There can be no doubt that automation has changed, and will continue to change, the way industrial and manufacturing businesses operate. The results — higher accuracy, efficiency, and productivity, and the optimization of labor — speak for themselves. But to get the most out of industrial automation, you need the option of remote monitoring. Remote…
Electro-pneumatic control systems are widely used in the industrial sector. These control systems can operate heavy machinery, assembly lines, sorting equipment, and automated packaging processes. They are the perfect combo of electrical and pneumatic power and they offer some distinct advantages. But what exactly are electro-pneumatic controls, and how do they work? In this guide…
With the advancements in robotics and AI in recent years, the use of automation has grown exponentially. Industrial automation systems combine industrial machinery with specialized computer programming to automate your industrial and manufacturing processes. Industrial automation is a hardware/software combo designed to improve efficiency and productivity while maintaining quality. It reduces the burden on human…
There are two types of control systems in automation – open and closed loop. You may have come across these terms and been unsure of what open-loop systems and closed-loop systems are, or which to choose. Automation and control terminology can be confusing at first. But decoding automation is easy with the right help. This…
We live in a world where technology is progressing ever more rapidly. Terms like augmented reality and virtual reality, once the domain of science fiction, are now commonplace. But what does this mean for the industrial and manufacturing sectors? The global market size for virtual reality and augmented reality is expected to reach $297 billion…
Remote monitoring of machines is not a new development. It has, however, come a long way in recent years thanks to modern technological advancements. But what exactly is remote monitoring, and how does it apply to PLCs? To understand how this technology works, and why it is beneficial to your company, keep reading. We answer…
