Machine Safety
Manufacturing accidents still too common, say officials
Officials from the WHO and Lloyd's Register Foundation said occupational accidents are still far too common and countries should increase efforts in digital technologies and tools that currently exist.
Wireless sensors for N95 masks could enable more accurate decontamination
University of Michigan researchers are developing tiny wireless sensors for recycled N95 masks could verify, in real time, whether the respirators are being exposed to proper decontamination conditions
Five tips for effectively drawing electrical schematics
Industrial automation schematics drawings communicate design intent from the engineer to the assembler, troubleshooter and maintainer. See five tips on making electrical schematic drawings better.
Researchers develop method to recycle PPE using radiation
Texas A&M University researchers have developed a method to make PPE masks reusable by sending them through an electron beam facility to get rid of contaminants.
COVID-19’s impact on wastewater treatment facilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on wastewater treatment facilities from many perspectives including maintenance, operations and safety.
Researchers develop approach to make N95 masks last longer
A Purdue University research team is working on extending the shelf life for an N95 mask, a crucial piece of personal protective equipment (PPE), by making the elastic band last longer.
Wearable COVID-19 sensor receives research grant
A Northwestern research team received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue developing a novel wearable device and set of algorithms specifically tailored to catch early signs and monitor progression of COVID-19.
Smart COVID-19 PPE mask project receives research grant
Northwestern Engineering researchers received a $200,000 grant from the NSF to develop smart personal protective equipment (PPE) masks embedded with battery-free sensors to assess health for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles June 1-7, 2020
Articles about remote operations, SCADA platform tools, 3D printing, COVID-19 job market impacts. and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from June 1-7, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
University working with 3D-printing developer to produce swabs for COVID-19 testing
The Innovation Hub at West Virginia University is working with a Massachusetts-based 3D-printing company to produce medical swabs for COVID-19 testing.