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AutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of an Optical Isolation Circuit on a Digital Input Card in a PLC I/O System?
An optical isolation circuit is used to provide a barrier between the field wiring & associated field wiring issues (shorts, ground loops, transients, etc.) -
Calculating Acceleration for Linear Motion
By H2W Technologies Determining the right motion control solution may require some calculations to match the specifications found on a given motors data sheet. -
Inside the Advantages of Sensorless Closed Loop Control
By Mark Checkley, KEB Automation While feedback devices may be the usual choice for control of motors, sensorless closed loop control can provide design engineers and machine builders with the ability to add value and a competitive advantage to their machines. -
Inside the Top Causes of PLC Control System Failure
By James Davey, Boulting Technology Despite their resilience and rugged design, PLC-based control systems can still break down and their failure can lead to costly downtime. This article discusses the top causes of PLC control system failure. -
Beckhoff Automation announces Kevin Barker as President
As the new president, Barker will oversee all sales, engineering, marketing and administrative operations from the headquarters of Beckhoff Automation LLC in Savage, Minn. (Minneapolis area). -
Making the IoT Work for Test
By Mike Santori, National Instruments The IoT and IIoT are making test more complex. IoT technologies can help address automated test challenges. Engineers need to understand and focus on the use cases with the most business value. -
ABB and Intel to collaborate on distribution automation systems
At the core of the agreement is ABB Ability smart substation control and protection for electrical systems, SSC600, powered by Intel® Xeon® processors. -
Indegy announces integration of Cybersecurity Suite with IBM’s QRadar Security Intelligence Platform
The integration between its Indegy Industrial Cybersecurity Suite and IBM’s QRadar Security Intelligence Platform i designed to bridge the visibility gap between enterprise information technology (IT) environments and industrial, operational technology (OT) environments. -
Cybersecurity and Physical Safety
By Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology As entire systems have become electronic and software-based, safety and security must also be delivered digitally. This article explains how cybersecurity vulnerabilities can diminish physical safety -
Epsilon announces Colin Whitbread as Managing Director
Whitbread will lead the global technology, service and operations teams from Epsilon’s London office. He will be responsible for driving the transformation of the company’s technology innovation and delivering new levels of customer experience for the global business. -
Bill’s Top 10 Automation & Control Trends for 2019 – Accelerating Change & Reaching the Tipping Point
The pace of technological change in the automation industry seems to be accelerating as we head into 2019, driven by innovations developed for Internet of Things and general computing. -
Kaspersky announces patch of seven vulnerabilities in Moxa’s ThingsPro Suite
Kaspersky Lab Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) experts have identified and patched seven previously unknown vulnerabilities in Moxa’s ThingsPro Suite. -
A Brave New World of Industrial Automation, Robotics and Taxes
By Stephen Hayes, Beckhoff Automation One of the key economic concepts for government to iron out before IDT can deliver performance, is the contributory capacity that robots, automation and AI fulfil in the overall economy. -
Exploring the Virtual Plant
By Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology Every plant has its unique lifecycle, which sees both equipment and employees evolve over time. This article explains the concept of virtual commissioning and its benefits when installing new plant equipment. -
Selecting the Best Control System for Automation Applications
Many factors come into play when selecting a new or upgraded control system, with careful consideration of each resulting in the best outcome. -
CyberX announces patent for ICS Threat Monitoring Analytics
The patent covers analytics for detecting anomalous behavior in ICS networks incorporating specialized ICS protocols such as Modbus and DNP3, and specialized ICS devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). -
AutomationDirect announces free online PLC training
Due to the high demand and requests for training in the field of industrial automation, AutomationDirect is now offering unlimited access to selected Interconnecting Automation training series for anyone interested in learning about industrial controllers. -
Hilscher announces support for PROFINET @ TSN technology
The support for PROFINET @ TSN technology will be on its portfolio of netX multiprotocol network controllers. netX is a single-chip ASIC that provides a master and/or slave communication connection to all Industrial Ethernet systems, fieldbuses and Industry 4.0 protocols. -
Automation Fair 2018 - Rockwell Automation & PTC Partner for Industrial Digitization Journey
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Based on discussions at the Rockwell Automation Fair, this article explores Rockwell Automation and PTC's committment to building out software into an integrated Industrial Digitization solution, in order to fully achieve the goals of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing. -
How to Improve Loop Performance for Dead Time Dominant Systems
Dead time is the source of the ultimate limit to control loop performance.