In embedded computer systems, COM technology enables the use of an off-the-shelf computer module with a custom, application-specific carrier board, or boards, to fulfill the…
Understanding Energy Automation
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change declared a “code red for humanity” in its most recent report. As the world looks to increase…
What is Industrial Ethernet?
Bob Metcalfe first developed Ethernet in 1972 to link a Xerox computer to a printer. It communicated over a single cable shared by all devices…
HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part II
Hazardous locations, or HazLoc, are classified areas that contain gases, vapors, dust or fibers that create a risk of fire or explosions. Examples of these…
HazLoc Certifications & Compliance: Part I
Compliance with hazardous location regulations and standards is necessary to prevent serious accidents in environments including oil rigs, health care facilities and power generation plants.…
The Last of the JEDI and the Rise of the JWCC
The Pentagon identified a desire to acquire a “worldwide, highly available, exponentially elastic, secure, resilient cloud computing and storage environment that seamlessly extends from the…
The Difference an “I” Makes: IIoT vs. IoT
Consumers utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) to automate and simplify everyday tasks while manufacturers use the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to increase operational…
Responding to New Demands: The Unmanned Campaign Plan
The global security environment is shifting towards great power competition: when two or more countries have amassed enough military, political and economic power to compete.…
The What & Why of Industrial USB Hubs
USB hubs, specifically those used in industrial applications, are valuable in a variety of settings. High current USB peripherals may include phones, vision systems for…