Top 5 Control Engineering articles October 18-24, 2021

Articles about Engineers' Choice finalists, system integrators and cybersecurity, UV light and COVID-19, digitalization and the automation and controls market were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 18-24, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra October 25, 2021
Courtesy: PI North America

The top 5 most read articles online, from October 18-24, 2021, for Control Engineering covered Engineers’ Choice finalists, system integrators and cybersecurity, UV light and COVID-19, digitalization and the automation and controls market. Links to each article below.

1. 2022 Engineers’ Choice Finalists: Vote now!

The official ballot is open for voting for Control Engineering North American print and digital edition subscribers, for a limited time. Cast your vote online at www.controleng.com/EngineersChoice.

2. System integrators’ role in the OT cybersecurity crisis

Cybersecurity is a challenge for many manufacturers. System integrators can help, but their role is often ill-defined and that needs to change as information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continue to merge.

3. UV light is effective, safe deterrent against COVID-19 in public places

A specific ultraviolet (UV) wavelength was found to be effective in killing the COVID-19 virus as well as other respiratory viruses while still being safe for public use.

4. Digitalization with TSN, functional safety, edge computing, APL Ethernet, 5G

Industrial digitalization can involve many hardware, software and networking technologies, including these five.

5. The controls and automation market prepares for growth in the post-pandemic era

Manufacturers, technology companies and service providers offering controls and automation solutions will benefit as the international business community evaluates, reviews and redefines progress into the future. Hear from experts on automation investments.

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on controleng.com, October 18-24, 2021, for articles published within the last two months.

Chris Vavra, web content manager, Control Engineering, CFE Media, cvavra@cfemedia.com.


Author Bio: Chris Vavra is web content manager for CFE Media and Technology.