System Integration Channel
Automation integration services: Consider workload, risks
While it may seem logical to keep as many services in-house as possible, factors to consider include workload, forecasting work, schedule, deadlines, expertise, design quality, liability, and risk.... » more
Information Control Channel
Next-generation power demonstration
STMicroelectronics demonstrated next-generation smart power technology, said to enable significant power consumption decreases in electronic systems for manufacturing, hybrid-electric-vehicle... » more
Process Control Channel
Pulse control module for time proportional output
Omega Engineering's PCM5 is designed to transmit a signal of up to 20 mA from a process/temperature controller to a time proportional output. » more
Machine Control Channel
Machine Safety: NFPA 70E and international requirements
Machine Safety has several different focused areas of potential hazards. One of the areas getting a lot of attention is Arc Flash and NFPA 70E. A recent article published by Control Engineering... » more
Vogl named chairman for motion control group
Andrew Vogl of Kollmorgen is named Chairman of MCA, replacing Bill Allai of National Instruments, who remains on the Board as Past Chairman. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Think Again: Improve processes, then automate
Advice: Don’t upgrade automation on old processes. Get lean, fix the processes, then apply leading-edge controls and automation to optimize results. » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Integrating safety in automation requires specialized knowledge
In a typical automation project, maximum efficiency is key. However, undertaking a safety automation project presents additional challenges. First, legal requirements must be met. Second, care must... » more
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Safety added to motor management system
Siemens Simocode Pro safety motor management solution addresses human and machine safety, as well as motor management, maintenance, and reliability. Fail-safe expansion modules for Simocode pro V –... » more
Automation integration services: Consider workload, risksWhile it may seem logical to keep as many services in-house as possible, factors to consider include workload, forecasting work, schedule, deadlines, expertise, design quality, liability, and risk.... » more
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Information Control Channel
Next-generation power demonstrationSTMicroelectronics demonstrated next-generation smart power technology, said to enable significant power consumption decreases in electronic systems for manufacturing, hybrid-electric-vehicle... » more
RSTechED 2011
RSTechED 2011 - Inspire. Educate. Innovate. June 12-17, at Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL. » more
RSTechED 2011 - Inspire. Educate. Innovate. June 12-17, at Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL. » more
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Process Control Channel
Pulse control module for time proportional outputOmega Engineering's PCM5 is designed to transmit a signal of up to 20 mA from a process/temperature controller to a time proportional output. » more
New program reaches out to system integrators
Yokogawa announces VigilantPlant solutions partner program to provide its control platforms through selected system integrators. » more
Yokogawa announces VigilantPlant solutions partner program to provide its control platforms through selected system integrators. » more
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Machine Control Channel
Machine Safety: NFPA 70E and international requirementsMachine Safety has several different focused areas of potential hazards. One of the areas getting a lot of attention is Arc Flash and NFPA 70E. A recent article published by Control Engineering... » more
Vogl named chairman for motion control groupAndrew Vogl of Kollmorgen is named Chairman of MCA, replacing Bill Allai of National Instruments, who remains on the Board as Past Chairman. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
Communication module with integrated PROFIenergy profile server
Embedded Anybus-CompactCom PROFIenergy communication module from HMS Industrial Networks supports the green automation initiative of the automobile manufacturers. » more
Embedded Anybus-CompactCom PROFIenergy communication module from HMS Industrial Networks supports the green automation initiative of the automobile manufacturers. » more
Think Again: Improve processes, then automateAdvice: Don’t upgrade automation on old processes. Get lean, fix the processes, then apply leading-edge controls and automation to optimize results. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Inverter topologies: Voltage-source or current-source
In very basic terms, a variable-frequency drive (VFD) consists of three sections, moving from the drive’s input to output. A rectifier (or converter) changes ac input to dc, followed by a dc link... » more
In very basic terms, a variable-frequency drive (VFD) consists of three sections, moving from the drive’s input to output. A rectifier (or converter) changes ac input to dc, followed by a dc link... » more
Integrating safety in automation requires specialized knowledgeIn a typical automation project, maximum efficiency is key. However, undertaking a safety automation project presents additional challenges. First, legal requirements must be met. Second, care must... » more
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Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
2011 Automation Summit: Navigating the World of Automation by Siemens Industry Inc.
Siemens Industry Inc. holds its 2011 Automation Summit, "Navigating the World of Automation," June 27-30 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Orlando, FL. » more
Siemens Industry Inc. holds its 2011 Automation Summit, "Navigating the World of Automation," June 27-30 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Orlando, FL. » more
Safety added to motor management systemSiemens Simocode Pro safety motor management solution addresses human and machine safety, as well as motor management, maintenance, and reliability. Fail-safe expansion modules for Simocode pro V –... » more
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