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

1. How edge computing can improve operations and sustainability

Edge computing plays a significant role in enabling digitalization for industrial companies and can improve operational management.

2. Automation mergers, acquisitions, capital markets analysis: July 2024

The Bundy Group reported nine automation transactions in the month of July. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below.

3. How do combined DAQ and automation technologies measure up?

Demands on system-integrated measurement technology continue to grow, which makes a strong case to integrate test tech and controls engineering in production.

4. Industry 4.0 is the springboard to a holistic automation future

As organizations evaluate the results of their Industry 4.0 investments, many are seeing them as the foundation of a boundless automation future.

5. PID spotlight, part 6: Deadtime? How to boost controller performance anyway

Lengthy deadtime adversely affects the PID control of any process. Knowing the process lag/deadtime ratio will tell how well (or not) a PID controller will work. Can your PID controller be a hero? See “Quick-start PID tuning tips to tune many controllers quickly” and 10 graphs to help.

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on controleng.com, July 29 to August 4, 2024, for articles published within the last two months.

Chris Vavra, senior editor, Control Engineering, WTWH Media LLC, cvavra@wtwhmedia.com.

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