The classic tool kit for an industrial automation maintenance technician typically included assorted hand tools and a multimeter. And for many years now, the tool kit has likely included a laptop ...

The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) brought about the smartization trend that not only has transformed traditional manufacturing, but also challenges the manufacturing industry's thinking ...

Today’s remote fleet monitoring systems continue to become more technologically sophisticated. Advanced wireless equipment monitoring systems such as Komatsu’s KOMTRAX provide not only location and ...

A remote monitoring system that uses cloud-based technology and MODBUS compatibility lets facility managers see the status of environmental conditions and HVACR equipment controlled by a building ...

The use of remote monitoring is enabling operators in the electric power sector to gain better insight into the real-time performance of equipment and systems. Owners and operators of power generation ...

One issue in manufacturing singular to OEMs is the speed with which they can respond with service to machines, especially in the case of a failure. In the past, this has usually meant an actual ...

Developments in communication technology, including software applications and new control hardware, are providing utilities the ability to monitor assets, analyze alarms, and control their power ...

For decades, the only way to bring global satellite communications onboard a commercial vessel was with a CAPEX-intensive equipment purchase or a long-term lease, inhibiting fleet managers’ ability to ...

Bottom Line: Real-time analysis of remote video feeds is rapidly improving thanks to AI, increasing the accuracy of remote equipment and facility monitoring. Agriculture, construction, oil & gas, ...