Control Engineering hot topics, January 2017
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in January 2017 included stories about control panel design, time-sensitive networking, the 2016 System Integrator Giants, choosing the best controller, and robotics software for the next generation. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Compact module processors for harsh outdoor environments
Kontron's COMe-cAL6 comprises modules with cost-efficient, dual-core configurations for indoor, digital signage applications as well as quad-core modules for deployment in harsh outdoor environments.
Embedded computing market projected to grow, but challenges remain
IHS Markit's projects that the embedded computing market, currently valued at an estimated $2.54 billion in 2015, will grow for the next 5 years at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%, but ATCA revenues have declined.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles January 9-15: Control panel design, choosing a control system platform, choose the best controller, more
Articles about good control panel design, choosing the right control system platform, choosing the best controller, the 2016 System Integrator Giants, and a universal Internet of Things (IoT) language were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 9-15. Miss something? You can catch up here.
How to choose the best controller for each application
Cover Story: Consider the features and typical applications for industrial controllers to understand what type of controller fits each application. Do you need a programmable logic controller (PLC), programmable automation controller (PAC), or industrial PC (IPC)? See comparison tables for PLCs, PACs, and IPCs.
Solution-ready platforms, IIoT application expansion major focus at Advantech conference
Executives at Advantech’s 2016 IIoT World Partner Conference focused on solution-ready platforms (SRPs) and sharing platform business model to accelerate the Industrial Internet of Things’ (IIoT) application development. Energy and environment, smart manufacturing, industrial equipment manufacturing, and networking are among areas of focus.
2017 Engineers’ Choice Finalists
The official ballot is open for voting for Control Engineering North American print and digital edition subscribers, until Dec. 21.
How to battle drift in bonded foil strain gauge-based sensors
Strain gauge-based sensors have a wide variety of uses, tolerance for the oil and gas industry.
Using modern computer and TV screens to enhance HMIs
Modern human-machine interface (HMI) computers are now often using more and larger monitors and 4K is becoming more common for users. When choosing a monitor to act as an HMI, there are many aspects to consider.
Embedded industrial PC series for harsh environments
Adlink Technology's MXC-6400 series of high-performance expandable fanless embedded computers is designed to meet intelligent transportation system (ITS) needs for rolling stock, maritime operations, in-vehicle infotainment, and high-speed data processing, and mission-critical industrial automation.