System Integration Channel
3D vision system performs rope wear analysis
Three-dimensional (3D) imaging can be used to verify rope and cable quality to measure pitch length and diameter, and identify rope surface damage and type of wear, with accuracy surpassing current... » more
Information Control Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2013
Most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2013 included the following topics: Plant-floor virtualization, robots vs. jobs, PLC vs. PAC, servodrive control, dynamic process... » more
Process Control Channel
More efficient pumps use VFDs, consolidate logic
Application: Existing drives were not accurate enough to provide desired results and were not offered with conduit fittings. The solution provided was cost effective and more energy efficient than... » more
HART benefits the bottom line at MOL Refinery
Implementing the right technical solution the right way can have a major impact on your profitability. A HART Plant of the Year Award recipient reveals keys to effective implementation and resulting... » more
Machine Control Channel
Machine safety: Are most machines are intrinsically safe by design?
It is odd to think that anyone in the U.S. believes most machines are intrinsically safe by design. Yet, only three weeks ago I heard this comment spoken in a conference room. Honestly, this kind of... » more
Next generation: Robots that see
Visual servo control: Vision used for robotic or machine guidance also can be used for in-line part inspection to enhance product quality with traditional feedback systems. See photos, video. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Business travel: Mitigating a necessary evil
Make travel easier, more efficient, and more relaxing » more
The real job of an industrial energy management system
An energy management system should gather information on any form of energy consumption and consider all factors that impact machine operating efficiency. » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
SPONSORED White Paper: Key trends in embedded system design
This white paper explains how combining multiple processing elements in heterogenous architectures enables high-performance embedded systems. » more
Embedded systems in a connected world
Engineering and IT Insight: Embedded systems are often mechanically connected to other systems, and planning for network connectivity will allow them to also be electronically connected. See 8... » more
Tutorials Channel
Embedded systems in a connected world
Engineering and IT Insight: Embedded systems are often mechanically connected to other systems, and planning for network connectivity will allow them to also be electronically connected. See 8... » more
Preserving your firm’s tribal knowledge
Succession planning is key to ensuring your firm’s future success. » more
Product Research Channel
Digital power market forecast to quadruple in five years
The market for digital power supplies is projected to grow to almost $12.5 billion in 2017 and the digital power IC market is forecast to be worth over $2.5 billion. » more
Photovoltaic module shipments surge in the fourth quarter of 2012
A new PV module shipment record of 11 GW was reached in the fourth quarter. » more
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Tips for starting an alarm management program
Using the ISA-18.2 standard can help process engineers understand, simplify, and implement a sustainable alarm management program. » more
Working in the cyber security red zone
Do you have enough first responders within your company when it comes to dealing with cyber security incidents and network violations? How can you make sure you aren’t developing critical staffing... » more
3D vision system performs rope wear analysisThree-dimensional (3D) imaging can be used to verify rope and cable quality to measure pitch length and diameter, and identify rope surface damage and type of wear, with accuracy surpassing current... » more
Simulators use math to create virtual processes
Complex sets of equations can help designers of processes, objects, or control systems experiment and test solutions without prototypes. » more
Complex sets of equations can help designers of processes, objects, or control systems experiment and test solutions without prototypes. » more
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Information Control Channel
Server platform upgrades improve connectivity
New enhancements to KEPServerEX improve connectivity for power distribution, extend OPC support, and simplify EFM configuration. » more
New enhancements to KEPServerEX improve connectivity for power distribution, extend OPC support, and simplify EFM configuration. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2013Most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2013 included the following topics: Plant-floor virtualization, robots vs. jobs, PLC vs. PAC, servodrive control, dynamic process... » more
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Process Control Channel
More efficient pumps use VFDs, consolidate logicApplication: Existing drives were not accurate enough to provide desired results and were not offered with conduit fittings. The solution provided was cost effective and more energy efficient than... » more
HART benefits the bottom line at MOL RefineryImplementing the right technical solution the right way can have a major impact on your profitability. A HART Plant of the Year Award recipient reveals keys to effective implementation and resulting... » more
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Machine Control Channel
Machine safety: Are most machines are intrinsically safe by design?It is odd to think that anyone in the U.S. believes most machines are intrinsically safe by design. Yet, only three weeks ago I heard this comment spoken in a conference room. Honestly, this kind of... » more
Next generation: Robots that seeVisual servo control: Vision used for robotic or machine guidance also can be used for in-line part inspection to enhance product quality with traditional feedback systems. See photos, video. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
Business travel: Mitigating a necessary evilMake travel easier, more efficient, and more relaxing » more
The real job of an industrial energy management systemAn energy management system should gather information on any form of energy consumption and consider all factors that impact machine operating efficiency. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
SPONSORED White Paper: Key trends in embedded system designThis white paper explains how combining multiple processing elements in heterogenous architectures enables high-performance embedded systems. » more
Embedded systems in a connected worldEngineering and IT Insight: Embedded systems are often mechanically connected to other systems, and planning for network connectivity will allow them to also be electronically connected. See 8... » more
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Tutorials Channel
Embedded systems in a connected worldEngineering and IT Insight: Embedded systems are often mechanically connected to other systems, and planning for network connectivity will allow them to also be electronically connected. See 8... » more
Preserving your firm’s tribal knowledgeSuccession planning is key to ensuring your firm’s future success. » more
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Product Research Channel
Digital power market forecast to quadruple in five yearsThe market for digital power supplies is projected to grow to almost $12.5 billion in 2017 and the digital power IC market is forecast to be worth over $2.5 billion. » more
Photovoltaic module shipments surge in the fourth quarter of 2012A new PV module shipment record of 11 GW was reached in the fourth quarter. » more
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Plant Safety and Security Channel
Tips for starting an alarm management programUsing the ISA-18.2 standard can help process engineers understand, simplify, and implement a sustainable alarm management program. » more
Working in the cyber security red zoneDo you have enough first responders within your company when it comes to dealing with cyber security incidents and network violations? How can you make sure you aren’t developing critical staffing... » more
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