Process Instrumentation and Sensors
Researchers demonstrate strain sensors for machine interface technology
Researchers have developed a stretchable strain sensor that combines sensitivity and range, allowing it to detect minor changes in strain than previous technologies.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 2-8, 2023
The top 5 articles from the past week covered control system management, December hot topics, nanoelectrics and more.
Process sensors and advanced analytics efficacy
Sophisticated sensors rely on predictive analytics for process and equipment monitoring. See examples of present and emerging process sensor applications.
Technique developed to help 2D materials expand
A technique that accurately measures how atom-thin materials expand when heated could help engineers develop faster, more powerful electronic devices.
Leveraging the OT edge to navigate process manufacturing
As plants adjust to meet the realities of a new global marketplace, an evolving control system with secure operational technology (OT) edge technologies will help lead the way.
Control Engineering hot topics, October 2022
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in October 2022 included stories on alarm design management, edge computing, energy measurements, plant instrumentation and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Control Engineering content: October 17-23, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered alarm design, EtherCAT, plant instrumentation and more.
Engineers develop shape-memory material for actuators
MIT researchers have developed a ceramic-based material that could be used for highly efficient actuators for aircraft or other uses, with minimal moving parts.
Instrumentation devices are joining the digitalization revolution
Instrumentation devices required regular inspection to identify faults and prevent downtime, requiring large maintenance teams and high costs, but that's changing with digitalization.
Scalable surface that mimics nature developed
Duke University engineers have developed a scalable soft surface that relies on electromagnetic actuation, mechanical modeling and machine learning to form new configurations.