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New Website features Ethernet protocol
Hoping to convert users still bound by hard-wiring techniques, new technically oriented site promotes the growing protocol. » more
BACnet: Setting the new standard
BACnet has to be specified correctly to be fully interoperable. The BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement is designed to aid in this process. » more
NIWeek: New Ethernet data acquisition platform
New National Instruments CompactDAQ System is said to provide high-speed, distributed sensor measurements. Chassis holds eight I/O modules for 256 channels of electrical, physical, mechanical or... » more
Machine safety blog: Residual risk in machine safety
Machine safety and product safety are alike when it comes to the issue of residual risk, according to Control Engineering Machine Safety blogger JB Titus, CFSE. » more
Temperature control software package
Function block-based platform can provide closed-loop control of multiple zones. » more
NIWeek: NI LabVIEW 2010 optimizes compiler for faster code execution
At NIWeek 2010, National Instruments announced LabVIEW 2010, the latest version of the graphical system design software platform for test, control, and design. An off-the-shelf compiler technologies... » more
Moxa NPort IA-5000A advanced device server
Newest industrial line of device server from Moxa provides an unprecedented set of features designed with the customer in mind. This was the Product Exclusive in the June/July 2010 Control... » more
Motion logic and robotics controller has flexible profile
Rexroth MLC motion logic controller with Version 10 firmware is based on a powerful one-gigahertz PAC controls platform that provides high-performance motion logic and robotics capabilities. » more
Differential Pressure Sensors
Among the most broadly applied field devices, differential pressure instruments have a huge range of capabilities and uses. Here are some basic concepts and tips for successful installations. » more
Control Panel Design Contest Tutorial Videos: 2010 Finalists, Winner
These are the Control Engineering 2010 Control Panel Design Contest finalists and winner, as chosen by visitors to the Control Engineering website. » more
Alcohol producer upgrades to Coriolis flowmeters
Caviro Distillerie opts for high-precision metering strategy in its denatured alcohol unit for custody transfer and excise duty calculations. » more
Pressure transmitter for high temperature applications
Cooling neck extensions protect electronic components from hot process fluids. » more
Building control strategy in the brewhouse
Crown Valley Brewery designs its process control strategy and system along with its new brewhouse. Working hand-in-hand with the process equipment OEM, the end user gets just what it wanted. » more
Mission critical Ethernet network design advice from Belden seminar
Industrial Ethernet networking has become mission critical, according to Belden Inc. (BDC-NYSE). The designer and manufacturer of cable, connectivity and network advice is serving up advice through... » more
Video demonstration: Thermal mass flow sensing technology
If you’re measuring gas flow, mass techniques will simplify your task. This tutorial and video demonstration explains the concepts. » more
Pluggable surge protection for photovoltaic systems from Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact’s Valvetrab MS surge arresters protect photovoltaic systems up to 1000 V. The VAL-MS 1000DC/2+V-FM protects two-position dc voltage systems up to 1,000 volts. Other voltages are... » more
Automation improves rapeseed oil production
Polish edible-oil producer moves to digital plant architecture, creating a highly efficient plant with lower operating costs. A very small in-house automation team can accomplish great things with... » more
New Website features Ethernet protocolHoping to convert users still bound by hard-wiring techniques, new technically oriented site promotes the growing protocol. » more
BACnet: Setting the new standardBACnet has to be specified correctly to be fully interoperable. The BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement is designed to aid in this process. » more
NIWeek: New Ethernet data acquisition platformNew National Instruments CompactDAQ System is said to provide high-speed, distributed sensor measurements. Chassis holds eight I/O modules for 256 channels of electrical, physical, mechanical or... » more
Machine safety blog: Residual risk in machine safety Machine safety and product safety are alike when it comes to the issue of residual risk, according to Control Engineering Machine Safety blogger JB Titus, CFSE. » more
Temperature control software packageFunction block-based platform can provide closed-loop control of multiple zones. » more
NIWeek: NI LabVIEW 2010 optimizes compiler for faster code executionAt NIWeek 2010, National Instruments announced LabVIEW 2010, the latest version of the graphical system design software platform for test, control, and design. An off-the-shelf compiler technologies... » more
Safety-over-EtherCAT standard approved
Approval by 27-nation committee will further uniform usage of EtherCAT technology within the automation world. » more
Approval by 27-nation committee will further uniform usage of EtherCAT technology within the automation world. » more
Moxa NPort IA-5000A advanced device serverNewest industrial line of device server from Moxa provides an unprecedented set of features designed with the customer in mind. This was the Product Exclusive in the June/July 2010 Control... » more
DC electrical transmission growing
Dear Control Engineering: It seems that using dc for electrical distribution is growing. How is this practical? You shouldn’t expect to have your residential electrical service converted to dc... » more
Dear Control Engineering: It seems that using dc for electrical distribution is growing. How is this practical? You shouldn’t expect to have your residential electrical service converted to dc... » more
Motion logic and robotics controller has flexible profileRexroth MLC motion logic controller with Version 10 firmware is based on a powerful one-gigahertz PAC controls platform that provides high-performance motion logic and robotics capabilities. » more
SERCOS III testing system ensures interoperability
A test tool for slave devices on the SERCOS III Ethernet-based automation bus ensures that SERCOS III slave implementations from different manufacturers are compatible and interoperable. » more
A test tool for slave devices on the SERCOS III Ethernet-based automation bus ensures that SERCOS III slave implementations from different manufacturers are compatible and interoperable. » more
It can happen here?
While it seems that Siemens’ efforts to deal with the Trojan problem have been effective, the situation should remind us that such events must not be thought of as something that happen somewhere... » more
While it seems that Siemens’ efforts to deal with the Trojan problem have been effective, the situation should remind us that such events must not be thought of as something that happen somewhere... » more
Differential Pressure SensorsAmong the most broadly applied field devices, differential pressure instruments have a huge range of capabilities and uses. Here are some basic concepts and tips for successful installations. » more
Control Panel Design Contest Tutorial Videos: 2010 Finalists, WinnerThese are the Control Engineering 2010 Control Panel Design Contest finalists and winner, as chosen by visitors to the Control Engineering website. » more
Alcohol producer upgrades to Coriolis flowmetersCaviro Distillerie opts for high-precision metering strategy in its denatured alcohol unit for custody transfer and excise duty calculations. » more
Arc Flash University resumes with an overview of NFPA 70E requirements
The types of major electrical faults that can occur in electrical equipment are presented, with a focus on arcing faults as particularly damaging and dangerous to workers and equipment. Statistical... » more
The types of major electrical faults that can occur in electrical equipment are presented, with a focus on arcing faults as particularly damaging and dangerous to workers and equipment. Statistical... » more
Pressure transmitter for high temperature applicationsCooling neck extensions protect electronic components from hot process fluids. » more
Control Engineering job satisfaction poll results: Feeling of accomplishment
Most important factors adding to job satisfaction were "feeling of accomplishment" and "technical challenge," according to an April poll of visitors to the Control Engineering web site. » more
Most important factors adding to job satisfaction were "feeling of accomplishment" and "technical challenge," according to an April poll of visitors to the Control Engineering web site. » more
Building control strategy in the brewhouseCrown Valley Brewery designs its process control strategy and system along with its new brewhouse. Working hand-in-hand with the process equipment OEM, the end user gets just what it wanted. » more
Process control and instrumentation provider launches ambitious sales goals
Yamatake intends to heat up competitive efforts in Asia and Middle East with a goal of doubling overseas industrial business in already crowded markets. » more
Yamatake intends to heat up competitive efforts in Asia and Middle East with a goal of doubling overseas industrial business in already crowded markets. » more
Mission critical Ethernet network design advice from Belden seminar Industrial Ethernet networking has become mission critical, according to Belden Inc. (BDC-NYSE). The designer and manufacturer of cable, connectivity and network advice is serving up advice through... » more
If I lived in Poland, I’d buy Kujawski
This morning I was posting a story about how a rapeseed cooking-oil processing plant in Poland improved its production using more sophisticated automation. The name of the company is ZT Kruszwica,... » more
This morning I was posting a story about how a rapeseed cooking-oil processing plant in Poland improved its production using more sophisticated automation. The name of the company is ZT Kruszwica,... » more
Video demonstration: Thermal mass flow sensing technologyIf you’re measuring gas flow, mass techniques will simplify your task. This tutorial and video demonstration explains the concepts. » more
Pluggable surge protection for photovoltaic systems from Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact’s Valvetrab MS surge arresters protect photovoltaic systems up to 1000 V. The VAL-MS 1000DC/2+V-FM protects two-position dc voltage systems up to 1,000 volts. Other voltages are... » more
Automation improves rapeseed oil productionPolish edible-oil producer moves to digital plant architecture, creating a highly efficient plant with lower operating costs. A very small in-house automation team can accomplish great things with... » more
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