Building Future-Ready Facilities: How EMERSON Leads with Step-by-Step Automation As digital transformation and Industry 4.0 continue to shape the industrial landscape, businesses face increasing pressure to modernize their facilities. EMERSON, a global leader in automation, offers a forward-thinking strategy: gradual automation upgrades. This approach enables companies to optimize operations, mana...
ABB updates Freelance distributed control system to boost plant efficiency and future-proof operations Introducing ABB Freelance 2024: A Milestone in Distributed Control Systems ABB’s latest update to its Freelance distributed control system (DCS) marks a significant leap forward in industrial automation. The Freelance 2024 DCS is engineered to enhance plant connectivity, ensure real-time data acc...
Learn about popular PLC communication protocols (Part 1) The Role of Communication in Industrial Automation Communication isn't limited to humans and animals; machines also rely on seamless communication to function effectively. In industrial automation, machines like robotic arms and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) communicate with each other to perform precise actions, such as assembling p...
Honeywell ControlEdge™ RTU: Revolutionizing Remote Automation What Is the Honeywell ControlEdge™ RTU? The Honeywell ControlEdge™ RTU is a cutting-edge, modular, and scalable controller designed for seamless remote automation and control applications. It excels in enabling efficient remote monitoring, diagnostics, and asset management, making it ideal for distributed assets in challenging environme...
The Benefits of ControlEdge™ PLC for Modern Industrial Operations ControlEdge™ PLC is revolutionizing industrial control systems by offering a flexible, secure, and integrated solution that streamlines plant operations. When paired with Experion®, this controller minimizes integration costs, reduces downtime, and enhances overall system security. In this article, we’ll explore how ControlEdge™...
Understanding Popular PLC Communication Protocols (Part 2) What is Modbus? Modbus is a versatile communication protocol widely adopted in industrial automation systems for seamless data exchange. It uses a master-slave architecture, where a master device manages communication by querying or controlling slave devices. This architecture simplifies troubleshooting and ensures efficient communication ...
Fieldbus – What Is It? What Is Fieldbus and Why Is It Important? For many years, industrial networks relied on RS232 serial communications, which limited the number of devices that could be connected in a network. Each device required a dedicated connection, leading to scalability issues. However, the development of the Fieldbus International Standard in the late 20th century revolutionized indust...
The Evolution of Electronic Components: Trends and Insights Understanding the Basics of Electronic Components The electronic components industry has undergone a tremendous transformation over the past decades, with no signs of slowing down. The rising demand for smaller, smarter, and more efficient devices has led to significant advancements in the design and application of electronic components. ...