Motors and Drives
Virginia Tech takes top prizes in compressed air competition
The school’s compressed air-powered inspection robot earned the win in the Compressed Air and Gas Institute’s annual national contest » more
Control Engineering North American edition 2008 index
Looking for something? Do you recall a cover image, but cannot remember enough to use a search engine? Below is an index of Control Engineering 2008 North American print edition issues by cover and... » more
Looking for something? Do you recall a cover image, but cannot remember enough to use a search engine? Below is an index of Control Engineering 2008 North American print edition issues by cover and... » more
Packaging Automation Benchmark Study Vol. 3
Digital Edition System Integrators This third and final installment of the Automation in Packaging Benchmark Study focuses on system integrators, and the role they play coordinating projects for... » more
Digital Edition System Integrators This third and final installment of the Automation in Packaging Benchmark Study focuses on system integrators, and the role they play coordinating projects for... » more
Have use for 10,000 robots?
What would you do with 100 or a few thousand or 10,000 small robots that operate more or less autonomously, exchange information, and decide what’s best to do next based on information passed to them... » more
What would you do with 100 or a few thousand or 10,000 small robots that operate more or less autonomously, exchange information, and decide what’s best to do next based on information passed to them... » more
Swarm robotics: Debugged naturally for 120 million years
It seems odd to say that software for swarm robotics has been debugged naturally for 120 million years, but that information and 24 robots smaller than a toaster helped James McLurkin, MIT... » more
It seems odd to say that software for swarm robotics has been debugged naturally for 120 million years, but that information and 24 robots smaller than a toaster helped James McLurkin, MIT... » more
DC Power Supplies
Conditioning. Protection. A personal trainer who doubles as a body guard? These words actually describe the unsung duties (among others) of the direct current (dc) power supply. These devices provide... » more
Conditioning. Protection. A personal trainer who doubles as a body guard? These words actually describe the unsung duties (among others) of the direct current (dc) power supply. These devices provide... » more
Soft starter designs, functions
High inrush currents and mechanical wear and tear are two principal causes of motor damage. Drives can protect attached mechanical components from wear and tear by slowly starting and stopping the... » more
High inrush currents and mechanical wear and tear are two principal causes of motor damage. Drives can protect attached mechanical components from wear and tear by slowly starting and stopping the... » more
Virginia Tech takes top prizes in compressed air competition
The school’s compressed air-powered inspection robot earned the win in the Compressed Air and Gas Institute’s annual national contest » more
The Culinary Art of Mechatronics
Tutorial: If you’re a Food Channel fan, as I am, you probably have heard Alton Brown talking about hardware and software as ingredients in culinary projects. Today, we’re going to talk about some of... » more
Tutorial: If you’re a Food Channel fan, as I am, you probably have heard Alton Brown talking about hardware and software as ingredients in culinary projects. Today, we’re going to talk about some of... » more
Safety: Tale of Two Applications
When done correctly, safety systems can be fun — or at least can make sure what's amusing doesn't turn tragic. A look at two case histories shows how integrating safety and control systems can cut... » more
When done correctly, safety systems can be fun — or at least can make sure what's amusing doesn't turn tragic. A look at two case histories shows how integrating safety and control systems can cut... » more
Top 20 of 2007
Think Again: Review these most-read Control Engineering articles posted online at controleng.com during 2007. High-ranking topics include: PID, control valve actuators, encoders, stepper motors,... » more
Think Again: Review these most-read Control Engineering articles posted online at controleng.com during 2007. High-ranking topics include: PID, control valve actuators, encoders, stepper motors,... » more
Medium voltage drives
Back to Basics: Medium voltage drives are those putting out 600 V or more. Motor/drive sets operating at “medium” voltages up to 24,000 V have been built and operated. Generally, such drives are... » more
Back to Basics: Medium voltage drives are those putting out 600 V or more. Motor/drive sets operating at “medium” voltages up to 24,000 V have been built and operated. Generally, such drives are... » more
Servo Motors Speed Up
Rapid and often dramatic technological advancements have given new dimension and substance to automation and control systems of late. Throughout this time of change, however, some components have... » more
Rapid and often dramatic technological advancements have given new dimension and substance to automation and control systems of late. Throughout this time of change, however, some components have... » more
Energy as a Process Variable
Industrial energy consumption is becoming a larger issue every day, and it should be. For a host of reasons, companies and individuals need to consider how they use energy and make every effort to... » more
Industrial energy consumption is becoming a larger issue every day, and it should be. For a host of reasons, companies and individuals need to consider how they use energy and make every effort to... » more
Globalization the focus of ARC Forum June 25-27
Globalization means manufacturers must adopt innovative strategies that incorporate globally-available resources throughout their design, manufacturing and distribution processes. They must also... » more
Globalization means manufacturers must adopt innovative strategies that incorporate globally-available resources throughout their design, manufacturing and distribution processes. They must also... » more
Actuators: Choosing the right technology
Machine designers should take a cross-technology view of power technology, choosing the most appropriate for their application. » more
Machine designers should take a cross-technology view of power technology, choosing the most appropriate for their application. » more
U.S. GAO says control systems at risk of cyber attacks
The U.S. General Accounting Office recently reported that, besides increasing general cyber threats, several factors are contributing to escalated risks of cyber attacks against control systems.... » more
The U.S. General Accounting Office recently reported that, besides increasing general cyber threats, several factors are contributing to escalated risks of cyber attacks against control systems.... » more