Month: September 2019

Word cloud of Control Engineering 2020 editorial topics provides clear vision for what we can help each other learn. Courtesy: Control Engineering, CFE Media and Technology

Educational Facilities

Control Engineering 2020

Courtesy: CFE Media

AI and Machine Learning

Algorithms developed to improve collaborative behavior in robots

Courtesy: CFE Media

Vision and Discrete Sensors

Using augmented reality for increased visibility

Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media

Industrial Networking

Addressing digital migration challenges

A flexible, porous lattice structure is threaded with stretchable optical fibers containing more than a dozen mechanosensors and attached to an LED light. When the lattice structure is pressed, the sensors pinpoint changes in the photon flow. Courtesy: Cornell University

Optical lace developed to heighten robots’ sensors

Figure 4: AutomationDirect’s C-more HMI mobile app works securely when used in conjunction with the secure StrideLinx VPN router. It’s also available for Google Android. Courtesy: AutomationDirect

Selecting HMI remote access options

Courtesy: Schneider Electric

Safety System Modernization: How to Build your Winning Business Case – 7 Essentials Steps to Take Now

Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media

Material developed to improve insulation for mobile devices, computers

Figure 2: First four phases of the Smart Factory Web Testbed. Courtesy: Industrial Internet Consortium, Fraunhofer IOSB and KETI

IIoT, Industrie 4.0

Smart Factory Web Testbed: From concept to reality

Image courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media

Robot cybersecurity threats: What to watch for

Courtesy: CFE Media

Five advanced process control, data analytics connections

Figure 1: In OOIP, the control design is built from objects which match those in the physical plant or equipment design. Courtesy: ControlSphere Engineering

OOIP Part 3: interfaces and methods