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Piezo motors, actuators streamline medical device performance
For the execution of precise movements with medical equipment, the latest piezoceramic motors and actuators are more compact, require lower voltage, deliver higher torque, have shorter response time,... » more
11 ways piezoelectric motors improve equipment performance
Piezoelectric Motors Help Equipment Performance: Ten reasons to consider piezoelectric motors for motion control application follow, along with one more point that many motion system or product... » more
How to Integrate Safety
System integration: Incorporating safety into a machine or a process at the design stage is more cost-effective than doing so later. Here’s a look at how several integrators and manufacturers... » more
Machine safety: B10s at work for machine guarding
Get beyond, "Is it safe?" Here's a sneak preview of a few of the new requirements transforming machine guarding in the U.S. from a qualitative approach to a quantitative approach and more similar to... » more
Video: 3 things you can do to make shut-downs smoother
Control loop optimization: Are you considering these key points, before, during, and after your next plant shutdown? Listen to a little advice from John Gerry at Expertune. (2:29 min.) » more
IMTS ready to help lead manufacturing rally
In a pivotal year for manufacturing in the U.S. and around the globe, the biennial International Machine Tool Show is delivering new ideas and forging new partnerships as its prepares for the show in... » more
New ultrasonic flowmeter
AC powered sensor family uses transit time technology for a variety of fluids. » more
Expansion: Motoman Robotics expands manufacturing in Ohio
Motoman SDA10D robot from Yaskawa (a dual-arm robot called “Dexter Bot”) wore a hard hat and turned the first shovel of dirt on a new 300,000 square foot state-of-the-art office and production... » more
TTEthernet: Time-triggered services deliver synchronous Ethernet
TTEthernet provides a set of time-triggered services implemented on top of standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet. » more
Back to Basics: Closed-loop stability
Tutorial: Stability is how a control loop reduces errors between the measured process variable and its desired value or setpoint. » more
Isn't there enough real intertia around?
Mechatronics in Design: Adding inertia to a system, that is, adding mechanical mass, is not usually desirable as it slows down system response. Electronic intertia through acceleration feedback... » more
New technology improves barcode reader performance
Improved processing algorithm helps extend range of 1D and 2D code reading accuracy. » more
HMI support for sanitary environments
Overhead suspension system designed to withstand high temperature washdowns and protect electronics. » more
NIWeek 2010: 7 control demo-application video clips
Seven NI Week video clips show the ease of graphical programming, parallel computing, control system integration, high-speed data acquisition, and browser-based monitoring, and software compiling as... » more
Piezo motors, actuators streamline medical device performanceFor the execution of precise movements with medical equipment, the latest piezoceramic motors and actuators are more compact, require lower voltage, deliver higher torque, have shorter response time,... » more
11 ways piezoelectric motors improve equipment performancePiezoelectric Motors Help Equipment Performance: Ten reasons to consider piezoelectric motors for motion control application follow, along with one more point that many motion system or product... » more
Square D Energy & Power Conference to focus on safety, distribution issues
The conference will cover a host of new technologies and service solutions that can help cut facility costs, reduce equipment downtime, improve equipment reliability, and increase employee safety. » more
The conference will cover a host of new technologies and service solutions that can help cut facility costs, reduce equipment downtime, improve equipment reliability, and increase employee safety. » more
How to Integrate SafetySystem integration: Incorporating safety into a machine or a process at the design stage is more cost-effective than doing so later. Here’s a look at how several integrators and manufacturers... » more
Machine safety: B10s at work for machine guardingGet beyond, "Is it safe?" Here's a sneak preview of a few of the new requirements transforming machine guarding in the U.S. from a qualitative approach to a quantitative approach and more similar to... » more
Video: 3 things you can do to make shut-downs smootherControl loop optimization: Are you considering these key points, before, during, and after your next plant shutdown? Listen to a little advice from John Gerry at Expertune. (2:29 min.) » more
IMTS ready to help lead manufacturing rallyIn a pivotal year for manufacturing in the U.S. and around the globe, the biennial International Machine Tool Show is delivering new ideas and forging new partnerships as its prepares for the show in... » more
New ultrasonic flowmeterAC powered sensor family uses transit time technology for a variety of fluids. » more
Analog to digital: Frequency
Dear Control Engineering: I was looking at the discussion about bit rate, but can you go into more depth on how frequency works in this context? If bit rate is the vertical or y-axis on our graph,... » more
Dear Control Engineering: I was looking at the discussion about bit rate, but can you go into more depth on how frequency works in this context? If bit rate is the vertical or y-axis on our graph,... » more
Domestic oil sources drying up?
An interesting article recently made the point that crude oil production from Alaskan fields is declining, and the big pipeline that brings product south is reaching the point where it is turning... » more
An interesting article recently made the point that crude oil production from Alaskan fields is declining, and the big pipeline that brings product south is reaching the point where it is turning... » more
Cyber security forensics tool for industrial control systems
Analysis software helps detect and unearth threats to critical infrastructure systems after and even before cyber incidents. » more
Analysis software helps detect and unearth threats to critical infrastructure systems after and even before cyber incidents. » more
Take 8 steps to debug process control system
A strategic approach to identifying and debugging system shortfalls doesn’t have to be an overwhelming proposition, and this article certainly isn’t intended to introduce anything as sophisticated or... » more
A strategic approach to identifying and debugging system shortfalls doesn’t have to be an overwhelming proposition, and this article certainly isn’t intended to introduce anything as sophisticated or... » more
Expansion: Motoman Robotics expands manufacturing in OhioMotoman SDA10D robot from Yaskawa (a dual-arm robot called “Dexter Bot”) wore a hard hat and turned the first shovel of dirt on a new 300,000 square foot state-of-the-art office and production... » more
TTEthernet: Time-triggered services deliver synchronous EthernetTTEthernet provides a set of time-triggered services implemented on top of standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet. » more
Fieldbus Foundation updated technical spec supports fieldbus devices, diagnostics
Version 2010.1 of Fieldbus Foundation technical specification supports development of fieldbus devices and hosts employing NE107 field diagnostics. » more
Version 2010.1 of Fieldbus Foundation technical specification supports development of fieldbus devices and hosts employing NE107 field diagnostics. » more
Social media discussion: Selecting a level sensor for dry material
A user of the Automation & Control Engineering group on LinkedIn wants some help choosing a level sensor. » more
A user of the Automation & Control Engineering group on LinkedIn wants some help choosing a level sensor. » more
IT and Engineering Insight: Seven habits of unsuccessful projects
Understanding if you are in an out-of-control IT project is important. Here are some traits of failing or soon-to-fail projects. If you have three or more of these project attributes, you need a... » more
Understanding if you are in an out-of-control IT project is important. Here are some traits of failing or soon-to-fail projects. If you have three or more of these project attributes, you need a... » more
Soapbox: Fight against counterfeit electrical products
The counterfeiting of electrical products, which have the potential to affect our health and safety, should be of concern to everyone. Do you know the 6 tips to avoid counterfeit electrical products? » more
The counterfeiting of electrical products, which have the potential to affect our health and safety, should be of concern to everyone. Do you know the 6 tips to avoid counterfeit electrical products? » more
Back to Basics: Closed-loop stabilityTutorial: Stability is how a control loop reduces errors between the measured process variable and its desired value or setpoint. » more
Isn't there enough real intertia around?Mechatronics in Design: Adding inertia to a system, that is, adding mechanical mass, is not usually desirable as it slows down system response. Electronic intertia through acceleration feedback... » more
New technology improves barcode reader performanceImproved processing algorithm helps extend range of 1D and 2D code reading accuracy. » more
HMI support for sanitary environmentsOverhead suspension system designed to withstand high temperature washdowns and protect electronics. » more
NIWeek 2010: 7 control demo-application video clipsSeven NI Week video clips show the ease of graphical programming, parallel computing, control system integration, high-speed data acquisition, and browser-based monitoring, and software compiling as... » more
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