David Kurten PE, HDR Architecture Inc., Princeton, N.J. Thursday 06.29.2017

Mentoring creates a competitive advantage

Developing and maintaining a mentoring program within an organization can help grow the bottom line.

Fatma Faham Thursday 06.29.2017

Cost control of operations and maintenance

A real-time cost analysis tool for power plant operations supports owners' and operators' capital planning, operations training and decision making.

Gregory Hale, ISSSource Wednesday 06.28.2017

Smarter, connected networks add complexity

Enterprises need a combination of operations technology's (OT's) reliable data and information technology's (IT's) and innovation to become a smart, connected e... read more

Robotic Industries Association (RIA) Tuesday 06.27.2017

Collaborative robots in the laboratory

Collaborative robots' accuracy and efficiency make them a likely staple for life science research in the near future, particularly for sensitive applications.

Bob Vavra, content manager, CFE Media Tuesday 06.27.2017

Embrace the digital plant to build a bridge to the future

Siemens officials call digital manufacturing ‘do or die’ in pushing for faster adoption at their automation summit in Florida.

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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...

Webcast Series: The 2017 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a transformational strategy that is revolutionizing manufacturing operations across the world. CFE Media publications take an in-depth look at IIoT-related issues, strategies, and...

Webcast Series: Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) in the Modern Era

ERP is a suite of applications for the integrated management of core business processes, from manufacturing to distribution, finance and human resources, using a common process and data model. As the information technology...

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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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Compact industrial computers for IIoT applications

The SmartAIO U7-300 series computers from EFCO offer gateway connectivity for IIoT applications. » more

Rotary tables with roller-gear drive for high-speed applications

Destaco's GTB series servo positioning rotary tables are engineered to deliver high torque with high speed. » more

Control panels designed for hazardous areas

Beckhoff's CPX control panel and Panel PC series are designed to enable applications in hazardous zones. » more

LED light designed for industrial enclosures

Rittal Corporation's LED System Light is an UL-approved lighting system designed for industrial enclosures. » more

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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

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

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Video use in data collection rising, according to survey

A recent survey conducted by HBM, shows that video use is accelerating in data collection with almost half of the respondents already using video in data recording today. » more

More RFID is used in more applications

Inside Machines: Radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies are being applied in more applications. Considerations include distance speed, and data transfer rate when selecting technologies. » more

Digital developments, cloud platform help with IIoT, robotics, automation, electrical products, and power grid

New digital products based on an integrated cloud platform aim to help with opportunities from the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and digitalization, according to ABB, which has formed new departments for robotics and... » more

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Creating compliant function block libraries

Part of a modern software development methodology is creating re-usable components, called function blocks, which contain part of the application... » more

Specifying enclosures for machine vision systems

Machine vision enclosure manufacturers aim to better understand and meet their customers’ specific needs for safe, fully-integrated solutions,... » more

Joint manufacturer announces expansion, relocation

Belden Universal, a manufacturer of custom universal joints and mechanical power transmission products, announced its plans to move into a... » more

Five challenges for process manufacturers in the food and beverage industry

Process manufacturers face problems keeping up with strict regulations in labeling, traceablility, recipe management, and the manufacturing process. » more

The impact of robotics technology on urbanization

Robotics technology is forecast to be deployed across multiple applications for infrastructure management, public administration services,... » more

Robots' role in the oil and gas industry

With operational costs cutting deep into profits, oil and gas companies are recently adopting automation technology for more efficient and safer... » more

Digitization trends to leave large footprint on automotive industry

A rise in average vehicle life, shift in repair opportunities and sales outlets, and emerging online sales have all created an opportunity for major... » more

Benefits of equipment life optimization programs

Operations and maintenance is not one-size-fits-all and an equipment life optimization program (ELOP) can help engineers achieve equipment... » more

Pipeline inspection technology developed to inspect coatings

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) patented a technology to inspect coatings of pipelines installed through horizontal directional drilling (HDD),... » more

IT/OT convergence needs conflict resolution from both sides

Information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) are very different organizations that have begun to converge and they must start resolving... » more

Real-world HMI design considerations for improved safety

Real-world scenarios need to be taken into account when designing HMI. There should be no unnecessary functions that can potentially cause safety... » more

Women engineers on bias, inspiration, mentoring

Think again, if you don’t think you’re biased. Even women engineers say they must guard against unintended biases. Other important points at the... » more

Robot use in logistics and transportation industries expected to grow

Robots are designed to provide safety, efficiency and accuracy to logistics companies and the market for them is expected to grow exponentially in... » more

Conference focuses on IIoT for process, oil and gas industries

Honeywell Process Solutions’ (HPS) 42nd annual Honeywell Users Group (HUG) is focused on companies employing the Industrial Internet of Things for... » more

Video use in data collection rising, according to survey

A recent survey conducted by HBM, shows that video use is accelerating in data collection with almost half of the respondents already using video in... » more

Companies need to make time for cybersecurity

Cyberattacks are growing and becoming more prevalent and manufacturers have to make time for cybersecurity to try and prevent potential attacks. » more

How to avoid stainless steel leaks and failures

Stainless steel is useful, but it requires a lot of attention and there are many aspects that engineers need to watch out for. » more

Demand, product growth fueling 3-D printing industry

3-D printing, or additive manufacturing, has grown in the last several years and many industries are using strong materials such as metals and nylon... » 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...

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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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June 2017

Additive manufacturing benefits; HMI and sensor tips; System integrator advice; Innovations from the industry

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May 2017

Robotic safety, collaboration, standards; DCS migration tips; IT/OT convergence; 2017 Control Engineering Salary and Career Survey

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April 2017

Integrated mobility; Artificial intelligence; Predictive motion control; Sensors and control system inputs; Asset Management; Cybersecurity

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IIoT: Machines, Equipment, and Asset Management

Featured articles highlight technologies that enable the Industrial Internet of Things, IIoT-related products and strategies to get data more easily to the user.

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HMI

This article collection contains several articles on how automation and controls are helping human-machine interface (HMI) hardware and software advance.

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