System Integration Channel
Gain consideration using a shunt regulator and optocoupler feedback
The TI TL431 from Texas Instruments plus optocoupler feedback circuit is a common combination when designing power converters. Heed this advice with examples, 4 equations, and 18 figures. » more
Power conversion design help
Tips and tricks: Setting up a power conversion circuit requires forethought to avoid headaches. Advice follows to ensure control loop stability. » more
Information Control Channel
Cloud Instrumentation: Data without infrastructure
Will instrumentation and other devices in your plant be communicating via the cloud rather than your own networks? While it may not happen tomorrow, the technology is advancing and may be closer than... » more
Panel PC Workstations built for industrial grade needs
Stealth Computer features a line of rugged, industrial grade panel PC workstations; available in multiple sizes, powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor » more
Process Control Channel
Spectris to Acquire Omega Engineering
U.K.-based instrumentation and controls company expands its process measurement and control instrumentation offering. » more
When should you bypass your safety system?
How can it be considered "good engineering practice" to bypass your SIS during critical times with your process? See diagrams. » more
Machine Control Channel
Sustainable Engineering Channel
FIRST Robotics Team 3767: Teamwork life lesson
FIRST Robotics Team 3767 gets a life lesson applicable for any project: Work as a team or die, derived from a 10-minute motivational explanation from guest speaker U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Weemhoff. » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
New evolution: Ransomware gets tough
A new variant of a ransomware program is able to get in the system and then can encrypt personal files with an uncrackable algorithm. » more
Gain consideration using a shunt regulator and optocoupler feedbackThe TI TL431 from Texas Instruments plus optocoupler feedback circuit is a common combination when designing power converters. Heed this advice with examples, 4 equations, and 18 figures. » more
Power conversion design helpTips and tricks: Setting up a power conversion circuit requires forethought to avoid headaches. Advice follows to ensure control loop stability. » more
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Information Control Channel
Cloud Instrumentation: Data without infrastructureWill instrumentation and other devices in your plant be communicating via the cloud rather than your own networks? While it may not happen tomorrow, the technology is advancing and may be closer than... » more
Panel PC Workstations built for industrial grade needsStealth Computer features a line of rugged, industrial grade panel PC workstations; available in multiple sizes, powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor » more
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Process Control Channel
Spectris to Acquire Omega EngineeringU.K.-based instrumentation and controls company expands its process measurement and control instrumentation offering. » more
When should you bypass your safety system?How can it be considered "good engineering practice" to bypass your SIS during critical times with your process? See diagrams. » more
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Machine Control Channel
Company plans electro-mechanical manufacturing expansion for early 2012
Lenze Americas plans to open a 100,000 square foot facility in Glendale Heights, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, for manufacturing operations for Lenze gearboxes, motors, and geared motors, more than... » more
Lenze Americas plans to open a 100,000 square foot facility in Glendale Heights, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, for manufacturing operations for Lenze gearboxes, motors, and geared motors, more than... » more
Asia Pacific to become largest market for industrial hydraulic components
Changes in the oil market and the European economy, coupled with economic growth, suggest Asia Pacific will be the largest market by 2014, IMS Research said. » more
Changes in the oil market and the European economy, coupled with economic growth, suggest Asia Pacific will be the largest market by 2014, IMS Research said. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
FIRST Robotics Team 3767: Teamwork life lessonFIRST Robotics Team 3767 gets a life lesson applicable for any project: Work as a team or die, derived from a 10-minute motivational explanation from guest speaker U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Weemhoff. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Efficiency, applied
A motor manufacturer, Baldor Electric Co., has been upgrading its offerings to comply with the Dec. 19, 2010, round of U.S. motor efficiency mandates. Baldor also is gaining efficiency in how it... » more
A motor manufacturer, Baldor Electric Co., has been upgrading its offerings to comply with the Dec. 19, 2010, round of U.S. motor efficiency mandates. Baldor also is gaining efficiency in how it... » more
Protecting Intellectual Property
If a company's knowledge is a valuable asset, how do you keep it from eroding? Can it be protected during critical times such as control system upgrades and migrations? » more
If a company's knowledge is a valuable asset, how do you keep it from eroding? Can it be protected during critical times such as control system upgrades and migrations? » more
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Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Cybercrime motto: Knowledge means profit
Cybercriminals know data is king and that is why hacking in and finding out a company's proprietary information and trade secrets means top dollars, according to a new survey. » more
Cybercriminals know data is king and that is why hacking in and finding out a company's proprietary information and trade secrets means top dollars, according to a new survey. » more
New evolution: Ransomware gets toughA new variant of a ransomware program is able to get in the system and then can encrypt personal files with an uncrackable algorithm. » more
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