Simulators, Optimizers
Five technologies that can help manufacturers evolve after COVID-19
There are many currently available technologies that can help keep manufacturers productive right away as everyone adjusts to the new normal.
Turbulence model developed to help aircraft capable of handling extreme scenarios
Purdue University researchers have developed a modeling approach that simulates the entire process of a vortex collision at a reduced computational time, which could help aircraft responds appropriately.
Top 5 Control Engineering Articles Dec. 14-20, 2020
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Data flow, alarms, simulation, cybersecurity, robotics
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How modern simulation software addresses intralogistics challenges
Cover Story: Advanced simulation software provides optimization insight, enabling distribution and fulfillment centers to address issues and optimize efficiency. See video.
Benefits of an open-source language for robots
A robot operating system (ROS) delivers the services that would be expected from an OS – such as hardware abstraction, low-level device control, implementation of commonly used functionality, message-passing between processes and package management.
Computer-aided creativity for robot design
A system called RoboGrammar allows designers to simulate potential robot designs to find a system that works best for particular terrains.
Maximizing operational efficiency and productivity
Discrete event simulation (DES) on existing processes can help identify and unlock additional production capacity and improve operational efficiency for manufacturers.
Automation meets edge computing
Combining a scalable human-machine interface (HMI) system and supervisory control and data acquisition with additional edge functionality gives machine and plant designs a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to quickly react to changing market environments and maintain fast innovations cycles.
Simulation needs to overcome perceived complexity and trust issues
Industry experts offered views about the benefits simulation technologies might offer in the process and manufacturing sectors.
