System Integration Channel
Automatic guided vehicles
Industry sales projections for 2012 remain strong, bolstered by key selling points such as flexibility, versatility, and evolutionary advances in controls. » more
Communication module for Controller Area Network (CAN)
The Snap-SCM-CAN2B by Opto 22 acquires data from industrial devices, motors, actuators, and other devices connected to a Controller Area Network (CAN). » more
Information Control Channel
An iPhone as Your Next HMI?
Consumer-grade smartphones and tablet computers are fast becoming commonplace extensions of industrial networks, permitting process monitoring and, even (gasp!) process control. » more
Process Control Channel
PCs versus PLCs for process control
Soapbox: Don’t settle for faults inherent in PLCs and PCs. Take the best of each for a more effective hybrid system for process control, according to a software and hardware provider to the process... » more
Control programming: Write once, run anywhere with open systems
With industrial controls, it is extremely difficult to design sophisticated programs for process and even discrete control that run on multiple devices, often requiring simplification. Open systems... » 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
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
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
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
Putting people in the path of safety
Your safety systems should not depend on the ability of individuals to react in an emergency. » more
Automatic guided vehicles Industry sales projections for 2012 remain strong, bolstered by key selling points such as flexibility, versatility, and evolutionary advances in controls. » more
Communication module for Controller Area Network (CAN)The Snap-SCM-CAN2B by Opto 22 acquires data from industrial devices, motors, actuators, and other devices connected to a Controller Area Network (CAN). » more
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Information Control Channel
An iPhone as Your Next HMI?Consumer-grade smartphones and tablet computers are fast becoming commonplace extensions of industrial networks, permitting process monitoring and, even (gasp!) process control. » more
Ruggedized stainless steel monitor
Advantech's 15-inch flat panel monitor is designed to endure harsh environments. It is designed for the oil and gas industries. » more
Advantech's 15-inch flat panel monitor is designed to endure harsh environments. It is designed for the oil and gas industries. » more
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Process Control Channel
PCs versus PLCs for process controlSoapbox: Don’t settle for faults inherent in PLCs and PCs. Take the best of each for a more effective hybrid system for process control, according to a software and hardware provider to the process... » more
Control programming: Write once, run anywhere with open systems With industrial controls, it is extremely difficult to design sophisticated programs for process and even discrete control that run on multiple devices, often requiring simplification. Open systems... » more
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Machine Control Channel
Ametek completes Dunkermotoren acquisition for $320 million
Ametek buys Dunkermotoren GmbH, a manufacturer of advanced motion control solutions for a wide range of industrial automation applications. It joins Ametek as part of Ametek Precision Motion Control,... » more
Ametek buys Dunkermotoren GmbH, a manufacturer of advanced motion control solutions for a wide range of industrial automation applications. It joins Ametek as part of Ametek Precision Motion Control,... » more
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
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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
Siemens Automation Summit: Cost-effective ways to reduce risk, limit cost, improve effectiveness
As U.S. manufacturing roars back to life, resolving engineering challenges and maximizing return on investment were among goals of Siemens Automation Summit and the Siemens Answers for Industry... » more
As U.S. manufacturing roars back to life, resolving engineering challenges and maximizing return on investment were among goals of Siemens Automation Summit and the Siemens Answers for Industry... » more
CFE Media acquires Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer and Plant Engineering from Reed Business Information
CFE Media LLC announced on April 30, 2010, the acquisition of the Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and Plant Engineering publishing assets from Reed Business Information.... » more
CFE Media LLC announced on April 30, 2010, the acquisition of the Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and Plant Engineering publishing assets from Reed Business Information.... » 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
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
Putting people in the path of safetyYour safety systems should not depend on the ability of individuals to react in an emergency. » more
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