The heart of any automated system is its controller. This is where the decisions are made to signal actuators in the system to launch into action based on feedback supplied by sensors. But implementing a controller requires a series of decisions by the integrator or end user based on the application. A key controller decision […] Read More
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The uses and capabilities have changed dramatically since seeing them at a 1982 trade show demonstration picking up a box on a placing it on a pallet. Applications today range from hospital operating rooms to picking up trash on the beach. Architects are already designing operating rooms for rural hospitals that allow a highly specialized […] Read More
Business analytics (BA) is the iterative, methodical exploration of an organization’s data, with an emphasis on statistical analysis. Business analytics is used by companies that use data-driven decision-making. Data-driven companies treat their data as a corporate asset and actively look for ways to turn it into a competitive advantage. Successful business analytics depends on data […] Read More
The Disruption of the Automotive Industry by Electrification I am not saying that John would be ecstatic that a man from Cornwall claiming to be his son has built a three-wheeled gull-wing vehicle from a converted Reliant Robin. In fact, I am sure he would be aghast if he were still alive. I am saying […] Read More
Data isn’t helpful unless we know what we are measuring. Tim Harford has recently released a fantastically insightful book called “The Data Detective: Ten Easy Rules to Make Sense of Statistics”. It is statistics and sociology all mashed together by an economist with a talent for writing engaging books. I highly recommend it. Let me […] Read More
Have you ever heard of the Automation Pyramid? What is it and what does it represent? The Automation Pyramid is a pictorial representation of the 5 different levels of automation found in the manufacturing industry. It serves as a visual example of how technology is being integrated into the industry today. Let’s break it down […] Read More