Case Studies
Machine builder safety system protects workers, simplifies design
Inside Machines: Pulp and paper machine builder implements safety system to help protect workers and simplify machine design. Engineers at Automatic Handling International use integrated safety... » more
Paper mill robot applies labels
Case study: New labeling robot installation at paper mill completed in 12 hours. Kuka Robotics and Optima Control Solution deliver maximum reliability for an automation system integration project. » more
Gigabit Ethernet used in new packaging machine
Case study: Newly designed thermoformer packaging machine with programmable logic controller, servo motors and drives, and I/O modules uses a Gigabit Ethernet bus network. » more
Machine vision, ID-reader network integration
Integrate Ethernet-based machine vision and image-based ID readers into factory networks for more direct communications and less expense. See photos, examples. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2012 included articles on system integrators, mobile device security, pneumatic actuation, a PLC Product Exclusive, video game influence on... » more
Selecting proximity sensors for diverse applications
Proximity sensors provide high-quality performance for an evolving range of applications. » more
Brewing more with industrial Ethernet
Case study: Saugatuck Brewing expanded beer output fourfold in two years, with help of EtherCAT industrial Ethernet and PC-based controls. See photo gallery. » more
Malt-O-Meal integrates safety, assessment process
Malt-O-Meal implements an integrated safety system and standard assessment process to help protect workers and enhance its commitment to sustainability. The food manufacturer used a safety PLC,... » more
Technologies used for Malt-O-Meal integrated safety project
Safety PLC, adjustable speed ac drives, motor starters, and energy management software from Rockwell Automation, along with EtherNet/IP communications from ODVA helped reduce downtime and cut costs. » more
Machine builder safety system protects workers, simplifies designInside Machines: Pulp and paper machine builder implements safety system to help protect workers and simplify machine design. Engineers at Automatic Handling International use integrated safety... » more
Paper mill robot applies labelsCase study: New labeling robot installation at paper mill completed in 12 hours. Kuka Robotics and Optima Control Solution deliver maximum reliability for an automation system integration project. » more
Gigabit Ethernet used in new packaging machineCase study: Newly designed thermoformer packaging machine with programmable logic controller, servo motors and drives, and I/O modules uses a Gigabit Ethernet bus network. » more
Machine vision, ID-reader network integrationIntegrate Ethernet-based machine vision and image-based ID readers into factory networks for more direct communications and less expense. See photos, examples. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2012 included articles on system integrators, mobile device security, pneumatic actuation, a PLC Product Exclusive, video game influence on... » more
Selecting proximity sensors for diverse applicationsProximity sensors provide high-quality performance for an evolving range of applications. » more
Brewing more with industrial Ethernet Case study: Saugatuck Brewing expanded beer output fourfold in two years, with help of EtherCAT industrial Ethernet and PC-based controls. See photo gallery. » more
Using 3D to deliver a new view of manufacturing
Chrysler expands use of technology to help deliver products faster, better. » more
Chrysler expands use of technology to help deliver products faster, better. » more
Malt-O-Meal integrates safety, assessment processMalt-O-Meal implements an integrated safety system and standard assessment process to help protect workers and enhance its commitment to sustainability. The food manufacturer used a safety PLC,... » more
Technologies used for Malt-O-Meal integrated safety project Safety PLC, adjustable speed ac drives, motor starters, and energy management software from Rockwell Automation, along with EtherNet/IP communications from ODVA helped reduce downtime and cut costs. » more
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