What is Additive Manufacturing and How Do You Get Started?
August 15, 2019
The concept of automation is hardly new to industrial manufacturing—in fact, they pioneered the practices. Robots and factories go together like macaroni and cheese, and they have for half a century. However, there’s a new wave in manufacturing that could create just as much of a sea change as the…
Policies That Could Change the Manufacturing Industry Overnight
August 8, 2019
There’s no denying that automation is the future of manufacturing: it would be impossible, considering its pretty much the present of manufacturing as well. And while news that “all robots will replace our jobs” in the next few years is generally overblown, it’s assured that there are profound…
Is Industrial Cybersecurity Even Possible?
July 23, 2019
Industrial control systems have made life easier for automation and manufacturing, and are a vital component in both the present and future of the industry. Unfortunately, with every new technology or process comes complications, unique problems that were unforeseen or impossible-to-imagine in the…
When Is it Time to Upgrade Industrial Legacy Machines?
July 11, 2019
The greatest problem with cutting-edge technology is that it only stays cutting edge for a short period of time. Since any factory, mine, construction, or industrial site is usually filled to the rafters with computers and machines, a question of upgrade becomes a huge financial concern. This…
Industrial Tech Showdown: AR Glasses vs. Industrial Tablets
May 16, 2019
There’s no denying that augmented reality and virtual reality are taking massive leaps forward, and could integrate into our societies and workflows in exciting ways. But, when it comes to industrial uses, can a pair of AR glasses like HoloLens or Google Glass become a game changer? Could they…
Stopping Food Waste at the Industrial Scale
April 30, 2019
With a soaring population and only a limited amount of space to expand for the growth of food production, providing enough food for the entire population may hinge on our ability to eliminate food waste. Even worse, food waste also causes a chain-reaction of waste, from the fuels used to transport…
4 Common Reasons for Industrial Computer Failure and How to Combat Them
April 18, 2019
Technology seems to be more of a slave to Murphy’s Law than any other human endeavor; if it can fail, it will. One moment you’re knee-deep in a spreadsheet working on data, and the next you’re staring at a crashed screen, cursing your bad luck, and pondering how much one-way…
4 Ways Specialized Industrial Computers Increase Safety Levels
January 2, 2019
Safety incidents in factories, manufacturing, and construction have been dropping since the ‘70s, which is fantastic news. However, manufacturing and especially construction still have mortality and injury rates three times higher than the average of all industries put together. This is hardly a…
Industrial Panel PCs and the Internet of Things
September 7, 2018
The “Internet of Things” has become the hottest buzzword in tech circles. It refers to the practice of physical items outfitted with electronics that allow them to connect to the internet and exchange data with other devices. It can include anything from dishwashers to bicycles, and its effects are…
3 Benefits of Using HMI Panels and Industrial Computers in Metal Shops
June 14, 2018
Metal shops are some of the most hazardous working environments—rotating heavy metal objects at high speeds (3000 RPMs!) can be dangerous if improperly handled, but using proper safety protocols has been a standard practice for metal shops for quite a long time. Still, there are ways to increase…
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