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FeatureHow to Obtain Accurate Industrial Project Cost Estimates
Getting funding for a large-scale automation project depends on proving ROI, so an accurate project cost estimate is paramount. Calculating such an estimate needs to follow a methodical process to avo -
FeatureAutoQuiz: Failures of Complex Systems in SIS Design and SIL Selection
A fault tree analysis begins with the "top event," which is the result of a number of basic events that contribute to, or initiate, the system failure. -
FeatureDigitization of Operations Management in the Process Industry
There are many ways that digitization projects can help the process industry improve safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and plant integrity. -
FeatureMillennials Are Ideal Candidates for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Careers
Millennials are looking for meaningful careers; tey want to make a difference. They are ideal candidates for industrial & automation careers. -
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FeaturePID Control Using Recurrent Neural Networks for Robotic Manipulators [Technical]
The performance of conventional PID controllers in robotics falls short in applications which are nonlinear and uncertain. Almost all industrial processes are nonlinear and uncertain. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Type of Wire Is Used in a Process Control Loop?
The major components of a control system include a sensor, a controller and a final control element. -
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How Long Does It Take to Detect a Leak on an Oil or Gas Pipeline?
In pipeline leak detection, If we know upstream and downstream pressure and flow, we can make assumptions about what is happening on that piece of pipe. -
FeatureAnalytical design and analysis of mismatched Smith predictor
Analytical design and analysis of mismatched Smith predictor -
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FeatureProcess Control Strategies for Wastewater Treatment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions [Technical]
Control strategies are used in wastewater treatment plants to improve effluent quality, lower operating costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -
FeatureFive Predictions for OT Operations and Cybersecurity in 2026
2026 is poised to be the year when secure access stops merely supporting operations — and starts driving them. -
FeatureIs It Possible to Future-Proof Industrial Cybersecurity?
Future-proofing in cybersecurity is best understood as a strategic approach rather than as a promise of permanence. -
FeatureThe Eight Types of Data Context
Without context, manufacturing data is worthless. Here's what to consider to turn digital junkyards into gold nugget insights. -
FeatureHow Industrial Enterprises Can Strengthen Cloud-Based Backup and Disaster Recovery for Extreme Weather Events
Real resilience isn’t heroic last-minute decision making during a crisis. It’s unglamorous, disciplined preparation done well in advance. -
Feature2026 CNC Machining Trends: How Data, Automation and Hybrid Tech Are Reshaping Precision Manufacturing
CNC machining has long been the foundation of precision manufacturing, but the pace of change heading into 2026 is unlike anything seen before. -
FeatureWhy You Need Physical Security Testing in Manufacturing
Real-world access points deserve the same level of protection as digital systems. -
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FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of a Markov Model Computation?
Systems that exhibit a Markov property are ones in which the future does not depend on the past. -
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FeatureAutoQuiz: How to Calculate Rated Torque with Variable Frequency Drives
The volts per hertz ratio (V/Hz) controls the torque of a motor. As long as this ratio is in proportion with the nameplate rating, the motor will develop rated torque. -
FeaturePutting Big Data to Productive Use in Manufacturing
Process industries can leverage big data to realize value through compelling manufacturing use cases. Get familiar with big data terminology, technologies, and techniques.
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