Coronavirus, COVID-19
Portable, point-of-care COVID-19 test could bypass lab
A prototype of a rapid COVID-19 molecular test has been developed and it provides a portable instrument for reading the results with a smartphone in 30 minutes, which could bypass sending samples to a lab.
Control Engineering hot topics, August 2020
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in August 2020 included stories about edge computing and IIoT, PLCs, digital transformation, COVID-19 developments, personal protective equipment, automation, SCADA, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, 2020
Articles about mulitvariable control, PLCs, robots remotely assisting in health care, HMI's, and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
How COVID-19 is affecting manufacturing cybersecurity
Forward-looking organizations realize they need the same level of aggressiveness to protect assets as they have done for COVID-19 risk reduction. A three-pronged strategy on securing essential infrastructure is highlighted.
Manufacturing index rises for fourth straight month
The manufacturing sector reported its fourth straight month of growth, rising to 56%.
Robotics help a post-pandemic world
Despite death and economic destruction from COVID-19, robots are effective tools to create social distancing, reduce touches, disinfect the workplace, safeguard hospital staff and keep companies running when workers are unavailable.
Robotics, machine and motion control market outlook positive for 2021
While the market is down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market outlook for 2021 is positive according to a report by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and ITR Economics.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles Aug. 24-30, 2020
Articles about smart thermometers, predictive maintenance, edge computing and IIoT, PLC's, and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from Aug.18-30, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Smart thermometers use real-time data to help prevent outbreaks
Smart thermometers to detect and track the spread of contagious illnesses and pandemics like COVID-19 before patients go to the hospital have been developed by Kinsa, a startup company.
Ethanol-based hand sanitizer developed to prevent COVID-19
An ethanol-based hand sanitizer for use during the COVID-19 pandemic has been developed by University of Missouri researchers.