Coronavirus, COVID-19
10 ways manufacturers can add COVID-19 support preparedness
Ask these 10 questions to improve support preparedness for manufacturers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to run virtual process hazard analysis meetings
Although current circumstances prevent face-to-face meetings such as those for process hazard analysis (PHA), they can be accomplished online
Manufacturing index slides into contraction for first time in 11 years
The purchasing manufacturers' index (PMI) slid in April down to 41.5%, marking a contraction for the first time since 2009 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause turmoil in the markets and supply chain.
Tech giants unite in COVID-19 smartphone effort
Google and Apple unveiled a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of COVID-19 while protecting user privacy.
Effective remote workforce: Key steps and strategies for success
Public and private organizations from all industries, sectors and geographies are encouraging their teams to work remotely to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic
A remote shift to business as usual
Businesses are looking to remote management strategies where they leverage smart technologies, mobile devices, remote access connectivity and communications tools.
What manufacturing facilities will look like after COVID-19 pandemic ends
Manufacturing will look very different in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, but the future is positive, according to a Purdue University supply chain expert.
Portable detector developed to identify pathogens in minutes
University of Illinois researchers developed an inexpensive and rapid smartphone-based pathogen testing device designed to ease pressure on testing laboratories during pandemics such as COVID-19.
Electronics group releases COVID-19 survey results
Results from the sixth survey conducted by the Electronic Components Industry Association show a growing sense of concern for supply-chain impacts and end-market destruction.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 20-26, 2020
Articles about signs of hope amidst COVID-19, laser treatment to kill bacteria, research to improve masks, and more were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 20-26, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.