Plant Safety and Security
Robotic innovations, safety
Cover story: U.S. robotic safety regulations are changing to accommodate global rules allowing collaborate human-robots operation without enclosures. Simpler programming methods and designs improve... » more
Industrial laser scanner for anti-collision, presence detection
The TiM310 field detection laser scanner from Sick is designed for anti-collision and presence detection and has a 270° scanning range for field detection applications. » more
How to use ISO functional safety standards
Navigate and apply ISO functional safety standards using this plain-English, journeyman’s roadmap for common-sense machine safety risk reduction. » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety as part of your machine safety plan, Part 4
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
Safety light curtain
Sick's deTec4 Core safety light curtain has brackets that can be positioned in any location on the housing without causing blind zones and has an IP67-rated industrial design. » more
Two-hand safety device
OpGuard is a two-hand control that is able to adjust its height by 11 inches, allowing operators safe, ergonomic use » more
Top Control Engineering articles, March 2013
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during March 2013 included the following topics: PID tuning evolution, salary and career survey 2013, remote I/O, model-based control, Statue of... » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety as part of your machine safety plan, Part 3
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
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2013
Most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2013 included the following topics: Plant-floor virtualization, robots vs. jobs, PLC vs. PAC, servodrive control, dynamic process... » 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
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
Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project information
The Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project, part of a $30 million renovation, included the following project participants and product components. » more
Motion control: Statue of Liberty rescue elevator
Application Update: At the Statue of Liberty, the new fast, efficient rescue elevator features a smooth ride to the top, ensured by a motor drive, to improve safety, emergency access, and evacuation... » more
New robotic safety regulations are pending
Robotics, subject to many safety regulations, are about to get a few more, addressing some technological advances for robots. See video summary. » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety, part 1
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
Cyber security advice from the field highlights
Transcribed highlights from a Control Engineering interview with Michael Assante and Tim Conway with security suggestions for plant operators. » more
Machine Safety: What are fault exclusions?
Where did the term “fault exclusions” derive? Can you simply choose any fault to exclude? Who would ever exclude a fault while trying to provide employees with appropriate safe machine guarding? » more
Integrating electrical safety with design
Integrating maintenance requirements into the design of an electrical system is an important first step to provide workplace safety. » more
Compact industrial firewall appliance
Icon Labs announces Floodgate Defender, a compact industrial firewall to provide cyber security protection for industrial, military, and critical infrastructure equipment. » more
Chemical safety starts in classroom
Chemical engineering education and safety continues to develop as groups are coming together to promote awareness and prevent potentially deadly accidents from occuring. » more
SCADA security directions
SCADA security will continue to face potential developements such as a merging of SCADA and ICS security standards and certifications and a potential security threat to networks in Europe and the... » more
Interlock door switches for commercial applications
The Commercial Door Interlock Switch Series by Honeywell are designed to hold swing doors in place and feature a retention cam to enhance safety and simplify installation. » more
Robotic innovations, safetyCover story: U.S. robotic safety regulations are changing to accommodate global rules allowing collaborate human-robots operation without enclosures. Simpler programming methods and designs improve... » more
Industrial laser scanner for anti-collision, presence detectionThe TiM310 field detection laser scanner from Sick is designed for anti-collision and presence detection and has a 270° scanning range for field detection applications. » more
How to use ISO functional safety standardsNavigate and apply ISO functional safety standards using this plain-English, journeyman’s roadmap for common-sense machine safety risk reduction. » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety as part of your machine safety plan, Part 4When 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
Safety light curtainSick's deTec4 Core safety light curtain has brackets that can be positioned in any location on the housing without causing blind zones and has an IP67-rated industrial design. » more
Two-hand safety deviceOpGuard is a two-hand control that is able to adjust its height by 11 inches, allowing operators safe, ergonomic use » more
Top Control Engineering articles, March 2013The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during March 2013 included the following topics: PID tuning evolution, salary and career survey 2013, remote I/O, model-based control, Statue of... » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety as part of your machine safety plan, Part 3When 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
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2013Most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2013 included the following topics: Plant-floor virtualization, robots vs. jobs, PLC vs. PAC, servodrive control, dynamic process... » 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
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
Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project informationThe Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project, part of a $30 million renovation, included the following project participants and product components. » more
Motion control: Statue of Liberty rescue elevatorApplication Update: At the Statue of Liberty, the new fast, efficient rescue elevator features a smooth ride to the top, ensured by a motor drive, to improve safety, emergency access, and evacuation... » more
New robotic safety regulations are pendingRobotics, subject to many safety regulations, are about to get a few more, addressing some technological advances for robots. See video summary. » more
Machine safety: Incorporating functional safety, part 1 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
Cyber security advice from the field highlightsTranscribed highlights from a Control Engineering interview with Michael Assante and Tim Conway with security suggestions for plant operators. » more
Machine Safety: What are fault exclusions?Where did the term “fault exclusions” derive? Can you simply choose any fault to exclude? Who would ever exclude a fault while trying to provide employees with appropriate safe machine guarding? » more
Integrating electrical safety with designIntegrating maintenance requirements into the design of an electrical system is an important first step to provide workplace safety. » more
Compact industrial firewall applianceIcon Labs announces Floodgate Defender, a compact industrial firewall to provide cyber security protection for industrial, military, and critical infrastructure equipment. » more
Machine Safety: Serious machine guarding issues
Improper machine guarding is the result of... what? Could it be that there’s no universal cause for serious machine guarding issues? See below, six sources of machine safety issues. » more
Improper machine guarding is the result of... what? Could it be that there’s no universal cause for serious machine guarding issues? See below, six sources of machine safety issues. » more
Chemical safety starts in classroomChemical engineering education and safety continues to develop as groups are coming together to promote awareness and prevent potentially deadly accidents from occuring. » more
SCADA security directionsSCADA security will continue to face potential developements such as a merging of SCADA and ICS security standards and certifications and a potential security threat to networks in Europe and the... » more
Interlock door switches for commercial applicationsThe Commercial Door Interlock Switch Series by Honeywell are designed to hold swing doors in place and feature a retention cam to enhance safety and simplify installation. » more
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