Coronavirus, COVID-19
Turning face masks into smart monitoring devices
Northwestern Engineering researchers have developed a new smart sensor called FaceBit, which is a quarter-sized sensor that uses a tiny magnet to attach to any N95, cloth or surgical face mask.
Control Engineering hot topics, November 2021
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in November 2021 included stories on the Engineers' Choice finalists, nanotube-based sensors, finite-state machine, IIoT controller use and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
COVID-19 antigen testing method offers fast, accurate results
An antigen-based COVID-19 detection method developed in a Northwestern University laboratory demonstrated 100% accuracy in a blind test in five or fewer minutes from swab to signal.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 15-21, 2021
Articles about Engineers’ Choice finalists, nanotube-based sensors, SCADA and automation, finite-state machines and IIoT and controller use were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 15-21, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Simpler COVID-19 test could be applied for future pandemics
Researchers from UW-Madison are working on commercialization of a faster, simpler and less expensive alternative to PCR tests for detecting COVID-19, which could be adapted to other infectious diseases.
Nanotube-based sensor can detect COVID-19 proteins
MIT engineers have designed a nanotube-based sensor that can detect COVID-19 without any antibody and could be used for other pandemic, improving worker health.
COVID-19’s effect on digitalization in manufacturing
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on the speed of digitalization across the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
UV light is effective, safe deterrent against COVID-19 in public places
A specific ultraviolet (UV) wavelength was found to be effective in killing the COVID-19 virus as well as other respiratory viruses while still being safe for public use.
Capacity planning in a post-COVID manufacturing world
Capacity and supply-chain strategies help manufactures remain competitive
Top 5 Control Engineering articles September 20-26, 2021
Articles about the COVID-19 testing, Engineering Leaders Under 40, hydraulic actuators, multipoint temperature profiling and COVID-19 and manufacturers were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 20-26, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.