Coronavirus, COVID-19
Sensors developed for fitted face masks
MIT researchers have developed a sensor to make it much easier to ensure a good face mask fit and it can be applied to any kind of mask.
Advanced process control market showing strong growth
Future Market Insights projects the advanced process control (APC) market will grow more than 9% between 2022 to 2032.
Industrial robots have moved from maturity into a fast-growth phase
As a result of COVID-19, the industrial robot market has moved from a mature and conservative phase into an exciting, fast-growth, almost start-up-like phase.
Advice on meeting engineering recruiting goals
There is a major push by system integrators and other engineering firms to find qualified talent, but the COVID-19 pandemic has created a shift in many ways. Two experts offer advice on finding the right engineering talent.
Layered COVID-19 controls significantly reduce risks
QuaRAD method quantifies efficacy across thousands of scenarios; rating system anticipated
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.