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Webcast: IIoT Webcast Series 2018, Webcast One: Cloud and mobility in field operations

Connected assets, rich data, and cloud-based analytics increase reliability and support optimization of field equipment installations. Predictive maintenance and closed-loop control can be applied to remote operations while...

Webcast: Five things small-to-midsize manufacturers must know about Cloud ERP

Your company benefits from software made available through cloud modalities, but it’s still creaking along when it comes to a business enterprise system. This webcast will address challenges and risks often associated with...

Webcast: Machine Vision for Automated Quality Inspection

Visual inspection, done either on a sample basis or on a 100% basis, is a very common in the manufacturing world – especially in industrial products, CPG, F&B and many discrete productions. Over the past few decades, there have...

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New graphical programming platform accelerates understanding

National Instruments LabVIEW NXG 1.0 software, the next generation of LabVIEW, aims to deliver LabVIEW productivity to nonprogrammers with an easier workflow. NI continues LabView 2017 development and support. See video demo. » more

CFE Media announces the 2017 System Integrator of the Year winners

The System Integrators of the Year have distinguished themselves by combining technology with a customer-centric approach. See roundtable video discussion. » more

Interstates Control Systems, Sioux Center, Iowa

Interstates Control Systems is the 2017 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Technology. President Jack Woelber shares some of the company's success stories and advice. » more

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Cloth insulator series for pipe, tank, and vessel applications

BriskHeat's Silver-Series Cloth Insulators are a configurable system of cloth insulators that feature durable high-temperature cloth, thick needle-punched fiberglass insulation, and hook and loop closures for easy installation...

Dual-position solenoid valve

Danfoss' ICSH dual-position solenoid valve provides a gradual, time controlled opening for a smooth pressure build-up in the evaporator before it opens the flow to 100% for full defrost.

Force guided relays for safe operations

AutomationDirect's Dold force guided relays are electromechanical switching devices that offer safe operation via mechanically linked contacts designed to ensure that all contacts move at the same time.

Motion control package for precision robotic applications

The Festo Motion Control Package (FMCP) is a control system for coordinated motion of up to six axes for pick and place and other high-speed, precision Cartesian robotic applications.

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CFE Edu launches PLCs and analog signals training course

CFE Edu has launched a course that dives into the basics of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and analog signals for continuing education and training. » more

Webcast: Leave My Things Alone – Getting Ready for IIoT

You’ve read the headlines: The Industrial Internet of Thing (IIoT) is revolutionizing manufacturing, driving efficiencies and productivity across all areas of operations. But you’ve been doing it for decades, right? Join us on...

Education platform for engineers launched

CFE Edu is an on-demand education platform designed to provide continuing education to engineers to advance their education and obtain continuing education units (CEUs). » more

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Adjustments for digital automation platform

Commentary: GE Predix business focus changes to meet market strength as other cloud-based industrial platforms gain footing. » more

Measuring torque with angle sensors

A technique for measuring torque with angle sensors first used in the 1950s is making a comeback due to new developments in inductive angle sensors. » more

Using software to provide IIoT value

Schneider Electric is expanding its industrial software platform offerings to provide value for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to companies. » more

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Natural gas production in U.S. projected to increase

Natural gas production in the U.S., according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), is expected to grow in 2018 and 2019 and take an even... » more

Vibration, industrial process control companies merge

Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound and Vibration A/S (BKSV), will merge their businesses effective January 1, 2019 and... » more

Survey: Senior executives not confident in cyber protection

While company executives are aware of cybersecurity's importance, few are confident in their ability to prevent a potential cyber attack, according... » more

Advice from the Triton cybersecurity incident

Cybersecurity incident: Human errors enabled it, but the Triconex safety controller shut down the plant as designed, say experts with Schneider... » more

How to transition from traditional to digital plant-floor technologies

Improving plant efficiencies starts with bridging the gap between workforce generations. Generation X can help connect traditional industrial... » more

Five smart warehousing predictions

Warehousing and logistics is evolving from being a static component in the supply chain to an area ripe for smart transformation. Five predictions... » more

Learn how to stay ahead of cyber attacks

Use a risk-based approach to minimize risk against cyber attacks, especially for critical infrastructure facilities and industries. » more

Threat intelligence is a critical organizational need

Cover story: Continuous threat intelligence collection, analysis, and optimization can help organizations improve cybersecurity measures. » more

Eight ICS cybersecurity tips for a hyper-connected world

Cover story: Implementing a cybersecurity strategy against internal and external threats are key steps toward securing an industrial control system... » more

Near-infrared imaging growing in demand

Near infrared (NIR) imaging is growing in demand around the globe, typically as a replacement for thermal or far-infrared (FIR) vision for night... » more

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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 Control Engineering subscribers. Vote now (if qualified)!

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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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System Integrator of the Year

Each year, a panel of Control Engineering and Plant Engineering editors and industry expert judges select the System Integrator of the Year Award winners in three categories.

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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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April 2018

Cybersecurity best practices, artificial intelligence, robotic additive manufacturing, embedded systems, IIoT integration, energy efficiency

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March 2018

Digitalization integration, process sensors, edge computing, fog computing, condition monitoring, and motors

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February 2018

DCS visibility, alarm management, motors and drives, robotic machining, Engineers' Choice winners

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HMIs

Automation and controls continue to help HMI hardware and software advance. As computing capabilities progress, hardware has become more rugged with less maintenance required, with wider environmental capabilities, and integrated input/output (I/O) connections.

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IIoT: Machines, Equipment, & Asset Management

Articles in this digital report highlight technologies that enable Industrial Internet of Things, IIoT-related products and strategies.

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Machine Vision

This article collection contains several articles on how advancements in vision system designs, computing power, algorithms, optics, and communications are making machine vision more cost effective than ever before.

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