AI has a reputation for reporting incorrect facts and making faulty assumptions, all with an attitude of confidence. Learn to distinguish between situations that…
AI has a reputation for reporting incorrect facts and making faulty assumptions, all with an attitude of confidence. Learn to distinguish between situations that require extra care and verification.
IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and…
IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and digital I/O. Yet it can be difficult to set up. Here’s a guide.
AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a…
AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a project. The difference lies in understanding what’s happening under the hood.
This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when…
This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.
Suds-n-Duds is a staple for local Atmore, AL residents. It's critical to protect the washing machines with a system that…
Suds-n-Duds is a staple for local Atmore, AL residents. It's critical to protect the washing machines with a system that monitors well pressure while automatically switching and flushing the municipal supply.
Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top…
Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top priority for motor control designs.
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be…
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system.…
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.
Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to…
Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to understand.
The differences between accuracy, precision, and resolution are important but challenging to narrow down. This article…
The differences between accuracy, precision, and resolution are important but challenging to narrow down. This article introduces the characteristics and concepts of each concept.
Two industrial protocols still have a solid foothold in industry: DeviceNet and ControlNet. But what's the difference,…
Two industrial protocols still have a solid foothold in industry: DeviceNet and ControlNet. But what's the difference, and what are the key applications of each type of network?
Learn a few tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health, explaining why some maintenance practices…
Learn a few tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health, explaining why some maintenance practices are a better fit for certain devices and situations.
Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security,…
Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security, environmental impacts, regulations, and more.
Working with data is no simple task. It requires a solid understanding of how to acquire the data, process it, and then…
Working with data is no simple task. It requires a solid understanding of how to acquire the data, process it, and then use it to deliver tangible benefits to the operation and the company.
Learn about electrical signalling systems for process control. What advantages may be provided by choosing analog systems…
Learn about electrical signalling systems for process control. What advantages may be provided by choosing analog systems vs. advanced modern fieldbus protocols?
Physical AI, where technology is applied to real-world devices like robots, is set to have a major impact over the next…
Physical AI, where technology is applied to real-world devices like robots, is set to have a major impact over the next few years. UR Shares some predictions, along with some exclusive deeper insights.
MQTT and OPC UA are very different, but they accomplish essentially the same thing: push data from one device to another.…
MQTT and OPC UA are very different, but they accomplish essentially the same thing: push data from one device to another. Which method to use relies on understanding how each process is accomplished.
Learn how to control the Factory I/O PLC system simulator using a virtual Siemens S7-1200 PLC, a great tool for testing,…
Learn how to control the Factory I/O PLC system simulator using a virtual Siemens S7-1200 PLC, a great tool for testing, training, and automation development without hardware.
Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported…
Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported by WAGO, in this prime example of predicting failures to avert disaster.
Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes…
Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes us in this new year.
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