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May 2013
Achieve fault tolerance with a real-time software design
Data Distribution Service (DDS) specification from Object Management Group (OMG) is a data-centric publish/subscribe (DCPS) messaging standard for integrating distributed real-time applications.... » more
Unified platform helps robotics for packaging
Application Update: Multinational maker of secondary packaging systems, Cama Group, standardizes robotics on a unified platform to deliver simplified, high-speed automation software and hardware... » more
Products used in unified robotics platform for packaging
Rockwell Automation programmable automation controllers (PACs), I/O modules, motors, servo drives, ac drives, and operator interfaces help packaging systems provider Cama Group standardize its... » more
Safety first: Put up your guard
Case study: Machine safety culture change at global consumer products manufacturer results in closing of 69% of the major findings from global assessments; 95% of corrective actions and preventive... » more
Advances: Machine vision products, standards
Recent new product and standards advances include FDA traceability, higher speed, and connectivity and integration standards. » more
April 2013
Multi-touch technology comes to HMI/SCADA systems
Multi-touch screen manipulation is three times faster than with a keyboard and a pointing device, greatly increasing operator efficiency and productivity. » more
Marketing for engineers
Think Again: 7 tips can improve how engineers market products, services, companies, and themselves. Link to Control Engineering videos with more advice. » more
Rugged and powerful panel PCs
Product Exclusive: Maple Systems introduces three new PC400C Series Panel PCs with an Intel 2.3 GHz dual core processor, 4 GB of memory, a 250 GB hard drive, and a design to meet the most demanding... » more
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
March 2013
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
Do-it-yourself model-based control
When regulatory control can’t do the job, and you can’t find an off-the-shelf APC package, your only option may be to build your own. It’s not easy, but it can be done and good ones can make a world... » more
Evolving PID tuning rules
A brief history, starting with the earliest PID controllers to the most recent developments. There is more continuity than you might expect. » 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
Transport Ethernet, power over existing 2-wire installations
Product Exclusive: Using patented PCN IP-485 technology, PCN IP-Excite provides a robust and reliable way to transport Ethernet and Power over existing two-wire installations. » more
February 2013
Success in energy management starts with setting goals
Setting goals is easy; reaching them often proves much more difficult. » more
Fanless industrial PC doubles performance
Product Exclusive: Siemens doubled performance capabilities of its embedded Microbox PC and Panel PCs. The industrial PCs, now fanless in all configurations, withstand 24-hour operating conditions... » more
Machine Safety: Is prevention through design enough?
U.S. consensus standards provide direction to suppliers on how to design in machine safety. Can users understand and comply with the additional requirements of ISO 13849-1? » more
January 2013
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Achieve fault tolerance with a real-time software designData Distribution Service (DDS) specification from Object Management Group (OMG) is a data-centric publish/subscribe (DCPS) messaging standard for integrating distributed real-time applications.... » more
Unified platform helps robotics for packagingApplication Update: Multinational maker of secondary packaging systems, Cama Group, standardizes robotics on a unified platform to deliver simplified, high-speed automation software and hardware... » more
Products used in unified robotics platform for packagingRockwell Automation programmable automation controllers (PACs), I/O modules, motors, servo drives, ac drives, and operator interfaces help packaging systems provider Cama Group standardize its... » more
Safety first: Put up your guardCase study: Machine safety culture change at global consumer products manufacturer results in closing of 69% of the major findings from global assessments; 95% of corrective actions and preventive... » more
Advances: Machine vision products, standardsRecent new product and standards advances include FDA traceability, higher speed, and connectivity and integration standards. » more
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New-generation software technologies impact operational stability, safety
Operational stability, safety, and security remain critical requirements in industrial applications. » more
Operational stability, safety, and security remain critical requirements in industrial applications. » more
Multi-touch technology comes to HMI/SCADA systemsMulti-touch screen manipulation is three times faster than with a keyboard and a pointing device, greatly increasing operator efficiency and productivity. » more
Marketing for engineersThink Again: 7 tips can improve how engineers market products, services, companies, and themselves. Link to Control Engineering videos with more advice. » more
Rugged and powerful panel PCsProduct Exclusive: Maple Systems introduces three new PC400C Series Panel PCs with an Intel 2.3 GHz dual core processor, 4 GB of memory, a 250 GB hard drive, and a design to meet the most demanding... » 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
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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
Do-it-yourself model-based controlWhen regulatory control can’t do the job, and you can’t find an off-the-shelf APC package, your only option may be to build your own. It’s not easy, but it can be done and good ones can make a world... » more
Evolving PID tuning rulesA brief history, starting with the earliest PID controllers to the most recent developments. There is more continuity than you might expect. » 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
Transport Ethernet, power over existing 2-wire installationsProduct Exclusive: Using patented PCN IP-485 technology, PCN IP-Excite provides a robust and reliable way to transport Ethernet and Power over existing two-wire installations. » more
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Success in energy management starts with setting goals Setting goals is easy; reaching them often proves much more difficult. » more
Fanless industrial PC doubles performanceProduct Exclusive: Siemens doubled performance capabilities of its embedded Microbox PC and Panel PCs. The industrial PCs, now fanless in all configurations, withstand 24-hour operating conditions... » more
Machine Safety: Is prevention through design enough?U.S. consensus standards provide direction to suppliers on how to design in machine safety. Can users understand and comply with the additional requirements of ISO 13849-1? » more
Calendar 2013: shows, events, conferences related to Control Engineering
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Shows, events, and conferences, through June 2013, that may be applicable or of interest for Control Engineering readers include the following. » more
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