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AI and Machine Learning October 2, 2024

Control Engineering hot topics, September 2024

Control Engineering's top articles this month covered topics including generative AI, closed loop tuning and industrial robot safety considerations

By Anna Steingruber

Automation October 1, 2024

Latest automation mergers, September 2024: Reshape Automation, Timken, CGI

The Bundy Group reported nine automation transactions in its September 2024 summary. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below including transactions with Reshape Automation, Timken and CGI.

By Clint Bundy

Control Systems September 30, 2024

Gain critical advice on automation, SCADA from system integrators

System integration advice includes automation planning, implementation, automation platform architecture implementation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software, edge-to-cloud capabilities, cybersecurity and technology selection.

By Mark T. Hoske

AI & Machine Learning

AI and Machine Learning October 2, 2024

Control Engineering hot topics, September 2024

Control Engineering's top articles this month covered topics including generative AI, closed loop tuning and industrial robot safety considerations

By Anna Steingruber

Courtesy: WTWH Media

Engineering Leaders Under 40, 2024: Emily Niemi, 29

September 9, 2024

Top 5 Control Engineering content: September 2-8, 2024

September 9, 2024

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Control Systems

Modbus example of how to read registers 10 and 11 (0xA and 0xB). Courtesy: Yaskawa America Inc.

Automation October 9, 2024

Modbus documentation clarified, 5 reasons to use RS-485 with automation

Understand the implementation of Modbus serial communication, and its evolving relevance in a digital world of automation and controls.

By Lucas Paruch

Control Engineering and Plant Engineering provide monthly summaries of mergers, acquisitions and capital transactions summaries by the Bundy Group. Courtesy: WTWH Media

Latest automation mergers, September 2024: Reshape Automation, Timken, CGI

October 1, 2024

Courtesy: Mark T. Hoske, Control Engineering, WTWH Media

Gain critical advice on automation, SCADA from system integrators

September 30, 2024

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Digital Transformation

Digital Twins September 11, 2024

Industrial digital twins improving capabilities for manufacturers

Digital twins go beyond provide another simulation for manufacturers; they can provide users valuable insights and give them the tools to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

By Dan McCarthy

2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joanna Zinsli, 37

September 9, 2024

Courtesy: Brett Sayles, CFE Media and Technology

How digital twins can make wireless networks faster, more reliable

July 31, 2024

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Edge & Cloud Computing

IIoT, Industrie 4.0 August 12, 2024

Top 5 Control Engineering content: August 5-11, 2024

Top 5 Control Engineering content from the past week includes Industry 4.0's future, Ethernet cables, the IT/OT divide and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra

Top 5 Control Engineering content: July 29 to August 4, 2024

August 5, 2024

Industry 4.0 is the springboard to a holistic automation future

July 30, 2024

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Industrial Networking

Industrial Networking August 15, 2024

How to build resilient industrial networks and reduce downtime

By Henry Martel

What’s driving the IT/OT divide for manufacturers

August 2, 2024

Made in America

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Made in America August 28, 2024

Reshoring, nearshoring trends making North American manufacturing competitive

By Carrine Greason

U.S. price not competitive? Look at TCO, automation, says Reshoring Initiative

August 13, 2024

Mechatronics & Motion Control

Courtesy: Mark T. Hoske, WTWH Media

Robotics September 27, 2024

New AI-based machine tending capabilities help cobots at IMTS 2024

Courtesy: Siemens

3 benefits of new digital machine shop at IMTS 2024

September 20, 2024

Motors & Drives

Motors and Drives September 18, 2024

How vector and servo drives deliver savings for manufacturers

By John Lewis

How to meet sustainability goals, part 3: Examining roles of motion services

September 4, 2024

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Process Instrumentation & Sensors

Process safety systems are designed to reduce and mitigate risk to help protect people, processes and the environment. Courtesy: Rockwell Automation

Process Safety September 10, 2024

The evolving industrial process safety world

By Brian Widman and Stefan Mizera

System Integration

Courtesy: Mark T. Hoske, Control Engineering, WTWH Media

System Integrators October 7, 2024

Top five Control Engineering articles: September 30-October 7, 2024

By Anna Steingruber

A letter from the editor

At Control Engineering we strive to connect the global industrial engineering audience through online and print media and in-person events. Control Engineering covers and educates about automation, control and instrumentation technologies in a regionally focused, actionable manner. Established in 1954, Control Engineering provides information for automation engineers to do their jobs better. We want to connect engineers who design, implement, integrate, maintain and manage control, automation and instrumentation systems, components and equipment. This active and engaged audience regularly accesses free premium content from Control Engineering due to comprehensive coverage of automation technologies and applications.

Mark Hoske - Control Engineering

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