System Integration Channel
Cellular Ethernet device, application server
PremierWave XC by Lantronix is designed for vertical markets and allows remote wireless access of almost any serial equipment or device. » more
Technologies used: Motion control system for Boeing 787 assembly
Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) worked on a Boeing final 787 body join assembly project, applying Siemens high-level Sinamics drives platform and Simotion motion controller system, failsafe... » more
Information Control Channel
Engineering and IT Insight: Keep your systems from becoming MULES
Manufacturing IT systems can easily become mature, undocumented legacy execution systems (MULES) as requirements change, knowledge is lost, and supporting systems go obsolete. Keep your software... » more
Process Control Channel
Machine Control Channel
Multi domain modeling aids in the movement of automated guide vehicles
Design and control of AGVs, robots, is easier with enhanced modeling software. » more
Clearpath Robotics design technologies and software
Software modeling is important for robotics. Clearpath Robotics uses Maplesoft’s MapleSim, an intuitive multidomain modeling and simulation environment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,... » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Direct-drive Wind Turbines Flex Muscles
A different drive train design that eliminates the gearbox between a turbine’s rotor and generator is attracting wind turbine manufacturers in the quest for higher power output, increased offshore... » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
IntelaTrac mobile workforce solution Wonderware
IntelaTrac mobile workforce management system from Invensys Operations Management drives consistent execution of best practices for leading industrial companies worldwide, the company says. The... » more
Tutorials Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, December 2010
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during December 2010 included motor efficiency, video about the value of automation, System Integrator of the Year winners 2011, Coriolis flowmeter, and... » more
Technology Update: Automation appliances create interoperability
Machine to machine (M2M) and machine to enterprise (M2E) communications are required for most automated applications, as the Internet of Things and need for interoperability advance. Interoperability... » more
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011
HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Cellular Ethernet device, application serverPremierWave XC by Lantronix is designed for vertical markets and allows remote wireless access of almost any serial equipment or device. » more
Technologies used: Motion control system for Boeing 787 assemblyAdvanced Integration Technology (AIT) worked on a Boeing final 787 body join assembly project, applying Siemens high-level Sinamics drives platform and Simotion motion controller system, failsafe... » more
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Information Control Channel
Growth in plant retrofit market a good sign for manufacturing
In launching its new Plant Design Suite 2012, Autodesk hopes to be able to tie all the parts of plant retrofit together from design stage to modeling to operation. » more
In launching its new Plant Design Suite 2012, Autodesk hopes to be able to tie all the parts of plant retrofit together from design stage to modeling to operation. » more
Engineering and IT Insight: Keep your systems from becoming MULESManufacturing IT systems can easily become mature, undocumented legacy execution systems (MULES) as requirements change, knowledge is lost, and supporting systems go obsolete. Keep your software... » more
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Process Control Channel
Neste Oil starts up Europe’s largest renewable diesel plant
Company deploys Metso’s automation and safety solutions to support efficient operations at Rotterdam facility. » more
Company deploys Metso’s automation and safety solutions to support efficient operations at Rotterdam facility. » more
Shell Global Solutions launches major simulation program
Company signs technology agreement with Invensys for multi-year partnership on simulation and optimization. » more
Company signs technology agreement with Invensys for multi-year partnership on simulation and optimization. » more
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Machine Control Channel
Multi domain modeling aids in the movement of automated guide vehiclesDesign and control of AGVs, robots, is easier with enhanced modeling software. » more
Clearpath Robotics design technologies and softwareSoftware modeling is important for robotics. Clearpath Robotics uses Maplesoft’s MapleSim, an intuitive multidomain modeling and simulation environment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,... » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
Direct-drive Wind Turbines Flex MusclesA different drive train design that eliminates the gearbox between a turbine’s rotor and generator is attracting wind turbine manufacturers in the quest for higher power output, increased offshore... » more
Manufacturing technology orders up 108% in 2011
May U.S. manufacturing technology orders have totaled $388.27 million, according to AMTDA and AMT, up 108% compared to 2010. » more
May U.S. manufacturing technology orders have totaled $388.27 million, according to AMTDA and AMT, up 108% compared to 2010. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Virus attacks industrial control systems
Siemens launches damage control program for systems targeted by Trojan, including remedial and defensive measures for users. So far, actual damage is minimal. Update: Virus detection/removal tool now... » more
Siemens launches damage control program for systems targeted by Trojan, including remedial and defensive measures for users. So far, actual damage is minimal. Update: Virus detection/removal tool now... » more
IntelaTrac mobile workforce solution WonderwareIntelaTrac mobile workforce management system from Invensys Operations Management drives consistent execution of best practices for leading industrial companies worldwide, the company says. The... » more
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Tutorials Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, December 2010Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during December 2010 included motor efficiency, video about the value of automation, System Integrator of the Year winners 2011, Coriolis flowmeter, and... » more
Technology Update: Automation appliances create interoperabilityMachine to machine (M2M) and machine to enterprise (M2E) communications are required for most automated applications, as the Internet of Things and need for interoperability advance. Interoperability... » more
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Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Network safety protocol certified
The motion control network by Mechatrolink received certification by TÜV Rheinland for complying with IEC61508 safety integrity level SIL3. » more
The motion control network by Mechatrolink received certification by TÜV Rheinland for complying with IEC61508 safety integrity level SIL3. » more
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