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When you go to a science museum, what do you enjoy most?
Usually the Ask Control Engineering blog provides answers, but today we ask, “When you go to a science museum, what do you enjoy most?” Kate McGroarty won the Museum of Science and Industry “Month at... » more
Linearity in measuring devices
Dear Control Engineering: Sometimes I see the term “linearity” used in reference to measuring devices. What does this mean? Linearity reflects the ability of a sensor to respond to changes in a... » more
Redundant vs. fault tolerant fieldbus wiring
Dear Control Engineering: I was watching one of the videos from Emerson Global Users Exchange, an interview with Scott Saunders from MooreHawke. We’ve been looking at installing some Foundation... » more
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Machine Safety
ISO 13849-1 Machine Guarding adoption, part 2
The scope statement in the machine guarding standard reads, “This part of ISO 13849 provides safety requirements and guidance on the principles for the design and integration of safety-related parts... » more
ISO 13849-1 Machine Guarding adoption, part 1
Let’s assume that adopting ISO 13849-1 for Machine Guarding is unavoidable. That said, the “professorial” view is to train/educate everyone in industry about the requirements for compliance and... » more
I don’t have to upgrade my machine safety to the latest technology
I’ll bet nearly everyone reading this blog has heard someone say, “I don’t have to upgrade my machine safety to the latest technology.” Right? And, the next comment might be something like, “My shop... » more
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Research Analyst blogs
Machinery production: A correction or contraction?
With the global economy slowing down, machine production is likely to follow suit. » more
Standardized low-power wireless adoption in consumer electronics devices set for rapid growth
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and proprietary devices are expected to show the highest adoption among RF technologies. » more
Combination IC shipments aim high, thanks to Wi-Fi
Wireless combination IC shipments are expected to grow 24% in 2011 thanks to smartphones and tablet PC's. » more
When you go to a science museum, what do you enjoy most?Usually the Ask Control Engineering blog provides answers, but today we ask, “When you go to a science museum, what do you enjoy most?” Kate McGroarty won the Museum of Science and Industry “Month at... » more
Linearity in measuring devicesDear Control Engineering: Sometimes I see the term “linearity” used in reference to measuring devices. What does this mean? Linearity reflects the ability of a sensor to respond to changes in a... » more
Redundant vs. fault tolerant fieldbus wiringDear Control Engineering: I was watching one of the videos from Emerson Global Users Exchange, an interview with Scott Saunders from MooreHawke. We’ve been looking at installing some Foundation... » more
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ISO 13849-1 Machine Guarding adoption, part 2The scope statement in the machine guarding standard reads, “This part of ISO 13849 provides safety requirements and guidance on the principles for the design and integration of safety-related parts... » more
ISO 13849-1 Machine Guarding adoption, part 1Let’s assume that adopting ISO 13849-1 for Machine Guarding is unavoidable. That said, the “professorial” view is to train/educate everyone in industry about the requirements for compliance and... » more
I don’t have to upgrade my machine safety to the latest technologyI’ll bet nearly everyone reading this blog has heard someone say, “I don’t have to upgrade my machine safety to the latest technology.” Right? And, the next comment might be something like, “My shop... » more
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Machinery production: A correction or contraction? With the global economy slowing down, machine production is likely to follow suit. » more
Standardized low-power wireless adoption in consumer electronics devices set for rapid growthBluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and proprietary devices are expected to show the highest adoption among RF technologies. » more
Combination IC shipments aim high, thanks to Wi-Fi Wireless combination IC shipments are expected to grow 24% in 2011 thanks to smartphones and tablet PC's. » more
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