Motors and Drives
Self-sculpting sand: Algorithms could help with micro robotics
New algorithms could enable heaps of ‘smart sand’ that can assume any shape, allowing spontaneous formation of new tools or duplication of broken mechanical parts. This may help with rapid... » more
Fluke offers new tools for vibration, energy analysis
Company unveils a series of new tools designed to deliver diagnostics for thermal imaging, thermometers, and vibration analysis at a lower price point at its press event in Everett, Wash., on April... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, March 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during March 2012 included articles on salary survey, mobile applications for engineers, field device networks, project management, and energy savings,... » more
Cut Chiller Energy Costs by 30%
Industrial Energy Management: Prepackaged retrofit for centrifugal compressor chiller also said to reduce required maintenance and extend operating life. » more
Machine-tool Energy Efficiency: Current Issues
Industrial Energy Management: A range of energy consumers, such as pneumatics, hydraulics and lubricant processing, influence a work center’s power profile. » more
Production of industrial motor controls shifting to emerging markets
Both 2010 and 2011 set record growth levels in the industrial motor controls market, with shipments in 2011 increasing 22.3%. » more
Machine Safety: The missing ah-ha for plant management
Isn’t the machine a hazard as well as the individual hazards on a machine? Last week I blogged about risk assessments, the mitigation process, and how the new methodologies have migrated from... » more
Electronic scrap recycling facility being built in Sweden
ABB is working with Boliden to build a plant at the electronic scrap recycling facility Rönnskär copper smelter in northern Sweden with the intent of tripling its recycling capacity. Metal recovery... » more
600V ICs for energy efficient inverter motor drive applications
International Rectifier introduces the compact IRS2334SPbF and IRS2334MPbF three-phase 600V ICs. » more
DC/DC converter series
The DCC90 series dc to dc converters by A.C.E. and FEAS are suitable for DIN rail or wall mounting in rough conditons. » more
Technologies resolve 3 motion integration engineering deficiencies
Motion Analyzer mechatronic design software, Integrated Architecture and Logix Control Platform from Rockwell Automation, and EtherNet/IP enabled devices help resolve motion system integration... » more
Motion system integration, 3 overlooked points
Tips and Tricks: Control Engineering asked what engineers overlook when doing motion system integration. Pay attention to mechatronics, scalability, and the advantages of using one automation... » more
Automated gripper set for handling and assembly systems
Parallel, three-point, radial and angle DHxS grippers from Festo are designed for handling and assembly systems and have gripping force retention and overload protection for safety. » more
Find the right cable for VFD systems
Cable quality and usage are factors in making the best choice during installation. » more
Nissan Plant Reduced Energy Expenditure 30% with Daily Power-Down Regimen
Industrial Energy Management: Accumulation chain conveyors, overhead lighting, and compressed air are among areas addressed. » more
Machine builder Blentech cuts machine commissioning time in half
Inside Machines: Integrated control architecture helps reduce installation time and improve machine performance for food equipment manufacturer, in part, by reusing code. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2012 included articles on best products, motor sizing, robotics, programming with UML, cyber security, PID loop tuning, career and... » more
Machine Safety: Are you staying on target?
Is changing my machine safety strategy necessary? What if your safety target has shifted? Have there been evolutional changes to industrial safety but your safety culture is mired in the past? Are... » more
Using the Automation Integrator Guide
The 2012 Automation Integrator Guide expands its print and online offerings. Automation integrator resources follow for system integrators or those working with system integrators. » more
Servo linear actuators with roller, ball screw
The IMA55 and IMA22 servo linear actuator by Tolomatic integrate a servomotor and a ball or roller screw designed for several uses. » more
Robotic palletizing components
The PalletPack 460 is a pre-engineered package of robotic palletizing components featuring the IRB 460 robot. » more
Gallium nitride power semiconductor market to exceed $1 billion by 2021
The emerging market for Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to grow from almost zero in 2011 to over $1 billion in 2021, according to a new report from IMS Research. » more
Apps for Engineers
Product Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an interactive directory of approximately 60 mobile engineering-related software applications useful for... » more
Cost-effective ac drives have smaller footprint
Product Exclusive: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 series ac drives from Rockwell Automation offer new solution for applications 0.75 kW to 7.5 kW/1.0 hp to 10 hp at 400 V/480 V. » more
Self-sculpting sand: Algorithms could help with micro roboticsNew algorithms could enable heaps of ‘smart sand’ that can assume any shape, allowing spontaneous formation of new tools or duplication of broken mechanical parts. This may help with rapid... » more
Fluke offers new tools for vibration, energy analysisCompany unveils a series of new tools designed to deliver diagnostics for thermal imaging, thermometers, and vibration analysis at a lower price point at its press event in Everett, Wash., on April... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, March 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during March 2012 included articles on salary survey, mobile applications for engineers, field device networks, project management, and energy savings,... » more
Cut Chiller Energy Costs by 30%Industrial Energy Management: Prepackaged retrofit for centrifugal compressor chiller also said to reduce required maintenance and extend operating life. » more
Machine-tool Energy Efficiency: Current Issues Industrial Energy Management: A range of energy consumers, such as pneumatics, hydraulics and lubricant processing, influence a work center’s power profile. » more
Production of industrial motor controls shifting to emerging marketsBoth 2010 and 2011 set record growth levels in the industrial motor controls market, with shipments in 2011 increasing 22.3%. » more
Machine Safety: The missing ah-ha for plant managementIsn’t the machine a hazard as well as the individual hazards on a machine? Last week I blogged about risk assessments, the mitigation process, and how the new methodologies have migrated from... » more
Electronic scrap recycling facility being built in SwedenABB is working with Boliden to build a plant at the electronic scrap recycling facility Rönnskär copper smelter in northern Sweden with the intent of tripling its recycling capacity. Metal recovery... » more
600V ICs for energy efficient inverter motor drive applicationsInternational Rectifier introduces the compact IRS2334SPbF and IRS2334MPbF three-phase 600V ICs. » more
DC/DC converter seriesThe DCC90 series dc to dc converters by A.C.E. and FEAS are suitable for DIN rail or wall mounting in rough conditons. » more
Technologies resolve 3 motion integration engineering deficienciesMotion Analyzer mechatronic design software, Integrated Architecture and Logix Control Platform from Rockwell Automation, and EtherNet/IP enabled devices help resolve motion system integration... » more
Motion system integration, 3 overlooked pointsTips and Tricks: Control Engineering asked what engineers overlook when doing motion system integration. Pay attention to mechatronics, scalability, and the advantages of using one automation... » more
Automated gripper set for handling and assembly systemsParallel, three-point, radial and angle DHxS grippers from Festo are designed for handling and assembly systems and have gripping force retention and overload protection for safety. » more
Find the right cable for VFD systemsCable quality and usage are factors in making the best choice during installation. » more
Nissan Plant Reduced Energy Expenditure 30% with Daily Power-Down RegimenIndustrial Energy Management: Accumulation chain conveyors, overhead lighting, and compressed air are among areas addressed. » more
Machine builder Blentech cuts machine commissioning time in halfInside Machines: Integrated control architecture helps reduce installation time and improve machine performance for food equipment manufacturer, in part, by reusing code. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during February 2012 included articles on best products, motor sizing, robotics, programming with UML, cyber security, PID loop tuning, career and... » more
Machine Safety: Are you staying on target?Is changing my machine safety strategy necessary? What if your safety target has shifted? Have there been evolutional changes to industrial safety but your safety culture is mired in the past? Are... » more
Using the Automation Integrator GuideThe 2012 Automation Integrator Guide expands its print and online offerings. Automation integrator resources follow for system integrators or those working with system integrators. » more
Servo linear actuators with roller, ball screwThe IMA55 and IMA22 servo linear actuator by Tolomatic integrate a servomotor and a ball or roller screw designed for several uses. » more
Robotic palletizing componentsThe PalletPack 460 is a pre-engineered package of robotic palletizing components featuring the IRB 460 robot. » more
Gallium nitride power semiconductor market to exceed $1 billion by 2021The emerging market for Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to grow from almost zero in 2011 to over $1 billion in 2021, according to a new report from IMS Research. » more
Apps for EngineersProduct Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an interactive directory of approximately 60 mobile engineering-related software applications useful for... » more
Cost-effective ac drives have smaller footprintProduct Exclusive: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 series ac drives from Rockwell Automation offer new solution for applications 0.75 kW to 7.5 kW/1.0 hp to 10 hp at 400 V/480 V. » more
Drives leading industrial networking growth
IMS Research estimated 31 million new fieldbus and Ethernet nodes were installed in 2011 and is predicting that number will grow to 45 million by 2015. » more
IMS Research estimated 31 million new fieldbus and Ethernet nodes were installed in 2011 and is predicting that number will grow to 45 million by 2015. » more
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