December 2011 Control Engineering archive
Universal input express card
The Aaxeon Technologies MSC-208C is designed for universal compatibility with new and legacy devices for increased flexibility. » more
Artificial Intelligence: Fuzzy Logic Explained
Fuzzy logic for most of us: It’s not as fuzzy as you might think and has been working quietly behind the scenes for years. Fuzzy logic is a rule-based system that can rely on the practical experience... » more
Inside Machines: Practical Feedrate Limits for 5-Axis Machining of Thin Parts
When looking at cutting feedrate, a typical specification for 5-axis machines, consider “worst-case” part geometry. » more
FAA uses electrohydraulic controls for runway testing
Programmable closed-loop motion controllers make hydraulic-actuated testing more flexible and precise, saving time and money, according to test engineers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... » more
Autonomous snowplow, controls, feedback
Dunwoody College of Technology students made an autonomous snowplow for an Institute of Navigation engineering competition, installing a control system for steering/propulsion and creating a feedback... » more
November 2011 Control Engineering archive
Accreditation for WPI, first U.S. robotics engineering undergraduate degree program
Four years after the program's launch, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) said it is the only university in the nation with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in robotics engineering. » more
Red Lion parent acquires Sixnet
Spectris plc, an instrumentation and control company and parent of Red Lion Controls, announced Oct. 6 that it acquired Sixnet for $72 million, soon after closing a $475 million purchase of Omega... » more
Counter module: 8 channels, hot-swappable functionality
APAX-5080 from Advantech is a counter module that is capable of simultaneously taking counts from multiple sources using any of its fiver operating modules. » more
Thermoelectric cooler for electronic enclosures
Pentair Technical Products's McLean cooler is designed for cooling electronic components in small indoor/outdoor electronic enclosures. » more
October 2011 Control Engineering archive
NEMA 1 inverter drives in 40 hp, 50 hp, 60 hp
Lenze SMVector NEMA 1 inverter drives ramp-up to 60 horsepower; new drives are said to be compact and cost-effective. The drives are among Lenze technologies at Pack Expo 2011, booth S5360, in Las... » more
Industrial Networks: Speed Delivers High-Performance Networking
Many demanding industrial applications require millisecond updates and jitter at a microsecond or less. High-speed protocols and appropriate network design can deliver determinism. » more
ISO 13849-1 Machine Guarding Adoption, Part 4 - safety standard merger
Adopting EN ISO 13849-1 by Dec. 31, 2011 has been taking a lot of attention this year particularly for manufacturers of machinery and global end users. Guess what? The IEC (International... » more
Robots meet, show off advanced capabilities
ABB Robotics Technology Days, Oct. 12 and 13 in Auburn Hills, Mich., will feature scores of robots giving 40 demonstrations. Humans also are expected to gather to learn and participate in various... » more
Low-energy wireless SCADA used for water application
Water and wastewater utility in Bogotá, Colombia, used an extremely low-power-consumption SCADA system with a data logging support feature, allowing the use of time stamps. » more
September 2011 Control Engineering archive
August 2011 Control Engineering archive
July 2011 Control Engineering archive
Intrinsically-safe keyboards receive Factory Mutual approval
iKey's wireless intrinsically-safe keyboards have received Factory Mutual approval for models BT-87-TP-IS and DW-5K-IS. » more
Engineering and IT Insight: virtualize now, send the message to your vendors
Virtualization simplifies system upgrades, and there are at least two more reasons to virtualize and three major issues to address. » more
Machinery Initiative aims to ease integration, promote productivity in industrial networking, manufacturing
ODVA has launched Machinery Initiative as SERCOS International and OPC Foundation participating as Alliance Partners, to ease machinery integration into the industrial manufacturing ecosystem. » more
Compact, enclosed power supplies meet Eco-design Directive for Energy-Related Products
Carlo Gavazzi announces compact, energy saving SPP1 Series Enclosed Power Supplies meeting the Eco-design Directive for Energy-Related Products (ErP). » more
June 2011 Control Engineering archive
Inside Machines: PC versus PLC: Comparing control options
To choose between a PLC or PC, analyze and compare characteristics that could differentiate the two technologies, such as operation, robustness, serviceability, hardware integration, security,... » more
Laminated-copper DC brushless ironless motors, 250-600 oz-in.
ThinGap Model 2300 Series laminated copper dc brushless ironless motors are available in eight models, 250-600 oz-in., and 2,710-16,305 rpm, with ultra-smooth velocity and virtually no eddy current... » more
Digital pressure gage
DPG409 series from Omega offers high legibility and corrosion-resistant stainless steel housing. » more
Inside Machines: Embedded Machine Vision Systems, an Alternative to PC Vision Systems
Today’s embedded machine vision systems can help keep manufacturing operations fast and accurate, for pharmaceutical packaging, food inspection, part stamping, and other applications, faster than 200... » more
Inside Machines: Packaging Line Vision System Gets Speed Boost
Adding an RTOS to run alongside Microsoft Windows allows machine vision inspection system to process faster while keeping advantages of GUI. » more
May 2011 Control Engineering archive
Hannover Messe: Fieldbus, industrial networking organizations
Hannover Messe 2011 hosts its first Field Communications Lounge, teaching visitors about field communication technologies for industrial automation. FDT Group, Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication... » more
Cataloging loop drawings, tags in a spreadsheet
How a refinery used Excel to document its automation infrastructure during a DCS upgrade. Some simple tools can keep it all in order. » more
Post live sensor outputs, via widgets, online
SensedIn, from Cores Electronic, posts live sensors, represented by widgets, on the Internet of things to share data between users. » more
Safety light curtains, limit switches for industrial machine safety
AutomationDirect now offers machine safety devices for use in industrial applications. Two series of safety light curtains are designed for human protection and machine safety where risks cannot be... » more
April 2011 Control Engineering archive
March 2011 Control Engineering archive
Pluggable, high-density I/O modules earn GL Marine Approval
Wago Corporation’s 753 Series Pluggable I/O Modules and High-Density 16-Point I/O Modules have earned GL Marine Approval » more
Legalities: 8 ugly contract clauses
Legal risks for automation industry companies: Add these ugly 8 contract clauses to the dirty dozen to get 20 very serious legal risks. » more
Engineering and IT Insight: Keep documentation in sync with code
Deferring software documentation based on highly optimistic perfection expectations (HOPE) is not a successful project strategy. Link to all 7 Bad Habits of Unsuccessful Projects. » more
Family of 32-bit microcontrollers lower power consumption
A six-member family of 32-bit PIC32MX5/6/7 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology Inc. intends to provide the same integrated Ethernet, CAN, USB and serial connectivity peripherals with new... » more
Challenging color image processing applications
PPT Vision's Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System features a wide array of camera specifications, applications meeting the needs of most applications. » more
February 2011 Control Engineering archive
January 2011 Control Engineering archive
Universal input express cardThe Aaxeon Technologies MSC-208C is designed for universal compatibility with new and legacy devices for increased flexibility. » more
Artificial Intelligence: Fuzzy Logic ExplainedFuzzy logic for most of us: It’s not as fuzzy as you might think and has been working quietly behind the scenes for years. Fuzzy logic is a rule-based system that can rely on the practical experience... » more
Inside Machines: Practical Feedrate Limits for 5-Axis Machining of Thin PartsWhen looking at cutting feedrate, a typical specification for 5-axis machines, consider “worst-case” part geometry. » more
FAA uses electrohydraulic controls for runway testingProgrammable closed-loop motion controllers make hydraulic-actuated testing more flexible and precise, saving time and money, according to test engineers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... » more
Autonomous snowplow, controls, feedbackDunwoody College of Technology students made an autonomous snowplow for an Institute of Navigation engineering competition, installing a control system for steering/propulsion and creating a feedback... » more
Accreditation for WPI, first U.S. robotics engineering undergraduate degree programFour years after the program's launch, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) said it is the only university in the nation with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in robotics engineering. » more
Red Lion parent acquires SixnetSpectris plc, an instrumentation and control company and parent of Red Lion Controls, announced Oct. 6 that it acquired Sixnet for $72 million, soon after closing a $475 million purchase of Omega... » more
Counter module: 8 channels, hot-swappable functionalityAPAX-5080 from Advantech is a counter module that is capable of simultaneously taking counts from multiple sources using any of its fiver operating modules. » more
Thermoelectric cooler for electronic enclosuresPentair Technical Products's McLean cooler is designed for cooling electronic components in small indoor/outdoor electronic enclosures. » more
NEMA 1 inverter drives in 40 hp, 50 hp, 60 hpLenze SMVector NEMA 1 inverter drives ramp-up to 60 horsepower; new drives are said to be compact and cost-effective. The drives are among Lenze technologies at Pack Expo 2011, booth S5360, in Las... » more
Industrial Networks: Speed Delivers High-Performance NetworkingMany demanding industrial applications require millisecond updates and jitter at a microsecond or less. High-speed protocols and appropriate network design can deliver determinism. » more
ISO 13849-1 Machine Guarding Adoption, Part 4 - safety standard mergerAdopting EN ISO 13849-1 by Dec. 31, 2011 has been taking a lot of attention this year particularly for manufacturers of machinery and global end users. Guess what? The IEC (International... » more
Robots meet, show off advanced capabilitiesABB Robotics Technology Days, Oct. 12 and 13 in Auburn Hills, Mich., will feature scores of robots giving 40 demonstrations. Humans also are expected to gather to learn and participate in various... » more
Low-energy wireless SCADA used for water applicationWater and wastewater utility in Bogotá, Colombia, used an extremely low-power-consumption SCADA system with a data logging support feature, allowing the use of time stamps. » more
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Intrinsically-safe keyboards receive Factory Mutual approvaliKey's wireless intrinsically-safe keyboards have received Factory Mutual approval for models BT-87-TP-IS and DW-5K-IS. » more
Engineering and IT Insight: virtualize now, send the message to your vendorsVirtualization simplifies system upgrades, and there are at least two more reasons to virtualize and three major issues to address. » more
Machinery Initiative aims to ease integration, promote productivity in industrial networking, manufacturingODVA has launched Machinery Initiative as SERCOS International and OPC Foundation participating as Alliance Partners, to ease machinery integration into the industrial manufacturing ecosystem. » more
Compact, enclosed power supplies meet Eco-design Directive for Energy-Related ProductsCarlo Gavazzi announces compact, energy saving SPP1 Series Enclosed Power Supplies meeting the Eco-design Directive for Energy-Related Products (ErP). » more
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Inside Machines: PC versus PLC: Comparing control optionsTo choose between a PLC or PC, analyze and compare characteristics that could differentiate the two technologies, such as operation, robustness, serviceability, hardware integration, security,... » more
Laminated-copper DC brushless ironless motors, 250-600 oz-in.ThinGap Model 2300 Series laminated copper dc brushless ironless motors are available in eight models, 250-600 oz-in., and 2,710-16,305 rpm, with ultra-smooth velocity and virtually no eddy current... » more
Digital pressure gageDPG409 series from Omega offers high legibility and corrosion-resistant stainless steel housing. » more
Inside Machines: Embedded Machine Vision Systems, an Alternative to PC Vision Systems Today’s embedded machine vision systems can help keep manufacturing operations fast and accurate, for pharmaceutical packaging, food inspection, part stamping, and other applications, faster than 200... » more
Inside Machines: Packaging Line Vision System Gets Speed BoostAdding an RTOS to run alongside Microsoft Windows allows machine vision inspection system to process faster while keeping advantages of GUI. » more
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Machine vision standards play increasingly important role
In adoption of technology, machine vision standard plays increasingly important role experts say. » more
In adoption of technology, machine vision standard plays increasingly important role experts say. » more
Hannover Messe: Fieldbus, industrial networking organizationsHannover Messe 2011 hosts its first Field Communications Lounge, teaching visitors about field communication technologies for industrial automation. FDT Group, Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication... » more
Cataloging loop drawings, tags in a spreadsheetHow a refinery used Excel to document its automation infrastructure during a DCS upgrade. Some simple tools can keep it all in order. » more
Post live sensor outputs, via widgets, onlineSensedIn, from Cores Electronic, posts live sensors, represented by widgets, on the Internet of things to share data between users. » more
Safety light curtains, limit switches for industrial machine safetyAutomationDirect now offers machine safety devices for use in industrial applications. Two series of safety light curtains are designed for human protection and machine safety where risks cannot be... » more
Pluggable, high-density I/O modules earn GL Marine ApprovalWago Corporation’s 753 Series Pluggable I/O Modules and High-Density 16-Point I/O Modules have earned GL Marine Approval » more
Legalities: 8 ugly contract clausesLegal risks for automation industry companies: Add these ugly 8 contract clauses to the dirty dozen to get 20 very serious legal risks. » more
Engineering and IT Insight: Keep documentation in sync with codeDeferring software documentation based on highly optimistic perfection expectations (HOPE) is not a successful project strategy. Link to all 7 Bad Habits of Unsuccessful Projects. » more
Family of 32-bit microcontrollers lower power consumptionA six-member family of 32-bit PIC32MX5/6/7 microcontrollers from Microchip Technology Inc. intends to provide the same integrated Ethernet, CAN, USB and serial connectivity peripherals with new... » more
Challenging color image processing applicationsPPT Vision's Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System features a wide array of camera specifications, applications meeting the needs of most applications. » more
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