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Integrated prototype functions ease control panel design
Software helps control panel designs and the component selection, prototyping, setup, and testing of control panel components prior to assembly. Such software also can help with optimal component... » more
Short photoelectric sensors suppress backgrounds, have IP69K rating
Sick MHTB15 and MHTB15V compact photoelectric sensors are ideal for wash down applications in packaging, food and beverage. » more
Beckhoff Automation I/O Terminals have digital multimeter function
Cost-effective and flexible Beckhoff Automation EL3681 and KL3681 terminals replace stand-alone digital multimeters and are compatible with most fieldbuses. » more
Siemens Scalance XR-324 managed industrial Ethernet switch
A 19-in. rack mounted industrial Ethernet switch is modular, flexible, supports gigabit Ethernet in four models. » more
WiFi instrument tag sends data to real-time data-brokerage platform
Data from instrumentation cloud device readable anywhere via Internet, offers multiple powering options, says Cores Electronic about its Tag4M sensor tag. » more
Handling the World Wide Web
MECHATRONICS IN DESIGN: Fresh ideas on integrating mechanical systems, electronics, control systems, and software in design, defense systems, consumer products, manufacturing. Before the WWW,... » more
Harting: New rugged locking connector series; pushbutton saves space
Harting Han-Yellock, the next generation of connectors, has integral locking, pushbutton design that eliminates levers for latching and un-latching rectangular connectors. » more
Motors, power control: Honda EV-neo could deliver beer by Dec. '10
Green beer will roll in Japan in December 2010, courtesy of Honda's integration of a brushless electric motor, power controls, a Toshiba lithium-ion battery in the Honda EV-neo electric scooter. » more
Integrated prototype functions ease control panel designSoftware helps control panel designs and the component selection, prototyping, setup, and testing of control panel components prior to assembly. Such software also can help with optimal component... » more
Short photoelectric sensors suppress backgrounds, have IP69K ratingSick MHTB15 and MHTB15V compact photoelectric sensors are ideal for wash down applications in packaging, food and beverage. » more
Beckhoff Automation I/O Terminals have digital multimeter functionCost-effective and flexible Beckhoff Automation EL3681 and KL3681 terminals replace stand-alone digital multimeters and are compatible with most fieldbuses. » more
In-plant operations and maintenance workers follow plant best practices: Honeywell Field Advisor platform
New software developed by Honeywell around technology from Shell Global Solutions helps workers minimize unplanned shutdowns and optimize plant performance. » more
New software developed by Honeywell around technology from Shell Global Solutions helps workers minimize unplanned shutdowns and optimize plant performance. » more
Siemens Scalance XR-324 managed industrial Ethernet switchA 19-in. rack mounted industrial Ethernet switch is modular, flexible, supports gigabit Ethernet in four models. » more
WiFi instrument tag sends data to real-time data-brokerage platformData from instrumentation cloud device readable anywhere via Internet, offers multiple powering options, says Cores Electronic about its Tag4M sensor tag. » more
Siemens Automation Summit: Cost-effective ways to reduce risk, limit cost, improve effectiveness
As U.S. manufacturing roars back to life, resolving engineering challenges and maximizing return on investment were among goals of Siemens Automation Summit and the Siemens Answers for Industry... » more
As U.S. manufacturing roars back to life, resolving engineering challenges and maximizing return on investment were among goals of Siemens Automation Summit and the Siemens Answers for Industry... » more
JMP Engineering acquires Soft Design Automation, expands service capabilities
Automation system integrator JMP Engineering expands service capabilities in Toronto with the acquisition of Soft Design Automation engineering firm of Brampton. » more
Automation system integrator JMP Engineering expands service capabilities in Toronto with the acquisition of Soft Design Automation engineering firm of Brampton. » more
Nominate a plant that uses HART communications
End users are invited to nominate their plant for 2010 HART Plant of the Year Award; HART Communication Foundation seeks examples of exceptional application of HART technology. » more
End users are invited to nominate their plant for 2010 HART Plant of the Year Award; HART Communication Foundation seeks examples of exceptional application of HART technology. » more
Handling the World Wide WebMECHATRONICS IN DESIGN: Fresh ideas on integrating mechanical systems, electronics, control systems, and software in design, defense systems, consumer products, manufacturing. Before the WWW,... » more
CFE Media acquires Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer and Plant Engineering from Reed Business Information
CFE Media LLC announced on April 30, 2010, the acquisition of the Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and Plant Engineering publishing assets from Reed Business Information.... » more
CFE Media LLC announced on April 30, 2010, the acquisition of the Control Engineering, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and Plant Engineering publishing assets from Reed Business Information.... » more
Harting: New rugged locking connector series; pushbutton saves spaceHarting Han-Yellock, the next generation of connectors, has integral locking, pushbutton design that eliminates levers for latching and un-latching rectangular connectors. » more
Control Engineering has closed
No additional print issues will be published, and this web site will close on April 30, 2010. » more
No additional print issues will be published, and this web site will close on April 30, 2010. » more
Industrial machinery, electrical product inspections: TÜVRheinland accreditation
Standards Council of Canada approved TÜVRheinland to perform third-party field evaluations and inspections of various industrial machinery and electrical products manufactured in or imported to... » more
Standards Council of Canada approved TÜVRheinland to perform third-party field evaluations and inspections of various industrial machinery and electrical products manufactured in or imported to... » more
Motors, power control: Honda EV-neo could deliver beer by Dec. '10Green beer will roll in Japan in December 2010, courtesy of Honda's integration of a brushless electric motor, power controls, a Toshiba lithium-ion battery in the Honda EV-neo electric scooter. » more
Ground loops got your process down? Use signal isolators
Acromag advises using signal isolators and splitters to eliminate 4-20 mA errors and ground loops between instruments. » more
Acromag advises using signal isolators and splitters to eliminate 4-20 mA errors and ground loops between instruments. » more
Cognex Advantage Image Engines: a family of programmable vision devices for OEMs
Cognex Advantage Image Engines combine code reading and vision tools for OEM applications. » more
Cognex Advantage Image Engines combine code reading and vision tools for OEM applications. » more
MACTek Bullet WirelessHART Adapter released
Cost-effective wireless solution lowers the cost of adding additional measurements, MACTek says, of the WirelessHART device. » more
Cost-effective wireless solution lowers the cost of adding additional measurements, MACTek says, of the WirelessHART device. » more
Control Panel Design Contest
2010 winner of the Control Engineering Control Panel Design Contest is... Specialty Tooling Inc., Evansville, IN. View the finalists, learn more about the winner, and link to information about... » more
2010 winner of the Control Engineering Control Panel Design Contest is... Specialty Tooling Inc., Evansville, IN. View the finalists, learn more about the winner, and link to information about... » more
Chip-level motor, motion control vendors
Motor control and motion control have similarities and different objectives; motor control typically needs less precise regulation of speed and torque than motion control. See suppliers. » more
Motor control and motion control have similarities and different objectives; motor control typically needs less precise regulation of speed and torque than motion control. See suppliers. » more
Sustainable production help: Rockwell Automation, Aberdeen offer assessment
Industrial organizations can get complimentary access to personalized recommendations for improving sustainability performance. » more
Industrial organizations can get complimentary access to personalized recommendations for improving sustainability performance. » more
B&R: Robust new power supplies for industrial applications
B&R Industrial Automation's new line of compact, DIN rail mountable power supplies ranges from 2.1 A single-phase to 40 A three-phase and can handle input voltages of 100-240 V ac for... » more
B&R Industrial Automation's new line of compact, DIN rail mountable power supplies ranges from 2.1 A single-phase to 40 A three-phase and can handle input voltages of 100-240 V ac for... » more
ISA88 Part 1 markup: What will be removed from ISA88 Part 5 draft? April 22 call
Non-duplication: As ISA88 Part 1 work moves towards completion, it is time to decide what has been included in Part 1 and what can be removed from the Part 5 draft. » more
Non-duplication: As ISA88 Part 1 work moves towards completion, it is time to decide what has been included in Part 1 and what can be removed from the Part 5 draft. » more
Control engineer Barbie--almost
April 14, 2010 About a year ago I offered a suggestion that for Barbie’s 50th birthday, Mattel should create a control engineer Barbie to encourage girls to go into industrial engineering.... » more
April 14, 2010 About a year ago I offered a suggestion that for Barbie’s 50th birthday, Mattel should create a control engineer Barbie to encourage girls to go into industrial engineering.... » more
RSF rotary ring encoder via Heidenhain in North America
A new modular steel tape rotary encoder from RSF Elektronik is now available for measurement applications with diameters of 6 in. (150 mm) to 6 ft (~2 m). Heidenhain is selling it in North America. » more
A new modular steel tape rotary encoder from RSF Elektronik is now available for measurement applications with diameters of 6 in. (150 mm) to 6 ft (~2 m). Heidenhain is selling it in North America. » more
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