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An infographic showing how edge control solves the two main profit leaks in manufacturing: quality escapes and unplanned downtime.

Implementing Edge Control in Smart Manufacturing: A Practical Guide

A practical guide to implementing edge control in smart manufacturing. Learn how to use an edge gateway for real-time quality control and predictive maintenance. ...

Robert Liao
An infographic using the analogy of a brain (edge control) and muscle (PLC) to explain their synergistic roles in modern automation.

Edge Control vs. PLC: A Guide to Modern Automation Architecture

Edge Control vs. PLC: What's the difference? Our guide explains the roles of each in a modern automation architecture and how they work together for...

Robert Liao
An infographic showing how an edge gateway acts as a protocol translator, converting various industrial protocols into a single, unified data stream.

Protocols and Latency in Edge Control: From Modbus to Real-Time Ethernet

An engineer's guide to protocols and latency in edge control. Learn how Modbus, OPC UA, and network performance impact your real-time automation system. ...

Robert Liao
A layered diagram showing the software stack for edge control, from the operating system foundation to the container engine and the final application logic.

The Software Stack for Edge Control: OS, Containers, and Runtimes

A developer's guide to the ideal software stack for edge control. Learn why an open OS, containers, and flexible runtimes are key to building reliable...

Robert Liao
An infographic deconstructing the core hardware of an edge control gateway, showing the processing brain, the industrial I/O, and the rugged design components.

The Core Hardware for Edge Control: From CPU/NPU to Industrial I/O

A technical deep dive into the core hardware for edge control. Learn why the CPU, NPU, and industrial I/O are critical for real-time automation. ...

Robert Liao
An infographic checklist to help businesses determine if they need an edge control solution, covering latency, security, resilience, data volume, and PLC integration.

Is Edge Control Right for Your Business? A 5-Point Checklist

Is edge control the right solution for you? Use our 5-point checklist to see if real-time, autonomous control can solve your key business challenges. ...

Robert Liao
An infographic comparing the one-way data flow of edge monitoring to the closed-loop, two-way data and command flow of edge control.

Edge Control vs. Edge Monitoring: Moving from Insight to Action

What's the difference between edge control and edge monitoring? Our guide explains how to move beyond passive insights to taking real-time, automated action at the...

Robert Liao
An infographic illustrating how edge control acts as a bridge to enable OT/IT convergence between the worlds of operations and information technology.

Edge Control: The Practical Guide to Bridging OT and IT

Our guide to edge control explains how this technology is the key to true OT/IT convergence, enabling real-time, data-driven automation on the factory floor. ...

Robert Liao
An infographic showing how implementing edge control transforms a factory by reducing costs like downtime and waste, and increasing profit drivers like OEE and quality.

6 Key Business Benefits of Implementing Edge Control

Discover the key business benefits of edge control. Learn how real-time, autonomous decision-making can reduce downtime, lower costs, and boost your OEE. ...

Robert Liao
An infographic comparing passive human-in-the-loop PLC remote control with active, automated, on-site Edge Control for PLCs.

Beyond Remote Access: Implementing True Edge Control for Your PLCs with the EG5120

Go beyond basic PLC remote control. Learn how an edge gateway like the EG5120 can run local logic to provide true, real-time edge control for...

Robert Liao
An architectural blueprint diagram of an edge computing IoT system for real-time control, showing the four key layers from data acquisition to cloud supervision.

The Architecture of Edge Computing IoT: A Blueprint for Real-Time Control

Explore the architecture of edge computing IoT for real-time control. Our blueprint details the data flow from sensor to actuator on an edge gateway. ...

Robert Liao
An infographic showing the spectrum of edge products, from a simple Edge Gateway to a powerful Edge Server, illustrating the trade-offs in cost and complexity.

A Buyer's Guide to Edge Products: Choosing the Right Hardware for Your Application

A buyer's guide to edge products. Learn the key differences between an Edge Gateway, an Industrial PC (IPC), and an Edge Server to choose the...

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