Industrial automation

Analog PID Controller: Basic Features

PID action can be performed using either analog or digital electronic circuits. In this article we look at the fundamental…

1 month ago

PLC Input & Output Modules Circuits

The PLC Input/output modules are control ports either built into the PLC unit or, more commonly, are packaged as separate…

2 months ago

The Role Played by IIoT in Modern Manufacturing Systems

Image by Pexels Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) serves as the pillar and the basis for all smart manufacturing or…

5 months ago

Fundamental Communication & Networking Terminology

To be able to choose the right network technology, it is essential to understand some key terminology so that the…

6 months ago

Basic Features of Numerical Control

Numerical control is a form of digital control that is employed on machine tools such as milling machines and lathes…

8 months ago

Process Control System Design for a Distillation Unit

The aim of a typical control system is to force a given set of process variables to act in some…

8 months ago

Limit Switches vs. Proximity Sensors

An object can be used to activate a switch directly, producing an ON or OFF signal to indicate the presence…

9 months ago

How AI and Machine Learning are Enhancing Electrical Control Processes

Electrical control processes form the backbone of industries, enabling seamless operations across sectors like manufacturing, managing machinery, energy distribution, complex…

9 months ago

How X-Y Tables are used in Position Control Applications

X-Y tables are utilized as components in many systems where reprogrammable position control is desired. The X-Y table is two…

10 months ago

Techniques used in Stopping DC Motors

Stopping of a motor is actually a form of speed control. Methods used to stop DC motors are in a…

10 months ago