System Integration Channel
Energy management is at the forefront for new Schneider Electric technology
PlantStruxure Process Expert System (PES) from Schneider Electric treats energy as a consumable, not a cost. » more
Information Control Channel
EC: Data Dashboard for LabVIEW
Software - Mobile apps for controls, automation, instrumentation: The Data Dashboard for LabVIEW and Data Dashboard Mobile for LabVIEW iOS and Android apps enable engineers to visualize measurement... » more
EC: SIMATIC PCS 7 Version 8
Process Control systems: Simatic PCS 7 Version 8 integrates functional variety, flexibility, and performance within Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal, a complete range of products,... » more
Process Control Channel
Making HART communicate
HART-enabled process instrumentation is everywhere, but how does it communicate? New chip designs support this time-tested protocol. » more
Digital valve controller speaks Profibus PA
Emerson adds new fieldbus option to its Fisher Fieldview valve controller family. » more
Machine Control Channel
Robotic function packages for entertainment, music
ABB Robotics' RoboScreen function packages inclue Autodesk Maya-based plug-ins and an optional mixing board to accurately synchronize a robot's movements with the motion program software. » more
The right system components are critical to maximizing the energy-saving potential of VFDs
Cabling—like other components—must be vetted for its ability to withstand the harshest operating conditions. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, October 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during October 2012 included the following topics: Best products, HMI, mobile apps, motors, level control, system integrators, safety, PLCs, energy... » more
High on the energy hog
An example of a carefully planned successful energy and cost savings program was carried out by the Harley Davidson Motor Co. during the late 1990s. » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Bridging the gap between IT, operations
Understanding the shared goals can bring peace – and value to manufacturers. » more
Tutorials Channel
Automation legalities: Papering the maintenance relationship
Automation providers cover the "maintenance and service" relationship in three basic ways. Learn the five basic legal clauses, starting with payment. » more
Inside the box
Think Again: Think out of the box, we’re told, but for many engineering applications, thinking inside the box might be more scalable. Learn what six pieces of automation design wisdom can mean for... » more
Product Research Channel
Simplified Safety: New Wireless Safety Mobile Panel
Failsafe, wireless operator control and monitoring via Rapid Roaming » more
Process engineer job satisfaction survey
Process engineers are stable and generally happy people who say they enjoy their work. The pay's not bad, too. » more
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Georgia plant fined after explosion
MFG Chemical Inc. faces $77,000 in fines after OSHA discovered 20 safety violations that resulted in 40 employees being hospitalized for decontamination at the Dalton, Ga. plant. » more
Costs mount for CA nuke outage
The prolonged outage at the San Onofre plant has cost $317 million, or more than $1 million per day. Power to replace the lost output will cost another $221 million. » more
Providing a saner approach to maintenance
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Energy management is at the forefront for new Schneider Electric technologyPlantStruxure Process Expert System (PES) from Schneider Electric treats energy as a consumable, not a cost. » more
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Information Control Channel
EC: Data Dashboard for LabVIEWSoftware - Mobile apps for controls, automation, instrumentation: The Data Dashboard for LabVIEW and Data Dashboard Mobile for LabVIEW iOS and Android apps enable engineers to visualize measurement... » more
EC: SIMATIC PCS 7 Version 8Process Control systems: Simatic PCS 7 Version 8 integrates functional variety, flexibility, and performance within Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal, a complete range of products,... » more
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Process Control Channel
Making HART communicateHART-enabled process instrumentation is everywhere, but how does it communicate? New chip designs support this time-tested protocol. » more
Digital valve controller speaks Profibus PAEmerson adds new fieldbus option to its Fisher Fieldview valve controller family. » more
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Machine Control Channel
Robotic function packages for entertainment, musicABB Robotics' RoboScreen function packages inclue Autodesk Maya-based plug-ins and an optional mixing board to accurately synchronize a robot's movements with the motion program software. » more
The right system components are critical to maximizing the energy-saving potential of VFDs Cabling—like other components—must be vetted for its ability to withstand the harshest operating conditions. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, October 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during October 2012 included the following topics: Best products, HMI, mobile apps, motors, level control, system integrators, safety, PLCs, energy... » more
High on the energy hogAn example of a carefully planned successful energy and cost savings program was carried out by the Harley Davidson Motor Co. during the late 1990s. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Operator’s changing role requires better tools, faster
Shifting from being purely functional to highly analytical, operators have become an increasingly critical part of today’s business processes—significantly changing the way businesses operate and... » more
Shifting from being purely functional to highly analytical, operators have become an increasingly critical part of today’s business processes—significantly changing the way businesses operate and... » more
Bridging the gap between IT, operationsUnderstanding the shared goals can bring peace – and value to manufacturers. » more
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Tutorials Channel
Automation legalities: Papering the maintenance relationship Automation providers cover the "maintenance and service" relationship in three basic ways. Learn the five basic legal clauses, starting with payment. » more
Inside the boxThink Again: Think out of the box, we’re told, but for many engineering applications, thinking inside the box might be more scalable. Learn what six pieces of automation design wisdom can mean for... » more
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Product Research Channel
Simplified Safety: New Wireless Safety Mobile PanelFailsafe, wireless operator control and monitoring via Rapid Roaming » more
Process engineer job satisfaction surveyProcess engineers are stable and generally happy people who say they enjoy their work. The pay's not bad, too. » more
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Plant Safety and Security Channel
Georgia plant fined after explosionMFG Chemical Inc. faces $77,000 in fines after OSHA discovered 20 safety violations that resulted in 40 employees being hospitalized for decontamination at the Dalton, Ga. plant. » more
Costs mount for CA nuke outageThe prolonged outage at the San Onofre plant has cost $317 million, or more than $1 million per day. Power to replace the lost output will cost another $221 million. » more
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