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System Integrators December 5, 2023

Innovative integration extended by main automation contractors

The main automation contractor (MAC) concept enables drastic cost savings to the overall project compared to traditional project management.

By Kevin Finnan

DCS, SCADA, Controllers December 5, 2023

Improving efficiency through automation with SCADA

A steel pipe maker implemented supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), manufacturing execution (MES) and statistical process control (SPC) at their facility to improve operations.

By Thea Sanders

AI and Machine Learning December 5, 2023

6 AI motion control applications to improve OEE

AI offers end-users the ability to analyze information collected from machines or manufacturing lines to optimize operational performance. Below, see six common motion control applications that can benefit from AI.

By Scott Carlberg

AI and Machine Learning

Yaskawa’s i3-Mechatronics concept is an example of a control architecture that uses data analysis to improve manufacturing production and quality. Courtesy: Yaskawa

AI and Machine Learning December 5, 2023

6 AI motion control applications to improve OEE

AI offers end-users the ability to analyze information collected from machines or manufacturing lines to optimize operational performance. Below, see six common motion control applications that can benefit from AI.

By Scott Carlberg

Top 5 Control Engineering content: November 27-December 3 2023

December 4, 2023

Bridging the Gap Series: The strengths and weaknesses of AI

November 29, 2023

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Control Systems

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DCS, SCADA, Controllers December 5, 2023

Improving efficiency through automation with SCADA

A steel pipe maker implemented supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), manufacturing execution (MES) and statistical process control (SPC) at their facility to improve operations.

By Thea Sanders

In the Control Engineering webcast, “SCADA series: Advanced SCADA applications,” Andreina Lugo, software automation manager at Northwind Technical Services, and Mike Lennon, vice president at Applied Control Engineering, discussed the SCADA software selection process and SCADA implementation best practices.

Advice on SCADA software selection and best practices

December 4, 2023

Benefits of decentralized automation concepts for manufacturers

December 3, 2023

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Digital Transformation

Courtesy: Hargrove Controls & Automation

Virtualization, Cloud Analytics December 1, 2023

Process clarity achieved using Industry 4.0 solutions

Virtualization efforts pave the way for predictive analytics

By Heath Stephens, PE

Enabling continuous process improvement, enhancing product consistency

November 27, 2023

Courtesy: CFE Media and Technology

Unleash the power of smart manufacturing while ensuring automation and robotic safety

November 12, 2023

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Edge and Cloud Computing

Courtesy: Velta Technology

IIoT, Industrie 4.0 December 4, 2023

The dark side of the IT/OT integration equation

Are operations cyber-vulnerable due to lack of resources, lack of understanding or both?

By Dino Busalachi

Courtesy: Brett Sayles

Integrators address competing production priorities

December 3, 2023

Control Engineering hot topics, November 2023

December 1, 2023

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Windsor, CA

Industrial Networking

Ethernet November 17, 2023

Video: Time sensitive networking – A game changing industrial technology

By Control Engineering

Are you using the unified OT data layer to bridge the natural gap between IT and OT?

November 11, 2023

Mechatronics and Motion Control

Machine Safety December 4, 2023

Benefits of critical servo safety measures for industrial automation systems

By Control Engineering

Robot and robot controller safety best practices

December 2, 2023

Motors and Drives

Motors and Drives November 28, 2023

Decentralized inverter market expected to triple in growth over next decade

By Future Market Insights

New electrostatic motor design: 90% less copper, no magnets, ultra-efficiency

November 27, 2023

Process Instrumentation and Sensors

Process Safety December 4, 2023

How to create comprehensive automation safety for process industries

By Sunil Doddi

Digital instrumentation improves liquid analysis and process control

November 30, 2023

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System Integration

System Integrators December 5, 2023

Innovative integration extended by main automation contractors

By Kevin Finnan

A letter from the editor

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