Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 6-12: Engineers’ Choice finalists, control room innovations, integrated control systems, more

Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, control room technology innovation, integrated control systems, three modern HMI elements and micro-controllers versus PLCs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 6-12. Miss something? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra November 13, 2017

The top 5 most read articles online, from Nov. 6-12 for Control Engineering, covered the Engineers’ Choice finalists, control room technology innovation, integrated control systems, three modern HMI elements and micro-controllers versus PLCs. Links to each article below.

1. Vote now for 2018 Engineers’ Choice Finalists

The official ballot is open for voting for Control Engineering North American print and digital edition subscribers, for a limited time. Cast your vote using CFE Media’s New Products for Engineers platform at www.controleng.com/NP4E.

2. Embrace control room technology innovation 

Tips on how to do more with what you’ve got, look to the future. 

3. Maximize ROI with an integrated approach to control systems  

Cover Story: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) combining integration, cybersecurity, and OPC UA bring greater productivity and reliability.

4. Three elements of a modern HMI for improved operations

Cover Story: Advancements in human-machine interfaces (HMIs) lead to increased productivity, simplified graphics configuration, and mobility.

5. Micro-controllers versus PLCs: Which one belongs in your plant? 

Cover Story: Single-board computers and micro-controllers offer opportunities for automation applications, but they may not be the best option for critical production applications. 

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on controleng.com, November 6-12, for articles published within the last two months.

Chris Vavra, production editor, CFE Media, cvavra@cfemedia.com.


Author Bio: Chris Vavra is web content manager for CFE Media and Technology.