Sensors, Actuators
Machine learning shapes microwaves for a computer’s eyes
Researchers have developed a method to identify objects using microwaves that improves accuracy while reducing the associated computing time and power requirements.
Wearable air conditioning device developed to monitor human condition
University of Missouri engineers have developed an on-skin device that functions as wearable air conditioning and has numerous human health care applications such as the ability to monitor blood pressure and body temperature.
Get flow measurement right the first time
Understanding, monitoring and controlling flow rate are essential elements to the viable operation of production systems and must be done right. See five key flow considerations.
Researchers develop coating that uses thermal trickery for detection
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have built a coating designed to break the relationship between temperature and thermal radiation, which could have an impact on infrared cameras used for vision applications.
Designing an equipment model
System integrator offers expert advice on designing equipment and procedural batch models.
Maximize production by monitoring erosion
Data from two complementary monitoring technologies enable maximized production rates, even with high entrained solids.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles November 25 to December 1
Articles about profit-driven operations, data acquisition, the Engineers' Choice finalists, smart instrumentation, and control system design best practices were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from November 25 to December 1. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Control Engineering hot topics, November 2019
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in November 2019 included stories about the Engineers' Choice finalists, control system migration, information and the cloud, profit-driven operations, the future of industrial automation, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Five factors to smart instrumentation in Industry 4.0
Learn how Industry 4.0 incorporates the data and analytics from smart instruments to add tremendous value to an organization.
Double up on solenoid safety
Adding two solenoid valves to a safety instrumented system keeps equipment, facility and personnel safe and the system online.