Cyber Security Training Series
Learn the types of pump controls; the basics of contactor, smart starter, and variable frequency drive technologies; and discuss attributes of each, what they d... read more
Lean Thinking for Manufacturing and Automation
Learn the types of pump controls; the basics of contactor, smart starter, and variable frequency drive technologies; and discuss attributes of each, what they d... read more
Pump Control
Learn the types of pump controls; the basics of contactor, smart starter, and variable frequency drive technologies; and discuss attributes of each, what they d... read more
Motors, Drives, and Variable Frequency Drives
Learn the basics of AC Drives, Motors, DC Motors, and more. These tutorials offer on-demand videos discussing difficult tasks such as motor types (AC vs. DC; Se... read more
PLC: Switches, Circuits, and Basic Functions and Sensors and I/O
Learn the basics of Switches, Circuits, and Basic Functions of Programmable Logic Controllers. These tutorials offer on-demand videos discuss the basics of cont... read more
Industrial Networking: Serial to Ethernet
Learn the basics of RS-232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet 7 Layers of Ethernet and more. These tutorials offer on-demand videos discussing the often difficult to maste... read more
Will your automation business survive, thrive?Accounting for engineers: Beyond engineering, system integrators and other automation and controls companies rely on non-operational skills, like finance, to stay afloat. Accounting can be obtuse,... » more
Hannover Messe 2013: Kuka introduces lightweight robot, gives ridesKuka Robotics LBR iiwa, a lightweight robot that is “sensitive and yielding,” makes its debut at the Hanover, Germany, trade fair. Hannover Fair 2013 (Hannover Messe in German) has an integrated... » 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
Optical absolute encodersThe ROQ/EQN 425 rotary encoder by Heidenhain is available with a solid shaft or hollow shaft with a mounted stator coupling and includes TTL and HTL signals. » more
Programmble USB controller hubMicrochip Technology's USB2 Controller Hub allows developers to configure designs without external memory and are able to communuicate with applications over multiple protocols. » more
Accelerometer for turbine applicationsThe EX611A20 high temperature charge mode accelerometer from IMI Sensors is designed for harsh conditions like gas turbines and nuclear power plants and can survive up to 1300 F. » more
Heavy duty electric actuator, multi-axis positioningThe EGC-HD electric actuator absorbs lateral forces and torques with recirculating ball bearing guides and has a multi axis and modular positioning system. » more
New industrial cyber security video training seriesLearn the basics of industrial cyber security concepts in this 13-part series with Matt Luallen, consultant, trainer, and author. Watch one segment as a free sample. » more
Insights on multi-core processorsIntel says multi-core processor technology addresses numerous industrial control challenges by delivering greater ‘raw’ and real-time performance. This was driven by a need for critical applications... » more
Labor supply, demand bring changes to China manufacturing industriesControl Engineering International: Robotics and other automation are seen as competitive opportunities as labor costs increase in China, according to Control Engineering China. » more
China’s motion control market falls nearly 20 percent in 2012Revenue from sales of motion controls in 2012 fell to $2.2 billion, down 19 percent from $2.7 billion in 2011. » more
Control Engineering Europe: At Hannover Fair 2013, work on integration of PLC and information technology was recognized. Bosch Rexroth, won the 2013 Hermes Award at Hannover Messe, for its Open Core... » more
