Modbus documentation clarified, 5 reasons to use RS-485 with automation
Understand the implementation of Modbus serial communication, and its evolving relevance in a digital world of automation and controls.
Control Engineering hot topics, September 2024
Control Engineering's top articles this month covered topics including generative AI, closed loop tuning and industrial robot safety considerations
Latest automation mergers, September 2024: Reshape Automation, Timken, CGI
The Bundy Group reported nine automation transactions in its September 2024 summary. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below including transactions with Reshape Automation, Timken and CGI.
Control Engineering hot topics, September 2024
Control Engineering's top articles this month covered topics including generative AI, closed loop tuning and industrial robot safety considerations
PID spotlight, part 9: Heuristic tuning for a self-limiting process
When a PID controller is behaving badly, do we start over? What if our open or closed loop tuning method got us almost there? Can we use what we see and a few simple rules to fix PID controller tuning in one or two easy steps? Using heuristic methods for loop tuning may be the answer.
Industrial digital twins improving capabilities for manufacturers
Digital twins go beyond provide another simulation for manufacturers; they can provide users valuable insights and give them the tools to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: August 5-11, 2024
Top 5 Control Engineering content from the past week includes Industry 4.0's future, Ethernet cables, the IT/OT divide and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.