Back to Basics 3: Design
Everything that is accomplished in industrial automation requires design. It may be written on a napkin, …
Automation Concepts
Mastering the Machine Workshops
The Mastering the Machine Workshops are a series of lectures and hands-on lab exercises with the …
Is OEE Enough?
OEE, or Overall Equipment Effectiveness, is the percentage of manufacturing time that is productive. It is …
Are Things too Complicated?
Today’s post is inspired by an ongoing adventure I have been having in the design and …
Sensors 101 – Control System Inputs
In today’s post I’m going to ask you to think of sensors in a different way. …
Evolution of the Retroencabulator
While many readers may have heard of the Rockwell Retro Encabulator and some of you may …
Engineering Ethics and Software
Back when I started doing software work directly for customers I must admit that I didn’t …
Jargon, Buzzwords and Acronyms: Understanding the Process
One of the best things about teaching technical classes around the country is getting to meet …
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The Importance of Machine Documentation
Automated machinery can be very complex and cost millions of dollars. When it breaks down seconds …
Device Labeling Poll Results
A couple of weeks ago I started a poll on device numbering methods, here are the …