This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Rockwell Automation: Micro800 controllers are designed for low-cost, standalone machines. These economical small-size programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are available in different form factors based on the number of I/O points that are embedded in the base, with a range of features that are intended to […]
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Recommended Reading: Logging OPC Data with Custom Time Formats
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Software Toolbox: When logging data to a database or text file, the way that data is presented is essential due to the implications it has for who, or what, is reading this data to make decisions. Without the correct configuration of the data’s timestamps, records […]
Recommended Reading: What is Passkey Authentication?
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by RF IDEAS: A passkey is a secure, digital credential that replaces vulnerable passwords with a pair of cryptographic keys. The private key is stored on the user’s device (e.g., a smartphone, tablet, computer, or a dedicated hardware security key) and never transmitted over the network. Passkeys […]
Recommended Reading: Which Motherboard Is Right For Your Industrial Deployment?
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Premio: When it comes to building any computer, picking the right motherboard is essential. For a gaming desktop, you would want to pick the latest and best specifications that would be able to support the type of games that you play without any issues. When it comes […]
Recommended Reading: Power Relays – Understanding the Basics
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by DigiKey: Power relays are known for their specialized capability to manage high-level current switching, ranging from several amps to substantially higher magnitudes. Their more robust construction and enlarged dimensions allow power relay contacts to withstand sizable currents, rendering them ideal candidates for applications demanding currents […]
Recommended Reading: Industrial DevOps: Manufacturing Leaders’ Secret Weapon For Their Tech Stack
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by COPIA: Embracing DevOps programming practices, which have transformed how software development teams work, can move the needle on efficiency and productivity for industrial processes. The DevOps way is all about leveraging collaborative tools to plan, manage, and execute source code development, storing shared files in […]
Recommended Reading: OPC Data Client and NuGet: The What, Why, and How
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Software Toolbox: When it comes to our OPC Data Client Development Toolkit, that promise remains the same, and we want to help you make the best decisions for your development workflow. The OPC Data Client has offered the usage of NuGet packages since 2016 as […]
Recommended Reading: AI Simplified
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by SME: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be seen as a smart manufacturing superpower for a host of shop floor challenges, software makers are ramping up development and deployment efforts. According to IBM, an increasing number of businesses, about 35% globally, are using AI, and […]
Recommended Reading: Containerized Software Packages Simplify Connectivity for Legacy Machines
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Softing: Manufacturing and packaging plants can improve their operations by integrating their IT and OT technologies — unlocking benefits like predictive maintenance, data analysis and connections to powerful enterprise applications. While implementing an IIoT solution can be a challenge for businesses that don’t have the […]
Recommended Event: Feb 27 – International PROFINET Developer Webinar
This is an excerpt from an upcoming free educational event by PI: This webinar is aimed at PROFINET enthusiasts and device developers who want to learn more about the communication protocol. Don’t miss the opportunity to benefit from the extensive experience of the experts. To read the complete article, click on this link: https://profinews.com/2024/02/international-profinet-developer-webinar/ Sincerely, […]