Case Studies
Energy efficiency: Open, modular control system cuts waste, adds throughput
Meat processor gains line flexibility with new controls, reduces scrap 10%, increases throughput 15%, and cuts troubleshooting time by 20% with anticipated 12-month return on investment. » more
Low-energy wireless SCADA used for water application
Water and wastewater utility in Bogotá, Colombia, used an extremely low-power-consumption SCADA system with a data logging support feature, allowing the use of time stamps. » more
Wind turbine at manufacturing plant has hydraulic tip-up tower
Wago Corporation installed a Renewegy VP-20 Wind Turbine capable of generating 20 kW for its Wisconsin headquarters. Hydraulics raise and lower the tower; Wago components are used. » more
PC-based Control, Robotics Help Packaging
PakTech uses PC-based control and robotics for affordable performance, 99% efficiency, and 20% cabinet space savings to get a better handle on multicontainer packaging. See photo gallery. » more
Think Again: Control engineering technologies can save the world
Apply the control loop—sense, decide, actuate—to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering’s 14 Engineering Grand Challenges, giving the world a better, more just, future. See photos; link to related... » more
Ethernet-enabled mobile communications reduces corporate travel
Ethernet communications streamline access into manufacturing operations and machinery. American Axle & Manufacturing regularly accesses 25 facilities globally via a Blackberry. » more
Industrial Ethernet switches support huge China water transfer project
What are key considerations to optimize your next industrial Ethernet implementation? Looking at how Ethernet is used in this China water transfer project could help with your next Ethernet project. » more
Ethernet for PC-based machine control blow-molding retrofit
Silvercom Solutions retrofit increases blow-molding machine throughput by 20% and reduces raw materials use by over 5% for plastic parts manufacturer. PC-based controls and an Ethernet protocol... » more
Reduce Energy Consumption: Cement Production
How conducting manufacturing energy assessment can help identify a wide range of changes to help reduce consumption. Metering, power quality, load shedding, motor management, power factor, and energy... » more
Inside Machines: Fly Me to the Moon
Tiny motion control technology helps with a prototype lunar mechanical tool changer for a robot that could unload moon landers from a spacecraft and then do various science experiments. » more
Energy efficiency: Open, modular control system cuts waste, adds throughput Meat processor gains line flexibility with new controls, reduces scrap 10%, increases throughput 15%, and cuts troubleshooting time by 20% with anticipated 12-month return on investment. » more
Low-energy wireless SCADA used for water applicationWater and wastewater utility in Bogotá, Colombia, used an extremely low-power-consumption SCADA system with a data logging support feature, allowing the use of time stamps. » more
Wind turbine at manufacturing plant has hydraulic tip-up towerWago Corporation installed a Renewegy VP-20 Wind Turbine capable of generating 20 kW for its Wisconsin headquarters. Hydraulics raise and lower the tower; Wago components are used. » more
PC-based Control, Robotics Help PackagingPakTech uses PC-based control and robotics for affordable performance, 99% efficiency, and 20% cabinet space savings to get a better handle on multicontainer packaging. See photo gallery. » more
Think Again: Control engineering technologies can save the worldApply the control loop—sense, decide, actuate—to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering’s 14 Engineering Grand Challenges, giving the world a better, more just, future. See photos; link to related... » more
Ethernet-enabled mobile communications reduces corporate travelEthernet communications streamline access into manufacturing operations and machinery. American Axle & Manufacturing regularly accesses 25 facilities globally via a Blackberry. » more
Industrial Ethernet switches support huge China water transfer projectWhat are key considerations to optimize your next industrial Ethernet implementation? Looking at how Ethernet is used in this China water transfer project could help with your next Ethernet project. » more
Ethernet for PC-based machine control blow-molding retrofitSilvercom Solutions retrofit increases blow-molding machine throughput by 20% and reduces raw materials use by over 5% for plastic parts manufacturer. PC-based controls and an Ethernet protocol... » more
Reduce Energy Consumption: Cement ProductionHow conducting manufacturing energy assessment can help identify a wide range of changes to help reduce consumption. Metering, power quality, load shedding, motor management, power factor, and energy... » more
Inside Machines: Fly Me to the MoonTiny motion control technology helps with a prototype lunar mechanical tool changer for a robot that could unload moon landers from a spacecraft and then do various science experiments. » more
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