Machine Safety
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.
Control Engineering hot topics, May 2020
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in May 2020 included stories about the impacts of COVID-19, 3D printed PPE, remote management, advanced controls, IoT, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles May 25-31, 2020
Articles about printing PPE with 3D equipment, high performance HMI, safety precautions to take while trying to reopen due to COVID-19, and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 25-31, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Staying safe in the “new normal” of COVID-19
As companies and manufacturers start to re-open in the near future, health and safety is a top priority.
Engineers adapt emergency ventilators for COVID-19 patients
Engineers at Northwestern University has found a way to retrofit a common commercial emergency ventilator into a device better-suited for COVID-19 patients.
Engineers propose safer method for sharing ventilators during COVID-19 pandemic
MIT engineers have proposed a suggested design could make it easier to divide air flow for COVID-19 patients in emergencies when no other options are available.
Students printing medical face shields with 3D equipment to fight COVID-19
High school students are using University of Missouri 3D printers to make face shields for health care workers in their area and U.S. soldiers serving in Afghanistan.