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Cloud-based safety suite to enhance worker safety
Honeywell released a way for companies to improve productivity and regulatory compliance by connecting their existing inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) through radio identification (RFID) tags. » more
Wireless vibration and shock sensor
LORD Sensing's G-Link-200-OEM sensor is an embedded wireless vibration/shock solution designed to integrate and produce high-speed, lossless time-series wave form vibration data.
Federal grants awarded to boost cybersecurity research
Seven organizations earned over $5.6 million in federal money to develop new tools to help researchers better understand and counter cyberattacks. » more
Embedded vision systems' potential for imaging, vision technology
Embedded vision systems have the potential to transform how imaging and vision technology and will push the boundaries of what's possible with machine vision technology. » more
Cloth insulator series for pipe, tank, and vessel applications
BriskHeat's Silver-Series Cloth Insulators are a configurable system of cloth insulators that feature durable high-temperature cloth, thick needle-punched fiberglass insulation, and hook and loop closures for easy installation...
Improving gas turbine reliability
501F gas turbines are employed around the world to provide power and they require regular maintenance to provide continued reliability and performance and this needs to be both managed and delivered efficiently. » more
Natural gas production in U.S. projected to increase
Natural gas production in the U.S., according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), is expected to grow in 2018 and 2019 and take an even larger chunk of generating the nation's electric power. » more
Dual-position solenoid valve
Danfoss' ICSH dual-position solenoid valve provides a gradual, time controlled opening for a smooth pressure build-up in the evaporator before it opens the flow to 100% for full defrost.
Vibration, industrial process control companies merge
Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound and Vibration A/S (BKSV), will merge their businesses effective January 1, 2019 and will be renamed Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær (HBK). » more
Survey: Senior executives not confident in cyber protection
While company executives are aware of cybersecurity's importance, few are confident in their ability to prevent a potential cyber attack, according to research by Marsh and Microsoft. » more
Contract awarded for asset repositioning program in Texas
Fluor Corporation has been selected to execute the engineering and procurement scope for Marathon Petroleum Corporation's (MPC’s) South Texas Asset Repositioning (STAR) program at its Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City, Tex. » more
Robotics' impact on construction industry
Robots are being used more for certain applications to improve overall worker safety and handle some repetitive tasks in an industry that is known for a lack of automation. » more
High-recovery cryogenic processing plant provided to Texas facility
Honeywell's UOP Russell business will provide a high-recovery cryogenic gas processing plant to Caprock Midstream, LLC for its Pecos Bend facility in West Texas. » more
Advice from the Triton cybersecurity incident
Cybersecurity incident: Human errors enabled it, but the Triconex safety controller shut down the plant as designed, say experts with Schneider Electric and ARC Advisory Group. But it’s still a call to action for industry. Have... » more
SPONSORED White Paper: Management attitudes toward industrial enterprise digitalization
This white paper links management attitudes with an evolving information-technology ecosystem that effects comprehensive enterprise, operations, and supply chain integration. » more
Six factors for choosing a control system integrator for a mobile machine system
Companies looking to choose a control system integrator for a mobile machine system should be able to work with hydraulics and electrical controls and have good working relationships across the board. » more
How to transition from traditional to digital plant-floor technologies
Improving plant efficiencies starts with bridging the gap between workforce generations. Generation X can help connect traditional industrial applications with digital manufacturing. See three benefits of mobility on the plant... » more
Weekly Oil & Gas Engineering international news update: April 16
Reports on planned oil and gas pipelines in the EMEA region and Nigeria's plans to spend $25 billion on upstream CAPEX by 2020. » more
Seven benefits to using mobile software in your organization
Intuitive mobility automation and engineering software helps organizations attract and retain talent, driving competitive advantages. » more
Top 5 Control Engineering articles Apr. 9-15
Articles about IIoT integration, IIoT's capabilities, DCS implementation, and embedded systems were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 9-15, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here. » more
Five smart warehousing predictions
Warehousing and logistics is evolving from being a static component in the supply chain to an area ripe for smart transformation. Five predictions including robotics and predictive maintenance are highlighted. » more
Learn how to stay ahead of cyber attacks
Use a risk-based approach to minimize risk against cyber attacks, especially for critical infrastructure facilities and industries. » more
Smart collaborative robots for industrial tasks
Collaborative robots are getting smarter and easier to implement and train in any size facility and they might start taking market share from industrial robots as a result. » more
Roundtable forum on semiconductors, automations at Hannover Messe announced
IHS Markit will host a multi-topic roundtable-style forum about the semiconductor and automation industries at Hannover Messe 2018 » more
Threat intelligence is a critical organizational need
Cover story: Continuous threat intelligence collection, analysis, and optimization can help organizations improve cybersecurity measures. » more
Industrial Ethernet market projected to show strong growth
The industrial Ethernet market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $20 billion to over $72 billion by 2024; according to a research report by Global Market Insights. » more
Improve the accuracy of underwater cathodic protection surveys
To reduce risk and increase inspection speeds—while lowering costs—for underwater pipeline surveys, new inspection methods must be considered. » more
Internet and manufacturing event announced
The 2nd Annual Internet of Manufacturing Midwest conference in Chicago is designed to bring business and technical executives from leading manufacturers to share best practices, case studies, and to inspire new revenue... » more
Eight ICS cybersecurity tips for a hyper-connected world
Cover story: Implementing a cybersecurity strategy against internal and external threats are key steps toward securing an industrial control system (ICS). » more
Online training game for operators in process industry
Napcon Games Furnace is an online training game targeted to operators and other industry professionals in the process industry looking to enhance and test their skills in operating an industrial furnace. » more
IMTS, Hannover Messe USA see big growth for 2018 shows
IMTS Show and the co-located 2018 Hannover Messe USA have expanded space at Chicago’s McCormick Place for the biannual event, which will be held Sept. 10-14. » more
Four control system benefits on mobile machinery
Control system benefits on mobile machine include improved machine and equipment performance, quicker production, and easier maintenance. » more
Global robotics standards update
Keeping standards up to date with technology: Industrial robot safety standards remain in development to help lower risk for those integrating, implementing, using and maintaining robotics. » more
How machine learning contributes to smarter pipeline maintenance
Machine learning can allow oil and gas companies to make better use of the enormous amounts of data as they try to maintain their pipelines. » more
SPONSORED White Paper: A New Way of Motion Control
This white paper discusses paradigms in motion control, which allow machine designers to reduce motion design time and training costs. » more
SPONSORED White Paper: Preserving Brands and Accelerating Growth: Battery Ventures' Industrial Technology "Buy-and-Build" Strategy
Battery's industrial technology team uses fundamental research to identify promising markets, then strives to create industry-leading businesses through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. » more
SPONSORED White Paper: Slip rings for rotary index table applications
This white paper explains how slip rings can be useful for rotary index table applications. » more
SPONSORED White Paper: Cybersecurity Guidebook for Process Control
Emerson's cybersecurity guidebook for process control is designed to providing practical solutions to help you assess and reduce your organization's risk level. » more
SPONSORED White Paper: Integrated Drive Systems from Siemens: Your Electromechanical Design, Optimized
This white paper explains how electromechanical design systems can be simplified whether it's a retrofit or a new build. » more
SPONSORED White Paper: Why Cloud ERP is right for midsize industrial companies
This white paper examines how small-to-midsize manufacturers and distributors are finding value in a better way to finance, implement and manage enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems by moving to the cloud. » more
Force guided relays for safe operations
AutomationDirect's Dold force guided relays are electromechanical switching devices that offer safe operation via mechanically linked contacts designed to ensure that all contacts move at the same time.
SPONSORED White Paper: Best Practices for Real-Time Machine Automation Performance in IoT & Industry 4.0
This white paper explains how Japan’s top SMT companies reduced motion control costs by 25%, accelerated setup time by 50% and double production capacity with a Windows RTOS. » more
Hydraulic components for ATEX equipment
Elesa’s range of hydraulic components for ATEX equipment ensures equipment compliance and includes plugs, breather caps, oil level indicators and oil circulation sights.
Integrating IIoT technologies to maximize facility operations
Gain valuable data insights by integrating operations, information technology (IT) systems, and creating a more effective Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution. » more
China projected to lead hydrocracker unit refinery capacity
Analysis of planned hydrocracker unit capacity of refineries shows China has the highest planned hydrocracker capacity globally with Nigeria and India running second and third, respectively. » more
Motion control package for precision robotic applications
The Festo Motion Control Package (FMCP) is a control system for coordinated motion of up to six axes for pick and place and other high-speed, precision Cartesian robotic applications.
Stepper drive for hazardous oil and gas environments
Applied Motion's STAC6-Q-H Stepper Drive is designed to operates in oil and gas environments where flammable gases, vapors or liquids may be present in the air in quantities to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
