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EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) releases EtherCAT Device Protocol Poster
The poster deals with the basics of EtherCAT technology, the EtherCAT Device Protocol (EDP), and provides a visual overview of EtherCAT. It describes the basic functional principles of EtherCAT, the structure of the frame and its processing in the EtherCAT Slave Controller (ESC). -
National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) announces support for vocational and technical training efforts to close skills gap
A recent industry survey by NTMA through found that more than 90% of manufacturers are struggling to fill open positions. Other data show that the number of job openings in manufacturer is expected to grow even more in the next decade if there is not a significant investment in skills training. -
Emerson partners with Belgian research group to enhance digital automation training
The project further expands Emerson’s initiative to collaborate with higher education institutions and its commitment with both schools to build a globally competitive craft brewing and brewing industry in Flanders, -
AutoQuiz: What Factors Affect the Reynolds Number for a Flowing Fluid?
The Reynolds Number for a flowing fluid can be generalized as the ratio of kinetic (or inertial) forces divided by viscous forces. -
Coordinate Metrology Society announces formation of Board of Directors
In addition to electing its current seven-member Executive Committee, the CMS membership voted to establish a formal Board of Directors at the 35th Coordinate Metrology Society Conference in Orlando, FL in July 2019. -
AutoQuiz: Identify Three Levels Within the Manufacturing Computer Systems Hierarchy
The manufacturing computer systems hierarchy is defined in ISA-88 and ISA-95 by Level 0 through Level 4. -
Industrial Internet Consortium announces launch of IIC Community Forum
IIC Community Forum will be an IIoT discussion forum to provide helpful, relevant content to technology users, vendors, integrators, technology experts, researchers, government entities and academicians. -
Coordinate Metrology Society announces Level-One and Level-Two Certifications for traditional coordinate measuring machine (CMM) professionals
CMS Certification credentials aid in verifying an employee’s knowledge of metrology, which is essential to ISO certified manufacturers and companies with Quality Management Systems. -
How Virtual Reality Makes Industrial Training More Immersive and Meaningful
With advances in computer and graphical processing, virtual reality for training personnel has now become practical for process industries. -
A Beginner's Tutorial to Rockwell Automation's Studio 5000 Logix Designer
Studio 5000 Logix Designer (formerly known as RSlogix 5000) is used to program the most powerful Allen-Bradley PLCs (technically PACs), including the ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. -
AutoQuiz: What Are the Limitations of an Analog Multimeter?
An analog voltmeter works by passing a current through a coil that is suspended between two permanent magnets. -
The Robots Are Coming: Are your employees ready?
Endless examples of robot uprisings and plots for world domination haven’t assisted the technology’s efforts to be welcomed by humans in the workplace. This article discusses three crucial steps to alleviating human resistance to robot deployment. -
AutoQuiz: How Are the Maintainability and Maintenance of Automation Systems Related?
Maintainability is the probability that a device will be restored to an operating condition within a specified period when maintenance is done with prescribed resources and procedures. -
National Tooling and Machining Association announces Roger Atkins as President
He previously held every officer position for NTMA at the national level, including serving as NTMA Chairman in 2012, and served in every officer position in the Houston, Texas NTMA chapter. -
AutoQuiz: How to Use the Parity System to Detect Data Transmission Errors
Parity is a simple method using a binary code (“1” or “0”) to detect data transmission errors by making the sum of the “1” bits in the source data either an odd or an even number. -
My Journey on a "Yellow Brick" Path to Becoming an ISA Fellow
ISA author and leak detection expert Ed Farmers shares his life experiences in industrial automation on the road to becoming an ISA Fellow. -
AutoQuiz: What Electrical Event Can Occur With a 24 VDC Open-Collector Output Sinking Configuration?
An NPN (sinking) open-collector, when “energized,” switches the load side of the relay (at terminal “A”) to ground (terminal “B”). -
AutoQuiz: What Device Is Used to Convert an Analog Signal From a Transmitter to the Signal Required by a Digital Controller?
A digital controller requires a digital signal as its input. A 4-20 mA transmitter outputs an analog signal. Therefore, a device to convert an analog (A) signal to a digital (D) is required. -
AutoQuiz: What Are the NPV and IRR Methods for Evaluating Industrial Automation System Capital Investments?
Net present value (NPV) by itself is not a good indicator of the viability of a project or a good differentiator between two competing projects. -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Logical Analysis Troubleshooting Method for an Industrial Process?
Once a problem is identified in an industrial process, data must be gathered and analyzed to determine a viable set of potential actions and solutions.
