This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Rockwell Automation: NIS2 recommends a risk-based approach, which aligns with best security practices for IT and OT. To understand risk, industrial organizations first need to understand the vulnerabilities in their environment and what those represent in terms of criticality to the organization. This knowledge will […]
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Grace Technologies: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the heart of manufacturing and production processes. PLCs offer flexibility, control, and efficiency, driving the operations of machinery and systems with precision. However, for control engineers and PLC programmers, working with these critical components does not come without […]
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Banner: The difference between PNP and NPN is the construction of the semiconducting material found inside the transistor. In a PNP transistor, the semiconducting material is made of three layers: a negative (N) layer between two positive (P) layers: Positive-Negative-Positive, or PNP. Likewise, an NPN […]
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by YASKAWA: Design improvements for capability and flexibility, as well as advancements for system tools and processes, are fueling this “robolution,” enabling a wider user group to utilize robotic automation – with new entrants from the consumer goods, electronics, food and beverage, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and […]
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Pepperl+Fuchs: Connectivity across all levels is at the heart of Industry 4.0, IIoT, smart factories, and intelligent devices. The rigid, hierarchical automation pyramids with dividing layers are increasingly being replaced by more comprehensive network structures in which individual nodes are linked and exchange data with […]
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Siemens: This week I meet up with Garett Williams and Raj Rajendra of Siemens to learn all about their machine mount I/O products in this episode of The Automation Podcast. To read the complete article, click on this link: https://theautomationblog.com/siemens-machine-mount-io/ Sincerely, Julius Frago, The Automation School
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Endress + Hauser: Join Food & Beverage Industry Manager Ola Wesstrom along with Product Marketing Managers Lauton Rushford and Scott Peterson to hear about the Endress+Hauser portfolio and solutions in the Food & Beverage Industry. This seminar will cover meter-based intake and out loading, as […]
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by YASKAWA: Promises of zero maintenance from some robot manufacturers for extended periods may sound good, but are these claims accurate? The answer is, NO! Robot and cobot owners should expect to perform encoder battery replacement and regularly inspect robots as prescribed. So, buyer beware! With […]
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Rockwell Automation: The MicroLogix family of controllers provides five levels of control. Small on size, big on performance, the MicroLogix controller offers control capabilities in an affordable, compact package. The MicroLogix 1400 controllers further enhance the MicroLogix family by expanding the application coverage area while […]
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Balluff: Better traceability in industrial environments has been possible for 40 years, thanks to RFID systems (Radio Frequency Identification). These identification systems are a combination of a data carrier, a read/write head, and a processor unit — and they are a key technology for modern […]