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Best practices for effective automation applications, Part 3: Automation Q&A session
Two system integration thought leaders offer advice on effective automation communication. Part 3 focuses on the live question-and-answer session of the webcast. Link to other parts.
Best practices for effective automation applications, Part 2: Automation case study
Two system integration thought leaders offer advice on effective automation communication. Part 2 details effective automation through a case study example involving a control system modification. Link to other parts.
Best practices for effective automation applications, Part 1: Automation effectiveness through data collection
Two system integration thought leaders offer advice on effective automation communication. Part 1 details effective automation through data collection. Link to other parts.
How to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 4, cybersecurity
Three thought leaders offer advice on improving industrial motor communications and how cybersecurity helps engineers, in this transcript from an August 2022 webcast. Part 4 discusses how three industrial internet protocols handle cybersecurity and how cybersecurity matters for motor-drive communications. Link to other parts.
How to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 3, smart manufacturing
Three thought leaders offer advice on improving industrial motor communications and how doing so helps engineers, in this transcript from an August 2022 webcast. Part 3 covers motor-drive communications for smart manufacturing. Link to other parts.
How to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 2, strategies
Three thought leaders offer advice on improving industrial motor communications and how doing so can help engineers, in this transcript from an August 2022 webcast. Part 2 discusses specific industrial Ethernet strategies for motor-drive communications from three protocols. Link to other parts.
How to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 1, data types
Three thought leaders offer advice on improving industrial motor communications and how better motor communications can help engineers, in this transcript from an August 2022 webcast. Part 1 includes motor-drive communication information discussions from EtherCAT Technology Group, ODVA and PI North America. Link to other parts.
2023 System Integrator of the Year winners
Integrator companies Eosys, NorthWind Technical Services and George T. Hall are recognized for their outstanding achievements.
SI Giants 2023 average system integration revenue increases
Supply chain, staffing and COVID-19 are main concerns among SI Giant system integrators.
Control Engineering November 2022 online table of contents
Control Engineering is producing 10 print/digital editions this year, and we want to ensure you have easy access to as much content as ever with two Control Engineering Insider editions in 2022, January and November.
Unleash the power of smart manufacturing
What Industry 4.0 can mean to you
How all-in-one automation platforms simplify machine building and increase design flexibility
Some typical automation challenges are addressed by having one throat to choke
Data analysis disruptors in the industrial space
Adapt past the disruptors to realize benefits from industrial data analytics.
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Zain Ali, 35
Zain Ali, Senior Instrument & Control Engineer, Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd, Kuala Belait, Brunei
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Rekha Basra, 32
Rekha Basra, Controls + Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Houston, TX
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeffrey Blair, 37
Jeffrey Blair, Engineering Manager, Rockwell Automation, Mayfield Heights, OH
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Meredith Byrne, 29
Meredith Byrne, Project Manager, Applied Control Engineering, Newark, DE
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Domenick Cappelli, 38
Domenick Cappelli, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Rittal North America LLC, Urbana, OH
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Rob Delles, 38
Rob Delles, Controls + Automation Technical Consultant, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Mobile, AL
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alfonso Ducreux, 39
Alfonso Ducreux; Lead Engineer, Southern California; Tesco Controls; Temecula, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joseph Geoghegan, 29
Joseph Geoghegan, Lead Automation Engineer, Panacea Technologies Inc., Montgomeryville, PA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Srividya Govindarajan, 40
Srividya Govindarajan, Plant Director, Unilever, Khamgaon, Maharashtra, India
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Adam Greear, 31
Adam Greear, Controls Engineer, Syscon Automation, Sandy, UT
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ryan Grove, 33
Ryan Grove, Controls + Automation Technical Consultant, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Baton Rouge, LA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Monica Guess, 31
Monica Guess, Customer Service Manager - Aftermarket Parts, Sullair LLC, Michigan City, IN
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kathryn Kreitzer, 39
Kathryn Kreitzer, Head of Product Management & Development NAM - Drives, Danfoss, Loves Park, IL
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: JR Landeen, 28
JR Landeen, Controls Engineer, Syscon Automation, Sandy, UT
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Josh Landrum, 31
Josh Landrum, Corporate Plant Engineer, Arclin USA LLC, Toledo, OH
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Arthur Laszczewski, 34
Arthur Laszczewski; Associate Director, Smart Manufacturing Solutions; Grantek; Richmond, BC, Canada
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ben Lester, 33
Ben Lester, Senior Technical Lead, Factory Technologies, Modesto, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Warren Leung, 33
Warren Leung; Head of Digital Station, Centre of Competence; Siemens Mobility Ltd.; Hong Kong, China
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Liu, 29
Jason Liu, Engineering & Maintenance Manager, Eckart America Corp., Schererville, IN
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joshua Machado, 35
Joshua Machado, Lead Controls Engineer, JTI Electrical & Instrumentation LLC, Bakersfield, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Shachi Mangoli, 25
Shachi Mangoli, PGD Engineer, Florida Power & Light Co., Juno Beach, FL
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Derek McCretton, 38
Derek McCretton, Senior Automation Engineer, NeoMatrix Inc., Andover, MA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Zac Nelson, 32
Zac Nelson, Co-Founder and Head of Integrations, Pico MES, Redwood City, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Sean Phillips, 28
Sean Phillips, C+A Project Manager, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Mobile, AL
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alicia Ramírez Mata, 37
Alicia Ramírez Mata, Chief Technology Officer/Founder, Frenkel Engineering, Mexico City, Mexico
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joseph Reckamp, 29
Joseph Reckamp, Principal Analytics Engineer, Seeq, Seattle, WA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Dylan Reid, 35
Dylan Reid, Lead Control Systems Analyst, Interstates Inc., Sioux Center, IA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jennifer Ryan, 27
Jennifer Ryan, Project Engineer, Applied Control Engineering, Newark, DE
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Corey Schoff, 27
Corey Schoff, Senior Network Security Engineer, Malisko Engineering Inc., St. Louis, MO
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: David Siegel, 39
David Siegel, Chief Technology Officer, Predictronics Corp., Blue Ash, OH
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: James Tacey, 35
James Tacey, Controls + Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Concord, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: William Tomhon, 25
William Tomhon, Sales Engineer, Panacea Technologies Inc., Montgomeryville, PA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Chengyu Wang, 32
Chengyu (Kevin) Wang, Engineer, Yokogawa, Sugar Land, TX
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Steve Wishau, 31
Steve Wishau, Head of Product, Pico MES, Redwood City, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Scott Zukewich, 35
Scott Zukewich, Product Manager, Real Time Automation Inc., Pewaukee, WI
How to get started with industrial data analytics
Knowing the key components of industrial data analytics can help streamline industrial processes for more effective data analytics.
How AI-based Asset Performance Management Fast-tracks Manufacturing Operations
In this webcast we will show a fully integrated, Industry 4.0 solution that combines asset performance management (APM) and artificial intelligence specific to oil and gas, chemicals, pharma, electronics and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Just enough industrial data analysis?
Just-in-time supply chain strategy limits were exposed in a global pandemic. Is just-enough industrial data analysis working for operations?
Drastically improve OEE and quality with advanced analytics
Traditional manufacturing systems focus on the management and monitoring of production processes, from raw materials to intermediate and/or finished goods. Analytics focus on process optimization. In this webcast, we will discuss how today’s Smart Factory leverages out-of-the-box and cloud-based overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) capabilities to accelerate your improvement programs.
Motor management and troubleshooting techniques for AC induction motors
This webcast will specify and analyze motor management best practices along with various troubleshooting techniques to consider and outline what equipment is needed to identify solutions.
Conversational IIoT and AI for industrial environments
Conversational IoT uses a Natural Language Processing (NLP) AI engine to allow human-like interactions through voice and text on any communication channel with any connected device, system, or software with an available API.
Control Engineering January 2022 online table of contents
Control Engineering is producing 10 print/digital editions this year and we want to ensure you have easy access to as much content as ever with two Control Engineering Inside editions in 2022, January and November.
Evaluating Noise in Electric Motors
Determining the source of noise in a motor is often much more challenging than correcting it. In this session, we will address the causes and characteristics of the primary sources of noise in AC motors.
2022 System Integrator of the Year winners
Integrator companies Revere Control Systems, Hargrove Controls + Automation and Huffman Engineering are recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Revere Control Systems is System Integrator of the Year, 2022
Revere Control Systems is the 2022 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Bob Adams, president and founder of Revere Control Systems, discussed his company’s approach in an interview with CFE Media.
Hargrove Controls + Automation is System Integrator of the Year, 2022
Hargrove Controls + Automation is the 2022 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized Integrator Category. Karen Griffin, vice president of Hargrove Controls + Automation, discussed how her company approaches leadership in an interview with CFE Media.
Huffman Engineering is System Integrator of the Year, 2022
Huffman Engineering is the 2022 System Integrator of the Year for the Small System Integrator Category. Huffman Engineering's management team discussed the company’s success and customer relationships with CFE Media.
2022 System Integrator Giants
The 2022 System Integrator Giants are adapting to the new normal with COVID-19 as new challenges await on the horizon.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeff Baldwin, 37
Director of Engineering, Sealevel Systems, Liberty, SC, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Clemson University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jake Beck, 32
Controls Engineer, Syscon Automation, Sandy, UT, United States, AS Electrical Automation & Robotic Technology, Utah Valley University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nicholas Bell, 25
System Integrator, InterConnecting Automation, Milwaukee, WI, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: John Binion, 35
Process Safety Engineer, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, BS Computer Engineering, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Cameron Bolton, 25
Hardware Design Engineer, Sealevel Systems, Liberty, SC, United States, AS Science, Trident Technical College, BS Electrical Engineering, Clemson University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joshua Bozeman, 37
Operations Manager, Maverick Technologies, Webster, TX, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Allison Buenemann, 28
Industry Principal - Chemicals, Seeq, Seattle, WA, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, MBA, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Anthony Carannante, 26
Automation Validation Engineer, Panacea Technologies, Montgomeryville, PA, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Baron Carleton, 36
Chief Operating Officer, Avalon International Aluminum, Tualatin, OR, United States, BS Nuclear Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, MS Nuclear & Radiological Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nayeli Castruita, 36
Sr. Controls Engineer, Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Houston, TX, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Briana Chamberlain, 27
Systems Engineer, Malisko Engineering, Denver, CO, United States, BS Chemical & Biological Engineering, Colorado State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jonathan Clark, 34
Operations Manager, Maverick Technologies , Pensacola, FL, United States, AS Science, Pensacola Junior College, BS Electrical Engineering, University of West Florida
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Dominique Dangerfield, 32
Project Manager, Maverick Technologies , Baton Rouge, LA, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Aaron Esselman, 30
Senior Hydro Engineer Mechanical, Yuba Water Agency, Dobbins, CA, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering & Sustainable Manufacturing, California State University, Chico
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Matthew Fether, 37
Department Manager, Matrix Technologies, Maumee, OH, United States, BS Electronics Engineering Technology, University of Toledo, MBA, Bowling Green State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kyle Finkbeinier, 39
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Dart Container Corp., Mason, MI, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Bob Frey, 35
Project Engineer, Plus Group, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, University of Cincinnati
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Tim Garnett, 37
Senior Systems Engineer, Malisko Engineering, St. Louis, MO, United States, BS Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Missouri (Columbia)
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Christopher Gonzalez, 32
Project Manager, Maverick Technologies, Webster, TX, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Robert Harman, 38
Senior Control System Engineer/Project Engineer, Plus Group, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, BS Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio State
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kaleigh Hatfield, 35
Senior Manager, Assembly Manufacturing and Maintenance at Nissan North America Powertrain Plant, MS Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alex Head, 28
Engineering Team Leader at Maverick Technologies, BS Chemical Engineering, Auburn University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Horth, 30
Sr. Controls Engineer at Applied Manufacturing Technologies Orion Charter Township, MI, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, Ohio Northern University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jess Ingrassellino, 40
Engineering Manager at InfluxData San Francisco, CA, United States, BS Music Education, University of Vermont, MS Music Education, Teachers College of Columbia University, MBA, Quantic School of Business and Technology, EdD, Teachers College of Columbia University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Hannah Kelly, 33
Lead Controls Engineer at Strike, The Woodlands, Texas, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Louisiana Tech
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeffrey Kutz, 37
Vice President of Global Engineering Operations at Bridge Gap Engineering, Northampton, PA, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Lehrich, 26
Automation Validation Engineer at Panacea Technologies, Montgomeryville, PA, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kevin Martinez, 34
Project Engineer at Applied Control Engineering, Taunton, MA, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Mast, 31
Lead Systems Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ, United States, BS Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University, MS Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ryan McSherry, 32
Manager, Business Development IAPS Products. Yokogawa, Newnan, GA, United States. BS Biomolecular & Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ben Meise, 28
Ben Meise, 28, Systems Engineer Malisko Engineering. Denver, CO, United States. BS Chemical & Biological Engineering, Colorado State University.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Raju Nair, 36
Raju Nair, 36. PLC Applications Engineering Manager, Tesco Controls, Sacramento, CA, United States. BS Electrical & Electronics Engineering, California State University Sacramento.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Pharo, 33
Jason Pharo, 33. Technology Lead Team Manager, Maverick Technologies, Pensacola, FL, United States. BS Chemical Engineering, Auburn University.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Daniel Ragozzino, 26
Daniel Ragozzino, 26. Controls Engineer, Patti Engineering, Indianapolis, IN, United States. BS Electrical Engineering Technology, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alan Raveling, 39
Alan Raveling, 39. OT Architect, Interstates, West Chester, OH, United States. BS Computer Science, Iowa State University, MS Information Assurance, University of Dallas.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Sam Russem, 34
Sam Russem, 34. Director, Smart Manufacturing, Grantek Systems Integration Allentown, PA, United States. BS Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Deepak Sharma, 39
Deepak Sharma, 39. Principal Process Engineer, Bayer U.S. Creve Coeur, MO, United States. MS Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Pratul Singh, 35
Senior Controls Engineer, Masimo, Irvine, CA, United States, BS Electronics & Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, MS Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rutgers University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ryan Slayton, 30
Engineering Manager, Quantum Automation, Anaheim, CA, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, Cal State Fullerton
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Doug Sumpter, 37
Controls + Automation Leader of Projects, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Mobile, AL, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Auburn University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ankita Thakur, 32
Lead Process Engineer, CertainTeed, Buchanan, New York, United States, MS Science, Arizona State
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Janika Tyagi, 36
Proposal & Estimating Group Team Leader, Maverick Technologies, Houston, TX, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeniffer Vesga, 36
ESP Surveillance Engineer, Schlumberger, Houston, TX, United States, MS Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals, Universitat Guillermo Marconi
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Thomas Wenning, 36
Program Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton, MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Williams, 38
Engineer, Applied Control Engineering, Houston, TX, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Lamar University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kaishi Zhang, 34
Global Director, Product Management, Schneider Electric, Andover, MA, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, MS Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota
Motors & Drives: Tips and tools for efficient motor management, Part 4
Michael Lyda, motor and drive engineer with Advanced Energy Corp., explains tips and tools for efficient motor management in this transcript from a December 2020 webcast.
Motors & Drives: Tips and tools for efficient motor management, Part 3
Michael Lyda, motor and drive engineer with Advanced Energy Corp., explains tips and tools for efficient motor management in this transcript from a December 2020 webcast.
Motors & Drives: Tips and tools for efficient motor management, Part 2
Michael Lyda, motor and drive engineer with Advanced Energy Corp., explains tips and tools for efficient motor management in this transcript from a December 2020 webcast.
Fueling Advanced Analytics with Industrial Data Management
This webcast will discuss how a solid industrial data management strategy is the foundation of any analysis and analytics project.
Motors & Drives: Tips and tools for efficient motor management, Part 1
Michael Lyda, motor and drive engineer with Advanced Energy Corp., explains tips and tools for efficient motor management in this transcript from a December 2020 webcast.
Control Engineering July 2021 Issue
The July 2021 issue of Control Engineering focuses on PLC programming, PID programming, I/O modules, system integrator tips and more.
Accelerate machine designs, speed to market, collaboration, digital twin
Based on a survey of industrial machinery companies, explore the biggest issues with digital twin adoption. Intelligence from machine builders will be shared to help fuel innovation with your machine designs.
Digital Blind Spots: Access real-time data for agile, resilient operations
Hear how OT and information technology (IT) leaders are thinking about access to factory data more strategically, the benefits of real time data access across your organization, and how removing digital blind spots enable agile, resilient business operations.
Solving Oilfield Chemical Management’s Four Biggest Challenges
Using new technologies to reduce risk
Overcoming Big Data challenges at the industrial edge
Industrial edge redefines the traditional control model by integrating OT and IT technology to maximize increase the speed of decision making and time to results.
Introducing Industrial Cybersecurity Pulse
Industrial Cybersecurity Pulse is a new website dedicated to educating and informing engineers about the latest challenges and developments relating to cybersecurity, information/operational technology (IT/OT), the cloud and more. Check it out!
IIoT, remote services transform industrial flow control
Intelligent fluid-motion insights improve plant resilience with agile ‘predict, act and protect’ protocols. Since this is now possible without significant capital investment or having to search for scarce, highly qualified personnel, it all adds up to a real competitive edge.
CFE Media and Technology to Host Spring Virtual Training Week for Engineers
The five-day learning experience will cover a variety of topics and feature presentations from the industry’s leading experts, all of which will allow registrants to earn continuing education credit.
The future of productivity gain is Industry 4.NOW
An Industry 4.0 (or as SAP refers to it, Industry 4.NOW) strategy goes beyond the plant floor to connect production with end-to-end process execution across the supply chain.
2021 System Integrator of the Year award winners announced
Integrator companies Andritz Automation, Applied Control Engineering and The JDI Group are recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Andritz Automation Ltd., System Integrator of the Year, 2021
Andritz Automation is the 2021 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Adam Creery, PE, vice president, automation solutions at ANDRITZ Automation discussed his company’s approach in an interview with CFE Media.
Applied Control Engineering Inc., is System Integrator of the Year, 2021
Applied Control Engineering Inc., is the 2021 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized System Integrator Category. Ian Burns, PE, president of ACE, discussed how the company is finding new ways to work with companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The JDI Group Inc., is System Integrator of the Year, 2021
The JDI Group Inc., is the 2021 System Integrator of the Year for the Small System Integrator Category. Mike King, principal and director of operations at The JDI Group Inc. spoke with CFE Media about its success and managing projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital twin start-up offers guidance to manufacturers
Albert Kao, CEO and co-founder of the company, offered some background about his company, i-5O, and their work with digital twins powered by computer vision systems.
Survey on safely remote accessing machines
Remotely accessing machines and other manufacturing assets has become necessary for many in the industry but doing it safely and securely poses a range of new and serious issues.
CFE Media and Technology Announces Virtual Training Week for Engineers
CFE Media and Technology (CFE) is excited to announce the Virtual Training Week for Engineers during the week of Oct. 5, 2020, which will bring together industry leaders, technical experts and market research firms to provide engineers a unique continuing education opportunity.
Avoiding Profit Killers in Manufacturing Maintenance and Operations
Now more than ever, it is important for manufacturers to run lean and efficient — and maintenance operations are no exception. Profit killers like downtime, stock-outs and compliance gaps aren’t affordable in times like these.
Colleges and universities doing their part during the COVID-19 pandemic
Colleges and universities have been helping out during the COVID-19 pandemic with research, assisting local hospitals and more. See video.
Survey results: increased recognition of COVID-19’s adverse impact
Digital work from home is fine, but manufacturing takes place in the physical world
Virtual factory acceptance tests for machine builders
Webcast: How to empower virtual factory acceptance tests for machine builders is the topic of a March 31 webcast. Here’s what you need to know and how to view the webcast, which seems even more relevant with remote work requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Matrix Technologies, Maumee, Ohio, is System Integrator of the Year, 2020
Matrix Technologies is the 2020 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Dave Blaida, president and CEO of Matrix Technologies Inc., discussed his company’s approach in an interview with CFE Media. See video.
Malisko Engineering Inc., St. Louis, is System Integrator of the Year, 2020
Malisko Engineering is the 2020 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized System Integrator Category. Executives from the company share some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
AutomationNTH, Lavergne, Tenn., is System Integrator of the Year, 2020
AutomationNTH is the 2020 System Integrator of the Year for the Small System Integrator Category. Jeff Buck, vice president of engineering at Automationnth, shares some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
2020 System Integrator of the Year award winners announced
Integrator companies Matrix Technologies, Malisko Engineering, and AutomationNTH are recognized for their outstanding achievements. See video of a roundtable discussion with the winners.
Survey respondents show edge computing optimism
End users are optimistic about edge computing’s ability to transform industrial automation processes, according to research by Stratus Technologies and CFE Media.
Condition monitoring and testing company acquired
Fluke Corp. has acquired PRÜFTECHNIK, a German-based company focused on condition monitoring and non-destructive testing.
Easier CNC programming, probe system integration
Cover Story: Computer numerical controls (CNC) trends for machine control include easier integration of systems, such as measuring probes, to save up to 90% setup time.
Brexit outcome has implications beyond Europe
Analyst sees looming issues for manufacturing beyond EU-Great Britain dispute.
System Integrator of the Year award winners announced
Integrator companies E-Technologies Group, Polytron, and Northwind Technical Services are recognized for their outstanding achievements. See video of a roundtable discussion with the winners.
E-Technologies Group, West Chester, Ohio, is System Integrator of the Year, 2019
E-Technologies Group is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Co-founders Steve Veldhuis and Doug Fagaly shares some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
Polytron Inc., Duluth, Ga., is System Integrator of the Year, 2019
Polytron Inc. is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized System Integrator Category. CEO Ron Rich shares some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
NorthWind Technical Services, Sabetha, Kansas, is System Integrator of the Year, 2019
NorthWind Technical Services is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. President Mike Bosworth shares some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
We Make it Simple and Easy.
This white paper discusses how systems are designed to minimize the complexities of servo driven actuators.
Improving safety compliance and cost-effectiveness of Burner Management Systems
This white paper discusses the use of safety PLCs and explains how it will improve safety compliance and cost-effectiveness.
Your Electromechanical Design, Optimized
This white paper discusses how to rebuild or simplify electromechanical design systems.
Electric drive technology options for plastics machines
This white paper discusses how modern plastics processing machines are improving energy efficiency and operational flexibility by incorporating all-electric drive systems into their disigns
Do you have questions about Industrial Ethernet?
This white paper contains the most frequently asked questions about IIoT.
Management attitudes toward industrial enterprise digitalization
This white paper links management attitudes with an evolving information-technology ecosystem that effects comprehensive enterprise, operations, and supply chain integration.
A New Way of Motion Control
This white paper discusses paradigms in motion control, which allow machine designers to reduce motion design time and training costs.
Preserving Brands and Accelerating Growth: Battery Ventures’ Industrial Technology “Buy-and-Build” Strategy
Battery's industrial technology team uses fundamental research to identify promising markets, then strives to create industry-leading businesses through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions.
Slip rings for rotary index table applications
This white paper explains how slip rings can be useful for rotary index table applications.
Cybersecurity Guidebook for Process Control
Emerson's cybersecurity guidebook for process control is designed to providing practical solutions to help you assess and reduce your organization's risk level.
Integrated Drive Systems from Siemens: Your Electromechanical Design, Optimized
This white paper explains how electromechanical design systems can be simplified whether it's a retrofit or a new build.
Why Cloud ERP is right for midsize industrial companies
This white paper examines how small-to-midsize manufacturers and distributors are finding value in a better way to finance, implement and manage enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems by moving to the cloud.
Best Practices for Real-Time Machine Automation Performance in IoT & Industry 4.0
This white paper explains how Japan’s top SMT companies reduced motion control costs by 25%, accelerated setup time by 50% and double production capacity with a Windows RTOS.
Advantages of a Mobile App Based HART Communicator
This white paper talks about the features users should look for in a mobile app based HART Communicator.
Physical Infrastructure for a Resilient Converged Plantwide Ethernet Architecture
This white paper explains how a successful deployment of a converged plantwide Ethenet (CPwE) logical architecture depends on a robust physical infrastructure network design that addresses environmental, performance, reliability, and security challenges with best practices from Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT).
The Future-Proof Plant
This white paper explores the challenges industries face today and explains how process automation systems can address them.
VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester – Improving Efficiency and Reducing Cost
This white paper examines the costs and limitations involved with using a manual absence of voltage tester and describes a new technology for the factory floor that automates the process, reducing time, complexity, and costs.
Modern Solutions to Develop Model of Ultrasonic Motor for Controller Design
This white paper explains how Maplesoft's alternative method to accurately model a USM and minimize common design challenges.
New Industrial Automation System Topologies Made Possible by the IIoT
This white paper analyzes the benefits of new topologies that align perfectly with inherent industrial technologies, which are made possible through the adoption of IIoT.
Modifying Electrical Enclosures to Fit Every Application
This white paper discusses how electrical enclosures are used in many industries to protect a variety of electrical components and why the ability to modify electrical enclosures is increasingly important for OEMs and panel shops.
How to Balance Cable Properties with Thermal Performance in Industrial Applications
This white paper describes how improving the thermal performance of a control cable can be a balancing act and what can be do to reduce some of those challenges.
Project Certainty: How 15 Companies Achieved Capital Project Success
This white paper discusses how companies are combining best-in-class project strategies and automation technologies to transform capital project execution.
Redundant Power Supply Concepts
This white paper offers several examples of potential failures and offers suitable solutions for each situation for redundant power supply concepts.
Turn Machine Data into Revenue with Digital Manufacturing
This white paper explains how machine makers can increase energy savings, production efficiency, and productivity for manufacturing clients while raising the value of their industrial machines through machine data.
Measuring RMS Values
This white paper discusses how True RMS (Root Mean Square) measurements require instrumentation devices and how these devices must have both wide bandwidths and good low level resolution.
How to Select a DC Motor: Coreless and Iron Core Brushed DC Motors
This white paper provides an overview on the advantages and disadvantages of brush and brushless DC motors, and how to determine which type offers the ideal solution.
How to Modernize Your Factory on Your Terms
This white paper discusses how to choose a retrofit/replacement path that matches your production and budget requirements.
5 Ways Modern Integrated Automation Makes Plants Safer
This white paper offers five tips on how advanced safety technology helps plants exceed global safety-compliance requirements quickly and cost-effectively.
Wireless Gas Monitoring: The emerging solution for improving plant safety
This white paper explains how gas technology developments can increase your coverage area and improve worker safety.
eBook: Next Generation Cables for Factory Automation
This white paper discusses next generation cables that can help users be prepared for factory automation 4.0.
Keep an Eye on Production with This Smart Factory Solution
This white paper demonstrates a smart factory system that monitors production lines in real time, and predicts order fulfillment and maintenance needs.
CLEAN MACHINES: Cables and connectors for food and beverage application
This white paper explains how an often-overlooked hiding place for microbes is within the machine’s cabling and connectors.
Key Considerations for Integrating Legacy Serial Devices into the Internet of Things
This white paper explains how to use your existing legacy serial devices for next-generation Industrial IoT applications.
Top Considerations When Designing an Ergonomic Control Room
This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of control room design considerations, including room architecture, furniture, environment and operator requirements.
Integrating Industrial Control System (ICS) Cybersecurity with Process Safety Management
This white paper explains how users can learn the basics on how to assess and mitigate cyber risks to industrial control system (ICS) integration.
Three Actions You Should Take (But Probably Do Not) With Your Process Data
This white paper offers three best practices that can help users begin to better apply their historian’s capabilities and identify at-risk equipment, increase efficiency, and lessen downtime.
Simplify Commissioning to Shorten Project Timelines
This white paper examines how smart commissioning drastically reduces commissioning time and effort by streamlining the commissioning of field instrumentation.
Six Approaches to Improve Operations Performance
This white paper series analyzes the challenges operation teams are facing and the solutions they can leverage to achieve an efficient and productive path to improve.
Associated Apparatus: The Safe and Most Affordable IS Solution
This white paper provides an introduction to intrinsic safety, the different components in an intrinsically-safe system and the two different types of barriers. It also explains why selecting an associated apparatus as the IS barrier provides the most economic and effective use of IS technology.
Nonlinear Model Predictive Control: Model-Based Automatic Code Generation
This white paper introduces a systematic workflow for model-based automatic code generation for Model Predictive Control. Model Predictive Control is a closed loop implementation of optimal control that has become the alternative advanced control method to proportional-integral-derivative controllers in many industries.
Microstepping: Myths and Realities
This white paper explains that while microstepping a two-phase stepper motor may sound enticing, and although resolution will increase, accuracy will actually suffer. Before you make design commitments, learn the myths and realities behind microstepping.
Reliable VFD Cables Boost Productivity, Minimize Downtime
This white paper explains how, as part of a complete VFD package, high quality cable is one of the most important components in terms of achieving maximum productivity and minimizing downtime.
Choosing the Best Camera for Your Vision System
This white paper provides advice on designing a vision system and all the variables that are involved in the decision that need to be made. Learn how to purchase the best possible camera for your application.
Selecting Encoders and Other Feedback Devices
This white paper presents guidelines for selecting a feedback device for an application based on requirements for accuracy, speed, control bandwidth, ambient conditions, and more.
Basic Bridge Circuits Explained
180+ years since its introduction the bridge remains the most economical circuit technique for accurately measuring resistance, especially in strain gage applications. Explore the subtleties of bridge circuit excitation and performance in Dataforth’s Basic Bridge Circuits.
A Better Way to Manage Operator Tasks
Overwhelmed by task management scheduling and paperwork? Can your operators easily set and manage task priorities? Download this white paper to learn how implementing electronic logbooks can drive operator action through improved task management and event visibility.
Understanding New Robotic Trends so You Don’t Fall Behind
This white paper talks about new trends in advanced robotics, as well as some tips for properly specifying and installing cables into a robot.
Achieving machinery functional safety according to IEC 61508, ISO 13849 and IEC 62061
This white paper discusses functional safety in machinery, according to the relevant industry standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849 and IEC 62061.
How Can Redundant Wireless Communications Help You?
This white paper explains how wireless networks should be saving money and improving flexibility for industrial users and public transport operators, but reliability concerns have hindered adoption. Now, new technological innovations are making low-cost wireless as reliable as old-fashioned wired networks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Modbus Conversion
Have questions about adding Modbus serial devices to Ethernet? Download this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for answers to these common questions.
eBook: A Practical Guide to Programmable Logic Controllers
This eBook is for users who wish to learn how to do more with their programmable logic controllers (PLC) or simply refresh their understanding. It covers the basics and dives into ladder logic, PID loops, communication protocols, and motion control.
Enabling Big Data Benefits in Upstream Systems
This white paper by explains how an intelligent data aggregator can help fulfill the exciting potential of big data in upstream oil and gas operations.
Wartungsfrei (maintenance-free) Industrial Computer Platforms
By deploying 'wartungsfrei' (maintenance-free) industrial computer platforms, OEMs and operators can both reduce operating costs and increase the reliability of system installations. Maintenance-free systems are paving the way for the new age of the 'Smart Factory' (Industry 4.0) based on the technology of IoT.
Leveraging Open HMI Technologies for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
This white paper provides an overview of the latest developments and trends within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) as well as enabling IIoT, smart industries and Industrie 4.0 technologies with HMI touch panels.
How to Choose the Right Industrial Firewall
This white paper presents considerations for implementing network security and network security risk management as well as information on how to develop mitigation strategies for specific problems and provide directions on how to choose the right industrial firewall to ensure safety and reliability for industrial networks.
Improving the Ins and Outs of the Digital Factory
This white paper explains how Industrie 4.0 is changing the tastes of today’s customers, who want small, feature-rich, distributable programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with extra I/O channels. Learn how integration can curb heat dissipation in digital I/O modules.
Achieving Greater Data Efficiencies with OPC Unified Architecture
This white paper suggests specific options and techniques to maximize the benefit of OPC UA. and how supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems can use the report-by-exception framework to achieve impressive data efficiencies over traditional polling.
Overcoming the Challenge of Wireless Communication for the Factory Floor
This white paper explains discusses a number of technical considerations and solutions for a successful deployment on the factory floor, which can be a noisy, complex environment that requires special consideration when establishing wireless communications.
Scheduling Data Collection with the Scheduler Plug-In
This white paper by describes why SCADA owners should move the scheduling of data requests from the client to the server in order to optimize client communications across networks with limited bandwidth.
6 Ways for Energy, Chemical and Oil & Gas Companies to Avert the Impending Workforce Crisis
As many as ½ of the skilled workers in energy, chemical and oil & gas companies are quickly heading towards retirement. Discover 6 things you can do to address the growing workforce retirement crisis.
NEXCOM IoT Controller Solution Brings Intelligence to Manufacturing
This white paper talks about how NEXCOM has developed the IoT controller NIFE 100 to help manufacturers remove the significant barrier in gaining access to field data to tap the power of big data and ad-hoc analysis.
Formosa Plastics Wins with Open Intel Architecture and Scalable Roadmap
This white paper talks about how a petrochemical manufacturer overhauled its DCS using Intel architecture-based NEXCOM NISE 3660.
Using Commercial Off-the-Shelf Mobile Devices in Industrial Automation: “Russian Roulette” or the “New Normal?”
This white paper explores the pros and cons and discusses four things to consider: environment, safety, security, and connectivity and whether you should use off-the-shelf mobile devices in your industrial automation system.
Anatomy of a Breakthrough Technology
This white paper talks about a new, unique LED-based sensing technology as well as how it works, the scientific principles behind it, and the beam patterns it uses to offer effective detection and distance measurement.
Green Paper Producer Gets Even Greener through Data-Driven Initiative Powered by Kepware’s Communication Platform
This white paper talks about how Cascades Tissue Group, a green paper manufacturer with facilities throughout the United States and Canada, improves connectivity, increases operational efficiency, and advances environmental initiatives with Kepware's communication solutions.
Universal IO: The new normal
This white paper explains how Universal Cabinets can become standard parts to reduce automation project risk, with remotely configurable I/O channels to allow modules to be analog or digital and input or output.
The evolution of Ethernet in control systems
This white paper describes the evolution of Ethernet-based protocols in control systems, and why Ethernet is the protocol of choice for industrial and automation applications.
Logic Solvers for Overpressure Protection
The white paper explores some of the possibilities available to the SIS designer of an overpressure protection system for the logic solver and to show examples of straightforward system topologies and their associated safety integrity level (SIL) calculations.
Tuning Control Loops with the IMC Tuning Method
This White Paper explains how the IMC Tuning Method is an excellent alternative to tuning rules that sacrifice stability for speed when control loop stability is essential.
PC-Based Automation Systems Empower the All IP-based Factory
In this white paper, NEXCOM explains how the NISE 105 compact fanless can help streamline factory data collection and management, and facilitate production processes, manufacturing operations, and quality control.
Absolute encoder evolution: Three Absolute Advantages for OEMs
This white paper explains how advancements in absolute encoders can save costs, simplify systems, and increase flexibility for OEMs and end users.
Logic Solver for Tank Overfill Protection
This paper explores the possibilities available to SIS designers of tank overfill protection systems when using a logic solver. It includes examples of system topographies and their associated Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations.
Know your TCO – A Look at Medium Voltage VFDs
This white paper explains the value of medium-voltage VFDs and what their TCO is.
Proof-of-concept for hardware-assisted hypervisor technology for real-time virtualization platform
This white paper explains the benefits of hypervisor technology and how it pre-integrates visualization technologies.
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Control Design Guide for Next-Generation Machines
This white paper explains the challenges machine builders face today and demonstrates methods and solutions to get ahead of the competition.
Trends in Machine Guarding: Safety Laser Scanners Get Smaller and Smarter
This white paper discusses how new functionality is opening up new applications for area and access protection.
The Convergence ebook: The future of industrial automation
This white paper discusses the trend of convergence and how you can challenge the status quo.
An Introduction to Color Machine Vision
Color machine vision systems replace slow and unreliable human vision for inspecting colored objects.
Keys to Developing an Embedded UA Server
Learn about the key challenges device vendors must overcome
Handheld Oscilloscopes Help Solve Power, Signal and Current Measurement Challenges
This White Paper discusses how to help solve power, signal and current challenges
Machine Vision for Factory Automation
This White Paper discusses replacing human inspection with machine vision in factory automation.
Vision library or vision-specific IDE: Which is right for you?
This White Paper contrasts development approaches for vision library and integrated development environment softwares.
What’s New In Multi Touch Technology?
This White Paper explains multi touch technology and its benefits over single touch.
Fundamentals of Industrial Encoder Sensing Technologies, Motion Detection Theory and Methods, and Signal Output Styles
This white paper examines the basic structures and types of encoders with the goal of differentiating among the various types based on encoder properties.
Buying a Vision System: 10 Questions You Must Ask
This White Paper explains the factors in buying a vision system and the questions you should consider.
Key trends in embedded system design
This white paper explains how combining multiple processing elements in heterogenous architectures enables high-performance embedded systems.
Self-Aware Control Systems
This white paper explains trends and technologies that will influence the next generation of machines and the way those machines are integrated.
Calculating and Comparing Differential Pressure Transmitter Accuracy
This white paper is intended to help explain how differential pressure transmitters can be used accurately and what the statements mean.
The integrated HMI-PLC
This White Paper explains how integrated HMI-PLCs are used in Lean manufacturing solutions.
Introduction to PID Control
This White Paper explains how PID controllers are used in automatic process control applications.
Red Lion Production Monitoring White Paper
This white paper, presented by Red Lion Controls, discusses how visual management can drive productivity by leveraging seven common Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production line monitoring.
Honeywell Whitepaper for Application Whitelisting
Application whitelisting is a new methodology for protecting a company's infrastructure and preventing security breaches from hackers.
Advantech Whitepaper
In the last 150 years, factories have gone from manual operations to fully automated and integrated processes.
Light up the visual factory
Creating a Visual Factory using appropriate lighting is an often overlooked way to decrease waste, increase productivity, increase product quality and improve employee satisfaction in your manufacturing environment.
TUV Whitepaper
Demystifying the European Machinery Directive and SEMI Requirements for the Industrial Automation and Semiconductor Markets: An Overview of Current Changes and Directions