System Integration Channel
Automation engineering services: In-house or hired out?
Need automation engineering services? Value and involve in-house automation engineers, select the right outsourced team, help the hired system integrator understand the business, and play an active... » more
Integrated HMI/PLC packages offer convenience, but only in the right applications
Choices of controllers that include an integrated HMI in one package are growing. These promise greater simplicity if the combination of elements works in your situation. » more
Information Control Channel
Integrated I/O controller offers rich networking interface for function extensions
The PEC-3710 integrated controller by the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech is an application-ready platform that has integrated I/O functions. » more
Compact industrial PC meets extended temperature requirements
Phoenix Contact’s BPC industrial PC family has a fanless design in a compact, DIN rail-mountable package. An extreme temperature model is available. » more
Process Control Channel
Energy efficiency: Open, modular control system cuts waste, adds throughput
Meat processor gains line flexibility with new controls, reduces scrap 10%, increases throughput 15%, and cuts troubleshooting time by 20% with anticipated 12-month return on investment. » more
Data acquisition device for temperature and voltage sensors
Measurement Computing offers a new low-cost 24-bit multifunction USB DAQ. » more
Machine Control Channel
Industrial safety first
Control Engineering International: For better manufacturing safety awareness use a high-profile risk management mechanism, says Control Engineering China. » more
Dual display sensor
The DF-G1 Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier by Banner Engineering is designed to detect breaks or changes in assemblies including small part and wire break detection. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Trends in Renewable Energy Consumption and Electricity
Total Energy consumption declined for a second year in a row to its lowest level since 1996, dropping 10.1% in industrial areas. » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Engineering inspiration: NASA’s Linenger challenges us to reach deeper, do more for each other
You don’t need to be faced with death in space to reach deeper, do it right, inspire others, and be thankful for every moment, said Dr. Jerry Linenger, retired U.S. Navy flight surgeon and NASA... » more
Automation engineering services: In-house or hired out?Need automation engineering services? Value and involve in-house automation engineers, select the right outsourced team, help the hired system integrator understand the business, and play an active... » more
Integrated HMI/PLC packages offer convenience, but only in the right applicationsChoices of controllers that include an integrated HMI in one package are growing. These promise greater simplicity if the combination of elements works in your situation. » more
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Information Control Channel
Integrated I/O controller offers rich networking interface for function extensionsThe PEC-3710 integrated controller by the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech is an application-ready platform that has integrated I/O functions. » more
Compact industrial PC meets extended temperature requirementsPhoenix Contact’s BPC industrial PC family has a fanless design in a compact, DIN rail-mountable package. An extreme temperature model is available. » more
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Process Control Channel
Energy efficiency: Open, modular control system cuts waste, adds throughput Meat processor gains line flexibility with new controls, reduces scrap 10%, increases throughput 15%, and cuts troubleshooting time by 20% with anticipated 12-month return on investment. » more
Data acquisition device for temperature and voltage sensorsMeasurement Computing offers a new low-cost 24-bit multifunction USB DAQ. » more
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Machine Control Channel
Industrial safety firstControl Engineering International: For better manufacturing safety awareness use a high-profile risk management mechanism, says Control Engineering China. » more
Dual display sensorThe DF-G1 Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier by Banner Engineering is designed to detect breaks or changes in assemblies including small part and wire break detection. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
Schneider Electric launches disconnect switch for the solar market
The Square D 1000 VDC disconnect switch features a NEMA Type 3, IP63 enclosure, operates within a temperature range of -37°C to 50°C » more
The Square D 1000 VDC disconnect switch features a NEMA Type 3, IP63 enclosure, operates within a temperature range of -37°C to 50°C » more
Trends in Renewable Energy Consumption and Electricity Total Energy consumption declined for a second year in a row to its lowest level since 1996, dropping 10.1% in industrial areas. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Process Automation Systems
Reed Research Group surveyed Control Engineering subscribers in November 2008 about their use of process automation systems. Selected results presented here are based on 128 completed responses from... » more
Reed Research Group surveyed Control Engineering subscribers in November 2008 about their use of process automation systems. Selected results presented here are based on 128 completed responses from... » more
Control Engineering North American edition 2008 index
Looking for something? Do you recall a cover image, but cannot remember enough to use a search engine? Below is an index of Control Engineering 2008 North American print edition issues by cover and... » more
Looking for something? Do you recall a cover image, but cannot remember enough to use a search engine? Below is an index of Control Engineering 2008 North American print edition issues by cover and... » more
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Tutorials Channel
7 tips for an industrial Ethernet cyber security strategy
Industrial operations are becoming more aware of their vulnerability to cyber mischief or cyber attacks. Here are seven tips that can create the foundation for a cyber security strategy. » more
Industrial operations are becoming more aware of their vulnerability to cyber mischief or cyber attacks. Here are seven tips that can create the foundation for a cyber security strategy. » more
Is Office Ethernet Hardware Tough Enough for Industrial Use?
Considerations include operating temperature, humidity, operating voltage, redundancy, vibration, and more. See comparison table. » more
Considerations include operating temperature, humidity, operating voltage, redundancy, vibration, and more. See comparison table. » more
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Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Engineering inspiration: NASA’s Linenger challenges us to reach deeper, do more for each otherYou don’t need to be faced with death in space to reach deeper, do it right, inspire others, and be thankful for every moment, said Dr. Jerry Linenger, retired U.S. Navy flight surgeon and NASA... » more
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