Enterprise Asset Management
Asset management helps plant-floor engineers make more informed and better decisions. Featured articles include how to leveraging MQTT and industrial edge devices in automation projects, hitting the asset management sweet spot and five ways traditional enterprise asset management comes up short.
Industrial Automation Cable Solutions
Industrial automation is the use of technologies such as computer software and robotics to control machinery and processes which replace human beings in performing specific functions. The functions are primarily centered on manufacturing, quality control and material handling processes. Featured articles in this eBook include design considerations for dynamic applications, UL approved data cables, industrial […]
IT/OT Convergence
IT and OT must work together to secure systems, protect information and ensure safety. This eBook includes stories on how ransomware impact OT environments, what’s behind the IT/OT divide and how to solve legacy OT challenges.
SCADA & HMI
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are a mainstay for engineers and allow them to better perform their tasks in a variety of industries. This helpful eBook features articles on DCS and process control systems and HMI/SCADA capabilities.
PLCs
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been at the heart of manufacturing facilities for decades. The rise in new technologies is making them even more important. Featured articles in this helpful eBook include tips on how to choose industrial controller hardware, software and PLC migration improves uptime for spice supplier.
Robotics
Robotics are one of the fastest-growing industries and their impact can be felt on many manufacturing floors. There’s more to the robot, however, than what you see on the plant floor. This helpful eBook includes articles about robotic welding system enables more welding applications for collaborative robots, six industrial robotics trends for 2023 and more.
Applying Industrial Analytics
Analytics are designed to give the user precise information in a synthesized format they can use to make better and more informed decisions. This is critical for engineers, who deal with more information daily. Making the right decision at the right moment can make an enormous difference. Featured articles in this eBook include stories on […]
Motors & Drives
Maintaining motors and drives and keeping them cost-effective is crucial. It often requires knowledge of many different types of motors, drives and the standards behind them. Successful maintenance, repair and knowledge of these standards help keep manufacturing plants running safely and efficiently. Featured articles include testing motor insulation systems, drive modernization and more.
AI & Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are becoming crucial to manufacturing’s success. How a machine and an industrial network learn and adapt to their surroundings is as important for them as it is for humans. Featured articles in this eBook include how AI and machine learning can drive sustainable 5G, mastering artificial intelligence and machine […]
Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure is more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks than ever. Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are merging together and manufacturing systems are vulnerable. Featured content in this eBook include Oldsmar water treatment facility attack is an example of rising cyber threat, why the utilities sector must mitigate threats from outside and within, and […]