Using IEC 61131-3 programming languages for simulation
See five paybacks of simulation. Use IEC 61131-3 programming languages and modern programming tools to easily integrate simulation to development workflow.
VFD: Swap it or upgrade?
There’s a lot to know behind the process of replacing a drive.
Think safety when adding automated processes
Machine safety: Physical barriers are often the best choice after a risk assessment is performed in places where machines and workers co-exist.
Taking control of controls
Ford’s 10-year operational evolution started with network standards.
Data-compression technique developed for faster computer programs
A technique developed by MIT researchers frees up more memory used by computers and mobile devices, allowing them to run faster and perform more tasks simultaneously.
Career advice for engineers: Work with the quirks
Engineers can excel by working with what makes them unique, rather than fighting against personality traits others might consider quirky.
Particle simulator developed to help robots better predict and grasp objects
MIT researchers have developed a learning-based particle simulator, could give industrial robots a more refined touch and help them make predictions about interacting with solid objects and liquids.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 15-21
Articles about rate-predictive control, the Engineers' Choice Awards, feedforward control, temperature sensor calibration, and connecting quality and process data were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 15-21. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Inspection robot benefits for critical infrastructure applications
Inspection robots feature advanced vision systems and are in high demand in critical infrastructure applications and industries such as oil & gas and the petrochemical industries.
10 steps to take when incorporating drug products into a facility
Companies that choose to incorporate drug products into a manufacturing facility need to consider many steps to make the process a smooth one.
Improving process safety principles and best practices
A good process safety environment involves promoting best practices and principles early and often with engineers and encouraging education.
Three collaborative robot innovations
Collaborative robots have come a long way in the last several years and recent innovations such as embedded vision and machine learning have allowed them to do more.