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FeatureSearching for the Next Big Thing for a Career in Industrial Automation
An ISA Fellow describes his family history in mining, engineering, and aviation while speculating about the future of industrial automation. -
FeatureThe Opportunities and Obstacles in Using Automation for PCB Assembly
There are several opportunities to improve the production yield by completely automating the PCB manufacturing process. -
FeatureSix Steps to Control System Cybersecurity
You might find that your automation systems are not as secure as they should be, and we have the solutions that will help you make improvements. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: When Does Cavitation Occur in Liquid Flow?
In cavitation, when the liquid drops below the vapor pressure around the vena cava, the liquid vaporizes. -
FeatureHow Digital Twin Technology Can Be Implemented for Biomass Boilers
How the next step for innovating biomass boiler efficiency is digital twin technology. -
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Key to Achieving Positive Business Results: Manage Risk Throughout Industrial Automation Infrastructure
By modernizing production systems, industrial companies can maximize their efforts throughout the enterprise and be proactive about all facets of risk management that affect people, brand, and busines -
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Installing, Calibrating & Maintaining Electronic Instruments
Installing, Calibrating & Maintaining Electronic Instruments -
Feature8 End-of-Arm Tooling Design Innovations Improving Robot Handling
Robots may already be common throughout the manufacturing industry, but the robotics market’s growth is far from over -
FeatureIs Theft the New Frontier for Process Control Equipment?
Loss of a fraction of a percent of line flow rate can be detected and located within meters in a very short period of time. -
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Are We Facing Broad Change?
Greg McMillan and Russ Rhinehart discuss the idea of facing broad change -
FeatureThe Benefits of Lifelong Learning for an Industrial Automation Career
The more knowledge an industrial engineer masters, the more valuable he or she becomes. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Inherent Flow Characteristic of a Valve?
The "inherent flow characteristic" is the relationship between valve capacity and valve travel, and it is usually expressed graphically. -
FeatureCan ISA95 Standards Apply to Industry 4.0?
ISA95 standards define enterprise and control system integrations for manufacturers. Created for Industry 3.0, they are also relevant to Industry 4.0. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Measure the Level of a Highly Corrosive Media?
The ISA reference book Maintenance of Instruments & Systems, 2nd Edition by L. D. Goettsche covers topics related to level measurement. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: 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”). -
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How to Maximize Loop Coordination and Optimization
Employ setpoint filters, velocity limits and external-reset feedback to meet the process control objectives at your plant or facility. -
FeatureAutomation Federation Partners with NC High School for Automation Curriculum
Automation Federation Partners with NC High School for Automation Curriculum -
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How to Build Communications Skills as an Engineer
Engineers are not naturally adept at writing and/or presentations. Good writing and presentation skills take training and practice. -
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How to Determine the Health of an Industrial pH Reference Electrode
Use a smart transmitter & smart electrodes and do standardization and/or periodic buffer calibrations based on electrode life expectancy. -
FeatureHow NIST Cybersecurity Framework Improves Critical Infrastructure Protection
The voluntary NIST cybersecurity framework provides a flexible, performance-based and cost-effective approach for managing factory and plant floor risk.