Discrete Manufacturing
Nanoelectrics platform based on graphene developed
Georgia Tech researchers have developed a nanoelectronics platform based on graphene - a single sheet of carbon atoms.
Asphaltene turned into graphene for composites
Rice University scientists are working on converting asphaltene, a carbon-rich resource, into useful graphene.
Product advice: Smart mechatronics platforms offer new handling solutions
Intelligent mechatronics components, such as linear motion products, controllers, servo drives and operator software with easy-to-use configuration tools, are necessary to build complete, high-performance mechatronics solutions, according to a company with a Control Engineering Engineers’ Choice Award product.
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.
Hot topics in Control Engineering for 2022
Think Again: Automation product awards, motors and drives, automation salary and career information, Engineering Leaders Under 40, IIoT implementation help, tutorials on HMIs, SCADA and PLC programming help were among the hot topics of 2022. See top 3 covers and top 10 articles posted prior to 2022.
Embroidery as low-cost solution for wearable electronics
Embroidering power-generating yarns onto fabric can offer a low-cost, potentially scalable method for making wearable devices.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 23-29, 2023
The top 5 articles from the past week covered industrial robot trends, control systems, electrical safety hazards and more.