CFE Media Saturday 10.01.2016

Apps for Engineers: Mobile apps for programming and work floor applications

Motors and drives mobile applications have potential to help engineers do their jobs better. CFE Media's Apps for Engineers is an interactive directory of engin... read more

Alex Marcy, Corso Systems Friday 09.30.2016

The framework for process intelligence and improvement

How to bridge the gap between the shop floor and the top floor by integrating process control systems with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other business... read more

Jack Smith Friday 09.30.2016

Avoiding nuisance trips from SIFs

The actions a specific safety instrumented function (SIF) takes to correct a problem and avoid escalation can take various forms and for a serious situation, th... read more

Amolak Gosal, GE Oil & Gas Thursday 09.29.2016

Preparing for a cyber attack

An incident response (IR) plan is a vital component of cybersecurity strategy.

Mike Boudreaux, Emerson Process Management Thursday 09.29.2016

Advances in wireless remote monitoring

Wireless monitoring is helping users solve problems by integrating new and existing technologies across a common infrastructure to get data into the hands of th... read more

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Simplifying IoT Value Creation: Physical Infrastructure and Wireless Sensing

Achieving fast ROI from smart manufacturing and digitization strategies is simplified using validated physical architectures and innovative wireless sensing approaches. In this webcast, we will look at how to build a strong...

Webcast: Leveraging Network Building Blocks and Cisco Validated Designs for Industrial Ethernet Deployment

Ethernet deployment has been exploding on the plant floor with the arrival of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). This has driven a major shift from industrial automation control system (IACS) to industrial Ethernet switch...

2016 IIoT Webcast Series: Security for IIoT

Part three of the 2016 IIoT Webcast Series is Security for IIoT. While Industrie 4.0/IIoT enhances the capability of industrial control communications, it is already increasing the worry of cyber attacks and the challenge of...

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Tablet-based augmented reality helps predictive maintenance for pumps

IIoT Video: sensors on critical pumps can feed a system to help technicians or operators identify when failures are pending and improve energy efficiency. A major U.S. refinery will host a pilot pump diagnostic project, similar... » more

System Integrators of the Year: The future is today for 2016 winners

The System Integrators of the Year combine technology with a customer-centric approach. See roundtable video discussion. » more

Matrix Technologies, Maumee, Ohio

A member of the Control Engineering System Integrator Hall of Fame, Matrix Technologies continues to build on its long history of service to the integrator community. While the company is proud of its growth in revenue, it also... » more

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Apps for Engineers: Mobile apps for programming and work floor applications

Motors and drives mobile applications have potential to help engineers do their jobs better. CFE Media's Apps for Engineers is an interactive directory of engineering-related applications for Apple iOS and Android operating... » more

Converters for surface mount applications

XP Power's surface mount (SMD) dc-dc converters, the ISB, ISC, and ISW series, are rated at 1, 3 and 6 W of output power, respectively, with single and dual outputs. » more

Workcell for welding applications

Yaskawa Motoman's ArcWorld C-30 workcell is designed for welding of small- to medium-sized parts that are typical in many job shop applications. » more

Contactor series for military, commercial aircraft applications

TE Connectivity's (TE) Hartman KD400 series contactor is designed for 28 Vdc power systems in commercial and military aircraft as well as ground vehicle applications. » more

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Understanding differential pressure flowmeters

Traditional flow measurement technique survives and thrives, often updated with current technology. » more

Cyber security webcast available online

A truly interactive discussion with two security experts yields useful pointers for system owners. » more

Machine vision speed, quality, innovation

Advanced applications for machine vision in automotive, robotics, quality, and safety use hybrid technologies, vision for robotic or machine guidance and in-line part inspection, and 3D imaging. Technology and imaging standard... » more

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When will augmented reality be ready for industrial applications?

Control Engineering international: China is experiencing rapid virtual reality (VR) development, including industrial application. With the promotion of Industry 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing, greater attention will be given... » more

Cybersecurity system design, vulnerabilities

Intelligent systems, at home or in the workplace, can have vulnerabilities, especially with greater complexities and interconnections through the Internet of Things. We should embed cybersecurity in devices and systems and... » more

Robotic transportation: self-driving cars

Self-driving cars, autobots, are enabled by similar technologies as advanced industrial robots: machine vision, proximity sensors, advanced motion controls, variable frequency drives, motors, sophisticated programming, cloud... » more

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How to battle drift in bonded foil strain gauge-based sensors

Strain gauge-based sensors have a wide variety of uses, tolerance for the oil and gas industry. » more

Taking advantage of VFD software

Although VFD manufacturers have made many advances in terms of ease of use, some users still find programming and monitoring with a 2-inch display... » more

Finding the right catalyst to perfect the project team

A project team looking to reach the end of a project should look for a team member that can serve as a bridge, or a catalyst, between the technical,... » more

Creating SIF validation procedures

Implementing safety system validation as part of the safety lifecycle is defined by IEC 61511 and ANSI/ISA-S84.01. Here’s how it’s done. » more

Health and safety checks for engineering, manufacturing

Health and safety checks in engineering and manufacturing workplaces are paramount and companies should be aware of potential hazards. Three of the... » more

Advice on implementing and controlling VFDs for large boiler motors

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) have become ubiquitous in manufacturing, and there are many aspects to consider when implementing and controlling... » more

System Integration case studies Webcast: Questions answered

More answers about system integration case studies, the topic of a Sept. 22 Webcast, are provided by the speaker. Topics include risks, design... » more

Technical college opens manufacturing innovation center

Greenville Technical College (GTC) has opened the Gene Haas Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) to bring more skilled workers into the... » more

Appealing to the next generation of manufacturing workers

Manufacturers need to evolve to appeal to the millennial generation and help fill the skills gap and take advantage of the unique talents that they... » more

Asset performance management company acquired

GE Digital (NYSE: GE) has acquired Meridium, Inc., which specializes in asset performance management (APM) software, as the company looks to enhance... » more

Using modern computer and TV screens to enhance HMIs

Modern human-machine interface (HMI) computers are now often using more and larger monitors and 4K is becoming more common for users. When choosing a... » more

Know the risks of securing safety systems

Even if a safety system is isolated and separate from a network, the potential for a cyber attack remains and companies and users need to be vigilant... » more

IT, OT teams need to work together

Information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) experts agreed that both sides can learn from one another and need to be willing to share... » more

Testbed for sending sensor data to the cloud approved

The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has approved a testbed on sensor-to-the-cloud connectivity called the Smart Manufacturing Connectivity for... » more

Process control simulation benefits

Process controls simulation can serve as a powerful and effective tool for training operators and assess safety and environmental risks. » more

Real-time insights needed for improving uptime, machine performance

Manufacturers can improve performance and operation through real-time insights, but know what kind of information is needed to benefit the specific... » more

Developing security from the inside out

End users and developers have been working on developing their security from the inside out by starting with the core infrastructure and stretching... » more

Hybrid machines, democratization key to growing additive manufacturing

The democratization of additive manufacturing (AM) and developing hybrid machines that can use AM and subtractive manufacturing (SM) can have a major... » more

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Poll of the Week

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Human-machine interface (HMI) data concentrators (September issue) can:

Provide local information and operation

Secure information

Provide sustainability and availability

Allow for local data manipulation

Store a superset of data locally

Forward consolidated data to the cloud

All of these

None of these

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Engineers' Choice Awards

The Engineers' Choice Awards highlight some of the best new control, instrumentation and automation products as chosen by...

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System Integrator Giants

The System Integrator Giants program lists the top 100 system integrators among companies listed in CFE Media's Global System Integrator Database.

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Engineering Leaders Under 40

The Engineering Leaders Under 40 program identifies and gives recognition to young engineers who...

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How to Maximize Factory Automation Efficiency with Low Cost Machine Vision

This eGuide illustrates solutions, applications and benefits of machine vision systems.

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Wireless Reliability in Harsh Environments

Learn how to increase device reliability in harsh environments and decrease unplanned system downtime.

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Human Factors and the Impact on Plant Safety

This eGuide contains a series of articles and videos that considers theoretical and practical; immediate needs and a look into the future.

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September 2016

Engineering Leaders Under 40; System integration improving packaging operation; Process sensing; PID velocity; Cybersecurity and functional safety

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August 2016

Mobile HMI; PID tuning tips; Mechatronics; Intelligent project management; Cybersecurity in Russia; Engineering education; Road to IANA

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July 2016

Save energy with automation; Process control system upgrades; Dispelling controll myths; Time-sensitive networking; Control system integration; Road to IANA

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IIoT

This article collection contains several articles on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and how it is transforming manufacturing.

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August 2016

Flexible offshore fire protection; Big Data's impact on operations; Bridging the skills gap; Identifying security risks

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June 2016

The digital oilfield: Utilizing Big Data can yield big savings; Virtualization a real solution; Tracking SIS performance

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April 2016

Getting to the bottom of subsea repairs: Older pipelines need more attention, and operators need a repair strategy; OTC preview; Offshore production difficult - and crucial

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