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Control Engineering salary and career survey, 2013
Average annual base salary was $92,918 among respondents to the 2013 Control Engineering salary and career survey, with 70% expecting an increase and average bonus of $10,486. Best skills to get... » more
SPONSORED White Paper: Key trends in embedded system design
This white paper explains how combining multiple processing elements in heterogenous architectures enables high-performance embedded systems. » more
Cable technology for servo motors
The Topserv Hybrid PVC and PUR cables by Helukabel combine power and feedback cables and combine power conductors and break pairs with an encoder cable element. » more
Commercial tablets get industrial enclosures
Making tablets rugged: Industrial-grade environmental protection can help ruggedize and protect Apple iPad, Google Android, and other tablet computers. » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety, part 2
When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about... » more
Robots optimize analysis of sugar beets at Nordic Sugar
Nordic Sugar worked with distributor AH Automation to install user friendly, reliable robots without enclosures or robotic experts. “Now we can invest in new robots instead of buying spare parts for... » more
Open-source robotic software advances at kickoff meeting
ROS-Industrial Consortium (RIC) kickoff meeting included 25 people representing 14 organizations interested in fostering advanced manufacturing technologies enabled by ROS-Industrial open-source... » more
Safety laser scanner
Omron's STI OS32C safety laser scanners are designed to report status and measurement data via EtherNet/IP and feature user tools to speed consumer development time and conserve engineering resources. » more
Embedded systems in a connected world
Engineering and IT Insight: Embedded systems are often mechanically connected to other systems, and planning for network connectivity will allow them to also be electronically connected. See 8... » more
Controller works in extreme environments
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix-XT (Extreme Environment) controller from Rockwell Automation operates in abusive environments. » more
Is your controller tough enough?
Controllers are the nervous system of the production process. Reliability is important. Controller malfunctions can throw a wrench into your production processes or even paralyze your factory. You... » more
Preserving your firm’s tribal knowledge
Succession planning is key to ensuring your firm’s future success. » more
New handheld communicator for HART field devices
Yokogawa releases new FieldMate handheld communicator to configure, poll, and trim field instruments and control devices. » more
Advice for selecting a non-contact infrared temperature sensor
Solutions Direct and Raytek offer guidelines for analyzing your application in light of available solutions. » more
Motorized rotary stages
AGR series motorized rotary stages by Aerotech provide a worm-gear-drive designed for positioning in industrial and labortory use with a stage base that can be used in multi-axis arrangements and... » more
Cross-platform communication enables continuous process improvement
Failure to communicate across platforms often blocks effective continuous process improvement. » more
Research: Wireless use in industry
What wireless technologies are being used for industrial applications? IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, and wireless are widely used. More information is being gathered. » more
Pressure reducing valve
The 3350 is suitable for systems with fill pressure requirements of 10 to 50 psi and features a fast-fill button with automatic reset. » more
Compact AC drive for open- and closed-loop applications
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex525 AC drive by Rockwell Automation is designed for a number of applications including material handling and compressors. It also has several motor control options for open-... » more
Valveless pump for gearbox lubrication
The PDS-100 by FMI provides metering high viscosity grease at low pressure for precision lubrication of industrial robot gearboxes. » more
Vision system for color applications
The In-Sight 7010C by Cognex features a 24-bit color resolution that can identify 16 million color variations distinguish parts by color and features IP67-rated housing and autofocus technology as... » more
Thermal techniques in measurement and control circuitry
Circuit design: Applying thermal techniques to measurement and control circuits allows novel solutions to difficult problems, most obviously temperature control. » more
Control Engineering salary and career survey, 2013Average annual base salary was $92,918 among respondents to the 2013 Control Engineering salary and career survey, with 70% expecting an increase and average bonus of $10,486. Best skills to get... » more
SPONSORED White Paper: Key trends in embedded system designThis white paper explains how combining multiple processing elements in heterogenous architectures enables high-performance embedded systems. » more
Cable technology for servo motorsThe Topserv Hybrid PVC and PUR cables by Helukabel combine power and feedback cables and combine power conductors and break pairs with an encoder cable element. » more
Commercial tablets get industrial enclosuresMaking tablets rugged: Industrial-grade environmental protection can help ruggedize and protect Apple iPad, Google Android, and other tablet computers. » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety, part 2 When considering “functional safety,” look at what differs compared to other safety initiatives, consider U.S. versus international standards, examine conformance responsibilities, and think about... » more
Robots optimize analysis of sugar beets at Nordic SugarNordic Sugar worked with distributor AH Automation to install user friendly, reliable robots without enclosures or robotic experts. “Now we can invest in new robots instead of buying spare parts for... » more
Open-source robotic software advances at kickoff meetingROS-Industrial Consortium (RIC) kickoff meeting included 25 people representing 14 organizations interested in fostering advanced manufacturing technologies enabled by ROS-Industrial open-source... » more
Safety laser scannerOmron's STI OS32C safety laser scanners are designed to report status and measurement data via EtherNet/IP and feature user tools to speed consumer development time and conserve engineering resources. » more
Embedded systems in a connected worldEngineering and IT Insight: Embedded systems are often mechanically connected to other systems, and planning for network connectivity will allow them to also be electronically connected. See 8... » more
Controller works in extreme environmentsAllen-Bradley ControlLogix-XT (Extreme Environment) controller from Rockwell Automation operates in abusive environments. » more
Is your controller tough enough? Controllers are the nervous system of the production process. Reliability is important. Controller malfunctions can throw a wrench into your production processes or even paralyze your factory. You... » more
Preserving your firm’s tribal knowledgeSuccession planning is key to ensuring your firm’s future success. » more
New handheld communicator for HART field devicesYokogawa releases new FieldMate handheld communicator to configure, poll, and trim field instruments and control devices. » more
Advice for selecting a non-contact infrared temperature sensorSolutions Direct and Raytek offer guidelines for analyzing your application in light of available solutions. » more
LNG export facility will use online gas chromatographs to monitor product quality
ABB to provide process analyzers for Cheniere Energy’s new Sabine Pass LNG export facility on the gulf coast. » more
ABB to provide process analyzers for Cheniere Energy’s new Sabine Pass LNG export facility on the gulf coast. » more
Motorized rotary stagesAGR series motorized rotary stages by Aerotech provide a worm-gear-drive designed for positioning in industrial and labortory use with a stage base that can be used in multi-axis arrangements and... » more
Cross-platform communication enables continuous process improvementFailure to communicate across platforms often blocks effective continuous process improvement. » more
Research: Wireless use in industryWhat wireless technologies are being used for industrial applications? IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, and wireless are widely used. More information is being gathered. » more
Pressure reducing valveThe 3350 is suitable for systems with fill pressure requirements of 10 to 50 psi and features a fast-fill button with automatic reset. » more
Compact AC drive for open- and closed-loop applicationsAllen-Bradley PowerFlex525 AC drive by Rockwell Automation is designed for a number of applications including material handling and compressors. It also has several motor control options for open-... » more
Valveless pump for gearbox lubricationThe PDS-100 by FMI provides metering high viscosity grease at low pressure for precision lubrication of industrial robot gearboxes. » more
Vision system for color applicationsThe In-Sight 7010C by Cognex features a 24-bit color resolution that can identify 16 million color variations distinguish parts by color and features IP67-rated housing and autofocus technology as... » more
Thermal techniques in measurement and control circuitryCircuit design: Applying thermal techniques to measurement and control circuits allows novel solutions to difficult problems, most obviously temperature control. » more
Manufacturing Council adds new members
Rockwell Automation’s Mike Laszkiewicz named chairman of 26-member council » more
Rockwell Automation’s Mike Laszkiewicz named chairman of 26-member council » more
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