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| Automotive industries are addressing competitive challenges with automation-related upgrades. A rev... |
| 10/19/2018 Power factors, harmonics, fluctuations, and outages examined. |
| Trap filters are a common solution for managing drive harmonics, but matrix drives can provide addi... |
| 09/19/2018 Ethernet cable not only can be used to transmit data and communication, but also power for low-powe... |
| Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are growing together, and several manufacturing applicati... |
| 08/15/2018 Using simulation for ladder logic allows users to test advanced situations that otherwise wouldn't ... |
| The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) equipment should be integrated even into older manufacturi... |
| Know the factors to consider when working to maximize integration of electrical and HVAC system des... |
| 07/31/2018 A number of reasons can cause an electric motor to fail. Six reasons are discussed. |
| 07/25/2018 Modern HVAC systems present both new challenges and new opportunities when integrating with electri... |
| Variable frequency drives (VFDs) have many benefits and it’s critical to explore strategies to achi... |
| 07/03/2018 Nine considerations when selecting a programming language. Ladder logic is favored by manufacturers... |
| Recent EASA research studies provide new insights on repair vs. replace. |
| 06/03/2018 Industry 5.0 will revolve around the interactions between man and machine and collaboration between... |
| 05/31/2018 By using an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gateway, or a remotely-controlled PC, critical how... |
| 05/18/2018 Industrial dryers are overcoming unique challenges and making improvements in energy efficiency, pr... |
| Collaborative robots are intended to share workspaces with human workers and are built to be safer ... |
| When designing and building a small controls project, aspects such as ordering and specifying parts... |
| The industrial Ethernet market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $20 billio... |
| Control system benefits on mobile machine include improved machine and equipment performance, quick... |
| Cover story: It’s critical to implement an in-depth cybersecurity plan to help protect industrial c... |
| A targeted attack on a safety system has made it clear the manufacturing industry as a whole needs ... |
| 03/29/2018 Understanding the proper applications of motor service factor (SF) to maximize a motor’s life expec... |
| 03/26/2018 Prior to the advent of the transistor, electrical loads were linear: their consumption of current r... |
| Two faults happening at the same time in ladder logic is extremely unlikely, but there are differen... |
| 03/19/2018 Short-circuit current ratings is a number you need to heed. |
| Motors should be weighed by the same standard of total cost of ownership by which other assets in t... |
| There are many aspects to consider when choosing an ac induction motor such as supply voltage, hors... |
| 03/09/2018 A complete line of 400-volt servo motors and amplifiers includes a completely new amplifier design ... |
| 02/24/2018 Collaborative robot sales are projected to increase dramatically and account for over a third of al... |
| 02/22/2018 In ladder logic, faults are used to capture abnormal circumstances and each cell or station in a pr... |
| 01/12/2018 The wireless revolution continues to impact sensors. |
| 01/04/2018 Variable frequency drive (VFD) development is shifting focus away from general-purpose motor contro... |
| 09/14/2017 Standards-based IP used over low-power link technologies. |
| 09/11/2017 Ways and means for achieving the free flow of information. |
| Virtualization technology beliefs are debunked, proving to be very beneficial for critical, industr... |
| 09/01/2017 The venerable proportional-integral-derivative (PID) algorithm can solve a variety of feedback cont... |
| IHS Markit predicts that global machinery production revenues will grow 2.2% in Q2 2017 as a result... |
| The Control Engineering RCEP webcast, “Choosing sensors for the application,” resulted in more ques... |
| Companies can reduce their electric bill by avoiding energy expenditure spikes, monitoring their en... |
| Respondents to the 2017 IIoT for Engineers study identified eight key findings regarding familiarit... |
| Open-loop controls and closed-loop controls each have unique situations where they are needed and t... |
| Fluid power applications are complex. It can be a challenge to choose between an open- or closed-lo... |
| Manufacturers looking to find answers quickly to complex problems within factories, buildings, and ... |
| Thermal imaging has opened the door to entirely new applications that previously may not have seeme... |
| Key trends in variable-speed, servo and/or stepper, and medium-voltage drives from buying and speci... |
| Closing the control loop provides insight into the behavior of the process. |
| Tutorial: Which factors should be considered to determine whether an open-loop or a closed-loop con... |
| 07/18/2017 Cover Story: Get help for programmable logic controller (PLC) programming from Control Engineering ... |
| 05/05/2017 Using a standardized methodology to define project quality ensures deliverables fit customer specif... |
| Data centers have become increasingly important under the Industrial Internet of Things revolution.... |
| Inside Machines: Industrial matrix drives were used for a transporter system retrofit to reduce ene... |
| 04/04/2017 Adaptive motion controllers can be modified to a controlled process behavior, among other controlle... |
| Historically, the use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) has been limited to large motors and proj... |
| The packaging and processing industry is becoming more automated with more companies being bought o... |
| 03/07/2017 Manufacturing automation provides companies many benefits such as improved safety, lower costs, and... |
| 03/07/2017 Knowing how magnetism and electromagnetic induction work are crucial to understanding how an ac ind... |
| For the first time in the history of industrial controls, industrial control system (ICS) programmi... |
| The terms accuracy, repeatability, and resolution can be found on the spec sheets of many engineere... |
| 02/21/2017 Healthy ball bearings are one of the most important details for preventing potential disaster in a ... |
| Customization and variability are at an all-time high and food producers must keep up with the tren... |
| It is essential to perform preventive maintenance (PM) checks on electric motors as a part of manag... |
| 01/31/2017 A permanent magnet (PM) motor is an ac motor that uses magnets imbedded into or attached to the sur... |
| Low power is not only inefficient, but can also be expensive over the life of an electrical system.... |
| Providing cost, space, and energy efficiency for VFD applications. |
| If the goal is to save money on energy at an industrial facility, taking proper care of the equipme... |
| 01/13/2017 Motor current analysis provides information on existing issues such as loose connections, burned wi... |
| Motor faults and failure can cause disruptions to business operations and lead to loss of productiv... |
| 01/05/2017 Keep an ear out for leaks, but look at other factors as well. |
| It is important to verify and improve short-circuit rating to remain in compliance. |
| 12/05/2016 The use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) has many benefits including improved process control, e... |
| End users desire speed and/or torque control procure and install VFDs to modify existing applicatio... |
| 10/25/2016 Assessing the motor before repairs and a well thought-out preventive maintenance program can help r... |
| Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are designed to reduce energy usage by controlling the speed of th... |
| Inside Machines: Lumber machine manufacturer’s moves to servo control yields increased precision, p... |
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