Case Studies
2011 HART Plant of the Year: Nominations
HART Communication Foundation encourages end users and manufacturers to enter a plant for exceptional application of HART Communication technology. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2011.... » more
Safety application: Kia Motor Slovakia reduces safety downtime by up to 70%
Safety PLC with I/O modules on an Ethernet protocol helps maximize efficiency in body shop, decreasing downtime and adding visualization. Also read: Kia Motors safety application at a glance, with... » more
EXCLUSIVE: Plantville game to showcase products, solutions for industry and infrastructure
Siemens online game simulates a plant manager’s experience – challenging players to increase productivity, sustainability, overall health of an industrial plant. » more
Motion system adds antenna accuracy
Nearfield spherical scanner uses advanced motion control system from Nexen to test stationary antennas, adding repeatability, minimizing backlash in a tight location. » more
Green automation: Manufacturer of high-voltage cables cuts 50% in cooling process
Lamifil sees significant energy savings using drives to control cooling pumps in production of aluminum and copper alloys in wire and cable production, for more sustainable manufacturing. See... » more
Imaging system controls baking process on production line
Georgia Tech Research Institute pairs an imaging system with advanced controls in the production of sandwich buns, instantaneous changes during the process can help ensure maximum efficiency, output. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011
Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC, advanced control at a steel mill, 2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards, help with engineering contracts,... » more
Linear motion control system helps Biotech Lab robot
The RoToR by Baldor Electric allowed Singer Instruments’ innovate biotech laboratory robot for pinning arrays of cells, more than 200,000 cell samples per hour. » more
Green Automation: Thomson-RCA energy monitoring cuts energy costs
Assigning accurate costs to compressed air, chill water, and steam generation allowed more efficient use of resources at a Thomson RCA plant and annual savings of $35,000 for compressed air alone.... » more
Connector carries control signals, power, water for laser
A customized Harting connector allows mixed-purpose inserts that can carry control signals, power, and cooling water from the instrument console to a handheld laser tool. This versatility has helped... » more
2011 HART Plant of the Year: Nominations HART Communication Foundation encourages end users and manufacturers to enter a plant for exceptional application of HART Communication technology. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2011.... » more
Safety application: Kia Motor Slovakia reduces safety downtime by up to 70%Safety PLC with I/O modules on an Ethernet protocol helps maximize efficiency in body shop, decreasing downtime and adding visualization. Also read: Kia Motors safety application at a glance, with... » more
EXCLUSIVE: Plantville game to showcase products, solutions for industry and infrastructureSiemens online game simulates a plant manager’s experience – challenging players to increase productivity, sustainability, overall health of an industrial plant. » more
Motion system adds antenna accuracyNearfield spherical scanner uses advanced motion control system from Nexen to test stationary antennas, adding repeatability, minimizing backlash in a tight location. » more
Green automation: Manufacturer of high-voltage cables cuts 50% in cooling processLamifil sees significant energy savings using drives to control cooling pumps in production of aluminum and copper alloys in wire and cable production, for more sustainable manufacturing. See... » more
Imaging system controls baking process on production lineGeorgia Tech Research Institute pairs an imaging system with advanced controls in the production of sandwich buns, instantaneous changes during the process can help ensure maximum efficiency, output. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC, advanced control at a steel mill, 2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards, help with engineering contracts,... » more
Linear motion control system helps Biotech Lab robotThe RoToR by Baldor Electric allowed Singer Instruments’ innovate biotech laboratory robot for pinning arrays of cells, more than 200,000 cell samples per hour. » more
Green Automation: Thomson-RCA energy monitoring cuts energy costsAssigning accurate costs to compressed air, chill water, and steam generation allowed more efficient use of resources at a Thomson RCA plant and annual savings of $35,000 for compressed air alone.... » more
Connector carries control signals, power, water for laserA customized Harting connector allows mixed-purpose inserts that can carry control signals, power, and cooling water from the instrument console to a handheld laser tool. This versatility has helped... » more
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