Case Studies
Multi-axis conformal coating machine handles high volume throughput
Baldor Ethernet-compatible Powerlink servos simplify machine build in small packages. » more
Ethernet integration: Decentralized control gives GM manufacturing flexibility
A decentralized control network at a General Motors' powertrain plant supports overall workflow with extremely flexible assembly line configuration options. PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, RFID system and... » more
GM Transmission Assembly: Integrated, Decentralized Control
An integrated automation approach coordinates RFID, CNC, safety and vision systems at the General Motors Powertrain plant in Toledo, Ohio. Manufacturing line changes that used to take weeks now take... » more
2010 HART Plant of the Year: Connect field devices, plant maintenance
MOL Danube Refinery near Budapest, Hungary, says it is committed to the operation of a predictive maintenance system. In developing this long-term strategy the application of devices based on HART... » more
Retrofit brings old floor-type mill up to modern standards
NUM’s CNC technology helps bring an old-floor type horizontal boring mill up to state-of-the-art standards, areas improved include programming software, motion control system. » more
Embedded database for SCADA adds safety, efficiency to nuclear waste processing
McObject database technology helps BISMARC operator interface and SCADA at the Smolensk nuclear waste installation. Baltic Information Systems (BIS), a Lithuanian company founded to provide... » more
Motion controller can rejuvenate your machine
Add productivity to your hydraulic machine with a new motion controller. Adding an electro-hydraulic motion controller can increase machine productivity. PLCs typically do not have instruction sets... » more
Automation Integrator Guide, 2011 articles
The Automation Integrator Guide 2011 articles included with December 2010 print and digital edition of Control Engineering and Plant Engineering are linked in this table of contents, with a... » more
Inside Machines: Wireless Ethernet, PLCs add productivity to Blue Bell Creameries
Upgrade with Siemens Scalance WLAN and Simatic PLCs adds productivity and eases training on aging automated storage and retrieval system for Blue Bell Creameries, a Texas-based ice cream maker. » more
Inside Machines: Process models, advanced control support super steel mill
Extensive system integration and custom advanced control software supports one of only four cold mills in the U.S. coupled to a pickle line. The mill automation system supports a continuous process... » more
Multi-axis conformal coating machine handles high volume throughputBaldor Ethernet-compatible Powerlink servos simplify machine build in small packages. » more
Ethernet integration: Decentralized control gives GM manufacturing flexibilityA decentralized control network at a General Motors' powertrain plant supports overall workflow with extremely flexible assembly line configuration options. PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, RFID system and... » more
GM Transmission Assembly: Integrated, Decentralized Control An integrated automation approach coordinates RFID, CNC, safety and vision systems at the General Motors Powertrain plant in Toledo, Ohio. Manufacturing line changes that used to take weeks now take... » more
2010 HART Plant of the Year: Connect field devices, plant maintenanceMOL Danube Refinery near Budapest, Hungary, says it is committed to the operation of a predictive maintenance system. In developing this long-term strategy the application of devices based on HART... » more
Retrofit brings old floor-type mill up to modern standardsNUM’s CNC technology helps bring an old-floor type horizontal boring mill up to state-of-the-art standards, areas improved include programming software, motion control system. » more
Embedded database for SCADA adds safety, efficiency to nuclear waste processing McObject database technology helps BISMARC operator interface and SCADA at the Smolensk nuclear waste installation. Baltic Information Systems (BIS), a Lithuanian company founded to provide... » more
Motion controller can rejuvenate your machineAdd productivity to your hydraulic machine with a new motion controller. Adding an electro-hydraulic motion controller can increase machine productivity. PLCs typically do not have instruction sets... » more
Automation Integrator Guide, 2011 articlesThe Automation Integrator Guide 2011 articles included with December 2010 print and digital edition of Control Engineering and Plant Engineering are linked in this table of contents, with a... » more
Inside Machines: Wireless Ethernet, PLCs add productivity to Blue Bell CreameriesUpgrade with Siemens Scalance WLAN and Simatic PLCs adds productivity and eases training on aging automated storage and retrieval system for Blue Bell Creameries, a Texas-based ice cream maker. » more
Inside Machines: Process models, advanced control support super steel millExtensive system integration and custom advanced control software supports one of only four cold mills in the U.S. coupled to a pickle line. The mill automation system supports a continuous process... » more
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