Discrete Manufacturing
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.
Model advances incorporating 3D printing into supply chains
Researchers from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and North Carolina State University developed a model to help determine how to incorporate additive manufacturing (AM) technologies into spare part supply chains.
Donation made for mechatronics lab at university
Omron Foundation made a donation to California State University, Chico (Chico State) for an expanded mechatronics laboratory and classroom space.
How safety validation is changing in an IIoT, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing world
Modern advances in controls and connectivity are increasing considerations for safety validations, according to an Oct. 20 CFE Media and Technology Virtual Training Week course.
Integrated motor drive for OEM users
Motor drive featuring 1 to 10 HP UL-certified induction motors and customizable variable speed drives (VSDs).
AI vision for monitoring manufacturing and industrial environments
Manufacturers can benefit from AI machine vision technologies by increasing uptime, leverage preventive maintenance and more.
Control system enables four-legged robot to manage uneven terrain
MIT researchers have developed a system that improves the speed and agility of four-legged robots as they jump across gaps in the terrain. See video.
