Table of contents for Control Engineering November 2023
November 2023 online-only edition articles are mentioned and linked below. The November/December 2023 issue will be in print and digital edition format.
Departments, news, articles and online extras that usually would appear on the print/digital edition table of contents are summarized below.
INSIGHTS
INTERNATIONAL: Control Engineering China
Are you using the unified OT data layer to bridge the natural gap between IT and OT?
Out-of-the-box unified operational technology data layer software can provide to OT, IT and cloud resources. See five basic functions of a unified data layer for operational technology.
SI UPDATE
Bridging the gap video/podcast series: The challenges of AI integration in industrial automation
AI is affecting nearly every aspect of industrial automation, but that doesn’t mean companies are not experiencing challenges. While AI can have a huge impact on everything from digital transformation to industrial networking to cybersecurity, 57% of survey respondents have experienced at least some challenges with its implementation. See video.
MARKET UPDATE
Automation mergers, acquisitions, capital markets analysis: October 2023
The Bundy Group reported 21 automation transactions in the month of October. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted.
Components in industrial robots market forecasting strong growth
The market for industrial robots components is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2022 to 2027 thanks to collaborative and SCARA robots.
TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
Innovation is better without disruption
Innovation within technology is better done without disruption and versioning issues, which is what EtherCAT strives to achieve.
How artificial intelligence may change cybersecurity jobs and policy
The ISA Leadership conference keynote speaker covers reactions by executives and legislators to generative AI and how this could impact cybersecurity professionals.
WEBCAST: Advice on SCADA software selection and best practices
In a webcast on SCADA software selection and best practices, Northwind Technical Services’ Andreina Lugo and Applied Control Engineering’s Mike Lennon provide general tips and a use case.
WEBCAST: How HMI/SCADA architectures are meeting evolving operations
How are human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system architectures evolving?
WEBCAST: More answers on bridging the gap from edge to cloud MES to make automation more effective
Industrial hardware and software experts answered more questions about how edge computing helps integrate human-machine interface and supervisory control and data acquisition (HMI/SCADA) software, manufacturing execution system (MES) software, enterprise software and industrial cloud-based applications, after an Oct. 5 Control Engineering webcast. Link to the webcast and related article.
NEWS
The 32nd annual Automation Fair by Rockwell Automation opens today, Nov. 6, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center where Rockwell Automation and its partners offer more than 120 interactive exhibits, more than 325 sessions, more than 500 hours of training by more than 400 experts. More than 10,000 are expected to attend in four days. Search on www.controleng.com for other coverage.
ICS Pulse Podcast: Cyber Awareness, Ep. 12: Proactive Cybersecurity
In the 12th and final episode of the Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we welcome first-timer Madison Horn, CEO of Critical Fault and Congressional candidate (OK-05). She discusses the need to move from reactive to proactive cybersecurity, the value of the shared responsibility model and the rise of quantum computing.
Fabtech interview: Collaborative robot for paint inspection applications
Collaborative robots can be employed in conjunction with vision systems used to detect imperfections and deviations to examine painted surfaces for defects. See video.
ANSWERS
MTP standard accelerates DCS and PLC integration
Many production plant designs require integration of a distributed control system with multiple PLC-based subsystems. NAMUR MTP is a standardized configuration and communication method to facilitate integration between the two, while cutting the cost, time and risk of doing so.
Project lifecycle process safety reviews
Care should be taken in the course of project lifecycles to ensure the project aims are accomplished while also ensuring that process safety is built into the project from every aspect.
Safety standard for industrial mobile robot systems and applications available
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) released the second installment of its safety standard for industrial mobile robots, R15.08-2.
Choosing between discrete, continuous position sensors for an application
Discrete and continuous position sensors offer many benefits for manufacturers, but they offer different benefits depending on the application.
Accelerate EV battery manufacturing by integrating servo motors, robotics
Electric vehicles (EVs) require more efficient manufacturing to meet increased demands and use of robotics and servo motors can help. See table on battery types, information on cell housing types.
INSIDE MACHINES
PLC standards for the new-ish millennium
PLC standards have greatly changed since the 1980s. Learn how modern programming tools have greatly improved PLC development.
PRODUCTS
Recently posted products include capacitive proximity sensors, reed sensors, timer relays, compressed air flow controller and magnetic encoder. See these and more at: https://www.controleng.com/products/
PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: Make your submissions now. https://www.controleng.com/events-and-awards/product-of-the-year/
BACK to BASICS
Control Engineering Europe: How digitalization, digital transformation strategies are evolving
The goals of industrial digitalization have changed and there are many potential disruptions in the digitalization journey for manufacturers.
NEWSLETTERS
CE Industrial Networking Newsletter
Honeywell Connect highlights: Digitalization and AI in focus
New Products for Engineers
Actuators, Motors, Drives, Control Systems, Facility Type
eBooks
IT and OT must work together to secure systems, protect information and ensure safety.
Robotics are one of the fastest-growing industries and their impact can be felt on many manufacturing floors.
Global System Integrator Report (GSIR)
GSIR will mail with the November/December print/digital edition of Control Engineering and contain System Integrator of the Year, System Integrator Giants, case studies and trends about integration and use of automation, controls and instrumentation.
Table of contents was edited by Mark T. Hoske, content manager, Control Engineering, CFE Media and Technology, mhoske@cfemedia.com.
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