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June 2013
Industrial networks
Non-Ethernet networks might be specified for an industrial project for various reasons. See advice from five sources, including two system integrators, on what to consider when choosing an industrial... » more
Mechatronic designs blend power, electronics, mechanical systems
Pre-integration: Mechatronics pre-integrates power, electronic, and mechanical systems, using hardware, software, and networks to simplify design, lower costs, and speed time to market. » more
I'm having a ball at work
Think Again: Does that mean you are wearing a ball and chain, are juggling many things, or are having fun? See video summary of advice from Ted Garnett, president, Performance Resources Consulting,... » more
Products used in high-speed wireless control and monitoring for carts
At a Johnson Controls automotive supply plant, industrial wireless communications from ProSoft Technology decreases downtime by 50% in a mobile cart application. » more
High-speed wireless control and monitoring for carts
At a Johnson Controls automotive supply plant, industrial wireless communications prevent wire breaks and decrease downtime by 50% in a mobile cart application. » more
May 2013
Simulation software boosts machine productivity
Application Update: Armor increased machine productivity 20% with simulation software to create improvements and decrease downtime. » more
Technologies inside: Higher pump efficiency, consolidated logic
Eaton M-Max VFD provided QuantumFlo with a cost-effective, more energy-efficient solution than prior drives used. The more accurate Eaton M-Max drive with IP21 conduit kit allowed QuantumFlo to meet... » more
More efficient pumps use VFDs, consolidate logic
Application: Existing drives were not accurate enough to provide desired results and were not offered with conduit fittings. The solution provided was cost effective and more energy efficient than... » more
Is SLM gaining momentum in China?
Control Engineering International: Service lifecycle management (SLM) is getting increased attention in China and Asia, with development of manufacturing services industries, according to Control... » more
How to make a health, safety, and environmental plan
Making an HSE plan is more than a creating set of rules for manufacturing health, safety, and environmental activities. Here’s what you need to know about HSE. See table: Effects of current on the... » more
April 2013
Advanced Blending Solutions heats up plastic-based packaging innovation
Application story: PC-based control and EtherCAT help reduce programming time and panel costs by 25%. » more
Digital roll-to-roll web processing revolutionizes printed electronic production
Tension control solution for digital roll-to-roll web process enables highest quality, high throughput of printed electronics. » more
Regenerative power units save energy
Spindle drives, decanter centrifuges, hoists, cranes, elevators, and torque dynamometer test rigs can save energy from frequent run and stop, deceleration with high inertia load, and overhauling... » 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
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
March 2013
Endress+Hauser Process Training University
Process Training University from Endress+Hauser increased enrollment more than 50% in 2012, and a greater increase is expected for 2013. Companies are sending new hires as well as experienced... » more
CNC advances: accuracy, precision for entry level, mid-range machines; advanced operator panels
Advances in CNC technologies include a Siemens Sinumerik 808D CNC for entry-level milling and turning machines, the Siemens Sinumerik 828D Basic for milling and turning machines in the mid-range job... » more
Customizable CNC add-ons, control convergence
CNC solutions are finding life beyond a “me too” status. Standardized at the core, CNC approaches differentiate with highly customizable add-ons. Consolidation of controls can help. » more
CNC advances: Small grinding center offers big productivity boost
Machine design integrates efficient, error-free machining processes with integrated automation to produce small chucked components and help support an expanding automotive industry, Emag said about... » more
Advanced process control in the cloud
Engineering and IT Insight: When considering which applications to move to the cloud to reduce costs, consider moving advanced process control (APC) model building and APC model validation... » more
February 2013
Advanced motion control for product feed, unique packing needs
Manufacturers have motion control solutions available to decouple and buffer between components in the production line in an automated way that is efficient and cost effective as a result of Polytron... » more
Motion control: Product handling, re-feeder challenges
Integrator update: Controlling the product flow in adjacent machines can be challenging. Polytron and Finesse Manufacturing address product handling and re-feeder interruptions, turning a... » more
Open architecture digital PMSM servodrive control
Milling machine axis control system uses real-time open architecture and digital permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) control, based on a high-performance PXI platform. Updated with reader... » more
ROS Industrial aims to open, unify advanced robotic programming
Video: Multiple robots can be operated within one open-source programming environment, explains Shaun M. Edwards, senior research engineer, robotics and automation engineering section, Southwest... » more
Two robots are better than one for nimble welding applications
ABB Robotics combined its IRB 660 and IRB 140 robots, creating an IRB 800 robot with 10 axes of movement for robotic welding and other highly nimble applications. » more
January 2013
High-speed memory sharing improves application reliability
Control Engineering International: Data transmission based on the Reflective Memory from GE Intelligent Platforms provides a unique industrial real-time network technology that can boost reliability... » more
Ethernet for sensor networks? Why it makes sense today
Active (or smart) enclosure-less I/O blocks, supporting industrial Ethernet, can be installed close to the sensors to eliminate logistic complexities of running wire back to a central control panel... » more
Infinite wireless
Control Engineering International: Remote control, wireless instrumentation, wireless retrofits, and wireless power transmission technologies will increase the value of industrial wireless... » more
Creating an HMI that doesn’t get used
When that new equipment skid or machine comes in, it probably has its own HMI, but that equipment will be controlled from a larger system. What should you want that redundant HMI to do? » more
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Industrial networksNon-Ethernet networks might be specified for an industrial project for various reasons. See advice from five sources, including two system integrators, on what to consider when choosing an industrial... » more
Mechatronic designs blend power, electronics, mechanical systemsPre-integration: Mechatronics pre-integrates power, electronic, and mechanical systems, using hardware, software, and networks to simplify design, lower costs, and speed time to market. » more
I'm having a ball at workThink Again: Does that mean you are wearing a ball and chain, are juggling many things, or are having fun? See video summary of advice from Ted Garnett, president, Performance Resources Consulting,... » more
Products used in high-speed wireless control and monitoring for carts At a Johnson Controls automotive supply plant, industrial wireless communications from ProSoft Technology decreases downtime by 50% in a mobile cart application. » more
High-speed wireless control and monitoring for cartsAt a Johnson Controls automotive supply plant, industrial wireless communications prevent wire breaks and decrease downtime by 50% in a mobile cart application. » more
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Simulation software boosts machine productivityApplication Update: Armor increased machine productivity 20% with simulation software to create improvements and decrease downtime. » more
Technologies inside: Higher pump efficiency, consolidated logic Eaton M-Max VFD provided QuantumFlo with a cost-effective, more energy-efficient solution than prior drives used. The more accurate Eaton M-Max drive with IP21 conduit kit allowed QuantumFlo to meet... » more
More efficient pumps use VFDs, consolidate logicApplication: Existing drives were not accurate enough to provide desired results and were not offered with conduit fittings. The solution provided was cost effective and more energy efficient than... » more
Is SLM gaining momentum in China?Control Engineering International: Service lifecycle management (SLM) is getting increased attention in China and Asia, with development of manufacturing services industries, according to Control... » more
How to make a health, safety, and environmental planMaking an HSE plan is more than a creating set of rules for manufacturing health, safety, and environmental activities. Here’s what you need to know about HSE. See table: Effects of current on the... » more
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Advanced Blending Solutions heats up plastic-based packaging innovation Application story: PC-based control and EtherCAT help reduce programming time and panel costs by 25%. » more
Digital roll-to-roll web processing revolutionizes printed electronic productionTension control solution for digital roll-to-roll web process enables highest quality, high throughput of printed electronics. » more
Regenerative power units save energySpindle drives, decanter centrifuges, hoists, cranes, elevators, and torque dynamometer test rigs can save energy from frequent run and stop, deceleration with high inertia load, and overhauling... » 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
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
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Endress+Hauser Process Training UniversityProcess Training University from Endress+Hauser increased enrollment more than 50% in 2012, and a greater increase is expected for 2013. Companies are sending new hires as well as experienced... » more
CNC advances: accuracy, precision for entry level, mid-range machines; advanced operator panelsAdvances in CNC technologies include a Siemens Sinumerik 808D CNC for entry-level milling and turning machines, the Siemens Sinumerik 828D Basic for milling and turning machines in the mid-range job... » more
Customizable CNC add-ons, control convergenceCNC solutions are finding life beyond a “me too” status. Standardized at the core, CNC approaches differentiate with highly customizable add-ons. Consolidation of controls can help. » more
CNC advances: Small grinding center offers big productivity boostMachine design integrates efficient, error-free machining processes with integrated automation to produce small chucked components and help support an expanding automotive industry, Emag said about... » more
Advanced process control in the cloudEngineering and IT Insight: When considering which applications to move to the cloud to reduce costs, consider moving advanced process control (APC) model building and APC model validation... » more
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Advanced motion control for product feed, unique packing needsManufacturers have motion control solutions available to decouple and buffer between components in the production line in an automated way that is efficient and cost effective as a result of Polytron... » more
Motion control: Product handling, re-feeder challengesIntegrator update: Controlling the product flow in adjacent machines can be challenging. Polytron and Finesse Manufacturing address product handling and re-feeder interruptions, turning a... » more
Open architecture digital PMSM servodrive controlMilling machine axis control system uses real-time open architecture and digital permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) control, based on a high-performance PXI platform. Updated with reader... » more
ROS Industrial aims to open, unify advanced robotic programmingVideo: Multiple robots can be operated within one open-source programming environment, explains Shaun M. Edwards, senior research engineer, robotics and automation engineering section, Southwest... » more
Two robots are better than one for nimble welding applicationsABB Robotics combined its IRB 660 and IRB 140 robots, creating an IRB 800 robot with 10 axes of movement for robotic welding and other highly nimble applications. » more
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SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft inspires China
Control Engineering International: Successful launch of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft shocked and inspired China. Universal graphical system-level design platform software provided value for engineering... » more
Control Engineering International: Successful launch of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft shocked and inspired China. Universal graphical system-level design platform software provided value for engineering... » more
High-speed memory sharing improves application reliabilityControl Engineering International: Data transmission based on the Reflective Memory from GE Intelligent Platforms provides a unique industrial real-time network technology that can boost reliability... » more
Ethernet for sensor networks? Why it makes sense todayActive (or smart) enclosure-less I/O blocks, supporting industrial Ethernet, can be installed close to the sensors to eliminate logistic complexities of running wire back to a central control panel... » more
Infinite wirelessControl Engineering International: Remote control, wireless instrumentation, wireless retrofits, and wireless power transmission technologies will increase the value of industrial wireless... » more
Creating an HMI that doesn’t get usedWhen that new equipment skid or machine comes in, it probably has its own HMI, but that equipment will be controlled from a larger system. What should you want that redundant HMI to do? » more
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