Discrete Manufacturing
Hot topics in Control Engineering for 2019
Think Again: Engineering salaries and career tips, object-oriented programming, rate-predictive control, Internet of Things (IoT) and career advice were among top articles posted on the Control Engineering website during 2019.
Making 3D printing smarter with machine learning
Researchers at USC are making 3D printing software by using artificial intelligence and machine learning to reduce error, which will benefit manufacturers and medical device companies.
Machine module provides software-supported product changeovers
Koch Pac-Systeme designed a labeling and grouping unit in a toothbrush packaging line with a transport system at its core.
Polymer may help Lithium-ion batteries become self-healing, recyclable
Engineers at the University of Illinois have developed a solid polymer-based electrolyte for Lithium-ion batteries that can self-heal after damage.
When are VFDs essential?
Engineers should understand variable frequency drive technologies, and the key considerations for designing a VFD to control a motor
Motion prediction algorithms enhance safety features for automated vehicles
The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a machine vision system that predicts pedestrian movements with a convolutional neural network (CNN).
Collaborative robot benefits for local manufacturers
Collaborative robots help local manufacturers meet the customer's demand for immediate products and can help control long-term costs.