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Logistics, robotics advances at the heart of improving automation
Promat’s return after a four-year absence showed a greater emphasis on robotics and how logistics improvements can make automation better in manufacturing facilities. See video.
Hot Control Engineering DCS and SCADA articles in 2022
Control Engineering top 5 articles online about DCS and SCADA posted over the last year covered SCADA migration, DCS changes, the top 10 modern SCADA system features and more.
Control Engineering hot topics, February 2023
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in February 2023 included stories on VFD parameters, Microsoft DCOM, superconductivity, control systems and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Hot Control Engineering controllers articles in 2022
The most-viewed articles about controllers posted over the last year include PLC programming advice, tips and picking the best controller.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 30 to February 5, 2023
The top 5 articles from the past week covered Control Engineering hot topics, Microsoft DCOM, system integrator advice and more.
Control Engineering hot topics, January 2023
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in January 2023 included stories on control system management, industrial robot trends, MQTT, most-viewed Control Engineering stories in 2022 and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 23-29, 2023
The top 5 articles from the past week covered industrial robot trends, control systems, electrical safety hazards and more.
Improving PLC version control, device backup using modern Git workflows
Git-based source control can help programmable logic controller (PLC) programmers improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Feb. 7 webcast, archived for a year, offers tips and other information.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 16-22, 2023
The top 5 articles from the past week covered industrial robot trends, hot Control Engineering topics, MQTT and more.
Automation provides opportunities for many industries
A roundtable discussion at A3 Industry Forum highlighted how robots and automation are being applied to augment human workers.
Automation is driving manufacturing growth and potential
Manufacturing’s growth depends on automation, but there are some potential challenges companies face in implementing automation.
Manufacturing, global economy: Mild 2024 recession
The global economy is likely heading toward a mild recession in 2024 with a quick recovery, and manufacturers can position themselves in front of these challenges by taking charge; automation is part of the answer.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 9-15, 2023
The top 5 articles from the past week covered universal automation, MQTT benefits, SI Giants, control system management and more.
Hot Control Engineering motors and drives articles in 2022
The most-viewed articles about motors and drives posted over the last year include VFDs, pulse width modulation, permanent magnet motors and more.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 2-8, 2023
The top 5 articles from the past week covered control system management, December hot topics, nanoelectrics and more.
Control Engineering hot topics, December 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in December 2022 included stories on HMI/SCADA systems and solutions, MQTT, SI Giants and System Integrator of the Year winners and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: December 26 to January 1, 2023
The most-viewed content from the past week covered solar cell technology, MQTT, HMI and SCADA systems and more.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: December 12-18, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered sustainable SCADA, sustaining SI support, HMI and SCADA systems, SI Giants and SIY winners.
Providing Industry 4.0, STEM opportunities to students
A partnership between Endress+Hauser and the Purdue Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) provide students the ability to develop STEM skills and learn more about Industry 4.0. See video.
Crafting a multi-faceted system integration strategy
A new manufacturing facility required developing and delivering a solution that emphasized enhanced process control, information access and building control.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: December 5-11, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered HMI and SCADA systems, MQTT, SI Giants, real-time data and more.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: November 28 to December 4, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered November hot topics, System Integrator of the Year winners, sustainable SCADA solutions and SI Giants.
Control Engineering hot topics, November 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in November 2022 included stories on PLC programming, System Integrator of the Year winners, sustainable 5G and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: November 21-27, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered System Integrator of the Year winners, sustainable 5G and PLC programming.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: November 14-20, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered PLC programming, sustainable 5G, agile and flexible manufacturing and more.
Manufacturing needs to be agile, resilient and sustainable
The manufacturing landscape has evolved to where consumer, industrial and cultural demands are changing and creating a world where manufacturers need to be agile and flexible in their approach.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: November 7-13, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered OT edge computing, industrial 5G, COVID-19 masks and more.
Digital transformation and IIoT’s impact on process manufacturing
Digital transformation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can help companies transform their culture and business. Five steps for companies embarking on the digital transformation journey are highlighted.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: October 31 to November 6, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered advanced process control, PLC programming, device lifecycle management and more.
OT threat detection and research benefits for manufacturers
Operational technology (OT) systems are in more danger than ever of being hacked and manufacturers have to step up their awareness. See four ways the OT cyber attack surface is increasing.
Digital trends are transforming industrial landscape
The shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 is already happening, and the emphasis on digital technologies and concepts are driving this change. See six growth opportunities for manufacturers.
Manufacturing digitalization: Think differently, working smarter
Manufacturers can change how they operate and make better decisions with automation and controls, but it requires a different mindset and approach. See six steps for effective product, operations management.
Control Engineering hot topics, October 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in October 2022 included stories on alarm design management, edge computing, energy measurements, plant instrumentation and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: October 24-30, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered PLC programming, MES integration, device lifecycle management and more.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: October 17-23, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered alarm design, EtherCAT, plant instrumentation and more.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: October 10-16, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered edge platforms, alarm design, smart energy measurements, plant instrumentation and more.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: October 3-9, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered edge platforms, alarm design, smart energy measurements, plant instrumentation and more.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: September 26 to October 2, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered plant instrumentation and controls, Engineering Leaders Under 40, PLC programming, automation mergers and acquisitions and digital twins.
Control Engineering hot topics, September 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in September 2022 included stories on Engineering Leaders Under 40, PID controller advice, plant instrumentation and controls, modern SCADA features and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
IMTS emphasizes the importance of information
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) returned to McCormick Place in Chicago with an emphasis on improving information management and communication in manufacturing facilities.
Successfully implementing robots in an unpredictable future
Manufacturing has gone through many changes in recent years and the rising labor gap and the need for continued productivity has companies turning toward robotics. Three robotic myths and five steps for successful implementation are highlighted.
Improving worker optimization on the factory floor with artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to enhance worker productivity by gathering information about their work performance and turning it into actionable data.
Securing the edge in a manufacturing facility
Manufacturers looking to gather more information at the edge need to have a strong cybersecurity program in place, but not enough do, leaving them at risk. See four ways to increase cybersecurity shields.
Control Engineering hot topics, July 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in July 2022 included stories on PLC programming, digital transformation, direct-drive servos, IIoT optimization and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: July 4-10, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered Control Engineering hot topics, IIoT optimization, the Career and Salary Survey, HMI and SCADA design and engineering recruiting goals. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, June 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in June 2022 included stories on the Career and Salary Survey, leveraging IIoT, HMI design tips and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Advice on meeting engineering recruiting goals
There is a major push by system integrators and other engineering firms to find qualified talent, but the COVID-19 pandemic has created a shift in many ways. Two experts offer advice on finding the right engineering talent.
The future of work is shifting and changing
The CSIA Executive Conference returns for the first time since 2019 with the world grappling with the changes of a pandemic and many other challenges that are changing how people work and interact with others.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: June 20-26, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered the Career and Salary Survey, Automate highlights, the need for diversity, HMI design and IT/OT convergence. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: June 13-19, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered IIoT optimization, fabricating transistors, IIoT in 2022, semiconductor manufacturing and HMI design strategies. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Flexible automation, robotics at Automate
Automate 2022 in Detroit strongly emphasized flexible automation as companies seek ways to address the supply chain and labor shortages exacerbated by COVID-19 and other world events.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: June 6-12, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered IT/OT convergence, Career and Salary Survey, digital twins, Industry 5.0 and building an HMI. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Smart manufacturing needs smart security, communication
The need for digital transformation in manufacturing is only as good as the security program behind it, which needs buy-in from all sides.
Automation can help manufacturers, workers thrive
The growing need for skilled workers and increased automation should be a joint venture that can provide benefits for the company and employees.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: May 30 to June 5, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered the Career and Salary Survey, induction motors, HMI design tips and improving remote operations. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, May 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in May 2022 included stories on the Career and Salary Survey, IIoT implementations, hiring engineers, PID system implementation and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: May 23-29, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered the Career and Salary Survey, IIoT implementations, PID implementation, PLC modules and tuning a VFD motor. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Private indoor 5G network established at manufacturing facility
Wireless provider Betacom provided MxD's Chicago headquarters and Factory Floor Lab with a private 5G network.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: May 16-22, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered the Career and Salary Survey, IIoT implementations, data pumps and COVID-19 controls. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: May 9-15, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered hiring engineers, TSN, IIoT implementation, autonomous computer vision and future-proofing manufacturing. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: May 2-8, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered PID implementation, COVID-19 controls, future-proof manufacturing, creating connected industries and oil and gas. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 25 to May 1, 2022
Articles about PID implementation, oil and gas, information control, quality of service and remote intelligence were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from April 25 to May 1, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, April 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in April 2022 included stories on optimal loop tuning, Engineers' Choice winners, PID, easy Industrial IoT and expanding manufacturing capabilities. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 18-24, 2022
Articles about induction motors, wireless instrumentation, heat engines, PWM effects and flue-gas monitoring were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from April 18-24, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 11-17, 2022
Articles about PWM effects, Engineers' Choice winners, edge computing, PID-based control systems and evolving pneumatics were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from April 11-17, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 4-10, 2022
Articles about optimal loop tuning, IIoT implementation, Engineers' Choice winners, IIoT and manufacturing and information control were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from April 4-10, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 28 to April 3, 2022
Articles about electron correlations in graphene, Engineers' Choice winners, information control, edge technologies and advanced process controls were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from March 28 to April 3, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, March 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in March 2022 included stories on Engineers' Choice winners, variable frequency drives (VFDs), advanced process control metrics, information control, edge technologies and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 21-27, 2022
Articles about Engineers' Choice winners, enhanced level measurements, edge technologies, HMIs and situational awareness and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from March 21-27, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 14-20, 2022
Articles about Engineers' Choice winners, tuning a PM motor, maintenance operations, process control systems and bolstering information control were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from March 14-20, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 7-13, 2022
Articles about Engineers' Choice winners, advanced process controls, VFDs basics, HMIs and tuning a PM motor with a VFD were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from March 7-13, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 28 to March 6, 2022
Articles about Engineers' Choice winners, advanced process controls, VFDs basics, HMIs and tuning a PM motor with a VFD were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from February 28 to March 6, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, February 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in February 2022 included stories on Engineers' Choice winners, variable frequency drives (VFDs), neural networks, pulse-width modulation and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 21-27, 2022
Articles about Engineers' Choice winners, process monitoring, digital transformation, cybersecurity advice and industrial PCs were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from February 21-27, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 14-20, 2022
Articles about Engineers' Choice winners, edge controllers, IT/OT convergence and unified operational systems were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from February 14-20, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 7-13, 2022
Articles about Engineers' Choice winners, VFDs, motion control implementation, PWM effects and asset management were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from February 7-13, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 31 to February 6, 2022
Articles about VFDs, artificial neural networks, machine learning, edge control and smart face masks were Control Engineering’s five most-viewed articles from January 31 to February 6, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, January 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in January 2022 included stories on Control Engineering hot topics, industrial automation advances, embedded systems, edge computing advances and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 24-30, 2022
Articles about the Control Engineering table of contents, artificial neural networks, IT/OT convergence, industrial automation and integrated cybersecurity were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 24-30, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 17-23, 2022
Articles about the industrial automation, lithium-ion batteries, most-viewed articles of 2021, Control Engineering table of contents and industrial cybersecurity hot topics were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 17-23, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 10-16, 2022
Articles about the most-viewed articles of 2021, machine learning, motor nameplates, the IT/OT relationship and LV drive trends were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 10-16, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Hot Control Engineering motors and drives articles in 2021
The most-viewed articles about motors and drives posted over the last year include servomotor types, electric motors, motor types and more.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 3-9, 2022
Articles about embedded systems, automated pressure testing, the 2022 SIY winners, PLCs' role in automation and no-code robotics were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 3-9, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, December 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in December 2021 included stories on the System Integrator of the Year winners, manufacturing and 5G, vibration analysis, sustainable automation development and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 27 to January 2, 2022
Articles about digital twin adoption, advanced analytics, virtualized PLCs, IT/OT convergence and AI vision were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 27 to January 2, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 13-19, 2021
Articles about the SI Giants, manufacturing and 5G, System Integrators of the Year, no-code cloud and AI vision for manufacturing environments were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 13-19, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 6-12, 2021
Articles about the SI Giants, System Integrators of the Year, sustainability, APC limits and targets and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 6-12, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 29 to December 5, 2021
Articles about Engineers' Choice finalists, finite-state machines, AI shortcuts, nanotube-based sensors and SCADA and automation were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 29 to December 5, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, November 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in November 2021 included stories on the Engineers' Choice finalists, nanotube-based sensors, finite-state machine, IIoT controller use and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 22-28, 2021
Articles about Engineers' Choice finalists, finite-state machines, AI shortcuts, nanotube-based sensors and SCADA and automation were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 22-28, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 15-21, 2021
Articles about Engineers’ Choice finalists, nanotube-based sensors, SCADA and automation, finite-state machines and IIoT and controller use were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 15-21, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 8-14, 2021
Articles about Engineers' Choice finalists, IIoT and controller use, cybersecurity levels, five site visit tips and finite-state machines were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 8-14, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Workforce development, automation top of mind at Process Expo
Process manufacturers, especially those in the food and beverage industry, are facing a skills gap crunch due to the pandemic. While some companies are trying to get workers back and engaged, more are turning to automation to keep operations running.
Control Engineering hot topics, October 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in October 2021 included stories on the Engineers' Choice finalists, SCADA and automation, embedded systems, machine control migrations and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles October 25-31, 2021
Articles about cybersecurity tactics, Engineers' Choice finalists, digital transformation, embedded systems and system integrators and cybersecurity were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 25-31, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
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.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles October 11-17, 2021
Articles about Engineers' Choice finalists, machine control migrations, IIoT improves operations, SCADA benefits and improved sustainability were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 11-17, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles October 4-10, 2021
Articles about SCADA benefits, Engineers' Choice finalists, finite-state machines, virtualized PLCs and the Engineering Leaders Under 40 were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 4-10, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 27 to October 3, 2021
Articles about the Engineering Leaders Under 40, IT/OT convergence, digital transformation, COVID-19 testing and smart manufacturing ROI were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 27 to October 3, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, September 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in September 2021 included stories on the 2021 Engineering Leaders Under 40, APC and control system improvements, COVID-19 testing, digital transformation ROI and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 20-26, 2021
Articles about the COVID-19 testing, Engineering Leaders Under 40, hydraulic actuators, multipoint temperature profiling and COVID-19 and manufacturers were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 20-26, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 13-19, 2021
Articles about the Engineering Leaders Under 40, digital transformation ROI, scaling machine learning, linear servo motors and the factory of the future were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 13-19, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Five ways to improve operational excellence in robotic welding automation
Robotic welding automation, more common for many manufacturers, but it is fraught with potential issues that takes time and effort to resolve. See five methods for operational excellence in robotic welding in the short- and long-term.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 6-12, 2021
Articles about Engineering Leaders Under 40, control system improvements, APC improvements, factory of the future and effective process safety were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 6-12, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 30 to September 5, 2021
Articles about APC improvements, industrial products, face mask prototypes, industrial products, control system improvements and jumpstarting a successful IIoT program were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 30 to September 5, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, August 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in August 2021 included stories on COVID-19 prevention, process safety, industrial product purchasing, manufacturing processing and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 23-29, 2021
Articles about face mask prototypes, industrial products, effective process safety, scalable IIoT networks and hiring engineers were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 23-29, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Secure device onboarding for manufacturing supply chain
Until now, there has been no broadly supported industry standard for automated secure device onboarding. The FIDO Alliance looks to change that.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 16-22, 2021
Articles about scalable IIoT networks, robots for manufacturing operations, motor and drive tips, HMI/SCADA design and effective process safety were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 16-22, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 9-15, 2021
Articles about effective process safety, optimizing manufacturing processing, serial communication monitoring, HMI and SCADA design and what IEC 61499 means for PLCs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 9-15, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 2-8, 2021
Articles about multivariable control, optimizing manufacturing processing, robotic 3D manufacturing, rotary knife applications and Control Engineering hot topics were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 2-8, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 26 to August 1, 2021
Articles about programming standardization, scalable IIoT networks, simulation and computer-aided design, programmable fibers and IEC 61131-3 structuring were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 26 to August 1, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, July 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in July 2021 included stories on control system design, IEC 61131-3 structuring tips, scalable IIoT networks, programming standardization and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 19-25, 2021
Articles about programming standardization, scalable IIoT networks, simulation and computer-aided design, programmable fibers and IEC 61131-3 structuring were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 19-25, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Mobile robotics group acquired
ABB announced it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI), a global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer to expand their robot and automation portfolio.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 12-18, 2021
Articles about IEC 61131-3 structuring, simulation and computer-aided design, edge computing, industrial wireless best practices and HART status information were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 12-18, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 5-11, 2021
Articles about simulation and computer-aided design, IEC 61131-3 structuring, edge computing, IIoT networks and control system cybersecurity were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 5-11, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, June 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in June 2021 included stories on HMI and SCADA design, six things to know about calibration, process control system connectivity, the Career and Salary Survey and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles June 21-27, 2021
Articles about PLC benefits, HMI and SCADA design, six calibration tips, process control systems and cybersecurity's past were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 21-27, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Looking into the cybersecurity future through the past
The past informs the present when it comes to cybersecurity and what we once thought of as fanciful is becoming a reality. What people are willing to do will inform our future.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles June 14-20, 2021
Articles about HMI and SCADA design, process control systems, six calibration tips, Ethernet-APL standards and diversity hiring were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 14-20, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles June 7-13, 2021
Articles about HMI and SCADA design, six calibration tips, the Career and Salary Survey, process control system connectivity and UPS implementation were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 7-13, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 31 to June 6, 2021
Articles about the Career and Salary Survey, mature engineering information management, entry management portals, process control system connectivity and digitalization benefits were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 31 to June 6, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, May 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in May 2021 included stories on the Career and Salary Survey, winning engineering candidates, IIoT automation, safety instruments and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index continues solid pace in May
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) stayed above 60% for the fourth straight month, finishing at 61.2%.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 24-30, 2021
Articles about retaining engineering employees, the Career and Salary Survey, security by design, secure network deployment and IIoT automation were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 24-30, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 17-23, 2021
Articles about the Career and Salary Survey, IIoT automation, retaining engineering employees, PLC-controlled robots and ac induction motor advice were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 17-23, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 10-16, 2021
Articles about connected distribution centers, SCADA master plan frameworks, integrated automation suites, PLC-controlled robots and OPC UA communications were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 10-16, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 3-9, 2021
Articles about connected distribution centers, SCADA master plan frameworks, integrated automation suites, PLC-controlled robots and OPC UA communications were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 3-9, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index stays strong in April
The purchasing manufacturers' index hits 60.7% in April as new orders, production and employment continue to grow for manufacturing.
Control Engineering hot topics, April 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in April 2021 included stories on control loop tuning, control system evolution, Engineers' Choice winners, COVID-19 refining tests and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 26 to May 2, 2021
Articles SCADA master plan frameworks, control system evolution, edge computing, OT cybersecurity and IIoT automation were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 26 to May 2, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering Articles April 19-25, 2021
Articles about COVID-19 refining tests, control system evolution, data visualization, IIoT and sewage treatment and SCADA frameworks were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 19-25, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering Articles April 12-18, 2021
Articles about edge computing, industrial Ethernet problems, plant energy efficiency, Engineers' Choice winners and Hannover Messe updates were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 12-18, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Cybersecurity is key for digital transformation
Digital transformation can change manufacturing, but companies need to invest in cybersecurity knowledge and training to make it viable.
Addressing cybersecurity challenges through collaboration
Cybersecurity remains a growing challenge for many, and one way to bring greater awareness to the challenge is through collaboration among public, private and academic institutions. See three lessons to improve cybersecurity.
Top 5 Control Engineering Articles April 5-11, 2021
Articles about control loop tuning, OT cybersecurity, Engineers' Choice winners, control system evolution and data visualization were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 5-11, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index continues positive trend in March
Purchasing manufacturers' index jumps to 64.7% in March as demand, employment rise.
Developing robotic safety standards and compliance
Robotic safety standards have been around for a few decades and their importance is growing as they became more common in manufacturing.
4D vision’s benefits for robotic automation
4D vision takes some aspects from 2D machine vision and gives it more human elements and a boost with artificial intelligence (AI), which can help robots perform better in automation applications.
Water treatment facility targeted by hackers
An unknown hacker tried to hack into the Oldsmar, Fla., water treatment system in the latest high-profile cyberattack against critical infrastructure facilities.
Changing winds of cybersecurity for ICSs
The SolarWinds attack is the latest reminder the cybersecurity landscape is changing, and manufacturers need to protect industrial control systems (ICSs). See three ways a software bill of materials can help cybersecurity.
Manufacturing industry records growth for eighth straight month
January manufacturing index slides a bit from December to 58.7%, but industry still showing strength.
Manufacturing index stays strong in November
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) drops from the 2-year high in October to 57.5%, but still records its seventh straight month of growth.
Manufacturing index hits highest point in two years
The purchasing manufacturers' index jumped almost 4% to 59.3 in October as new orders, production and employment grow.
Manufacturing index rises for fourth straight month
The manufacturing sector reported its fourth straight month of growth, rising to 56%.
Model-less multivariable control technology acquired
Lin and Associates, Inc. has agreed to acquire APC Performance LLC's model-less multivariable control (XMC) technology, which provides back-end control to distributed control systems and programmable controllers.
Manufacturing index grows for third straight month
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing manufacturers' index reported a 1.6% increase to 54.2%, which is the third straight month of growth.
Manufacturing index rises in June as industry rebounds
The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) registered at 52.6% in June, which is up almost 10% from May's reading of 43.1%, as the industry rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and look to pick up where they left off.
Manufacturing index rises slightly in May from April
The purchasing manufacturers' index rose to 43.1% in May, but the general mood remains cautious and uncertain as COVID-19 continues to cause havoc on global supply chains.
Manufacturing index slides into contraction for first time in 11 years
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) slid in April down to 41.5%, marking a contraction for the first time since 2009 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause turmoil in the markets and supply chain.
Manufacturing index falls in March as COVID-19’s effects hit suppliers, consumers
The purchasing manufactuers' index had a slight decline in March, but the specter of COVID-19 continues to loom over the manufacturing industry as the pandemic spreads.
Control Engineering hot topics, March 2020
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in March 2020 included stories about COVID-19's effects on manufacturers, preparation, safety, and wellness; the Engineers' Choice winners and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 23-29, 2020
Articles about researchers developing DIY medical devices and PPE to fight coronavirus, coronavirus effects on manufacturers and engineers and poll results on coronavirus were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 23-29, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 16-22, 2020
Articles about coronavirus effects on manufacturers and engineers, internet exchange world record and partial-stroke testing were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 16-22, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Good cybersecurity hygiene needed by businesses
Good cybersecurity hygiene is needed as more employees move toward working out of their homes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 9-15, 2020
Articles about coronavirus prevention and detection, software readiness for Big Data, controlling coronavirus with the supply chain, and the Engineers' Choice winners were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 9-15, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 2-8
Articles about the Engineers' Choice winners, IIoT improvements, robots in process facilities, automating auxiliary processes, and Hannover Messe's 2020 delay were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Supply chain show releases statement on coronavirus, adds education panel
MODEX 2020 in Atlanta is not being delayed; education panel on COVID-19 related to supply chain has been added for attendees.
Control Engineering hot topics, February 2020
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in February 2020 included stories about the Engineers' Choice winners, intelligent cloud use, intuitive HMI screens, advanced process control and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index grows, but concern looms about coronavirus
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) slid to 50.1 in February, which shows overall growth, but there are major concerns about the coronavirus and what it will mean for the manufacturing industry.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 24 to March 1
Articles about the Engineers' Choice winners, intuitive HMI screens, IIoT improvements, digital transformation, and machine modules were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 24 to March 1. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 17-23
Articles about the Engineers' Choice winners, process valve choices, cotton gin improvements, robots and drones in process facilities, and the top 2019 university articles were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 17-23. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 10-16
Articles about the Engineers' Choice winners, intelligent cloud use, safety systems, integrators and 3-D printing, and cybersecurity effectiveness were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 10-16. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Most-viewed university articles in 2019
The most-viewed articles from university sources included stories on drag-and-drop analytics, robotic actuators, nanocrystals, and prolonging power plant life with AI. Links to each article below.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 3-9
Articles about the Engineers' Choice winners, advanced process control, robotics and AI in agriculture, intelligent cloud use, and exoskeletons were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 3-9. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 27 to February 2
Articles about the System Integrator Giants, advanced process control, robotics and AI in agriculture, improved process control engineering, and revamped HMIs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 27 to February 2. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, January 2020
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in January 2020 included stories about the System Integrator Giants, Engineers' Choice finalists, robots in agriculture, subscription software, and advanced process control answers. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 20-26
Articles about the System Integrator Giants, advanced process control, robotics and AI in agriculture, improved process control engineering, and revamped HMIs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 20-26. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 13-19
Articles about the System Integrator Giants, robotics and AI in agriculture, subscription software, system integrator relationships, and advanced process control were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 13-19. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, December 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in December 2019 included stories about the System Integrator Giants, SIY winners, Engineers' Choice finalists, automation infrastructure, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index contracts to close out 2019
Manufacturing index reaches lowest point in 10 years as new orders, production and employment contracts amid economic concerns.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 9-15
Articles about the System Integrator Giants, SIY winners, collaborative robot use cases, digital twins, and industrial virtualization were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 9-15. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 2-8
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, data acquisition, cut-to-length cable, IT/OT convergence, and industrial virtualization were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 25 to December 1
Articles about profit-driven operations, data acquisition, the Engineers' Choice finalists, smart instrumentation, and control system design best practices were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 25 to December 1. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, November 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in November 2019 included stories about the Engineers' Choice finalists, control system migration, information and the cloud, profit-driven operations, the future of industrial automation, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 18-24
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, control system technologies, control system migration, industrial automation, and information and the cloud were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Extend IT security to the plant floor
Cybersecurity is critical as information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) converge, which is the first step in making the transition between the two sides almost seamless.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 11-17
Articles about information and the cloud, control panel building tips, the Engineers' Choice finalists, control system migration, and the Motor Drives Study were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 11-17. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Using energy harvesting, radio technologies to power wireless sensors
Gathering data from wireless sensors is critical in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) era; using energy harvesting and radio frequency identification (RFID) can provide peace of mind for operators who don’t have to worry about batteries.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 4-10
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, information and the cloud, control system migration, wet and flooded motors, and IIoT project tips were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles October 28 to November 3
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, system integration advice, the Goldilocks Zone in automation, energy management and manufacturing, and PLC tag and address naming conventions were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 28 to November 3. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, October 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in October 2019 included stories about the Engineers' Choice finalists, PLC naming conventions, digital engineering practices, RPC and model-based control, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Finding success on the road to Industry 4.0
Six pillars of Industry 4.0: There’s so much talk about Industry 4.0, but many companies haven’t stopped to ask what success looks like and how to achieve it. Start with asking three questions, why the company needs Industry 4.0 and how to achieve success.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles October 14-20
Articles about PLC tag and address naming conventions, the Engineers' Choice Finalists, digital engineering practices, control engineering terms, and level instrumentation improvements were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 14-20. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles October 7-13
Articles about I/O systems and the IIoT, SCCR safety tips, smart systems and increased productivity, the Engineers' Choice Finalists, and IIoT adoption programs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 7-13. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Getting the automation zone “just right”
Many automation companies struggle with finding the “Goldilocks Zone” for their automation projects. Learn how companies can find that right balance by asking four questions before starting to automate.
Teaching engineers skills through video games and simulation
Using video games that are designed to teach engineers how to act in certain safety situations can provide training and experience for plant-floor operations, which can help narrow the skills gap.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 30 to October 6
Articles about RPC and model-based control, water/wastewater applications, OOIP, advanced process control, and prolonging power plant life were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 30 to October 6. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, September 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in September 2019 included stories about control system design shift, process control education, model-following control, the evolution of modern manufacturing, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 23-29
Articles about control system design, HMI and SCADA web browsers, SCCR safety, water/wastewater applications, and process control and instrumentation productivity were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 23-29. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Water, wastewater industry is going digital and getting smarter
The water and wastewater industry is improving digitalization and automation with smarter sensors designed to make operations safer.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 16-22
Articles about process control and instrumentation productivity, control system technology, Leaders Under 40 winners, modern manufacturing, and electronic motion control developments were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 16-22. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 9-15
Articles about control system connectivity, vulnerable cloud servers, making things work with the IIoT, IIoT security, and succeeding with the AIoT were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 9-15. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 2-8
Articles about model-following control, industrial controller cybersecurity, machine learning, improving engineer retention, and IIoT platforms were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 26 to September 1
Articles about smart control valves, orifice meters, managing automation projects, managing an engineer career, and preventing burner fuel delivery accidents were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 26 to September 1. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, August 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in August 2019 included stories about managing an engineering career, digitizing reality, evaluating controller options, intelligent decisions with the cloud, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 19-25
Articles about smart control valves, orifice meters, managing automation projects, managing an engineer career, and preventing burner fuel delivery accidents were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 19-25. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 12-18
Articles about digitizing reality, using the cloud for business, long battery life, making the IIoT work, and IIoT's effects on the motor business were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 12-18. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles August 5-11
Articles about controller options for industrial applications, machine safety, alarm management, robotic actuators, and industrial cybersecurity needs were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from August 5-11. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 29 to August 4
Articles about managing an engineering career, PLCs on the internet, controller options for industrial applications, HMI safety, and computer integration were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 29 to August 4. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Manufacturing index drops for fourth consecutive month
The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) slid to 51.2% in July as anxiety about tariffs, inventory and employment weigh on manufacturing companies.
Control Engineering hot topics, July 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in July 2019 included stories about PLC programming languages, connecting a PLC to the internet, digitalization advantages, choosing the right enclosure, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 22-28
Articles about computer integration, data analytics, HMI safety, mobile devices, and smart manufacturing were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 22-28. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 15-21
Articles about PLC programming languages, digitalization advantages, alarm management tips, operationalizing cybersecurity, and CNC developments were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 15-21. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 8-14
Articles about selecting an enclosure, using context with the IIoT, cybersecurity best practices, digitalization advantages, and connecting a PLC were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 8-14. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 1-7
Articles about connecting a PLC, the Career and Salary Survey, June hot topics, choosing a transparent CIP system, and choosing the right HMI were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from July 1-7. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles June 24-30
Articles about choosing the right HMI, the Career and Salary Survey, DCS migration, alarm management and process safety, and monitoring assets were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 24-30. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, June 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in June 2019 included stories about the Career and Salary Survey, alarm management and process safety, choosing the right HMI, retrofitting Industrie 4.0, DCS migration, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles June 17-23
Articles about DCS migration, industrial automation and mobile technology, the Career and Salary Survey, monitoring assets, and alarm management and process safety were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 17-23. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles June 10-16
Articles about the Career and Salary Survey, retrofitting Industrie 4.0, power storage capabilities, alarm management and process safety, and choosing the right HMI were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 10-16. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Researchers improve power storage capabilities
Battery update: Several universities have been working on advances to improve battery technologies and make them safer and more reliable for industrial and manufacturing applications. Click on links for more information.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles June 3-9
Articles about the Career and Salary Survey, CNC digitalization, alarm management and process safety, process instrumentation education, and asset performance in refineries were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 3-9. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 27 to June 2
Articles about Career and Salary Survey and research findings, fenceless robots, data historian history, and medium-voltage drives were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 27 to June 2. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, May 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in May 2019 included stories about VFDs, safe human-robot interaction, sustainable cybersecurity, object-oriented programming, the Career and Salary Survey, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 20-26
Articles about sustainable cybersecurity architecture, robot ethics, data historian history, location intelligence and the IIoT, and online education benefits were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 20-26. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 13-19
Articles about human-robot interaction, using AI for real-time data, IEC 61131-3 programming languages, sustainable cybersecurity architecture, and universities driving robotics research were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 13-19. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 6-12
Articles about multivariable control benefits, control network standards, human-robot interaction, data historians, and IIoT benefits for manufacturers were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 6-12. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 29 to May 5
Articles about VFD replacements, object-oriented industrial programming, robotics research and development, evaluating a system integrator, IIoT benefits for manufacturers were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 29 to May 5. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, April 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in April 2019 included stories about rate-predictive control, Engineers' Choice Awards, feedforward control, object-oriented programming, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 22-28
Articles about object-oriented industrial programming, AI and machine learning benefits, IIoT benefits for manufacturers, and rate-predictive control were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 22-28. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Stereo cameras help self-driving cars ‘see’
Cornell researchers use two inexpensive cameras on either side of the windshield to detect objects with high accuracy and a low cost. See link to video for more information.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 15-21
Articles about rate-predictive control, the Engineers' Choice Awards, feedforward control, temperature sensor calibration, and connecting quality and process data were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 15-21. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 8-14
Articles about evaluating a system integrator, the Engineers' Choice Awards, IIoT and machine control, questions to ask an SI, and rate-predictive control were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 8-14. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Use context with IIoT to provide automation value
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has a lot of potential, but without context and a clear goal, value for companies will be less. See 8 ways to move from data to information.
Benefits of AI and machine learning for automation safety systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can use the information from robots and machines to help improve safety standards by learning what was done in the past and applying it to future situations.
Improving industrial robot accuracy and precision
There are many tools and programs designed to make industrial robots more accurate and precise for demanding manufacturing applications.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 1-7
Articles about feedforward control, rate-predictive control, IIoT and machine control, Big Data analysis, and the top stories of March 2019 were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 1-7. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Researchers improve solid-state battery design
Cornell University researchers have advanced the design of solid-state batteries by transforming liquid electrolytes into solid polymers inside the electrochemical cell.
Control Engineering hot topics, March 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in March 2019 included stories about the Engineers' Choice Awards, edge computing advantages, manufacturing and process facility trends, Big Data analysis, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 25-31
Articles about Big Data analysis, edge computing best practices, the Engineers' Choice Awards, industrial mobile robot standards, and rate-predictive control were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 25-31. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Outreach event promotes STEM careers for girls
Cornell University's Women’s Outreach in Materials, Energy and Nanobiotechnology (W.O.M.E.N.) program helps promote scientific careers for high school girls curious about a career in science.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 18-24
Articles about low-power hybrid chips for robots, gaining the edge in automation, connecting quality and process data, manufacturing and process facility trends, and the Engineers' Choice Awards were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 11-17
Articles about the R&D tax credit, easy automation, IIoT software in manufacturing, IEEE 1584-2018, and the Engineers' Choice Awards were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 11-17. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 4-10
Articles about edge computing opportunities, the Engineers' Choice Awards, open architecture advantages, robotics 101, and manufacturing and process facility trends were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 25 to March 3
Articles about the Engineers' Choice Awards, control systems with style, selecting a VFD scope, the future of the IIoT in manufacturing, and robotics as a service were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 25 to March 3. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, February 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in February 2019 included stories about the Engineers' Choice Awards, upgrading hardware and software systems, robotics as a service, the 2019 System Integrator Giants, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 18-24
Articles about robotics as a service, robotics and AI, collaborative robots, the 2019 System Integrator Giants, and robot offline programming were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 11-17
Articles about plant cybersecurity management, the 2019 Engineers' Choice awards, control systems, future plant design, and the System Integration Giants were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 11-17. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles February 4-10
Articles about upgrading hardware and software, the 2019 Engineers' Choice awards, DCS migration challenges, cybersecurity for IIoT robots, and the System Integration Giants were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 4-10. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 28 to February 3
Articles about process closure benefits, the System Integration Giants, the future of IIoT software, MQTT's role as an IoT message transport, and primary and secondary flow measurement were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 28 to February 3. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, January 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in January 2019 included stories about MQTT's role as an IoT transport, the 2019 System Integrator Giants, industrial controller selection, the future of IIoT software, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 21-27
Articles about the future of IIoT software, primary and secondary flow measurement, industrial controller selection, hot Control Engineering topics for 2018, and MQTT's role as an IoT message transport were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 21-27. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 14-20
Articles about MQTT's role as an IoT message transport, industrial controller selection, hot Control Engineering topics for 2018, improving industrial network communications, and IIoT software's future were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 14-20. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 7-13
Articles about MQTT's role as an IoT message transport, the 2019 System Integrator Giants, the SI as your partner, a yogurt plant improving their operations, and automating an existing manual valve were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 7-13. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 31 to January 6
Articles about smarter robot sensing, the Engineers' Choice finalists, the 2019 System Integrator Giants, IIoT trends and risks, and robot end of arm tooling trends were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 31, 2018, to January 6, 2019. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, December 2018
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in December 2018 included stories about the 2019 System Integrator Giants, Engineers' Choice Finalists, SIY winners, temperature measurement for process applications, leveraging process simulation, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 24-30
Articles about the 2019 System Integrator Giants, Engineers' Choice finalists, marshaling virtual resources, clean water benefits, and automating a manual valve were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 24-30, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 17-23
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, 2019 System Integrator Giants, automating a manual valve, temperature measurement, and P&ID diagrams were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 17-23, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 10-16
Articles about the 2019 System Integrator Giants, the System Integrator winners, AR and VR, and bringing IIoT to process plants were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 10-16, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
The next era of global manufacturing
Manufacturers are changing the way they do business as globalization is changing the nature of business. Technology and information are working hand-in-hand to make these changes possible.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles December 3-9
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, leveraging process simulation, implementing a linear motion application, getting stronger process readings, and AR and VR were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 3-9, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 26 to December 2
Articles about the Engineers' Choice finalists, IoT implementation challenges and solutions, analyzing data quality, IIoT capabilities for process plants, and AR and VR were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 26 to December 2, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, November 2018
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in November 2018 included stories about the Engineers' Choice Finalists, matching motors and drives, designing a wireless IIoT gateway, complex upgrades, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 19-25
Articles about IIoT capabilities for refineries, multi-vendor motion control architectures, Engineers' Choice finalists, reasons to appreciate the new Control Engineering website, and choosing the right accelerometer were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 19-25, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 5-11
Articles about tuning tips, Engineers' Choice finalists, pharmaceutical manufacturers, machine metrics, and functional safety were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 5-11, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
A new-age approach to traditional manufacturing issues
The Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit (GAMS) event at IMTS 2018 highlighted the opportunities and pitfalls of the digital age with a focus on maintenance, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), robotics, and cybersecurity in an information-rich age.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 21-27
Articles about the 2018 Salary and Career Survey, condition-based maintenance, IIoT and sensor functionality, spreadsheets limiting data analytics, and IIoT analytics and predictive maintenance were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 21-27, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.