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Wireless network: Field testing benefits
Inside Machines: Before installing industrial wireless equipment, careful testing can prevent many potential problems down the road and reduce troubleshooting time following an installation. » more
Control strategy for stabilizing the world's largest semi-submersible heavy transport vessel
Emerson’s level sensors and control technologies help maintain stability of huge FPSO transporter using sophisticated ballast control system. » more
New high-powered temperature controller
Oven Industries now offers high powered temperature controllers for applications greater than 15 A. » more
Industrial-grade network video recorder
Eight-channel recorder from Moxa Americas features support for SCADA systems and supports Modbus/TCP for direct communication. » more
New data acquisition application software
Data Translation QuickDAQ 2013 offered free with optional FFT analysis packages to add full signal analysis capability. » more
HMI software platform aims at OEM applications
Eaton Galileo software provides powerful visualization environment to help OEMs reduce costs, improve efficiencies. » more
Robot safety standard approved: robots, humans can collaborate safely
The American National Standards Institute has approved ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012, which addresses collaborative operation between workers and robots and soft axis and space limiting technology. » more
Implementing mechatronics: Software engineers are different
Embedded software development, a component of controls systems and mechatronics, differs from other engineering in key ways, according to respondents to recent Cambashi research interviews. » more
Hacked without knowing it
Engineering and IT Insight: Cyber-criminals are stealing manufacturing companies’ intellectual property (IP). Is your lack of cyber security hardware, software, and best practices giving away... » more
Know your customer
Who is your customer? Can you explain in one sentence or less? What does that customer value most? Do you understand those things and are you providing that value? » more
Multi-touch panel PC for rugged applications
The TPC-1840WP from Advantech is a widescreen multi-touch panel PC specifically designed for manufacturing control environments, building automation, and HMI applications. » more
Should you be an early adopter of Microsoft Server 2012 for today’s control systems?
You might get ahead of your control system software suppliers, but you can probably install the most up-to-date operating systems now and get the maximum lifespan. » more
Machine safety: Does ISO 13849-1: 2006 weight severity, frequency, and probability equally?
New quantitative requirements for designing safety-related parts of the control system (SRP/CS) have created many discussions. Even with new requirements from ISO 13849-1, this updated standard... » more
Machine safety: Executives balance risks, profits
Industrial executives are engaged more than ever in operational risk oversight. This certainly includes machine safety. » 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
Understanding SIS industry standards
Process safety standards and practices are spreading from oil and gas and other energy-related industries to broader process industry applications. Here’s basic advice on how to make more sense of... » more
Industrial wireless monitoring and sensing
Applying industrial wireless applications to monitoring and sensing can serve as a risk management policy. Strong communications address many challenges facility operators face during process... » more
Digital panel meters
Precision Digital's PD765 and PD8-765 Trident Series Digital Panel Meters are adjustable to lighting conditions and designed to handle level, flow rate, temperature, and pressure applications. » more
Tear down the walls, literally
Walls in work areas can hurt direct and indirect communications for dynamic, fast-paced teams and projects. Without a wall, lift your head, get an answer, and return to work. » more
Power control systems
Russelectric on-site power control systems are equipped with dual programmable logic controls (PLCs) for automatic generator set starting and stopping, status and alarm annunciation, synchronizing,... » more
Wireless network: Field testing benefitsInside Machines: Before installing industrial wireless equipment, careful testing can prevent many potential problems down the road and reduce troubleshooting time following an installation. » more
Control strategy for stabilizing the world's largest semi-submersible heavy transport vesselEmerson’s level sensors and control technologies help maintain stability of huge FPSO transporter using sophisticated ballast control system. » more
Control platform provider helps integrate subsea and topside automation platform
Honeywell integrates and certifies FMC Subsea Automation Protocol with its Experion PKS C300 controller. » more
Honeywell integrates and certifies FMC Subsea Automation Protocol with its Experion PKS C300 controller. » more
New high-powered temperature controllerOven Industries now offers high powered temperature controllers for applications greater than 15 A. » more
Industrial-grade network video recorder Eight-channel recorder from Moxa Americas features support for SCADA systems and supports Modbus/TCP for direct communication. » more
New data acquisition application softwareData Translation QuickDAQ 2013 offered free with optional FFT analysis packages to add full signal analysis capability. » more
HMI software platform aims at OEM applicationsEaton Galileo software provides powerful visualization environment to help OEMs reduce costs, improve efficiencies. » more
Robot safety standard approved: robots, humans can collaborate safelyThe American National Standards Institute has approved ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012, which addresses collaborative operation between workers and robots and soft axis and space limiting technology. » more
Implementing mechatronics: Software engineers are differentEmbedded software development, a component of controls systems and mechatronics, differs from other engineering in key ways, according to respondents to recent Cambashi research interviews. » more
Hacked without knowing itEngineering and IT Insight: Cyber-criminals are stealing manufacturing companies’ intellectual property (IP). Is your lack of cyber security hardware, software, and best practices giving away... » more
Know your customerWho is your customer? Can you explain in one sentence or less? What does that customer value most? Do you understand those things and are you providing that value? » more
Multi-touch panel PC for rugged applicationsThe TPC-1840WP from Advantech is a widescreen multi-touch panel PC specifically designed for manufacturing control environments, building automation, and HMI applications. » more
Company expands Colorado headquarters
Freewave Technologies has moved to its new corporate headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, to help expand its operations. » more
Freewave Technologies has moved to its new corporate headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, to help expand its operations. » more
Should you be an early adopter of Microsoft Server 2012 for today’s control systems?You might get ahead of your control system software suppliers, but you can probably install the most up-to-date operating systems now and get the maximum lifespan. » more
Machine safety: Does ISO 13849-1: 2006 weight severity, frequency, and probability equally?New quantitative requirements for designing safety-related parts of the control system (SRP/CS) have created many discussions. Even with new requirements from ISO 13849-1, this updated standard... » more
Machine safety: Executives balance risks, profitsIndustrial executives are engaged more than ever in operational risk oversight. This certainly includes machine safety. » 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
Understanding SIS industry standardsProcess safety standards and practices are spreading from oil and gas and other energy-related industries to broader process industry applications. Here’s basic advice on how to make more sense of... » more
Calendar 2013: shows, events, conferences related to Control Engineering
Shows, events, and conferences, through June 2013, that may be applicable or of interest for Control Engineering readers include the following. » more
Shows, events, and conferences, through June 2013, that may be applicable or of interest for Control Engineering readers include the following. » more
Specifications published on low power consumption radio technology
ETSI has published the first Technical Specification (TS 102 939-1) on DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy), which is intended for home automation and other M2M applications. » more
ETSI has published the first Technical Specification (TS 102 939-1) on DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy), which is intended for home automation and other M2M applications. » more
Industrial wireless monitoring and sensingApplying industrial wireless applications to monitoring and sensing can serve as a risk management policy. Strong communications address many challenges facility operators face during process... » more
Digital panel metersPrecision Digital's PD765 and PD8-765 Trident Series Digital Panel Meters are adjustable to lighting conditions and designed to handle level, flow rate, temperature, and pressure applications. » more
Tear down the walls, literallyWalls in work areas can hurt direct and indirect communications for dynamic, fast-paced teams and projects. Without a wall, lift your head, get an answer, and return to work. » more
Power control systemsRusselectric on-site power control systems are equipped with dual programmable logic controls (PLCs) for automatic generator set starting and stopping, status and alarm annunciation, synchronizing,... » more