DMC recently integrated a Fluke 726 handheld multifunction calibrator into a turnkey automated test system. The test system incorporated a large switching matrix connected to multiple test instrumentation hardware components to pe...
Visitors to DMC may notice our ever-changing "Quote Board," documenting the best engineering jokes and team one-liners of the moment. Learn more about DMC's company culture and check out our open position...
As an Ignition Premier Integrator, DMC works on dozens of SCADA projects every year for clients across a wide range of industries. As plants expand and grow, we are frequently asked to integrate more and more devices. Luckily, Ignition has ...
The ability to simulate hardware is an invaluable tool to keep in your development kit. It allows you to develop remotely, test changes without interrupting critical systems, and more. This blog serves as an addendum to Nikhil Holay’s informati...
If you’ve ever used a LabVIEW application that generates a lot of data very quickly, you’ve probably dealt with TDMS files. TDMS files store data in a binary format that allows you to rapidly write data as waveform chunks. This wo...
DMC’s Test and Measurement Automation team has an annual tradition of using the LabVIEW Icon Editor to deck the halls by creating holiday ornaments, and this year was no different! We spread the LabVIEW programming cheer across our offices arou...
As an embedded software engineer and consultant, time is critical in embedded systems engineering. Faster development, debugging and testing lead to greater productivity and cost savings. Over time, I’ve discovered that spending just five minut...
In manufacturing, part tracking is essential for quality control and resource management. One method for tracking parts throughout production lines and across multiple sites involves generating and scanning barcodes.  Although existing softw...
Last month, I attended NI’s Automated Test Forum in Milpitas, CA. This event provided an excellent opportunity for NI representatives, partners, and customers to connect and learn about NI’s latest offerings. Highlights included...
DMC recently updated the Siemens Open Library, which was updated to include SIMATIC WinCC Unified support. The free, open-source Siemens Open Library was developed by DMC in partnership with Siemens as a development resource for the Siemens community...