Case Studies
CNC Faceoff: PC Platforms with Virtualization
Computer numerical control (CNC) systems based on multi-core processor systems can run applications... » more
Integrator Update: Robotic controls double throughput
Concept Systems resolves coffee roaster infeed problems, doubles throughput with new robotic... » more
Machine Vision ROI at Polaris Industries
Vision system reduces scrap in high-mix welding environment and paid for itself in 2 weeks,... » more
Inside Machines: Packaging Line Vision System Gets Speed Boost
Adding an RTOS to run alongside Microsoft Windows allows machine vision inspection system to... » more
Safety application: Kia Motor Slovakia reduces safety downtime by up to 70%
Safety PLC with I/O modules on an Ethernet protocol helps maximize efficiency in body shop,... » more
EXCLUSIVE: Plantville game to showcase products, solutions for industry and infrastructure
Siemens online game simulates a plant manager’s experience – challenging players to increase... » more
Motion system adds antenna accuracy
Nearfield spherical scanner uses advanced motion control system from Nexen to test stationary... » more
Green automation: Manufacturer of high-voltage cables cuts 50% in cooling process
Lamifil sees significant energy savings using drives to control cooling pumps in production of... » more
Imaging system controls baking process on production line
Georgia Tech Research Institute pairs an imaging system with advanced controls in the production of... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011
Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC,... » more
Linear motion control system helps Biotech Lab robot
The RoToR by Baldor Electric allowed Singer Instruments’ innovate biotech laboratory robot for... » more
Multi-axis conformal coating machine handles high volume throughput
Baldor Ethernet-compatible Powerlink servos simplify machine build in small packages. » more
GM Transmission Assembly: Integrated, Decentralized Control
An integrated automation approach coordinates RFID, CNC, safety and vision systems at the General... » more
Retrofit brings old floor-type mill up to modern standards
NUM’s CNC technology helps bring an old-floor type horizontal boring mill up to state-of-the-art... » more
Motion controller can rejuvenate your machine
Add productivity to your hydraulic machine with a new motion controller. Adding an... » more
Inside Machines: Wireless Ethernet, PLCs add productivity to Blue Bell Creameries
Upgrade with Siemens Scalance WLAN and Simatic PLCs adds productivity and eases training on aging... » more
Inside Machines: Process models, advanced control support super steel mill
Extensive system integration and custom advanced control software supports one of only four cold... » more
Application Update: A/C controls handle the heat of a growing shop floor
YH America Inc. cuts HVAC energy consumption using A/C control system, while adding 600 hp of... » more
Application Update: Machine vision saves fruit, by better sizing and sorting
More than 30% of fruits and vegetables are discarded before the grocery store; machine vision used... » more
Inside Machines: Vision-guided robots automate vial, syringe filling
Pharmaceutical filling equipment adapts to drug container shapes and sizes so short runs can be... » more
Mining control system drawings made easy
Electrical and instrumentation drawing software, rather than traditional CAD drafting methods,... » more
Innovative hydraulic lift system builds 156-ft diameter, free-standing grain bin
Application Update: Said to be the world's largest, the bin's building methods are the result of a... » more
Start a lean manufacturing initiative by focusing on safety
Lean manufacturing can begin by focusing safety, according to Robert Hafey, president, RBH... » more
Recycling Robots
An engine plant discovers how easy it is to recycle and repurpose existing robots when... » more
CNC Faceoff: PC Platforms with VirtualizationComputer numerical control (CNC) systems based on multi-core processor systems can run applications... » more
Integrator Update: Robotic controls double throughputConcept Systems resolves coffee roaster infeed problems, doubles throughput with new robotic... » more
Machine Vision ROI at Polaris IndustriesVision system reduces scrap in high-mix welding environment and paid for itself in 2 weeks,... » more
Inside Machines: Packaging Line Vision System Gets Speed BoostAdding an RTOS to run alongside Microsoft Windows allows machine vision inspection system to... » more
Safety application: Kia Motor Slovakia reduces safety downtime by up to 70%Safety PLC with I/O modules on an Ethernet protocol helps maximize efficiency in body shop,... » more
EXCLUSIVE: Plantville game to showcase products, solutions for industry and infrastructureSiemens online game simulates a plant manager’s experience – challenging players to increase... » more
Motion system adds antenna accuracyNearfield spherical scanner uses advanced motion control system from Nexen to test stationary... » more
Green automation: Manufacturer of high-voltage cables cuts 50% in cooling processLamifil sees significant energy savings using drives to control cooling pumps in production of... » more
Imaging system controls baking process on production lineGeorgia Tech Research Institute pairs an imaging system with advanced controls in the production of... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC,... » more
Linear motion control system helps Biotech Lab robotThe RoToR by Baldor Electric allowed Singer Instruments’ innovate biotech laboratory robot for... » more
Multi-axis conformal coating machine handles high volume throughputBaldor Ethernet-compatible Powerlink servos simplify machine build in small packages. » more
GM Transmission Assembly: Integrated, Decentralized Control An integrated automation approach coordinates RFID, CNC, safety and vision systems at the General... » more
Retrofit brings old floor-type mill up to modern standardsNUM’s CNC technology helps bring an old-floor type horizontal boring mill up to state-of-the-art... » more
Motion controller can rejuvenate your machineAdd productivity to your hydraulic machine with a new motion controller. Adding an... » more
Inside Machines: Wireless Ethernet, PLCs add productivity to Blue Bell CreameriesUpgrade with Siemens Scalance WLAN and Simatic PLCs adds productivity and eases training on aging... » more
Inside Machines: Process models, advanced control support super steel millExtensive system integration and custom advanced control software supports one of only four cold... » more
Application Update: A/C controls handle the heat of a growing shop floorYH America Inc. cuts HVAC energy consumption using A/C control system, while adding 600 hp of... » more
Inside Machines: Pinpoint Inspection Precision via Machine Vision
An electronics components manufacturer uses machine vision to achieve 100% inspection of... » more
An electronics components manufacturer uses machine vision to achieve 100% inspection of... » more
Application Update: Machine vision saves fruit, by better sizing and sortingMore than 30% of fruits and vegetables are discarded before the grocery store; machine vision used... » more
Inside Machines: Vision-guided robots automate vial, syringe fillingPharmaceutical filling equipment adapts to drug container shapes and sizes so short runs can be... » more
Mining control system drawings made easyElectrical and instrumentation drawing software, rather than traditional CAD drafting methods,... » more
Innovative hydraulic lift system builds 156-ft diameter, free-standing grain binApplication Update: Said to be the world's largest, the bin's building methods are the result of a... » more
Start a lean manufacturing initiative by focusing on safetyLean manufacturing can begin by focusing safety, according to Robert Hafey, president, RBH... » more
Recycling RobotsAn engine plant discovers how easy it is to recycle and repurpose existing robots when... » more
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