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Is it water or orange juice?
Dear Control Engineering: I am working in the process to automate a pasteurizer. I am looking for a sensor technology to detect the change from water to orange juice, and from orange juice to water... » more
Cellular communication for remote I/O
Dear Control Engineering: I was looking at the announcement about using cellular service for industrial devices. Is this really practical? Wouldn’t it be hugely expensive? » more
What is process linearity?
Dear Control Engineering: Recently you were talking about linearity in instrumentation devices. What is process linearity? Process linearity is similar in that it looks at the relationships between... » more
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Machine Safety Culture: Compliance versus cooperation driven
Employee safety compliance is a blend of hard physical restraints or barriers and a desire to follow a set of safety behaviors. But, compliance is interpreted by most as meeting the bare minimums.... » more
Machine Guarding: Do I need to follow codes and regulations like NFPA?
What is the purpose of so many codes and regulations? I work in panels all the time. Sure, I take risks every day but do “I” need regulations to keep “me” safe? Bah humbug on the regulations. I know... » more
Machine Guarding: Tolerable vs residual risk
Why do so many colleagues in manufacturing choose to avoid the terms – tolerable risk and residual risk? If there’s one thing “integrated safety systems” and requirements for risk assessments have... » more
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Strong recovery after downturn – World PLC market in 2011 and future perspective
The PLC market is expected to surpass 2008 levels by the end of 2011, indicating a strong turnaround after the global recession in 2008 and 2009. » more
Will the future of microinverters match the expectations of suppliers?
While microinverters have the potential to change the market, it is too early to tell what kind of impact they will have in the long run. » more
PVSEC 2011 - Another trade show, another drop in module prices?
While prices are declining for modules, the industry is expected to level off with increased demand in the fourth quarter of 2011. » more
Is it water or orange juice?Dear Control Engineering: I am working in the process to automate a pasteurizer. I am looking for a sensor technology to detect the change from water to orange juice, and from orange juice to water... » more
Cellular communication for remote I/ODear Control Engineering: I was looking at the announcement about using cellular service for industrial devices. Is this really practical? Wouldn’t it be hugely expensive? » more
What is process linearity?Dear Control Engineering: Recently you were talking about linearity in instrumentation devices. What is process linearity? Process linearity is similar in that it looks at the relationships between... » more
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Machine Safety Culture: Compliance versus cooperation driven Employee safety compliance is a blend of hard physical restraints or barriers and a desire to follow a set of safety behaviors. But, compliance is interpreted by most as meeting the bare minimums.... » more
Machine Guarding: Do I need to follow codes and regulations like NFPA?What is the purpose of so many codes and regulations? I work in panels all the time. Sure, I take risks every day but do “I” need regulations to keep “me” safe? Bah humbug on the regulations. I know... » more
Machine Guarding: Tolerable vs residual risk Why do so many colleagues in manufacturing choose to avoid the terms – tolerable risk and residual risk? If there’s one thing “integrated safety systems” and requirements for risk assessments have... » more
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Strong recovery after downturn – World PLC market in 2011 and future perspectiveThe PLC market is expected to surpass 2008 levels by the end of 2011, indicating a strong turnaround after the global recession in 2008 and 2009. » more
Will the future of microinverters match the expectations of suppliers?While microinverters have the potential to change the market, it is too early to tell what kind of impact they will have in the long run. » more
PVSEC 2011 - Another trade show, another drop in module prices?While prices are declining for modules, the industry is expected to level off with increased demand in the fourth quarter of 2011. » more
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