After the introduction of electronic control units (ECUs) in automobiles, it quickly became apparent that there was a need for a synchronization of all processes through a controlled data exchange between the devices. Through this need, the Controller Area Network was born, read through the full history now.

Accelerated Life Testing is used to screen for early defects or model long-term failures. Some systems are too complex to rely solely on ALT, resulting in ALT being performed in conjuncture with Ongoing Reliability Testing. Read how this combined testing is so critical and how to enable them in the field.

This year's DistribuTech was the largest to date, filled with exhibitors and attendees talking about the latest topics in regard to communications. Read through some of the best case studies that were presented this year on remote management.

As eWON Solution Manager for HMS Networks, Josh Pearl bridges the gap between the local sales & marketing and the global product team. He helps enable the teams to achieve success with eWON solutions, and carry market feedback to the eWON product team.

As Solution Manager for HMS Networks, Jason Block helps HMS customers and distributors enable IIoT by solving challenging applications for network interconnectivity and remote management using our Anybus, IXXAT, and eWON product lines. With over 20 years of experience, he brings value to customers as an analytical, consultative sales professional.

Every company is concerned about quality; making sure their products are reliable and constantly being improved. The leading companies are leveraging automated systems and IoT data to do this faster, accurately, and at a whole new level. Read more now.

Industrial IoT (IIoT)…Industry 4.0…Cloud Computing… Big Data…OEE…These are the hot-button subjects occupying decision makers to find how information can help them make better internal business decisions and better service their customers.  With the introduction of automation gateways users can collect machine and process data, perform analytics and filtering, then provide connectivity and transportation of data into information-based applications. Read why this access to information is changing Industrial Automation and is so important.