Industrial Computing Reference Materials

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 ...

Description: From Connective Chaos to a Standardized Stack By integrating WEDA Edge and WEDA Cloud, we provide a complete, end-to-end architecture. ...

Description: Benefits of mobile machine automation ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Description: By unifying these traditionally separate domains, oil and gas companies can achieve new levels of performance and resilience. ...

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 ...

Description: A step-by-step roadmap to adopting smart manufacturing tools, boosting efficiency, and unifying systems for a smoother digital transformation journey. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: As HMIs have advanced in capability, they have had a profound impact on various aspects of industrial processes: ...

Description: 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 ...

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 ...

Description: Challenges of eIDAS 1.0 ...

Description: The latest trends in HMI technology are driving the next phase of industrial advancement: ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...

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, ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: Discover essential factors like wattage, efficiency, size, and noise level to ensure stable power for your system's performance and future upgrades. ...

Description: Explore key elements, best practices, and the different types of BOM structures to streamline your manufacturing process and optimize project success. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: In the evolving landscape of green energy, synergy between industrial technology advancements and infrastructure is pivotal for performance, sustainability, and efficiency. ...

Description: 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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Description: 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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Description: Initially employed for discrete and process-control applications, as sophistication increased, the PLC transitioned into a comprehensive automation controller. ...

Description: 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 ...

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 ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: 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®. ...

Description: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: Do you know the concept of a programmable gateway, which refers to a gateway device that can flexibly modify the program? ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Description: e-con Systems recently launched NileCAM130M, a 13MP monochrome GMSL2 multi-camera solution that can be readily integrated with the Thundercomm RB5 kit. Discover the key features and use cases of ...

Description: HMIs have evolved over the past 30 years placing them at the forefront of industrial automation communication and control. ...

Description: EtherNet/IP. PROFINET. Modbus. MQTT. OPC UA. We spend so much time and energy talking about protocol after protocol, which ones work, which ones don't, I thought now might be a great time to go back ...

Description: Do you remember the term data highway? That’s what they called the internet way back when. It’s also what Allen-Bradley decided to call one of its early proprietary networking protocols: ...

Description: When choosing a GPU for a rackmount computer, it's important to consider factors such as form factor, power consumption, cooling, compatibility, performance, and budget. Compatibility is a critical ...

Description: EMI stands for Electromagnetic Interference. It refers to the disturbance that can occur in electronic devices or communication systems due to the presence of electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic ...

Description: This blog covers topics on automation cybersecurity such as risk assessment, compliance, educational resources, and how to leverage the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. The material and information ...

Description: The military standard, which is often referred to as MIL-STD, is a series of guidelines and requirements established by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) for military equipment and ...

Description: CE compliance refers to compliance with the requirements of the European Union's (EU) Conformité Européene (CE) marking, which indicates that a product conforms to relevant health, ...

Description: A GPU workstation is a powerful computing machine designed specifically to perform highly demanding and complex graphical computations using high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs). These ...

Description: This white paper explains the difference between Computer-on-Modules (COMs) and single board computers (SBCs), and highlights several key advantages that COMs technology can convey to embedded ...

Description: A recognized leader in systems integration, control systems, custom machines, control panels and engineered solutions was working with a client with a connectivity issue. The end client, an ...

Description: If you are looking to debug and program embedded applications remotely from home, then this might be what you were looking for. ...

Description: Many industrial motors work for extended periods. For example, motors in chemical, food processing, and power generation plants routinely work for 20 years (and more) in continuous production ...

Description: PoE sends power over the Ethernet cable by injecting 50 V DC into the center taps of the Ethernet transformers. Power is sent via two or four twisted pairs of cables. One of the key aspects of the ...

Description: In most cases, useful machine learning algorithms require huge amounts of computational resources (CPU and RAM cycles). However, TensorFlow Lite recently released an experimental version that works on ...

Description: How to configure this device for MQTT data communication with AWS (Amazon Web Services) using built-in Node-Red, an open-source software program. ...

Description: What Makes a Harsh environment? ...

Description: Smart factories need industrial computing to run efficiency and maintain the factories with more technologies than human powers. ...

Description: There’s been a lot of talk in the world of safety about the need for real-time data. Although most will agree that real-time data benefits safety programs by providing information that leads to ...

Description: Avoid Thermal Problems ...

Description: The way industry utilizes computers has developed to include applications inside the computers, known as embedded PC. How exactly is embedded PC different from the everyday PC? ...

Description: The traditional manufacturing industry is undergoing a digital transformation that is being accelerated by exponentially growing technologies all over the world ...

Description: AMRs are autonomous robots that can navigate a space independently without the guidance of a human or a predefined path. They are the successors of AGVs (Autonomous Guided Vehicles) which depended on ...

Description: Today, modern LED lighting is connected to the internet. This function now allows users to take complete control of the lighting system within their home with just a few clicks on their smartphone or ...

Description: What is Power over Ethernet? ...

Description: There is a strong need to take a fresh look at automated manufacturing with concern to cybersecurity. Three risks and three tips are highlighted. ...

Description: Before reaping the benefits of IIoT, operators need to gain visibility of the production floor. ...

Description: Until recent decades, operational technology (OT), which involves the monitoring and controlling of physical machinery and equipment, was manually managed by human workers. As information technology ...

Description: The history of industrial information technology (IT) set the stage for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and digital transformation; keep it safe with cybersecurity best practices. ...

Description: Manufacturers are under pressure to provide remote access and real-time data streams, while hoping their facilities can remain secure. While many have jumped in with reckless abandon, those ...

Description: As the IT and OT worlds continue to overlap, take time to prepare your team for the impact of IT security on OT applications. ...