December 2010 Control Engineering archive
Application Update: A/C controls handle the heat of a growing shop floor
YH America Inc. cuts HVAC energy consumption using A/C control system, while adding 600 hp of growth, for energy savings and feedback expected to help machine maintenance. » more
Application Update: What’s the cost, ROI, of a robotic cell?
Thinking of robotics? Here are the metrics needed to make a smart return-on-investment decision about a robot purchase. » more
Inside Machines: Crane Moves with IEEE 802.11n wireless
With the range of motion of industrial gantry cranes (in some cases over a kilometer), wireless Ethernet allows connectivity with moving equipment, avoiding the safety hazards and risk of moving... » more
Engineering and IT Insight - File this under: Bad habits for control engineers
Move past the file cabinet organizational mentality to improve automation system projects. This is fourth in a series of “bad habits to avoid” from the Control Engineering Engineering and IT Insight... » more
Severe duty motors deliver operational performance, lower GHG emissions
GE’s X$D Ultra 841 IEC extra severe duty motors reportedly deliver operational performance and lower GHG emissions » more
November 2010 Control Engineering archive
ABB and GM to collaborate on electric car battery research
Project will examine the potential of reusing spent lithium-ion battery packs from GM’s electric car, the Chevrolet Volt, as a means of providing cost-effective energy storage capacity, which will... » more
Murphy’s 7 laws of industrial wireless communications
Applying wireless technologies for industrial communications doesn’t have to be as tough as Murphy’s Law (if anything can go wrong, it will), if you remember these Murphy’s 7 laws of industrial... » more
Advanced asynchronously triggered 4-camera embedded vision system
PPT Vision Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System has four independently operating cameras—each running its own inspection/guidance program—for cost savings and simplified setup. » more
Linearity in measuring devices
Dear Control Engineering: Sometimes I see the term “linearity” used in reference to measuring devices. What does this mean? Linearity reflects the ability of a sensor to respond to changes in a... » more
Technology Update: Integrated safety helps control system design
Advancing technologies and industry standards have made single-system platforms for safety and standard control easier and more cost-effective to design, implement, and maintain. Automation designers... » more
October 2010 Control Engineering archive
Smart manufacturing technologies, administration, public and private partnership work to revitalize U.S. manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition provides a specific, targeted, actionable roadmap for smart manufacturing that will keep American industry globally competitive. Smart Manufacturing targets... » more
Mining control system drawings made easy
Electrical and instrumentation drawing software, rather than traditional CAD drafting methods, provides mining project engineers with major efficiency gains. Control Engineering Inside Machines,... » more
Promoting Sustainability: How Automation Technologies Impact Compliance
Whether for traceability, electronic record-keeping, or emissions monitoring, automated controls and software systems help facilities meet regulations—and let control engineers rest easier at night.... » more
Innovative hydraulic lift system builds 156-ft diameter, free-standing grain bin
Application Update: Said to be the world's largest, the bin's building methods are the result of a four-company collaboration, and new design and control methods - October Control Engineering. » more
AS-i sensor network gets a junction brick for hazardous locations
Turck JBBS junction bricks for AS-interface industrial sensor network gains FM approval for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations. JBBS junction bricks are said to simplify... » more
September 2010 Control Engineering archive
August 2010 Control Engineering archive
June/July 2010 Control Engineering archive
Application Update: A/C controls handle the heat of a growing shop floorYH America Inc. cuts HVAC energy consumption using A/C control system, while adding 600 hp of growth, for energy savings and feedback expected to help machine maintenance. » more
Application Update: What’s the cost, ROI, of a robotic cell?Thinking of robotics? Here are the metrics needed to make a smart return-on-investment decision about a robot purchase. » more
Inside Machines: Crane Moves with IEEE 802.11n wirelessWith the range of motion of industrial gantry cranes (in some cases over a kilometer), wireless Ethernet allows connectivity with moving equipment, avoiding the safety hazards and risk of moving... » more
Engineering and IT Insight - File this under: Bad habits for control engineersMove past the file cabinet organizational mentality to improve automation system projects. This is fourth in a series of “bad habits to avoid” from the Control Engineering Engineering and IT Insight... » more
Severe duty motors deliver operational performance, lower GHG emissionsGE’s X$D Ultra 841 IEC extra severe duty motors reportedly deliver operational performance and lower GHG emissions » more
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ABB and GM to collaborate on electric car battery researchProject will examine the potential of reusing spent lithium-ion battery packs from GM’s electric car, the Chevrolet Volt, as a means of providing cost-effective energy storage capacity, which will... » more
Murphy’s 7 laws of industrial wireless communicationsApplying wireless technologies for industrial communications doesn’t have to be as tough as Murphy’s Law (if anything can go wrong, it will), if you remember these Murphy’s 7 laws of industrial... » more
Advanced asynchronously triggered 4-camera embedded vision systemPPT Vision Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System has four independently operating cameras—each running its own inspection/guidance program—for cost savings and simplified setup. » more
Linearity in measuring devicesDear Control Engineering: Sometimes I see the term “linearity” used in reference to measuring devices. What does this mean? Linearity reflects the ability of a sensor to respond to changes in a... » more
Technology Update: Integrated safety helps control system designAdvancing technologies and industry standards have made single-system platforms for safety and standard control easier and more cost-effective to design, implement, and maintain. Automation designers... » more
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Smart manufacturing technologies, administration, public and private partnership work to revitalize U.S. manufacturingSmart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition provides a specific, targeted, actionable roadmap for smart manufacturing that will keep American industry globally competitive. Smart Manufacturing targets... » more
Mining control system drawings made easyElectrical and instrumentation drawing software, rather than traditional CAD drafting methods, provides mining project engineers with major efficiency gains. Control Engineering Inside Machines,... » more
Promoting Sustainability: How Automation Technologies Impact ComplianceWhether for traceability, electronic record-keeping, or emissions monitoring, automated controls and software systems help facilities meet regulations—and let control engineers rest easier at night.... » more
Innovative hydraulic lift system builds 156-ft diameter, free-standing grain binApplication Update: Said to be the world's largest, the bin's building methods are the result of a four-company collaboration, and new design and control methods - October Control Engineering. » more
AS-i sensor network gets a junction brick for hazardous locationsTurck JBBS junction bricks for AS-interface industrial sensor network gains FM approval for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations. JBBS junction bricks are said to simplify... » more
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7 tips for an industrial Ethernet cyber security strategy
Industrial operations are becoming more aware of their vulnerability to cyber mischief or cyber attacks. Here are seven tips that can create the foundation for a cyber security strategy. » more
Industrial operations are becoming more aware of their vulnerability to cyber mischief or cyber attacks. Here are seven tips that can create the foundation for a cyber security strategy. » more
Is Office Ethernet Hardware Tough Enough for Industrial Use?
Considerations include operating temperature, humidity, operating voltage, redundancy, vibration, and more. See comparison table. » more
Considerations include operating temperature, humidity, operating voltage, redundancy, vibration, and more. See comparison table. » more
Back to Basics: Data conversion details
Bit counts matter when converting analog data to digital. » more
Bit counts matter when converting analog data to digital. » more
NEMA: Electrical Equipment Manufacturers, August outlook
Manufacturers of electrical equipment tell NEMA their outlook is less confident in August. Despite the decrease in confidence, more than half of panelists participating in the survey expect an... » more
Manufacturers of electrical equipment tell NEMA their outlook is less confident in August. Despite the decrease in confidence, more than half of panelists participating in the survey expect an... » more
Advancing Technology: 'American Idle' - Nuclear Power
New U.S. nuclear power plants will not be operative for years, but the licensing process to allow building the first of new generation plants is nearing approval - September 2010 Control Engineering. » more
New U.S. nuclear power plants will not be operative for years, but the licensing process to allow building the first of new generation plants is nearing approval - September 2010 Control Engineering. » more
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Improve asset management with smarter information tools: IBM
At the Manufacturing/Automation Summit on March 29, IBM explained how today's software tools help solve asset management and information integration challenges. » more
At the Manufacturing/Automation Summit on March 29, IBM explained how today's software tools help solve asset management and information integration challenges. » more
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