AI & Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are becoming crucial to manufacturing’s success. How a machine and an industrial network learn and adapt to their surroundings is as important for them as it is for humans. Featured articles in this eBook include stories on improving automation safety, AI-based maintenance and using human and artificial intelligence with […]
Big thinking on miniature circuit breakers
Miniature circuit breakers are used in many different manufacturing applications and require knowledge about electrical codes and safety standards to keep operations humming. This 62-page custom eBook by Control Engineering features articles on stories such as circuit protection in electrical/power systems, NEC 2017 changes and understanding SCCR.
Measurement Matters eBook
Intelligent, integrated solutions and accurate measurements help operators in the oil & gas industry minimize cost, schedule, and risk. This 38-page eBook from ABB and Oil & Gas Engineering provides information to help make oil and gas operations more precise and safer for everyone.
Edge Computing Trend Report
The introduction of edge computing is the most significant plant floor advancement in industrial computing since the introduction of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) 30 years ago. This next wave of digital transformation offers tremendous potential to those who respond early and capitalize on the improvements that can be brought to their operators. Edge […]
Robotics
Robotics are one of the fastest-growing industries and their impact can be felt on many manufacturing floors. There’s more to the robot, however, than what you see on the plant floor. This helpful eBook includes articles on robots fighting COVID-19, DCL logistics, and more.
Motors & Drives
Motors and drives make manufacturing plants run and keep them efficient. Maintaining motors and drives and keeping them cost-effective is crucial and requires knowledge of many different aspects. Featured articles include how to match drives (VFDs, VSDs) to the motor, how to field test 3-phase squirrel cage motors, and top 10 ways to protect your VFD investment.
Midstream Asset Management
The midstream is going through major developments in artificial intelligence, engine monitoring, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), to name a few, and all of them are making the oil & gas industry more efficient and safer. This helpful eBook from Control Engineering and Oil & Gas Engineering will help readers learn about topics including fixing corrosion with predictive […]
SCADA & HMI
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are a mainstay for engineers and allow them to better perform their tasks in a variety of industries. This helpful eBook from Control Engineering features articles on topics such as using HMIs as edge devices, doing more with HMI/SCADA software and more.
IIoT Cloud
Learn how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the cloud are changing manufacturing in this helpful eBook. Featured articles include an overview of industrial IoT, from edge to cloud, harnessing efficiency to inspire innovation, Industrial Internet of Things vocabulary terms updated, and cloud efficiency platform developed for databases
Plant and Personnel Safety
Safety systems have identifiable stages and involve different specialized functions; know how each can help reduce risk in this eBook. Featured articles include process safety and compliance advice, determining safety integrity level for a process application, and four overlooked aspects of risk management and safety.