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Laser light sensor helps quality control
Pepperl+Fuchs laser light section sensor LineRunner LR300 can track corrections, do edge or gap measuring, provide volume determination, and do tolerance checks. » more
CSIA names officers, directors, award winners
Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) named a new chairman, directors, and award winners, at the CSIA annual executive conference. Piercarlo (PC) Romano was elected chairman of the CSIA... » more
Inductive sensors measure position for hydraulic, pneumatic cylinders
Alliance Sensors Group's MR Series of Linear Position Sensors are designed for use in measuring the ram position of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. » more
Manufacturing competitiveness, innovation: National and personal
Think Again: Science, technology, engineering, and math professions earn 26% more than average; manufacturing contributes more innovation to the economy and accounts for 60% of exports, with 9% of... » more
Steam production plant getting automation upgrade
Honeywell is sending an automation solution for the KWH Mirka plant in Jepua, Finland, and is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2013. » more
Valve actuator and controls extended
FieldQ by Emerson Process Management diagnostics help simplify work practices and improve efficiency by allowing users to categorize and prioritize alarms. » more
Updated drive solution designer helps with drive optimization
Lenze's updated version of drive dimensioning software boasts user enhancements and a specific motion designer for precision dimensioning and drive optimization in winding applications. » more
Advances: Machine vision products, standards
Recent new product and standards advances include FDA traceability, higher speed, and connectivity and integration standards. » more
Multi-conductor control cable
AutomationDirect's multi-conductor control cables are available in reels up to 1,000 feet and come with up to 41 unshielded conductors and sizes up to 10 gauge. » more
Safety first: Put up your guard
Case study: Machine safety culture change at global consumer products manufacturer results in closing of 69% of the major findings from global assessments; 95% of corrective actions and preventive... » more
ISA-S88 system reduces batch device task development
New S88-based process control system from ECS Solutions simplifies and speeds up device configuration when creating or updating batch manufacturing campaigns using Rockwell controllers. » more
China’s motion control market falls nearly 20 percent in 2012
Revenue from sales of motion controls in 2012 fell to $2.2 billion, down 19 percent from $2.7 billion in 2011. » more
Products used in unified robotics platform for packaging
Rockwell Automation programmable automation controllers (PACs), I/O modules, motors, servo drives, ac drives, and operator interfaces help packaging systems provider Cama Group standardize its... » more
Unified platform helps robotics for packaging
Application Update: Multinational maker of secondary packaging systems, Cama Group, standardizes robotics on a unified platform to deliver simplified, high-speed automation software and hardware... » more
China's Yingli Tops PV Module Supplier Rankings in 2012; Suntech Slips to Fifth
Yingli managed to increase its merchant shipment volumes by 43 percent year-over-year to leapfrog Suntech as well as U.S.-based First Solar, the two largest suppliers of 2011. » more
Control Engineering industrial cyber security perceptions and practices survey
In 2009, one out of four industrial users reported that they saw no potential cyber threats that could affect their businesses. That was before Stuxnet and other high-profile criminal incidents. How... » more
Medium duty encoders, solid or hollow shaft
The Koyo medium duty encoders now include PPR models and are available in push-pull or differential configurations. » more
5 things you can do long distance: Manage your control system remotely
Did you know that an off-site provider can perform many of the activities required to keep your control systems healthy? » more
Current loop panel readout devices
If you’re still using moving-needle analog panel meters, Otek offers more modern alternatives that don’t require external powering. » more
Achieve fault tolerance with a real-time software design
Data Distribution Service (DDS) specification from Object Management Group (OMG) is a data-centric publish/subscribe (DCPS) messaging standard for integrating distributed real-time applications.... » more
Does phishing really work?
You’re making a big deal about phishing and spear phishing. Does anybody fall for that? » more
Laser light sensor helps quality controlPepperl+Fuchs laser light section sensor LineRunner LR300 can track corrections, do edge or gap measuring, provide volume determination, and do tolerance checks. » more
CSIA names officers, directors, award winnersControl System Integrators Association (CSIA) named a new chairman, directors, and award winners, at the CSIA annual executive conference. Piercarlo (PC) Romano was elected chairman of the CSIA... » more
Inductive sensors measure position for hydraulic, pneumatic cylindersAlliance Sensors Group's MR Series of Linear Position Sensors are designed for use in measuring the ram position of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. » more
Manufacturing competitiveness, innovation: National and personalThink Again: Science, technology, engineering, and math professions earn 26% more than average; manufacturing contributes more innovation to the economy and accounts for 60% of exports, with 9% of... » more
Steam production plant getting automation upgradeHoneywell is sending an automation solution for the KWH Mirka plant in Jepua, Finland, and is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2013. » more
Valve actuator and controls extendedFieldQ by Emerson Process Management diagnostics help simplify work practices and improve efficiency by allowing users to categorize and prioritize alarms. » more
Updated drive solution designer helps with drive optimizationLenze's updated version of drive dimensioning software boasts user enhancements and a specific motion designer for precision dimensioning and drive optimization in winding applications. » more
Advances: Machine vision products, standardsRecent new product and standards advances include FDA traceability, higher speed, and connectivity and integration standards. » more
Multi-conductor control cable AutomationDirect's multi-conductor control cables are available in reels up to 1,000 feet and come with up to 41 unshielded conductors and sizes up to 10 gauge. » more
Safety first: Put up your guardCase study: Machine safety culture change at global consumer products manufacturer results in closing of 69% of the major findings from global assessments; 95% of corrective actions and preventive... » more
ISA-S88 system reduces batch device task developmentNew S88-based process control system from ECS Solutions simplifies and speeds up device configuration when creating or updating batch manufacturing campaigns using Rockwell controllers. » more
Right angle connectors with 360 degree shielding
Belden's Lumberg Automation product program now include molded M12 male and female right-angle connectors that have 360 deg shielding and can transmit data even in extremely demanding environments. » more
Belden's Lumberg Automation product program now include molded M12 male and female right-angle connectors that have 360 deg shielding and can transmit data even in extremely demanding environments. » more
China’s motion control market falls nearly 20 percent in 2012Revenue from sales of motion controls in 2012 fell to $2.2 billion, down 19 percent from $2.7 billion in 2011. » more
Products used in unified robotics platform for packagingRockwell Automation programmable automation controllers (PACs), I/O modules, motors, servo drives, ac drives, and operator interfaces help packaging systems provider Cama Group standardize its... » more
Unified platform helps robotics for packagingApplication Update: Multinational maker of secondary packaging systems, Cama Group, standardizes robotics on a unified platform to deliver simplified, high-speed automation software and hardware... » more
China's Yingli Tops PV Module Supplier Rankings in 2012; Suntech Slips to FifthYingli managed to increase its merchant shipment volumes by 43 percent year-over-year to leapfrog Suntech as well as U.S.-based First Solar, the two largest suppliers of 2011. » more
Control Engineering industrial cyber security perceptions and practices surveyIn 2009, one out of four industrial users reported that they saw no potential cyber threats that could affect their businesses. That was before Stuxnet and other high-profile criminal incidents. How... » more
Robotics sales reach new record
The Robotic Industries Association reports a record high for robotic sales and orders in first-quarter 2013 thanks to increased orders in automotive and OEM suppliers as well as non-automotive... » more
The Robotic Industries Association reports a record high for robotic sales and orders in first-quarter 2013 thanks to increased orders in automotive and OEM suppliers as well as non-automotive... » more
Medium duty encoders, solid or hollow shaftThe Koyo medium duty encoders now include PPR models and are available in push-pull or differential configurations. » more
5 things you can do long distance: Manage your control system remotelyDid you know that an off-site provider can perform many of the activities required to keep your control systems healthy? » more
Current loop panel readout devicesIf you’re still using moving-needle analog panel meters, Otek offers more modern alternatives that don’t require external powering. » more
What is asset management?
In a manufacturing context, particularly process manufacturing, how do we handle this interface between operations and maintenance? » more
In a manufacturing context, particularly process manufacturing, how do we handle this interface between operations and maintenance? » more
Achieve fault tolerance with a real-time software designData Distribution Service (DDS) specification from Object Management Group (OMG) is a data-centric publish/subscribe (DCPS) messaging standard for integrating distributed real-time applications.... » more
Machine safety: Does effective grounding include ancillary hand rails, fences, and more?
How inclusive is effective grounding for machine safety? Should safe machine grounding consider hand rails, walkways, and protective fencing? » more
How inclusive is effective grounding for machine safety? Should safe machine grounding consider hand rails, walkways, and protective fencing? » more
Does phishing really work?You’re making a big deal about phishing and spear phishing. Does anybody fall for that? » more
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