, are inherently limited. They consume valuable time, are susceptible to human error, and struggle to keep pace with the ...
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The Power of Integration: Top 10 Benefits of Integrated Process and Power in Oil and Gas
Description: By unifying these traditionally separate domains, oil and gas companies can achieve new levels of performance and resilience. ...
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How to Modernize Legacy Modbus I/O for Secure, Cross-Site Remote Management - Without Replacing Existing Hardware
From: AdvantechDescription: As manufacturers expand and digitize operations, modernizing legacy Modbus I/O remains a persistent challenge. Designed for isolated systems, traditional Modbus devices lack the security, visibility, ...
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What Makes a Great Industrial Thin Client?
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Thin Client computing is not a novel idea. It is simply the progression of main frame computing which has been around since the middle of the last century. Mainframe systems had centralized servers ...
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Future-Proof Your Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: The deepest fear for any Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) integrator isn't just hardware failure; it's the ticking clock of technology that leaves you specifying equipment today that will be ...
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Scaling the Smart Manufacturing Mountain
Description: A step-by-step roadmap to adopting smart manufacturing tools, boosting efficiency, and unifying systems for a smoother digital transformation journey. ...
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OT Endpoint Protection Whitepaper
Description: Cyberattacks are a growing concern. But for OT environments, they pose a direct threat to operational continuity and uptime. A single breach can trigger process failures, downtime, and safety ...
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5 Steps to Successful Allowlisting Deployments in OT
Description: Cyberattacks are a growing concern. But for OT environments, they pose a direct threat to operational continuity and uptime. A single breach can trigger process failures, downtime, and safety ...
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On Board a Ship, You Are Paid to Think Things Through
From: WAGODescription: “Your practical knowledge is the theoretical.” Professor Holger Watter repeats this statement three times during our interview about increasing automation in maritime technology. We are ...
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Which Product Certification is an International Standard for Computer Security?
From: TPS Elektronik GmbHDescription: This article introduces Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) as the international standard for computer security product certification, detailing its structure, global mutual recognition, and application ...
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The Impact of HMIs in Industrial Sectors
Description: As HMIs have advanced in capability, they have had a profound impact on various aspects of industrial processes: ...
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nPM1300-powered Indoor and Outdoor Sports Data Tracker provides Key Performance Insights
From: Nordic Semiconductor ASADescription: PlayerData’s Edge Air tracker uses Nordic nRF52840 SoC for core processing and Bluetooth LE connectivity, and nPM1300 PMIC to achieve up to 12-hour battery life ...
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The Critical Role of Flexible Industrial I/O in Modern Computing Hardware
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: The promise of Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and advanced automation is transforming manufacturing floors, energy grids, and supply chain operations worldwide. Companies ...
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The Evolution of eIDAS: Past, Present, and Future
From: Infineon Technologies AGDescription: Challenges of eIDAS 1.0 ...
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Trends and Future Direction of HMIs
Description: The latest trends in HMI technology are driving the next phase of industrial advancement: ...
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How to Run a Local LLM: A Guide to RAG Using the OnLogic Karbon 804
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Generative AI, a branch of machine learning that leverages large language models (LLMs), is quickly becoming one of the most impactful categories of AI tools and has the potential to add tremendous ...
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Transformations and Challenges in AI for the Future
Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a wide range of uses that have already begun transforming industries and everyday life. For example, in healthcare, AI plays a pivotal role in medical diagnosis, ...
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How do HMI's Increase Cost Savings?
Description: Modern machine design seeks a dynamic balance between the cost-saving benefits of a single HMI and the efficiency gains offered by multiple interfaces. ...
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Warehouse Automation Technology for Productivity, Accuracy and Safety
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Warehouse automation technology is designed to improve workflow in warehouse operations. Unquestionably, businesses are under enormous pressure with an ongoing labor shortage to increase warehouse ...
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Regulatory Considerations for Computer Hardware - UL Certification and More
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: In development of electronic devices, you may ask yourself - how important are these regulatory certifications - are they all really necessary? Whether you are a hardware manufacturer, a system ...
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Machine Vision: The Eyes of Automation
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: The term machine vision has become ubiquitous - but just what is machine vision and how can businesses leverage this transformative technology? Whether in manufacturing processes, industrial ...
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Boost Your Raspberry Pi Performance: Safe Overclocking Guide
Description: Learn how to safely increase your Raspberry Pi's CPU & GPU speeds for enhanced performance-step-by- step instructions, cooling tips, and benchmark insights! ...
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What is an Embedded Computer?
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: A question we get asked a lot is, “what is an embedded computer?” An embedded PC functions as part of a larger device or system, rather than being used as a standalone computer. Typically, ...
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How To Use Raspberry Pi Pico W To Control RC Car Robot
From: PCBWayDescription: In this guide, we'll be building a remote-controlled Raspberry Pi Pico W Remote Controlled Car. We’ll also be creating a web server so that we can control the car robot from anywhere in the ...
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AI and Machine Learning goes Mainstream
From: Nordic Semiconductor ASADescription: In my last blog on AI and Machine Learning (ML) I emphasized that AI and ML would transform the IoT, not in 10 or even five years from now, but on product roadmaps coming to market within the next ...
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How to Choose the Perfect PSU for Your PC Build
From: Win Source ElectronicsDescription: Discover essential factors like wattage, efficiency, size, and noise level to ensure stable power for your system's performance and future upgrades. ...
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Comprehensive Guide to BOM File Creation for Engineering Projects
Description: Explore key elements, best practices, and the different types of BOM structures to streamline your manufacturing process and optimize project success. ...
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Secure Boot: The Key to Enhancing Edge Device Security
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Secure Boot is a vital security feature that protects your edge devices from malware and unauthorized software during the boot process. This blog will give you a high-level overview and explain what ...
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AI Inference: Benefits of Using a Hybrid Cloud Solution
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: AI inference is the process by which an artificial intelligence (AI) model or algorithm uses its AI training to come to conclusions based on new data. As many organizations look to use vision-based AI ...
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DisplayPort vs HDMI - Which Connector is Best for Embedded and Industrial Devices?
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Looking to connect a monitor to your computer and unsure whether you should use the DisplayPort or HDMI connector? They are both high definition media ports which can carry HD video and audio. ...
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How to Use HMIs to Improve Energy Efficiency
Description: Manufacturers have the opportunity to enhance energy efficiency by utilizing human-machine interface (HMI) software. This technology enables them to measure and monitor energy usage, leveraging this ...
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Advantages of HMIs
Description: There are various ways HMIs improve operator efficiency ...
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Leveraging Data for Smart Building Solutions with Nantum AI
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Nantum AI's goals are to improve the way electricity is consumed and reduce the overall quantity of power consumed in buildings. Since buildings account for more than 70% of U.S. electricity use, and ...
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ETL Listed vs UL Listed: A Guide to Understanding Safety Certifications
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Tiny logos representing UL Listed, ETL Listed, and CE Certifications (just to name a few) have become commonplace on all manner of technology products. But what do these safety marks really mean? What ...
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Developing Innovative IIoT Energy Solutions with Intelligent Industries
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Intelligent Industries, based in the UK, leverages edge computing, IoT, AI, and machine learning to provide innovative solutions to address common industrial challenges for their clients. They enable ...
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What is MLOps?
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: MLOps stands for Machine Learning Operations and is a set of practices that automate and simplify machine learning (ML) workflows and deployment. With nearly half of businesses using machine learning, ...
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Getting Started with AI
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: There seems to be universal agreement that AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the biggest thing to happen to humanity since the internet. But it’s one thing to understand the potential of AI, ...
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Democratizing AI in Manufacturing: OnLogic, Guise AI, Intel & Red Hat
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Democratizing AI is the talk of the digital town. It’s turning the promise of AI (artificial intelligence) into real-world solutions. Manufacturers in particular have a lot to gain from the ...
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Taking Industrial Control Systems Offline
From: Critical Link, LLCDescription: Much has been written about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT). And we've even contributed a bit of what's been written ourselves, as we did with a June post on the IIOT. As has been widely ...
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Empowering Solar Operations Through Smart Technology
From: AdvantechDescription: In the evolving landscape of green energy, synergy between industrial technology advancements and infrastructure is pivotal for performance, sustainability, and efficiency. ...
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Building a Connected IoT Infrastructure to Achieve BESS Efficiency
From: AdvantechDescription: In the rapidly growing market of renewable energy and micro-grids, battery energy storage systems (BESS) have emerged as a crucial solution for achieving energy transformation and sustainable ...
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Leveraging Data for a Smart Building
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: A smart building uses technology and real-time data to optimize operations and enable efficient and economical use of energy while creating a safe and comfortable environment for occupants. ...
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A Guide for HMIs
Description: Machines are designed to alleviate the workload on manual labor, yet ultimately, they are under the control of users. The interface facilitating user control over these machines is referred to as HMI, ...
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Top 5 Ways Manufacturers Leverage Artificial Intelligence
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: AI in manufacturing is a critical part of Industry 4.0, where production is driven by data, analytics, and networked technologies. Businesses are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve all ...
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Understanding USB 3.2 vs. USB 3.1 vs. 3.0: What Are Their Differences?
From: e-con Systems™ IncDescription: Knowing the differences between USB 3.2, USB 3.1, and USB 3.0 helps equip the right application with the right camera interface. Discover what differentiates these powerful interfaces from each other ...
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SIMATIC PCS neo: Redefining Cybersecurity
Description: With the introduction of SIMATIC PCS neo, Siemens aims to set new standards in process automation by offering an innovative, webbased process control system. As a completely new system software, ...
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7 Step Process to Selecting an Industrial Panel PC
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Industrial Panel PCs are designed to meet the demanding requirements of a typical Industry 4.0 application including exposure to dust, extreme temperatures, and shock and vibration. The best Panel PC ...
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Setting Up Smart SCADA for Digital Transformation
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: In the world of modern business, data is everything. Collecting it, analyzing it and - most importantly - acting on it, is the difference between businesses that thrive and those that fail. Whichever ...
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What Does IP65 Mean?
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: You’ve been tasked to find the best IP65 rated Panel PC. Your first question might be – what does IP65 mean? The quick answer is that IP65 is an international standard that indicates that ...
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Demystifying Optical Bonding for Industrial Panel PCs
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: Panel PCs are the workhorses of the factory floor. They provide data visualization, interaction, and control, all while frequently battling dust, moisture, and demanding operators. But when it comes ...
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Edge AI Architecture: The Edge is the Place to be for AI
From: OnLogic Inc.Description: AI seems to be part of every technology-related conversation lately. While for some time AI appeared more hype than reality, we now seem to be at an important inflection point. As one example of ...
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The Evolution of HMI Systems
Description: The evolution of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) has unfolded over decades, influenced and propelled by emerging technologies in electronics, telecommunication, and power engineering. Over the past 30 ...
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How to Communicate through HMI Systems
Description: Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) play a critical role in efficiently monitoring and controlling control systems, whether they are on a small scale or span multiple geographic locations. Regardless of ...
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The Evolution of the PLC
Description: Initially employed for discrete and process-control applications, as sophistication increased, the PLC transitioned into a comprehensive automation controller. ...
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How Cellular Technologies Solve Common Connectivity Challenges for Electric Vehicle Charging
From: AdvantechDescription: With the electric vehicle market expanding, the reliability and adaptability of cellular connectivity is essential to support seamless operation and growth of charging infrastructure. Find out how as ...
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Connectivity and Compliance in Product Inspection
Description: With production data driving the digital era, food safety specialist Fortress Technology reviews how, at the push of a button, automated data collection and record keeping provides valuable insight ...
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Using Queue's in FRTOS to Take Over Printf Functionality
From: Infineon Technologies AGDescription: If you are like me, I don't like to have my tasks just sitting around waiting. I want my routines to be doing things or sleeping. One issue for me is the waiting for a peripheral to be freed up and ...
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Critical Link Introduces Agilex 5 SoC FPGA Solutions
From: Critical Link, LLCDescription: Critical Link, LLC, a leading US-based manufacturer of FPGA, DSP, and CPU-based System on Modules, is pleased to announce new embedded solutions around the Agilex 5 SoC FPGA E-Series from Altera®. ...
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How do HMIs Increase Efficiency and Reduce Costs?
Description: A single look at the screen should offer you sufficient data to execute a precise industrial operation. It is imperative that all conceivable issues are readily apparent, and any risks or faults are ...
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Intelligent Logistic Automation: AGV Computing Power for Autonomous Forklift
From: AdvantechDescription: The shipping industry is facing a wide range of challenges at ports, such as constantly rising demand necessitating more efficient loading and unloading facilities, as well as elevated manpower costs ...
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Go Big or Go Home ...How Does a Small Business Approach Tradeshows?
Description: Tradeshows have all kicked back into high gear these past two years, and people are attending in masses! They have missed networking, seeing all the fun new technology, inventions and robots. The BIG ...
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What Is Device Enablement?
Description: Every factory floor is lined with various devices, from sensors and actuators to motor drives and PLCs. When these devices are connected to the network, they can communicate with other devices and ...
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Data Processing Capability of PLC
Description: PLCs of different models and specifications have different processing capabilities. High-end PLCs are usually equipped with more powerful processors and larger memory capacity, capable of handling ...
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What is a Flow Cytometer and How Does it Work?
From: e-con Systems™ IncDescription: Embedded vision technology plays an important role in flow cytometers. They enable the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of large amounts of cellular data in real time. Find out what flow ...
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Combined Machine Tool by PLC
Description: Of course, the use of PLC control for combined machine tools has become a major trend in modern manufacturing. ...
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AC Servo Motor Control Method
Description: In position control mode, the control system achieves precise positioning by controlling the position of the servo motor. An encoder or other position sensor is usually used to feed back the actual ...
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Single and Multi-Turn Servo Encoder
Description: Single-turn and multi-turn encoders are devices used to measure the rotational position of servo motors, and the difference between them is mainly in the measurement range and accuracy. Single-turn ...
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Why is Sony® ISX031 a Perfect Fit for Outdoor Applications?
From: e-con Systems™ IncDescription: Sensors play a crucial role in mastering outdoor imaging by offering advanced features tailored to these demanding conditions. By leveraging sensor advancements, imaging solutions can overcome the ...
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Applications of Programmable Gateway
Description: Do you know the concept of a programmable gateway, which refers to a gateway device that can flexibly modify the program? ...
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10 Keys to Understanding MTConnect
Description: MTConnect is an open, royalty-free standard that provides a very detailed semantic vocabulary for devices in the tooling industry. Established in 2006, MTConnect has become the universal interface ...
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Generator Distributor Saves Money by Saving Time
Description: Our client is a distributor of generators and power systems as well as a maintenance service provider for commercial and industrial customers. When it comes to installations, our client provides ...
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Implementing Automation Processes in Everyday Ways
Description: As an Application Engineer for Real Time Automation, Inc., I work with customers day in and day out, installing and integrating RTA products into their systems. After a pretty significant ...
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What is Controller Area Networking (CAN)?
Description: CAN or Controller Area Networking was probably one of the first technologies that I learned as a young engineer. In the days of 8-bit, 4 MHz microprocessors, CAN was king. It was an easy way to ...
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What Does Phase Mean?
Description: When we buy a stepper motor, we often see how many phases does this stepper motor have, what does this phase mean here? ...
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Main Classifications of Industrial Ethernet
Description: Industrial Ethernet is a field bus developed based on Ethernet system that is more suitable for use in industrial production environments. ...
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Characteristics of Single/Multi Mode Fiber
Description: The main difference between single-mode fiber and multimode fiber lies in transmission distance, bandwidth and dispersion. ...
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How to Set the Baud Rate of CAN to Fiber Optic Repeater
Description: CAN to fiber optic repeater, also called fiber optic CAN bridge, is a tool for transmitting data by means of optical signals instead of CANBUS electrical signals. The setting method of the fiber optic ...
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TCP Server Mode of Ethernet CAN Gateway
Description: Before we use the Ethernet CAN gateway, we need to configure various parameters, including the connection mode setting of the device. There are two common Ethernet CAN gateway connection modes, namely ...
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Ensuring You Get the Best Protocol Gateway
Description: Here at Real Time Automation®, we specialize in making easy-to-use connectivity products, including industrial protocol gateways, embedded source code stacks and customized OEM solutions. And ...
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The Benefits of High-Tech Training for People in Non-Tech Positions
Description: In today’s digitally driven world, high-tech skills have become essential for all people in all industries, not just those in technology-based positions at tech companies. In 2022, the World ...
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UDP Communication Mode of Ethernet CAN Device
Description: Ethernet CAN devices are generally integrated with one Ethernet port and two CAN ports, which can realize the intercommunication between computers and CANBUS communication devices. Before using the ...
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What is a Bus?
Description: What is a Bus? The Bus is a public communication line, any device can connect to it. For example, now there are three devices A, B and C connected to the bus, if A wants to communicate with B, that ...