Process Control and Instrumentation Products
More designs added to line of premium efficient motors
New motors include 26 premium efficient ratings designed for the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, over 50 washdown, paint-free and all-stainless-steel premium efficient... » more
Long-range wireless transmitters for process measurements
Omega Engineering UWXL Series industrial wireless transmitters offer flexibility for process measurement applications. Capable of ranges to 450 m (1,500 ft) line of sight (LOS), the UWXL transmitters... » more
Alpha rack and pinion systems, 6 degrees of motion
New options are available for Wittenstein alpha rack and pinion Value Class Systems, with customizable racks and low-cost options for low-duty applications. One application for the value class of... » more
Application Update: Machine vision saves fruit, by better sizing and sorting
More than 30% of fruits and vegetables are discarded before the grocery store; machine vision used in MAF Roda Agrobotic systems can help reduce waste. Images are processed using the Matrox Imaging... » more
Tips and Tricks: Advantage digital, precise CNC integration, efficiency, safety
Digital advantages; CNC precision, speed, integration; VSDs improve compressor efficiency; safety automation are among key Control Engineering Tips and Tricks this month. Control Engineering seeks to... » more
Inside Machines: Vision-guided robots automate vial, syringe filling
Pharmaceutical filling equipment adapts to drug container shapes and sizes so short runs can be processed with minimal downtime. Automated Systems of Tacoma Inc. (AST) has developed a new... » more
Technology Update: Machine vision can ensure reliable, repeatable bar code inspection
When applied for bar code reading (BCR), a vision system can ensure each product on a packaging line contains the proper bar code—which in turn contains the proper product identification and... » more
Low power consumption device server
The NPort 5100A Series serial device servers from Moxa create network-ready devices and give direct access for PC software. » more
Reliability is Required: New Safety Standard for Machine Control Systems
The safety of machine control systems is now evaluated according to reliability, so the new European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC refers to a new standard – EN ISO 13849. This replaces the... » more
Product Exclusive: Beckhoff 24-in. TFT widescreen display
Larger HMI: Industrial displays put automation and HMI on "the big screen." Beckhoff Automation has extended its Control Panel and Panel PC series with a larger 24-inch display. The new widescreen... » more
Product Exclusive: Ultra-wide temperature UPS from Falcon Electric
New uninterruptible power supply is designed to withstand heat up to 65 °C (149 °F) and down to -22 °F (-30 °C ). Falcon Electric SSG-RP Series ultra-high temperature UPS has been designed to operate... » more
Wireless technology moves into broader process control applications
As technology evolves, users are now moving beyond mainstream monitoring applications to wireless measurements for control in harsh and remote environments. » more
Asset performance management reduces complexity, helps improve business results
Enhanced AMS Suite from Emerson Process Management adds real-time analytics and reporting features. The software, introduced at Emerson Global Users Exchange, combines predictive intelligence with... » more
Product Exclusive: Advanced clamp meter family from Fluke Corp.
Fluke Corp. introduces an advanced family of clamp meters to meet all requirements for testing and maintaining electrical systems, industrial equipment and controls, and commercial and industrial... » more
Promoting Sustainability: How Automation Technologies Impact Compliance
Whether for traceability, electronic record-keeping, or emissions monitoring, automated controls and software systems help facilities meet regulations—and let control engineers rest easier at night.... » more
Innovative hydraulic lift system builds 156-ft diameter, free-standing grain bin
Application Update: Said to be the world's largest, the bin's building methods are the result of a four-company collaboration, and new design and control methods - October Control Engineering. » more
Control algorithm software optimizes solar energy harvesting
Beckhoff Automation TwinCAT Solar Position Algorithm library brings embedded PC-based control to solar power plants in a feature-laden function block that permits the exact calculation of sun angles... » more
Control system migration: Minimal downtime for Swedish chemical plant
DeltaV Electronic Marshalling removes the need to wire I/O to specific controller I/O cards, reducing downtime, explained Emerson Process Management. » more
Agreement aims to help water plants reduce energy usage, improve water quality
GE Intelligent Platforms collaborates with U.S. EPA for a system to increase the effectiveness of the municipal drinking water distribution network. Goal is delivery of better quality water while... » more
Did you see? RoboCup 2010 robotic soccer tournament
RoboCup 2010 robotic soccer tournament was held in conjunction with the 14th annual RoboCup International Symposium. See videos. Scope included robotics and artificial intelligence. Companies... » more
More designs added to line of premium efficient motors New motors include 26 premium efficient ratings designed for the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, over 50 washdown, paint-free and all-stainless-steel premium efficient... » more
FAQs on Engineers’ Choice Awards
Control Engineering 2013 Engineers’ Choice Awards – FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions » more
Control Engineering 2013 Engineers’ Choice Awards – FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions » more
Energy savings, sustainability propel use of low power ac drives
Globalization is driving the use of advanced automation and energy-saving equipment worldwide, says ARC, and this will result in an increased use of low power ac drives. » more
Globalization is driving the use of advanced automation and energy-saving equipment worldwide, says ARC, and this will result in an increased use of low power ac drives. » more
Long-range wireless transmitters for process measurementsOmega Engineering UWXL Series industrial wireless transmitters offer flexibility for process measurement applications. Capable of ranges to 450 m (1,500 ft) line of sight (LOS), the UWXL transmitters... » more
Software-based fault tolerant solution for SMP/multi-core servers and applications
EverRun MX from Marathon Technologies ensures continuous uptime and application availability for systems that have to run 24/7 without interruption. » more
EverRun MX from Marathon Technologies ensures continuous uptime and application availability for systems that have to run 24/7 without interruption. » more
Alpha rack and pinion systems, 6 degrees of motionNew options are available for Wittenstein alpha rack and pinion Value Class Systems, with customizable racks and low-cost options for low-duty applications. One application for the value class of... » more
Application Update: Machine vision saves fruit, by better sizing and sortingMore than 30% of fruits and vegetables are discarded before the grocery store; machine vision used in MAF Roda Agrobotic systems can help reduce waste. Images are processed using the Matrox Imaging... » more
Tips and Tricks: Advantage digital, precise CNC integration, efficiency, safetyDigital advantages; CNC precision, speed, integration; VSDs improve compressor efficiency; safety automation are among key Control Engineering Tips and Tricks this month. Control Engineering seeks to... » more
Inside Machines: Vision-guided robots automate vial, syringe fillingPharmaceutical filling equipment adapts to drug container shapes and sizes so short runs can be processed with minimal downtime. Automated Systems of Tacoma Inc. (AST) has developed a new... » more
Technology Update: Machine vision can ensure reliable, repeatable bar code inspectionWhen applied for bar code reading (BCR), a vision system can ensure each product on a packaging line contains the proper bar code—which in turn contains the proper product identification and... » more
Low power consumption device serverThe NPort 5100A Series serial device servers from Moxa create network-ready devices and give direct access for PC software. » more
Reliability is Required: New Safety Standard for Machine Control SystemsThe safety of machine control systems is now evaluated according to reliability, so the new European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC refers to a new standard – EN ISO 13849. This replaces the... » more
Product Exclusive: Beckhoff 24-in. TFT widescreen displayLarger HMI: Industrial displays put automation and HMI on "the big screen." Beckhoff Automation has extended its Control Panel and Panel PC series with a larger 24-inch display. The new widescreen... » more
Product Exclusive: Ultra-wide temperature UPS from Falcon ElectricNew uninterruptible power supply is designed to withstand heat up to 65 °C (149 °F) and down to -22 °F (-30 °C ). Falcon Electric SSG-RP Series ultra-high temperature UPS has been designed to operate... » more
Wireless technology moves into broader process control applicationsAs technology evolves, users are now moving beyond mainstream monitoring applications to wireless measurements for control in harsh and remote environments. » more
Asset performance management reduces complexity, helps improve business resultsEnhanced AMS Suite from Emerson Process Management adds real-time analytics and reporting features. The software, introduced at Emerson Global Users Exchange, combines predictive intelligence with... » more
Product Exclusive: Advanced clamp meter family from Fluke Corp.Fluke Corp. introduces an advanced family of clamp meters to meet all requirements for testing and maintaining electrical systems, industrial equipment and controls, and commercial and industrial... » more
Promoting Sustainability: How Automation Technologies Impact ComplianceWhether for traceability, electronic record-keeping, or emissions monitoring, automated controls and software systems help facilities meet regulations—and let control engineers rest easier at night.... » more
Innovative hydraulic lift system builds 156-ft diameter, free-standing grain binApplication Update: Said to be the world's largest, the bin's building methods are the result of a four-company collaboration, and new design and control methods - October Control Engineering. » more
Control algorithm software optimizes solar energy harvestingBeckhoff Automation TwinCAT Solar Position Algorithm library brings embedded PC-based control to solar power plants in a feature-laden function block that permits the exact calculation of sun angles... » more
Control system migration: Minimal downtime for Swedish chemical plantDeltaV Electronic Marshalling removes the need to wire I/O to specific controller I/O cards, reducing downtime, explained Emerson Process Management. » more
Agreement aims to help water plants reduce energy usage, improve water qualityGE Intelligent Platforms collaborates with U.S. EPA for a system to increase the effectiveness of the municipal drinking water distribution network. Goal is delivery of better quality water while... » more
Did you see? RoboCup 2010 robotic soccer tournamentRoboCup 2010 robotic soccer tournament was held in conjunction with the 14th annual RoboCup International Symposium. See videos. Scope included robotics and artificial intelligence. Companies... » more
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