System Integration Channel
Cyber security insurance
Legalities: Don’t think the threat of industrial security breach isn’t real. Now there’s insurance to help mitigate financial risks related to cyber security and other threats to control system... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 29
This week Morrissey Goodale tracked two domestic deals and five international deals. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 83, down 6% from the... » more
Information Control Channel
Tips and Tricks: Help for ASIC design
When considering a new application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, consider the role analog functions will play in its deployment. To minimize risk, consider these six tips for ASIC design. » more
Process Control Channel
Programming software turns IPCs into all-in-one HMIs, PLCs, NCs, PACs
Industrial programming software: IEC 61131-3 programming, plus C++, C#, and object-oriented extensions and third-party software modules can operate on industrial PCs (IPCs), serving as multipurpose... » more
Software gives machine controls more value, departs from traditional code
Controls development in automation applications has advanced beyond producing “code” to integrating mechanical, electrical, and control domains of the machine to create a mechatronic entity. A... » more
Machine Control Channel
Bionic grippers for automation
The NanoForceGripper by Festo is modeled off of the gecko and birds to improve accuracy and durability for better robotic product or part handling. » more
Safety control systems: Essential considerations, costs
Safety control systems have four typical architectures, each with advantages and disadvantages, and differing cost (per unit). See tables, photos. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Automation, environmental technology supplied to five biomass plants in France
Dalkia has selected Metso to supply automation, environmental technology to five biomass power plants in France » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Integrated prototype functions ease control panel design
Software helps control panel designs and the component selection, prototyping, setup, and testing of control panel components prior to assembly. Such software also can help with optimal component... » more
Tutorials Channel
Video: Meet the 2011 System Integrator of the Year Winners
Control Engineering’s Vance VanDoren talks to the presidents of the winning companies, Martin Control Systems, ASECO Integrated Systems, and Maverick Technologies. » more
Video: Motor efficiency basics from Incremotion
Learn about motor efficiencies and trade-offs within motor design, as explained by Dan Jones, president, Incremotion, in a brief tutorial video. Mark T. Hoske, CFE Media, and Control Engineering,... » more
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Power efficiency, automation for Arizona cement company
Integrated power and automation based on ABB System 800xA will help new Drake Cement plant exceed industry standard productivity and efficiency levels, ABB said. » more
Industrial UPS has intelligent battery management
Phoenix Contact's Quint UPS-IQ uses IQ technology to manage battery status and inform the user on relevant data. » more
Cyber security insuranceLegalities: Don’t think the threat of industrial security breach isn’t real. Now there’s insurance to help mitigate financial risks related to cyber security and other threats to control system... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 29This week Morrissey Goodale tracked two domestic deals and five international deals. This most recent activity brings the total year-to-date deal count in the United States to 83, down 6% from the... » more
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Information Control Channel
Remote collaboration, optimization and operations solution
Honeywell solution helps produce business transformation by leveraging expertise across remote facilities. » more
Honeywell solution helps produce business transformation by leveraging expertise across remote facilities. » more
Tips and Tricks: Help for ASIC designWhen considering a new application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, consider the role analog functions will play in its deployment. To minimize risk, consider these six tips for ASIC design. » more
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Process Control Channel
Programming software turns IPCs into all-in-one HMIs, PLCs, NCs, PACsIndustrial programming software: IEC 61131-3 programming, plus C++, C#, and object-oriented extensions and third-party software modules can operate on industrial PCs (IPCs), serving as multipurpose... » more
Software gives machine controls more value, departs from traditional codeControls development in automation applications has advanced beyond producing “code” to integrating mechanical, electrical, and control domains of the machine to create a mechatronic entity. A... » more
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Machine Control Channel
Bionic grippers for automationThe NanoForceGripper by Festo is modeled off of the gecko and birds to improve accuracy and durability for better robotic product or part handling. » more
Safety control systems: Essential considerations, costsSafety control systems have four typical architectures, each with advantages and disadvantages, and differing cost (per unit). See tables, photos. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
Automation, environmental technology supplied to five biomass plants in FranceDalkia has selected Metso to supply automation, environmental technology to five biomass power plants in France » more
Capture waste heat: energy-efficiency directive
A proposed Energy Efficiency Directive is set to make energy generation from waste plants more efficient by making combined heat and power (CHP) with district heating the default option. » more
A proposed Energy Efficiency Directive is set to make energy generation from waste plants more efficient by making combined heat and power (CHP) with district heating the default option. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Integrated prototype functions ease control panel designSoftware helps control panel designs and the component selection, prototyping, setup, and testing of control panel components prior to assembly. Such software also can help with optimal component... » more
In-plant operations and maintenance workers follow plant best practices: Honeywell Field Advisor platform
New software developed by Honeywell around technology from Shell Global Solutions helps workers minimize unplanned shutdowns and optimize plant performance. » more
New software developed by Honeywell around technology from Shell Global Solutions helps workers minimize unplanned shutdowns and optimize plant performance. » more
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Tutorials Channel
Video: Meet the 2011 System Integrator of the Year WinnersControl Engineering’s Vance VanDoren talks to the presidents of the winning companies, Martin Control Systems, ASECO Integrated Systems, and Maverick Technologies. » more
Video: Motor efficiency basics from IncremotionLearn about motor efficiencies and trade-offs within motor design, as explained by Dan Jones, president, Incremotion, in a brief tutorial video. Mark T. Hoske, CFE Media, and Control Engineering,... » more
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Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Power efficiency, automation for Arizona cement companyIntegrated power and automation based on ABB System 800xA will help new Drake Cement plant exceed industry standard productivity and efficiency levels, ABB said. » more
Industrial UPS has intelligent battery managementPhoenix Contact's Quint UPS-IQ uses IQ technology to manage battery status and inform the user on relevant data. » more
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