Top 5 Control Engineering articles April 8-14
Articles about evaluating a system integrator, the Engineers' Choice Awards, IIoT and machine control, questions to ask an SI, and rate-predictive control were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 8-14. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Think safety when adding automated processes
Machine safety: Physical barriers are often the best choice after a risk assessment is performed in places where machines and workers co-exist.
Three data types companies need to prioritize
Not all data is equal and some require greater attention and priority than others. Industrial companies managing networks need to focus on information-based, mission critical and real-time data.
Machine design concepts improve automation and controls simulation
Virtual design tools and automation software intersect to save time and costs in machine commissioning so engineers can spot potential flaws before implementation.
Data-compression technique developed for faster computer programs
A technique developed by MIT researchers frees up more memory used by computers and mobile devices, allowing them to run faster and perform more tasks simultaneously.
IIoT-ready technologies improve machine controls
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies have the potential to improve user benefits through diagnostics, prognostics and predictive maintenance.
Understanding feedforward control
Feedforward controls applied to a process, with limited, measurable disturbances, can keep the process variable close to the setpoint.