System Integration Channel
2012 System Integrator of the Year Award Winners
Control Engineering proudly presents its 2012 System Integrators of the Year. » more
Product Exclusive: Integrated PLC and HMIs add more snap-in IO
New Snap-In I/O options, up to 46 analog and digital inputs and outputs, add diversity to Unitronics Vision Series Integrated PLC+HMIs. » more
Information Control Channel
Inside Machines: Crane Moves with IEEE 802.11n wireless
With the range of motion of industrial gantry cranes (in some cases over a kilometer), wireless Ethernet allows connectivity with moving equipment, avoiding the safety hazards and risk of moving... » more
Process Control Channel
Brushless DC compressor with variable flow at pressure output
Thomas Division has designed a compact, high performance brushless DC compressor, for applications with a higher performance to weight ratio requirement. » more
Decreasing the Cost of Control
One of the most basic ways to reduce the cost of control is to reduce the number of variables. Using advanced process control (APC) can cut down the number of loops required to run a given process,... » more
Machine Control Channel
Pneumatic air cylinders, heavy duty
AutomationDirect Nitra D-Series pneumatic, heavy-duty air cylinders are designed for applications with abusive conditions. » more
Accreditation for WPI, first U.S. robotics engineering undergraduate degree program
Four years after the program's launch, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) said it is the only university in the nation with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in robotics engineering. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Promoting Sustainability: How Automation Technologies Impact Compliance
Whether for traceability, electronic record-keeping, or emissions monitoring, automated controls and software systems help facilities meet regulations—and let control engineers rest easier at night.... » more
Control algorithm software optimizes solar energy harvesting
Beckhoff Automation TwinCAT Solar Position Algorithm library brings embedded PC-based control to solar power plants in a feature-laden function block that permits the exact calculation of sun angles... » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Microgrids looking for right model
Microgrids offer a compelling alternative to traditional energy generation and distribution, utilizing smart grid technologies to enable integrated control of distributed power generation assets... » more
Underground security system
The border-monitoring system, known as Helios, could watch the entire US-Mexico border continuously. » more
2012 System Integrator of the Year Award WinnersControl Engineering proudly presents its 2012 System Integrators of the Year. » more
Product Exclusive: Integrated PLC and HMIs add more snap-in IO New Snap-In I/O options, up to 46 analog and digital inputs and outputs, add diversity to Unitronics Vision Series Integrated PLC+HMIs. » more
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Information Control Channel
Inside Machines: Crane Moves with IEEE 802.11n wirelessWith the range of motion of industrial gantry cranes (in some cases over a kilometer), wireless Ethernet allows connectivity with moving equipment, avoiding the safety hazards and risk of moving... » more
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Process Control Channel
Brushless DC compressor with variable flow at pressure outputThomas Division has designed a compact, high performance brushless DC compressor, for applications with a higher performance to weight ratio requirement. » more
Decreasing the Cost of ControlOne of the most basic ways to reduce the cost of control is to reduce the number of variables. Using advanced process control (APC) can cut down the number of loops required to run a given process,... » more
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Machine Control Channel
Pneumatic air cylinders, heavy dutyAutomationDirect Nitra D-Series pneumatic, heavy-duty air cylinders are designed for applications with abusive conditions. » more
Accreditation for WPI, first U.S. robotics engineering undergraduate degree programFour years after the program's launch, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) said it is the only university in the nation with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in robotics engineering. » more
679 of 1720
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Promoting Sustainability: How Automation Technologies Impact ComplianceWhether for traceability, electronic record-keeping, or emissions monitoring, automated controls and software systems help facilities meet regulations—and let control engineers rest easier at night.... » more
Control algorithm software optimizes solar energy harvestingBeckhoff Automation TwinCAT Solar Position Algorithm library brings embedded PC-based control to solar power plants in a feature-laden function block that permits the exact calculation of sun angles... » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Microgrids looking for right modelMicrogrids offer a compelling alternative to traditional energy generation and distribution, utilizing smart grid technologies to enable integrated control of distributed power generation assets... » more
Underground security systemThe border-monitoring system, known as Helios, could watch the entire US-Mexico border continuously. » more
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