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The resistance of a length of a conductor can be determined using the specific resistance and the cross-sectional area by using the equation R = r L/A

The least frequently used mode in a PID controller, derivative is more useful when dead time is not pure dead time but is a series of small time constants.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Cyber security remains a prominent concern for many organizations as we continue to move towards a connected industrial future. In this vein, Honeywell recently made a big commitment to Industrial Cyber Security at the 2017 Honeywell Users Group Americas,

By Bert Williams, ABB Wireless As we move toward industrial things being digital and connected, putting in place the right communications infrastructure is a critical piece of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) equation. Connectivity is required to ensure that data is meaningful and actionable.

If a differential pressure cell is not at an elevation that corresponds to zero percent level in a tank, calibrate to account for difference in elevation.

By Daniel Koprowski, Mechatronics Technician Apprentice, Phoenix Contact Apprenticeship opportunities are available for many career paths including technicians, electricians, plumbers, machinists, welders, sales, information technology, and others. This story tells of one such apprenticeship opportunity

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com A common topic of debate revolves around how process system architectures will be shaped in the future. One architectural vision would enable a shift of focus from process efficiency control to business performance control, with increasing levels of monitoring and control.

With effective security controls, 4G LTE wireless technology can serve voice, video, and broadband industrial data and applications simultaneously.

Ball, butterfly, and pinch valve body style have straight-through flow, and they are less likely to develop blockage.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation As the industry grows, smaller countries are beginning to emerge as competitors in the industry. This article will explore the role of countries that are emerging as leaders in manufacturing.

By Robert Miller and John Browett, CLPA While there may still be some debate about what Industry 4.0 really means, there is no denying that greater interconnectivity of devices and increased network capability will be the key drivers behind achieving the goals it sets out. This article outlines the network requirements that will enable Industry 4.0.

Research offers an improved tuning methodology of PID controller for standard second order plus time delay systems

By Martyn Williams, COPA-DATA UK In the era of smart manufacturing, valuing independence can be the difference between failure and success. This article explains why manufacturers should consider independence when striving for more collaborative facilities and supply chains.

In general use the highest valve positioner gain that does not cause oscillation. For pipeline flow and pressure control, oscillations are not filtered.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com While industrial automation suppliers can claim products are cybersecure it is hard to prove. Standards and certification, like electrical and safety device requirements, today for cybersecurity are one such way for companies to illustrate that proof.

Magnetic flowmeters use Faraday's law of magnetic induction as the basis of their operation.

Learn basic two-wire technology and the advances made using this technology in two types of flowmeters: Coriolis and electromagnetic meters.

By: Marianne Williams, Emerson Automation Solutions An estimated 30% of the existing workforce is expected to retire over the next five years, and those people will take a large slice of the operating and commissioning experience with them. Therefore, it is vital for industrial automation companies to find ways of reducing complexity.

By Cory Fogg, Automation.com The salary of the average automation professional continued to rise for a fourth consecutive year in 2017. Yet, as we move increasingly into the connected future, some legitimate concerns remain.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation At the start of the 20th century, developments in aviation technology took off and the first airline to operate international flights was launched in 1917. Since then, the ability to travel and transport goods internationally has dramatically altered the way companies do business.