A 2D code has an information capacity up to several dozens times more than that of a barcode, while the size of a 2D code is over several dozens times smaller than that of a barcode. With these advantages, 2D codes are used increasingly more in various fields.

This white paper discusses features of 2D codes (how they differ from barcodes), typical 2D codes, and how to prepare for 2D code implementation (deciding what data to print and module size).

A well-planned and executed migration to a modern control system not only improves plant availability and reliability, but can also provide a more flexible production platform. Flexibility is the key battleground on which companies seeking to make the most of business opportunities will thrive.

Honeywell offers a wide range of migration options for control systems. These migration solutions are designed to provide access to up-to-date technology without having to "rip and replace" the entire legacy hardware and software system.

With Honeywell's investment protection strategy, plants continue to operate and be supported on their legacy equipment. In this white paper, learn how the transition to new technology can be executed with practically no change to physical wiring and intellectual property. The availability of multiple controllers on a single network also provides freedom of choice for new installations or upgrades.

In addition to systems interoperability, integration of fieldbus segments and industrial Ethernet networks will require the optimization of PLC network performance and manageability. This white paper will discuss how three facets of PLC network optimization can ensure high network availability, simplify network monitoring and configuration, and maximize network flexibility.

Popularity of youth competitions have grown in the past few years, including the high-school FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) contest and the FIRST Lego League for younger children.

Nowadays, every toy store in the industrialized world is crammed with computer-controlled toys that would have been labelled as state-of-the-art robots only 20 years ago. The quirky Roomba autonomous vacuum cleaner was launched as the world's first robotic household cleaning device. Although its capabilities as an effective vacuum cleaner are debated, its introduction has resulted in the development of derivative products that provide accessible platforms for learning and exploring real robotics techniques.

Beneath all of this is a whole new generation of engineering and scientific techniques that empower and fuel the rapid pace of innovation within the modern robotics community. In the end, what was once the stuff of science fiction seems to be within reach for the engineering community.

Cordsets provide the foundation for this connectivity, and to meet today's application requirements, cordsets must be able to adapt to difficult environments and challenging applications. Assembled cordsets are a common connectivity solution, however, in-the-field assembly makes them vulnerable to performance deficiencies, such as mis-wiring and moisture ingress, which can impact the operation of the entire application.

To overcome these challenges, cordsets have progressed to include overmolded options. This improves the integrity of the connection by eliminating the need to assemble connectors and the associated errors that occur with assembled solutions. Overmolding can improve the durability of the cordset, as well as reduce the total cost of ownership by improving uptime and decreasing labor and maintenance, improving overall performance for an enhanced application accuracy and efficiency.

This white paper will discuss the differences between assembled and overmolded cordsets, offering a comparison of the technologies and providing a detailed description of the advantages offered with overmolded cordsets.

For high-volume food and consumer goods manufacturers, every minute of changeover down-time can cost thousands of dollars in unproduced product. In high-capacity production environments, forward thinking manufacturers look to minimize or eliminate the need for changeover and at the same time plan for system adaptability for product sizes of the future.

In this white paper, conveyor equipment and controls solutions are highlighted that solve the problem of increasing through-put on multi-SKU lines.

When it comes to high-performance servo applications, feedback devices fall into several different categories. In this white paper, learn how each offers unique advantages and disadvantages, both electrical and mechanical, which make one better suited for a particular application than another.

When selecting the ideal track and trace technology, options are no longer limited to the debate between the capabilities and advantages of radio frequency identification over optical identification methods. Now, manufacturers should examine the difference in performance capacity between the various RFID frequencies in order to ensure the correct solution is implemented to meet corresponding application requirements.

With each industrial application presenting a unique set of challenges and demands, it is important to know the speed, range and number of tags individual operation requires to achieve the necessary level of control. This white paper will explain how RFID technology operates, and will further break down high-frequency and ultrahigh frequency RFID. The white paper will also highlight the distinct strengths and weaknesses of each frequency, along with identifying the industries and applications that suit each technology best.

Like any other technology, RFID cannot exist in a vacuum. This white paper discusses how retail or industrial — an RFID system communicate and work effectively with other hardware devices and software systems.