Case Studies
Inside Machines: Vision-guided robots automate vial, syringe filling
Pharmaceutical filling equipment adapts to drug container shapes and sizes so short runs can be processed with minimal downtime. Automated Systems of Tacoma Inc. (AST) has developed a new... » more
Innovative hydraulic lift system builds 156-ft diameter, free-standing grain bin
Application Update: Said to be the world's largest, the bin's building methods are the result of a four-company collaboration, and new design and control methods - October Control Engineering. » more
eGuides
Innovations from the Industry
Videos
Video: Making your plant performance reporting more interactive
What will tomorrow’s “morning meeting” look like? ABB gives a preview of what’s going on in the lab and what your future HMI may look like. » more
Video: Effectively Manage Container Contents
Ensuring the safety and integrity of container contents is critical for companies responsible for processing or handling hazardous liquid materials. Colder Products Company’s DrumQuik PRO closed... » more
Video: Dean Kamen and the future of manufacturing
At the 2011 IBM Pulse Conference, inventor and innovator Dean Kamen talks about the work needed to re-establish the U.S. as an innovation and manufacturing leader. » more
Webcasts
White Papers
Back to Basics: Closed-loop stability
Tutorial: Stability is how a control loop reduces errors between the measured process variable and its desired value or setpoint. » more
Achieving secure, remote access to plant-floor applications and data
Among the key benefits of open-standard networks is the ability to remotely access automation systems and share plant data, applications, and resources with engineering personnel and external... » more
Inside Machines: Pinpoint Inspection Precision via Machine Vision
An electronics components manufacturer uses machine vision to achieve 100% inspection of interconnect pins, improving quality control and eliminating costly product returns. » more
An electronics components manufacturer uses machine vision to achieve 100% inspection of interconnect pins, improving quality control and eliminating costly product returns. » more
Inside Machines: Vision-guided robots automate vial, syringe fillingPharmaceutical filling equipment adapts to drug container shapes and sizes so short runs can be processed with minimal downtime. Automated Systems of Tacoma Inc. (AST) has developed a new... » more
Innovative hydraulic lift system builds 156-ft diameter, free-standing grain binApplication Update: Said to be the world's largest, the bin's building methods are the result of a four-company collaboration, and new design and control methods - October Control Engineering. » more
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- How Equipment Reliability Delivers Profits
Reliability programs are now standard business practice in companies that rely heavily on machines, equipment, and other physical assets. But, in today’s lean economy, companies have fewer resources than ever to manage and maintain these assets. - Financial Benefits Through Pump Optimization
What separates the top performers is a focus on the factors they can control - including maintaining efficient operations and analyzing the total lifecycle costs of their equipment. Pumps typically consume more energy than any other equipment category in continuous process industries. What’s more, according to a recent study by the FiveTwelve Group, the average annual expense for pump system maintenance and operations is approximately 50% greater than for any other rotating machine.
- As we, CFE Media, proudly celebrates our two-year anniversary, we invite you to also celebrate the success stories of these participating innovative companies.
To view the Innovations videos or the "Innovations from the Industry" company profiles as presented in the latest Plant Engineering digital edition, please click on the available links on this page.
Video: Making your plant performance reporting more interactiveWhat will tomorrow’s “morning meeting” look like? ABB gives a preview of what’s going on in the lab and what your future HMI may look like. » more
Video: Effectively Manage Container ContentsEnsuring the safety and integrity of container contents is critical for companies responsible for processing or handling hazardous liquid materials. Colder Products Company’s DrumQuik PRO closed... » more
Video: Dean Kamen and the future of manufacturingAt the 2011 IBM Pulse Conference, inventor and innovator Dean Kamen talks about the work needed to re-establish the U.S. as an innovation and manufacturing leader. » more
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Back to Basics: Closed-loop stabilityTutorial: Stability is how a control loop reduces errors between the measured process variable and its desired value or setpoint. » more
Achieving secure, remote access to plant-floor applications and dataAmong the key benefits of open-standard networks is the ability to remotely access automation systems and share plant data, applications, and resources with engineering personnel and external... » more
Evaluate network plant floor coverage
Just as the adoption of machine control over industrial networks broadened over a period of years, so too is the pool of companies now looking at leveraging the power of Ethernet to gain a... » more
Just as the adoption of machine control over industrial networks broadened over a period of years, so too is the pool of companies now looking at leveraging the power of Ethernet to gain a... » more
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