Articles about researchers developing DIY medical devices and PPE to fight coronavirus, coronavirus effects on manufacturers and engineers and poll results on coronavirus were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 23-29, 2020. Miss something? You can catch up here.
The top 5 most read articles online, from March 23-29 for Control Engineering covered researchers developing DIY medical devices and PPE to fight coronavirus, coronavirus effects on manufacturers and engineers and poll results on coronavirus. Links to each article below.
1. Universities developing DIY medical devices, PPE to combat coronavirus spread
Researchers from Georgia Tech and other universities are racing to develop “do-it-yourself” health care gear that can be assembled where it’s needed from locally available components to try and get out in front of the coronavirus spread to help hospitals and medical healthcare facilities. See video.
2. Coronavirus will force manufacturers to enhance automation, digitalization
COVID-19 is forcing manufacturers to rely more on automation and digitalization for long-term operations to reduce the financial impact from epidemics and other potential economic challenges.
3. COVID-19 impact on engineering, engineers
Engineers like facts and seek credible information sources on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) effects to the engineering-related world. Engineers also have technologies, processes and expert advice that can help. See Control Engineering highlights.
4. Manufacturers focusing on faster automation in wake of coronavirus
GlobalData reports that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has made manufacturers realize the need for faster automation and innovation, but it is going to take time to recover from the virus’ economic effects.
5. Poll results: Coronavirus, COVID-19 impact on engineers and industry
Coronavirus impact data was collected from March 12 to 17 from visitors to Control Engineering, Plant Engineering, Oil & Gas Engineering, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer websites. Half of respondents’ business have negative effects; half have supply chain problems. Results cover impact on business, company responses, travel, future outlook, government strategies and other topics.
The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on controleng.com, Mar. 23-29, for articles published within the last two months.
Chris Vavra, associate editor, CFE Media, [email protected].
