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Engineering and IT Insight: What’s the best manufacturing operations management systems design?
Should your manufacturing operations management (MOM) systems be centralized or distributed? These key considerations can help you decide. MOM includes MES (manufacturing execution systems), LIMS... » more
Winds power load balancing: Ultracapacitors help
Winds of change are blowing for clean technology energy storage methods to help balance renewable energy sources coming online. Ultracapacitors can help balance the grid as more wind power comes... » more
High-Efficiency gas turbines add new flexibility
Siemens’ H-class gas turbine, the largest machine of its type in production, recently broke the 60% net thermal efficiency barrier in combined-cycle (CC) operation. Other gas turbine makers with... » more
Robotic palletizing products, simplified programming software
New software designed by ABB Robotics simplifies programming and reduces installation costs, as shown in a palletizing demonstration. » more
Global Perspectives: European efficiency labels for electric motors
Euro motor efficiency: Control Engineering Europe’s Suzanne Gill reports on the effects of June 2011 European motor regulations, relating to the energy efficiency rating of induction motors. Link to... » more
CFE Media agreement shares CSIA associate, certified member expertise with readers
CFE Media agreement shares CSIA associate and certified member expertise with Control Engineering, Plant Engineering readers. » more
2012 System Integrator of the Year: Call for entries
Last call: Deadline is Aug. 1: If you’re part of a contract engineering firm or an engineering division of a larger company that can design and implement computerized control systems for industrial... » more
Baldor-ABB Gives $1 Million to UA Fort Smith
Gift establishes scholarships for Technology and Applied Sciences to honor John McFarland's 41 years of service. » more
President Obama announces expansion of Skills for America's Future initative
President Obama plans to expand Skills for America's Future program, which puts an emphasis on developing workers for the manufacturing industry as well as helping companies struggling during hard... » more
Machinery Initiative aims to ease integration, promote productivity in industrial networking, manufacturing
ODVA has launched Machinery Initiative as SERCOS International and OPC Foundation participating as Alliance Partners, to ease machinery integration into the industrial manufacturing ecosystem. » more
Toyota plant up and running in U.S.
Toyota has reopened their plant in Buffalo, WV making engines and transmissions. » more
Machine vision growth continues
IMS Research analyst John Morse believes machine vision is going to grow up to 10% in 2011, continuing a double-digit trend. » more
IMS Research analyst John Morse believes machine vision is going to grow up to 10% in 2011, continuing a double-digit trend. » more
Hyundai-WIA opening new office
HWMA is expanding its operations into the Americas with the opening of a new 88,000+ sq ft office in Carlstadt, NJ. » more
HWMA is expanding its operations into the Americas with the opening of a new 88,000+ sq ft office in Carlstadt, NJ. » more
Emerging economies drive medium voltage motor market
IMS Research said economies with less expensive labor forces like China, India and Brazil will drive the market for medium voltage motors through 2015 while the U.S. and Europe will grow less quickly. » more
IMS Research said economies with less expensive labor forces like China, India and Brazil will drive the market for medium voltage motors through 2015 while the U.S. and Europe will grow less quickly. » more
Engineering and IT Insight: What’s the best manufacturing operations management systems design?Should your manufacturing operations management (MOM) systems be centralized or distributed? These key considerations can help you decide. MOM includes MES (manufacturing execution systems), LIMS... » more
2011 Mid-Year Report: Question 1
Manufacturing leaders share the ways in which 2011 has met or exceeded their expectations. » more
Manufacturing leaders share the ways in which 2011 has met or exceeded their expectations. » more
2011 Mid-Year Report: Question 2
Manufacturing leaders share their views on the economy’s warning signs and what still needs to be done. » more
Manufacturing leaders share their views on the economy’s warning signs and what still needs to be done. » more
2011 Mid-Year Report: Question 3
Manufacturing leaders share their challenges within their operations that needed to be addressed in order to grow as a company. » more
Manufacturing leaders share their challenges within their operations that needed to be addressed in order to grow as a company. » more
2011 Mid-Year Report: Question 4
Manufacturing leaders discuss the characteristics that successful manufacturing operations have in common. » more
Manufacturing leaders discuss the characteristics that successful manufacturing operations have in common. » more
2011 Mid-Year Report: Question 5
Manufacturing leaders share their near- and long-term goals for energy management. » more
Manufacturing leaders share their near- and long-term goals for energy management. » more
New Pickle Line Tandem Cold Mill: steel controls in China
TMEIC GE will supply the electrical and automation controls system for the new Pickle Line Tandem Cold Mill (PLTCM) in China. See related articles. » more
TMEIC GE will supply the electrical and automation controls system for the new Pickle Line Tandem Cold Mill (PLTCM) in China. See related articles. » more
Baldor to sell ABB low-and-medium voltage motors
Baldor has agreed to sell ABB motors. This allows Baldor to sell a wider offering of motors that meet worldwide standards, especially for hazardous conditions. » more
Baldor has agreed to sell ABB motors. This allows Baldor to sell a wider offering of motors that meet worldwide standards, especially for hazardous conditions. » more
Winds power load balancing: Ultracapacitors helpWinds of change are blowing for clean technology energy storage methods to help balance renewable energy sources coming online. Ultracapacitors can help balance the grid as more wind power comes... » more
Tax Relief Act: OEMs, manufacturers hurry to get financial, operational incentives
Companies hurry to meet year-end deadline, get immediate ROI by immediately deducting the cost, rather than lifetime depreciation. » more
Companies hurry to meet year-end deadline, get immediate ROI by immediately deducting the cost, rather than lifetime depreciation. » more
High-Efficiency gas turbines add new flexibility Siemens’ H-class gas turbine, the largest machine of its type in production, recently broke the 60% net thermal efficiency barrier in combined-cycle (CC) operation. Other gas turbine makers with... » more
Robotic palletizing products, simplified programming softwareNew software designed by ABB Robotics simplifies programming and reduces installation costs, as shown in a palletizing demonstration. » more
Motoman Robotics recertified by IACET
IACET recertified the robotics company, allowing use of IACET protocols in education programs. » more
IACET recertified the robotics company, allowing use of IACET protocols in education programs. » more
Global Perspectives: European efficiency labels for electric motors Euro motor efficiency: Control Engineering Europe’s Suzanne Gill reports on the effects of June 2011 European motor regulations, relating to the energy efficiency rating of induction motors. Link to... » more
CFE Media agreement shares CSIA associate, certified member expertise with readersCFE Media agreement shares CSIA associate and certified member expertise with Control Engineering, Plant Engineering readers. » more
2012 System Integrator of the Year: Call for entriesLast call: Deadline is Aug. 1: If you’re part of a contract engineering firm or an engineering division of a larger company that can design and implement computerized control systems for industrial... » more
Baldor-ABB Gives $1 Million to UA Fort SmithGift establishes scholarships for Technology and Applied Sciences to honor John McFarland's 41 years of service. » more
President Obama announces expansion of Skills for America's Future initativePresident Obama plans to expand Skills for America's Future program, which puts an emphasis on developing workers for the manufacturing industry as well as helping companies struggling during hard... » more
Machinery Initiative aims to ease integration, promote productivity in industrial networking, manufacturingODVA has launched Machinery Initiative as SERCOS International and OPC Foundation participating as Alliance Partners, to ease machinery integration into the industrial manufacturing ecosystem. » more
Toyota plant up and running in U.S.Toyota has reopened their plant in Buffalo, WV making engines and transmissions. » more
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