PID, APC
Know where to start with control loop tuning
Understanding proportional gain and integral time’s functions in control loop tuning values and how they work together is important.
Theory accelerates push for spintronic devices
Rice University models help ID materials for advanced electronics, computer memories for spintronics.
Future-proofing process control systems with Lean project execution
Control engineers can future-proof their process control systems (PCSs) with Lean project management principles, which gives companies the flexibility needed to meet ever faster changing customer demands.
Understanding PID tuning
Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) tuning can be challenging to learn, but the experience gained can serve engineers well in other areas. See six things to do when a PID loop underperforms.
Evolution of control systems with artificial intelligence
Cover Story: Can artificial intelligence (AI) prove to be the next evolution of control systems? See three AI controller characteristics and three applications.
Manufacturing analytics and machine learning benefits
Analytics and machine learning (ML) are the norm in manufacturing and can help users get better, more actionable data. Two examples are highlighted.
Artificial intelligence applied to mill optimization
Variability controlled with artificial intelligence (AI) software. A digital twin-based AI optimizer was deployed to run alongside advanced process controllers (APCs). Results include a 1% increase in mill production throughput with annual topline impact of $3-4 million for the mine. See 4 objectives for recurrent neural networks and self-adaptive tuning.
IoT-enabled process validation system for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
An Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-enabled global process validation system with advanced process control (APC) capabilities can accelerate manufacturing efficiency, production capacity and reduce production cycle time for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Migrating legacy PLC programs to modern PLC hardware
Zero downtime is a requirement for many water/wastewater processes, often necessitating upgrading legacy automation by migrating existing code
AMP upgrades to edge controllers
Largest U.S. rotary heat-treating facility modernizes controls and automation with tight database integration.