Latest Industrial Automation Industry White Papers

Working with the Edge Impulse team, Advantech developed a monitoring system that flags even tiny delays, for more precise…

Working with the Edge Impulse team, Advantech developed a monitoring system that flags even tiny delays, for more precise fine-tuning with less human oversight.

The move to e-mobility comes with significant demands. Using electricity exclusively for both motive power and auxiliary…

The move to e-mobility comes with significant demands. Using electricity exclusively for both motive power and auxiliary features introduces entirely new electromechanical architectures and sub-systems into the automotive domain.

Learn how to quickly and accurately analyze and fix (or waive) a wide range of complex error conditions with automated…

Learn how to quickly and accurately analyze and fix (or waive) a wide range of complex error conditions with automated post-processing DRC debugging flows.

This paper outlines the key architectural considerations required for the successful operation of smart devices within an…

This paper outlines the key architectural considerations required for the successful operation of smart devices within an IIoT infrastructure with a focus on the software that runs on the device.

The global condition-based monitoring (CbM) market has experienced significant growth over the past few years, and it…

The global condition-based monitoring (CbM) market has experienced significant growth over the past few years, and it will likely only continue to grow in the near future. This growth coincides with the rapid advancement of MEMS accelerometers for use in vibration sensing applications, now rivaling the once-dominant piezoelectric (or PZT) accelerometer. 

This white paper displays how the Tanner flow simplifies the design and verification process of Analog/Mixed-Signal…

This white paper displays how the Tanner flow simplifies the design and verification process of Analog/Mixed-Signal design. It also describes how the user can verify design functionality, connectivity, and performance at all levels of the design hierarchy and for all integrated circuit (IC) applications.

In this white paper, the reader will learn how the Calibre tools provide enhanced verification and fill optimization…

In this white paper, the reader will learn how the Calibre tools provide enhanced verification and fill optimization that can drastically reduce the number of simulations required. It also discusses how the tools achieve the aforementioned while still ensuring designs will perform reliably in conformance with their design specifications over the lifetime of the products in which they are used. 

This tech paper from Yokowo provides a description of current fiber optic cables and connectors as well as an…

This tech paper from Yokowo provides a description of current fiber optic cables and connectors as well as an introduction to the next generation connectivity solutions for machine vision applications.

AI-enabled industrial control automation creates fresh opportunities to innovate and adapt manufacturing processes,…

AI-enabled industrial control automation creates fresh opportunities to innovate and adapt manufacturing processes, building on a foundation of digital transformation and network advances across the intelligent edge.

Developing cost-effective industrial image processing systems requires high-performance cameras and flexible…

Developing cost-effective industrial image processing systems requires high-performance cameras and flexible image-processing systems capable of adaption.

Source control systems have become ubiquitous in the IT world but have not become a major component of operational…

Source control systems have become ubiquitous in the IT world but have not become a major component of operational technology (in particular, PLC programming). There is an increasing, popular movement in the industrial controls world to bring modern source control systems to PLC programming.

Today’s fanless programmable logic controller (PLC) and IO-Link® gateway systems must dissipate large amounts of power…

Today’s fanless programmable logic controller (PLC) and IO-Link® gateway systems must dissipate large amounts of power depending on the I/O configuration (IO-Link, digital input/output, analog input/outputs).

Designing a critical infrastructure system today presents a host of safety, security, and security challenges, in…

Designing a critical infrastructure system today presents a host of safety, security, and security challenges, in addition to implementing a connection to the Internet of Things (IoT). Now more than ever, companies must develop a robust IoT critical infrastructure plan to ensure competitive differentiation, optimize their operations, and transform their businesses digitally.

Global energy consumption has experienced a sustained uptrend over the last few decades. Technological innovation, higher…

Global energy consumption has experienced a sustained uptrend over the last few decades. Technological innovation, higher industrial production, rapid urbanization, and population growth are just a few of the many trends driving the need for more energy. According to the EIA, global energy demand now outpaces overall population growth.

Industrial ratings present a challenge for inductors. This is because industrial-rated components need to have a wider…

Industrial ratings present a challenge for inductors. This is because industrial-rated components need to have a wider operating temperature range, and they are expected to operate with a high level of reliability without incurring substantial additional costs. Due to the stringent requirements of industrial ratings, these inductors must be high quality and low cost.

The global condition-based monitoring (CbM) market has experienced significant growth over the past few years, and it…

The global condition-based monitoring (CbM) market has experienced significant growth over the past few years, and it will likely only continue to grow in the near future. This growth coincides with the rapid advancement of MEMS accelerometers for use in vibration sensing applications, now rivaling the once-dominant piezoelectric (or PZT) accelerometer. 

While a factory floor and a medical operating theater share little in common, the equipment used in both areas must…

While a factory floor and a medical operating theater share little in common, the equipment used in both areas must deliver trusted and precise operation, which is often mission critical. With the need for smarter systems, more data, and higher fidelity, bandwidth requirements are increasing.

The ability to efficiently move the manufacturing of a product from one physical location to another is critical for any…

The ability to efficiently move the manufacturing of a product from one physical location to another is critical for any PCB assembly company.

Today, more than ever, as customer demand patterns become more volatile, performance and productivity are under threat.…

Today, more than ever, as customer demand patterns become more volatile, performance and productivity are under threat. Across the industry, there is rapidly increasing pressure on engineering and materials infrastructures.