Control Engineering's most clicked articles in September 2020 included stories about the younger workforce leading manufacturing, programmable logic controllers, multivariable controls, wastewater treatment, robotics and COVID-19, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Hot topics in Control Engineering, for September 2020, included the younger workforce leading manufacturing, programmable logic controllers, multivariable controls, wastewater treatment, robotics and COVID-19, and more. Links to each article below.
1. Younger workforce leads the way for manufacturing
Thirty-four manufacturing professionals under the age of 40 have made significant contributions to their industries, as recognized by Control Engineering and Plant Engineering.
2. Engineer’s perspective of the future of engineering applications
What’s next for industrialization as the industry begins to prepare for Industry 5.0.
3. Which IEC 61131-3 Programming Language is best? Part 2
With many programmable logic controller (PLC) programming languages and standards from which to choose, select the best language for specific automation and controls applications. Part 2 focuses on function block diagram (FBD), continuous function chart (CFC) and structured text (ST).
4. Feedforward: Not as popular as expected, again
Feedforward and feedback: Multivariable control, like single-loop control, can be accomplished primarily with feedback control and selective (not wholesale) use of feedforward.
5. Shuttle system gets smart to meet e-commerce demands
Control system case study: Using EtherCAT and PC control, Swisslog’s shuttle system delivers a data-driven distribution center solution that cuts hardware costs 25% in warehouses.
6. Wastewater treatment teams searching for COVID-19
Researchers are sifting through raw sewage in wastewater treatment facilities for traces of COVID-19 to find out how it spreads.
7. Automation at the Industrial IoT edge
Leverage edge technologies in good times and bad by using remote visualization, monitoring, access and management as well as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and analytical applications.
8. Which IEC 61131-3 programming language is best? Part 1
With so many programmable logic controller (PLC) programming languages and standards from which to choose, what is the right choice for automation and controls applications? Part 1 provides an overview and focuses on Ladder Diagram (LD) and Sequential Function Chart (SFC).
9. Top 5 VFD parameter changes explained
Programming variable frequency drives (VFDs) to fit most industrial applications require only the most basic settings to operate the motor. Understand these 5 VFD parameter changes to optimize VFD programming to fit most motor-drive applications.
10. Robots remotely measure patients’ vitals for COVID-19
Robots can remotely measure patients’ vital signs, which could reduce health care workers’ exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
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Keagan Gay, digital media & production coordinator, CFE Media, [email protected].
