System Integration Channel
Baseline your system or else
In this Automation System Integration blog post, Anthony Baker learns that the lack of data about how a system has been operating can create a moving target after an upgrade. » more
Load interrupting switchgear
Eaton’s metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear has an 18-inch wide structure with front-accessible cable terminations that is designed for industrial, institutional, and healthcare customers. » more
Information Control Channel
5 things you can do long distance: Manage your control system remotely
Did you know that an off-site provider can perform many of the activities required to keep your control systems healthy? » more
Current loop panel readout devices
If you’re still using moving-needle analog panel meters, Otek offers more modern alternatives that don’t require external powering. » more
Process Control Channel
Managing alarms effectively
Many SCADA systems have built-in features that can be used to improve alarm handling, operator response times, and root cause analysis » more
The Industrial Internet of Things
Should industrial users embrace IP networking? It promises convergence of many technologies, but is it necessary or even beneficial? An examination of why and why not, what, and how. » more
Machine Control Channel
Mechatronics designs can decrease the 25% cost of engineering for OEMs
Use of mechatronics—the convergence of power, electronics, mechanical systems—helps reduce the cost of engineering, which for many machines can account for 25%-30% of their cost. » more
Compact embedded PC can serve as PLC, motion controller
The CX9020 Embedded PC by Beckhoff Automation features a 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor and can become a PLC and motion controller with automation software. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
New tactics needed to develop a new workforce
Companies that invest in the right learning and development programs will better position themselves to accelerate skills development, improve organizational capability, and sustain business success » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Cyber security: Understanding spear phishing and defense techniques
Since defending against social engineering is more training than technical, your people have to learn to recognize when it’s happening. » more
Solar power plant drives environmentally friendly business success
Supervisory control system provides real-time monitoring of massive solar network, cutting energy costs—and reducing emissions—at intermodal transit facility in Bologna, Italy. » more
Tutorials Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2013
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2013 included the following topics: PID tuning rules, April Fool’s Day article, salary and career survey, lower PLC software costs, remote... » more
Never do this just before leaving a project site
Automation System Integration blog advises not to hurry to check off the last thing on a project list before leaving the site, especially late on a Friday. (When you're in a hurry, if a device can be... » more
Product Research Channel
How sustainable is an industrial fieldbus infrastructure?
More industrial automation component vendors are offering Ethernet provision as standard on their devices. » more
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Valve actuator and controls extended
FieldQ by Emerson Process Management diagnostics help simplify work practices and improve efficiency by allowing users to categorize and prioritize alarms. » more
Baseline your system or elseIn this Automation System Integration blog post, Anthony Baker learns that the lack of data about how a system has been operating can create a moving target after an upgrade. » more
Load interrupting switchgearEaton’s metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear has an 18-inch wide structure with front-accessible cable terminations that is designed for industrial, institutional, and healthcare customers. » more
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Information Control Channel
5 things you can do long distance: Manage your control system remotelyDid you know that an off-site provider can perform many of the activities required to keep your control systems healthy? » more
Current loop panel readout devicesIf you’re still using moving-needle analog panel meters, Otek offers more modern alternatives that don’t require external powering. » more
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Process Control Channel
Managing alarms effectivelyMany SCADA systems have built-in features that can be used to improve alarm handling, operator response times, and root cause analysis » more
The Industrial Internet of ThingsShould industrial users embrace IP networking? It promises convergence of many technologies, but is it necessary or even beneficial? An examination of why and why not, what, and how. » more
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Machine Control Channel
Mechatronics designs can decrease the 25% cost of engineering for OEMsUse of mechatronics—the convergence of power, electronics, mechanical systems—helps reduce the cost of engineering, which for many machines can account for 25%-30% of their cost. » more
Compact embedded PC can serve as PLC, motion controllerThe CX9020 Embedded PC by Beckhoff Automation features a 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor and can become a PLC and motion controller with automation software. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
Manufacturing drove GDP growth in 2012
Commerce Department report finds durable goods jumped 9.1% last year » more
Commerce Department report finds durable goods jumped 9.1% last year » more
New tactics needed to develop a new workforceCompanies that invest in the right learning and development programs will better position themselves to accelerate skills development, improve organizational capability, and sustain business success » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Cyber security: Understanding spear phishing and defense techniquesSince defending against social engineering is more training than technical, your people have to learn to recognize when it’s happening. » more
Solar power plant drives environmentally friendly business successSupervisory control system provides real-time monitoring of massive solar network, cutting energy costs—and reducing emissions—at intermodal transit facility in Bologna, Italy. » more
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Tutorials Channel
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2013The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2013 included the following topics: PID tuning rules, April Fool’s Day article, salary and career survey, lower PLC software costs, remote... » more
Never do this just before leaving a project siteAutomation System Integration blog advises not to hurry to check off the last thing on a project list before leaving the site, especially late on a Friday. (When you're in a hurry, if a device can be... » more
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Product Research Channel
Machine vision market poised for a rebound
After 4% drop in 2012, AIA sees growth in the long term » more
After 4% drop in 2012, AIA sees growth in the long term » more
How sustainable is an industrial fieldbus infrastructure?More industrial automation component vendors are offering Ethernet provision as standard on their devices. » more
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Plant Safety and Security Channel
Machine safety: PLC versus PAC, is there a difference for safety?
Is PAC the newest PLC? Is there less risk for machine safety in using one or the other? » more
Is PAC the newest PLC? Is there less risk for machine safety in using one or the other? » more
Valve actuator and controls extendedFieldQ by Emerson Process Management diagnostics help simplify work practices and improve efficiency by allowing users to categorize and prioritize alarms. » more
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