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6th and 7th graders showcasing their engineering products at the 2016 ChiS&E Summer Math & Science Enrichment Program closing ceremony. Image courtesy: Joy Chang, CFE Media

Workforce Development

Future engineers showcase summer projects

Richard McDonell, technical director, Americas, at National Instruments, explains the five key areas of IIoT and smart measurement methods. Courtesy: Joy Chang, CFE Media

PLM, Control Design

Smart data and 5G are critical to enable the Industrial Internet of Things

Global system attacks tracking device at the Rockwell Automation booth during Pack Expo 2014. Courtesy: Joy Chang, Control Engineering

Defense in depth: Best practices to secure your networked system

Steve Schlegel, managing director at AIOE, indicated that OEE has been the most broadly adopted measurement tool and key performance indicator for many companies engaging in a continuous improvement initiative. Courtesy: Joy Chang, CFE Media

Workforce Development

OEE opportunity calculator demonstrated at Pack Expo

Chinmoy Roy, manufacturing operations consultant at Free Lane Consultant, talked about the risk factors that might hinder the implementation of any automation project. Courtesy: Joy Chang, CFE Media

Four risk factors jeopardizing automation projects

The configuration-based model for data acquisition might be easier to set up and run, but the long-term trade-offs may outweigh short-term returns, according to Marti Chance, product marketing manager at National Instruments (NI). Courtesy: Control Engine

PLM, Control Design

5 red flags before choosing configuration-based data acquisition software

Dave Wilson, director of academic programs at National Instruments, delivered the keynote speech at 2014 NIDays in Chicago on Oct. 8. Courtesy: Joy Chang, CFE Media

Discrete Manufacturing

Create the IoT with graphical system design software, flexible testing equipment

Kenneth Hill, founder of ChiS&E, Jim Langhenry, co-founder of CFE Media, Lori Washington, alumni of ChiS&E and manager at BP, and Mr. Slater, parent of Melvin Slater at the event. Courtesy: Joy Chang, CFE Media

Workforce Development

STEM education for kids from underrepresented communities

3D Systems gives out 3D printers to K-12 schools and universities to help students learn design, prototype, and test their innovative ideas with latest design software and scanning technology. Courtesy: Control Engineering, Plant Engineering, Joy Chang

Workforce Development

3D printers help cultivate next-generation engineers

Wendy B. Lawrence spoke on behalf of Sally Ride Science, a company that promotes STEM careers among students, especially girls and young women. Sally Ride, the first American women in space, started Sally Ride Science in 2001 with four colleagues. Courtes

Workforce Development

Engineering is fun: former NASA astronaut on turning dreams into careers

Gregg Fleisher, chief academic officer of National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), talked to high school and college students on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2014. During his keynote, he encouraged students to pursue scie

Workforce Development

We need a more educated workforce for the future of manufacturing