Smart robotic system developed to sniff out pollution and toxic leaks
Duke University researchers are using the physics of airflows to locate gaseous leaks more quickly in complex scenarios for processing and chemical applications. See video.
Flowmeter market growth expected thanks to oil & gas industry recovery
A study from Flow Research projects the worldwide flowmeter market will grow from $7 billion to almost $9 billion by 2023 as the oil & gas industry continues recovering.
Hazardous flow sensor
AW-Lake's Hazardous Area Rated Flow Sensor with a choice of either sinking or sourcing digital output and a choice of 316 stainless steel or aluminum junction box; or for areas with limited space, a version with no junction box at all.
Flow measurement instrumentation company acquired
The TASI Group has acquired Sierra Instruments, a flow measurement instrumentation manufacturer.
Sensitive heat sensor being developed for electronic, building applications
Researchers have developed a sensitive heat sensor that is flexible, transparent, and printable and could have potential for a wide range of applications – from electronic skin to smart buildings.
Fenceless safety methods embrace human-robot interaction
Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is becoming more common, but humans still need to be aware of their machine counterparts. Companies have developed techniques to make it easier for humans and robots to safely interact and improve plant floor productivity.
Online education benefits for process instrumentation, control
In-person training for process instrumentation and control (PIC) provides valuable training on-site for engineers, but online education can save time and money for everyone involved while giving engineers a base of knowledge they can build from.
Control Engineering hot topics, April 2019
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Multi-conductor sensor/actuator cable
Flexible multi-conductor sensor/actuator cable is available from AutomationDirect in 24 AWG and 22 AWG with 3, 4 or 5 unshielded conductors, and in customer specified one-foot increment lengths.
Process bar display series
Microflex's Pixel Signs PB series process bar displays, which make it easy to monitor virtually any process data and features an electronic bar display that uses multicolor LEDs to visualize almost any process data value.