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Beyond automation: Humans as process controllers
While automated control systems can keep our manufacturing processes running efficiently, new variables are entering into the production equation that are beyond what we can expect from PID. In an... » more
Machine Safety: Robotic Industries Association updates safety requirements for robots
Robotic Industries Association (RIA) has announced its updated ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 standard. This first update since 1999 (now harmonized with the international standard ISO 10218:2011) is a major... » 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
Labor supply, demand bring changes to China manufacturing industries
Control Engineering International: Robotics and other automation are seen as competitive opportunities as labor costs increase in China, according to Control Engineering China. » more
Powering reliable entertainment
Mission-critical entertainment may seem like a misnomer, until considering that commercial time for some venues exceeds $1 million per minute, meeting or exceeding downtime costs for many major... » more
Products powering reliable equipment
Mission-critical entertainment includes products from Mitsubishi, such as Mitsubishi Q00J CPU, Q62DAN Analog Module, QX80 Input Module, QY10 Output Module, Modbus Master, and GT16 HMI. » more
Automation website launched
Mitusbishi Electric has launched a website designed to highlight the various industries it works in including automation, robotics, and HVAC. » more
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
Industrial Ethernet alternatives
When choosing between an industrial network or other option, such as industrial Ethernet network or industrial wireless, sort out the cost and timing of legacy upgrades. » 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
Enhanced pressure transmitter for North American market
Yokogawa releases enhanced EJA DP transmitter, manufactured in U.S. plant. » more
Selecting voltage-based pressure sensors
While most process instrumentation uses 4-20 mA current loops, there are situations where pressure sensors using voltage loops can operate with much lower power levels. » more
Growing the next generation
Too many companies have lost their capacity to train inexperienced engineers. How can we hope to replace the practical knowledge lost to retirement? » more
Industrial networking: One network for full enterprise connectivity
Industrial networking goes beyond connecting the back office to the plant floor. Today’s networking technology delivers fast, secure, and reliable data transfer factory-wide, so users can proactively... » more
Application template for machine modules
Lenze Americas' FAST application template and ready-made standard software modules is designed to handle software engineering requirements for machine modules and expedite machine programming. » more
WindPower 2013: Fair winds, prosperous show in Chicago
The American Wind Energy Association’s annual conference and exhibition, WindPower 2013, assembled leading international manufacturers and suppliers of wind power technology exhibiting wind energy... » more
Wireless network: Field testing benefits
Technology Update: 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
Focus your CMMS on safety issues
Between PMs, work orders and reports, a CMMS gives you the basic tools to implement a safety program and to schedule and perform most safety-related tasks. » more
Between PMs, work orders and reports, a CMMS gives you the basic tools to implement a safety program and to schedule and perform most safety-related tasks. » more
Beyond automation: Humans as process controllersWhile automated control systems can keep our manufacturing processes running efficiently, new variables are entering into the production equation that are beyond what we can expect from PID. In an... » more
Machine Safety: Robotic Industries Association updates safety requirements for robotsRobotic Industries Association (RIA) has announced its updated ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 standard. This first update since 1999 (now harmonized with the international standard ISO 10218:2011) is a major... » more
North America machine vision sales rising
The Automated Imaging Association (AIA) reported a 10 percent increase in machine vision sales for the first quarter of 2013, thanks in large part to an increase in machine vision system sales. » more
The Automated Imaging Association (AIA) reported a 10 percent increase in machine vision sales for the first quarter of 2013, thanks in large part to an increase in machine vision system sales. » 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
Labor supply, demand bring changes to China manufacturing industriesControl Engineering International: Robotics and other automation are seen as competitive opportunities as labor costs increase in China, according to Control Engineering China. » more
Powering reliable entertainmentMission-critical entertainment may seem like a misnomer, until considering that commercial time for some venues exceeds $1 million per minute, meeting or exceeding downtime costs for many major... » more
Products powering reliable equipmentMission-critical entertainment includes products from Mitsubishi, such as Mitsubishi Q00J CPU, Q62DAN Analog Module, QX80 Input Module, QY10 Output Module, Modbus Master, and GT16 HMI. » more
Automation website launchedMitusbishi Electric has launched a website designed to highlight the various industries it works in including automation, robotics, and HVAC. » more
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
Industrial Ethernet alternativesWhen choosing between an industrial network or other option, such as industrial Ethernet network or industrial wireless, sort out the cost and timing of legacy upgrades. » 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
Enhanced pressure transmitter for North American marketYokogawa releases enhanced EJA DP transmitter, manufactured in U.S. plant. » more
Selecting voltage-based pressure sensorsWhile most process instrumentation uses 4-20 mA current loops, there are situations where pressure sensors using voltage loops can operate with much lower power levels. » more
Growing the next generationToo many companies have lost their capacity to train inexperienced engineers. How can we hope to replace the practical knowledge lost to retirement? » more
Industrial networking: One network for full enterprise connectivityIndustrial networking goes beyond connecting the back office to the plant floor. Today’s networking technology delivers fast, secure, and reliable data transfer factory-wide, so users can proactively... » more
Application template for machine modulesLenze Americas' FAST application template and ready-made standard software modules is designed to handle software engineering requirements for machine modules and expedite machine programming. » more
WindPower 2013: Fair winds, prosperous show in ChicagoThe American Wind Energy Association’s annual conference and exhibition, WindPower 2013, assembled leading international manufacturers and suppliers of wind power technology exhibiting wind energy... » more
Wireless network: Field testing benefitsTechnology Update: 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
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