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2024 System Integrator of the Year winners announced
Details about the class of 2024 System Integrator of the Year winners: Interstates, Polytron and APCO Inc.
2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Andres Aguilar, 39
Andres Aguilar, 39, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, John Crane, Morton Grove, Illinois
2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Richard Ahlfield, 33
Richard Ahlfeld, CEO & Founder, Monolith, London
2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Fai Al Sanea, 33
Fai Al Sanea, 33, Senior Engineering Program Supervisor, Honeywell, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Matthew Bailey, 38
Matthew Bailey, 38, Controls Engineer, Hargrove Controls & Automation, Mobile, Alabama
2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Chase Beard, 30
Chase Beard, 30, Controls & Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls & Automation, Johns Creek, Georgia
2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ioannis Bonis, 39
Ioannis Bonis, 39, Senior Engineer in Industrial Control Systems Dept., Helleniq Energy, Aspropyrgos, Greece
2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joseph Dolivo, 35
Joseph Dolivo, 35, Chief Technology Officer, 4IR Solutions Corp., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2023 Engineering Leader Under 40: Andrew Edmondson, 38
Andrew Edmondson, Project Engineer, Applied Control Engineering Inc., Newark, Delaware
Energy management with variable speed drives, Part 1
Scott Sullivan walks through the basics of motors and safety, variable frequency drives, the three sections of a drive and how pulse width modulation works.
2023 System Integrator of the Year winners
Integrator companies Eosys, NorthWind Technical Services and George T. Hall are recognized for their outstanding achievements.
SI Giants 2023 average system integration revenue increases
Supply chain, staffing and COVID-19 are main concerns among SI Giant system integrators.
Unleash the power of smart manufacturing
What Industry 4.0 can mean to you
How all-in-one automation platforms simplify machine building and increase design flexibility
Some typical automation challenges are addressed by having one throat to choke
Optimize Material Handling Efficiency and Infrastructure on the Plant Floor
In this webcast, you will learn how to implement opportunity charging using the latest improvements in Li-ion, such as IoT and Multi Voltage technology, and a multi-output charger to achieve your cost and efficiency goals.
How variable speed drives contribute to energy management efforts
Electronic Drives and Control Scott Sullivan to present
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Zain Ali, 35
Zain Ali, Senior Instrument & Control Engineer, Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd, Kuala Belait, Brunei
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Rekha Basra, 32
Rekha Basra, Controls + Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Houston, TX
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeffrey Blair, 37
Jeffrey Blair, Engineering Manager, Rockwell Automation, Mayfield Heights, OH
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Meredith Byrne, 29
Meredith Byrne, Project Manager, Applied Control Engineering, Newark, DE
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Domenick Cappelli, 38
Domenick Cappelli, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Rittal North America LLC, Urbana, OH
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Rob Delles, 38
Rob Delles, Controls + Automation Technical Consultant, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Mobile, AL
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alfonso Ducreux, 39
Alfonso Ducreux; Lead Engineer, Southern California; Tesco Controls; Temecula, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joseph Geoghegan, 29
Joseph Geoghegan, Lead Automation Engineer, Panacea Technologies Inc., Montgomeryville, PA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Srividya Govindarajan, 40
Srividya Govindarajan, Plant Director, Unilever, Khamgaon, Maharashtra, India
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Adam Greear, 31
Adam Greear, Controls Engineer, Syscon Automation, Sandy, UT
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ryan Grove, 33
Ryan Grove, Controls + Automation Technical Consultant, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Baton Rouge, LA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Monica Guess, 31
Monica Guess, Customer Service Manager - Aftermarket Parts, Sullair LLC, Michigan City, IN
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kathryn Kreitzer, 39
Kathryn Kreitzer, Head of Product Management & Development NAM - Drives, Danfoss, Loves Park, IL
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: JR Landeen, 28
JR Landeen, Controls Engineer, Syscon Automation, Sandy, UT
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Josh Landrum, 31
Josh Landrum, Corporate Plant Engineer, Arclin USA LLC, Toledo, OH
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Arthur Laszczewski, 34
Arthur Laszczewski; Associate Director, Smart Manufacturing Solutions; Grantek; Richmond, BC, Canada
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ben Lester, 33
Ben Lester, Senior Technical Lead, Factory Technologies, Modesto, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Warren Leung, 33
Warren Leung; Head of Digital Station, Centre of Competence; Siemens Mobility Ltd.; Hong Kong, China
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Liu, 29
Jason Liu, Engineering & Maintenance Manager, Eckart America Corp., Schererville, IN
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joshua Machado, 35
Joshua Machado, Lead Controls Engineer, JTI Electrical & Instrumentation LLC, Bakersfield, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Shachi Mangoli, 25
Shachi Mangoli, PGD Engineer, Florida Power & Light Co., Juno Beach, FL
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Derek McCretton, 38
Derek McCretton, Senior Automation Engineer, NeoMatrix Inc., Andover, MA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Zac Nelson, 32
Zac Nelson, Co-Founder and Head of Integrations, Pico MES, Redwood City, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Sean Phillips, 28
Sean Phillips, C+A Project Manager, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Mobile, AL
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alicia Ramírez Mata, 37
Alicia Ramírez Mata, Chief Technology Officer/Founder, Frenkel Engineering, Mexico City, Mexico
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joseph Reckamp, 29
Joseph Reckamp, Principal Analytics Engineer, Seeq, Seattle, WA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Dylan Reid, 35
Dylan Reid, Lead Control Systems Analyst, Interstates Inc., Sioux Center, IA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jennifer Ryan, 27
Jennifer Ryan, Project Engineer, Applied Control Engineering, Newark, DE
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Corey Schoff, 27
Corey Schoff, Senior Network Security Engineer, Malisko Engineering Inc., St. Louis, MO
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: David Siegel, 39
David Siegel, Chief Technology Officer, Predictronics Corp., Blue Ash, OH
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: James Tacey, 35
James Tacey, Controls + Automation Engineer, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Concord, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: William Tomhon, 25
William Tomhon, Sales Engineer, Panacea Technologies Inc., Montgomeryville, PA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Chengyu Wang, 32
Chengyu (Kevin) Wang, Engineer, Yokogawa, Sugar Land, TX
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Steve Wishau, 31
Steve Wishau, Head of Product, Pico MES, Redwood City, CA
2022 Engineering Leader Under 40: Scott Zukewich, 35
Scott Zukewich, Product Manager, Real Time Automation Inc., Pewaukee, WI
How AI-based Asset Performance Management Fast-tracks Manufacturing Operations
In this webcast we will show a fully integrated, Industry 4.0 solution that combines asset performance management (APM) and artificial intelligence specific to oil and gas, chemicals, pharma, electronics and industrial manufacturing sectors.
IoT-based integration supports predictive maintenance, production scheduling
In this webcast, two highly qualified speakers will discuss the use of predictive maintenance functionality, working in tandem with production scheduling, to optimize manufacturing operations.
Motor management and troubleshooting techniques for AC induction motors
This webcast will specify and analyze motor management best practices along with various troubleshooting techniques to consider and outline what equipment is needed to identify solutions.
A profile in perseverance
Plant engineers put themselves on the front line on a daily basis. Learn more about the results from the 2021 Plant Engineering salary survey.
Conversational IIoT and AI for industrial environments
Conversational IoT uses a Natural Language Processing (NLP) AI engine to allow human-like interactions through voice and text on any communication channel with any connected device, system, or software with an available API.
Evaluating Noise in Electric Motors
Determining the source of noise in a motor is often much more challenging than correcting it. In this session, we will address the causes and characteristics of the primary sources of noise in AC motors.
2022 System Integrator of the Year winners
Integrator companies Revere Control Systems, Hargrove Controls + Automation and Huffman Engineering are recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Revere Control Systems is System Integrator of the Year, 2022
Revere Control Systems is the 2022 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Bob Adams, president and founder of Revere Control Systems, discussed his company’s approach in an interview with CFE Media.
Hargrove Controls + Automation is System Integrator of the Year, 2022
Hargrove Controls + Automation is the 2022 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized Integrator Category. Karen Griffin, vice president of Hargrove Controls + Automation, discussed how her company approaches leadership in an interview with CFE Media.
Huffman Engineering is System Integrator of the Year, 2022
Huffman Engineering is the 2022 System Integrator of the Year for the Small System Integrator Category. Huffman Engineering's management team discussed the company’s success and customer relationships with CFE Media.
2022 System Integrator Giants
The 2022 System Integrator Giants are adapting to the new normal with COVID-19 as new challenges await on the horizon.
Simplicity in the Cloud: The Benefits Behind Cycle-Based Preventive Maintenance
Continuous improvement of maintenance best practices is an essential piece of overall plant improvement. Moving from a calendar-based preventive maintenance (PM) system to a cycle-based PM system can be a game changer for organizations. However, because of manually entered data, unreliable production numbers and archaic EAM/CMMS solutions – evolving to cycle-based PMs is all but impossible. This webcast will show how advancements in cloud technology can solve these challenges and move your maintenance system into the modern era.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeff Baldwin, 37
Director of Engineering, Sealevel Systems, Liberty, SC, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Clemson University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jake Beck, 32
Controls Engineer, Syscon Automation, Sandy, UT, United States, AS Electrical Automation & Robotic Technology, Utah Valley University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nicholas Bell, 25
System Integrator, InterConnecting Automation, Milwaukee, WI, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: John Binion, 35
Process Safety Engineer, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, BS Computer Engineering, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Cameron Bolton, 25
Hardware Design Engineer, Sealevel Systems, Liberty, SC, United States, AS Science, Trident Technical College, BS Electrical Engineering, Clemson University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Joshua Bozeman, 37
Operations Manager, Maverick Technologies, Webster, TX, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Allison Buenemann, 28
Industry Principal - Chemicals, Seeq, Seattle, WA, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, MBA, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Anthony Carannante, 26
Automation Validation Engineer, Panacea Technologies, Montgomeryville, PA, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Baron Carleton, 36
Chief Operating Officer, Avalon International Aluminum, Tualatin, OR, United States, BS Nuclear Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, MS Nuclear & Radiological Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nayeli Castruita, 36
Sr. Controls Engineer, Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Houston, TX, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Briana Chamberlain, 27
Systems Engineer, Malisko Engineering, Denver, CO, United States, BS Chemical & Biological Engineering, Colorado State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jonathan Clark, 34
Operations Manager, Maverick Technologies , Pensacola, FL, United States, AS Science, Pensacola Junior College, BS Electrical Engineering, University of West Florida
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Dominique Dangerfield, 32
Project Manager, Maverick Technologies , Baton Rouge, LA, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Aaron Esselman, 30
Senior Hydro Engineer Mechanical, Yuba Water Agency, Dobbins, CA, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering & Sustainable Manufacturing, California State University, Chico
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Matthew Fether, 37
Department Manager, Matrix Technologies, Maumee, OH, United States, BS Electronics Engineering Technology, University of Toledo, MBA, Bowling Green State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kyle Finkbeinier, 39
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Dart Container Corp., Mason, MI, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Bob Frey, 35
Project Engineer, Plus Group, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, University of Cincinnati
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Tim Garnett, 37
Senior Systems Engineer, Malisko Engineering, St. Louis, MO, United States, BS Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Missouri (Columbia)
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Christopher Gonzalez, 32
Project Manager, Maverick Technologies, Webster, TX, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Robert Harman, 38
Senior Control System Engineer/Project Engineer, Plus Group, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, BS Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio State
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kaleigh Hatfield, 35
Senior Manager, Assembly Manufacturing and Maintenance at Nissan North America Powertrain Plant, MS Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alex Head, 28
Engineering Team Leader at Maverick Technologies, BS Chemical Engineering, Auburn University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Horth, 30
Sr. Controls Engineer at Applied Manufacturing Technologies Orion Charter Township, MI, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, Ohio Northern University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jess Ingrassellino, 40
Engineering Manager at InfluxData San Francisco, CA, United States, BS Music Education, University of Vermont, MS Music Education, Teachers College of Columbia University, MBA, Quantic School of Business and Technology, EdD, Teachers College of Columbia University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Hannah Kelly, 33
Lead Controls Engineer at Strike, The Woodlands, Texas, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Louisiana Tech
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeffrey Kutz, 37
Vice President of Global Engineering Operations at Bridge Gap Engineering, Northampton, PA, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Lehrich, 26
Automation Validation Engineer at Panacea Technologies, Montgomeryville, PA, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kevin Martinez, 34
Project Engineer at Applied Control Engineering, Taunton, MA, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Mast, 31
Lead Systems Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ, United States, BS Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University, MS Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ryan McSherry, 32
Manager, Business Development IAPS Products. Yokogawa, Newnan, GA, United States. BS Biomolecular & Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ben Meise, 28
Ben Meise, 28, Systems Engineer Malisko Engineering. Denver, CO, United States. BS Chemical & Biological Engineering, Colorado State University.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Raju Nair, 36
Raju Nair, 36. PLC Applications Engineering Manager, Tesco Controls, Sacramento, CA, United States. BS Electrical & Electronics Engineering, California State University Sacramento.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Pharo, 33
Jason Pharo, 33. Technology Lead Team Manager, Maverick Technologies, Pensacola, FL, United States. BS Chemical Engineering, Auburn University.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Daniel Ragozzino, 26
Daniel Ragozzino, 26. Controls Engineer, Patti Engineering, Indianapolis, IN, United States. BS Electrical Engineering Technology, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alan Raveling, 39
Alan Raveling, 39. OT Architect, Interstates, West Chester, OH, United States. BS Computer Science, Iowa State University, MS Information Assurance, University of Dallas.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Sam Russem, 34
Sam Russem, 34. Director, Smart Manufacturing, Grantek Systems Integration Allentown, PA, United States. BS Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Deepak Sharma, 39
Deepak Sharma, 39. Principal Process Engineer, Bayer U.S. Creve Coeur, MO, United States. MS Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology.
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Pratul Singh, 35
Senior Controls Engineer, Masimo, Irvine, CA, United States, BS Electronics & Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, MS Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rutgers University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ryan Slayton, 30
Engineering Manager, Quantum Automation, Anaheim, CA, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, Cal State Fullerton
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Doug Sumpter, 37
Controls + Automation Leader of Projects, Hargrove Controls + Automation, Mobile, AL, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Auburn University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ankita Thakur, 32
Lead Process Engineer, CertainTeed, Buchanan, New York, United States, MS Science, Arizona State
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Janika Tyagi, 36
Proposal & Estimating Group Team Leader, Maverick Technologies, Houston, TX, United States, BS Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeniffer Vesga, 36
ESP Surveillance Engineer, Schlumberger, Houston, TX, United States, MS Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals, Universitat Guillermo Marconi
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Thomas Wenning, 36
Program Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States, BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton, MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Michael Williams, 38
Engineer, Applied Control Engineering, Houston, TX, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Lamar University
2021 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kaishi Zhang, 34
Global Director, Product Management, Schneider Electric, Andover, MA, United States, BS Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, MS Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota
Motors & Drives: Tips and tools for efficient motor management, Part 4
Michael Lyda, motor and drive engineer with Advanced Energy Corp., explains tips and tools for efficient motor management in this transcript from a December 2020 webcast.
Motors & Drives: Tips and tools for efficient motor management, Part 3
Michael Lyda, motor and drive engineer with Advanced Energy Corp., explains tips and tools for efficient motor management in this transcript from a December 2020 webcast.
Motors & Drives: Tips and tools for efficient motor management, Part 2
Michael Lyda, motor and drive engineer with Advanced Energy Corp., explains tips and tools for efficient motor management in this transcript from a December 2020 webcast.
Fueling Advanced Analytics with Industrial Data Management
This webcast will discuss how a solid industrial data management strategy is the foundation of any analysis and analytics project.
Motors & Drives: Tips and tools for efficient motor management, Part 1
Michael Lyda, motor and drive engineer with Advanced Energy Corp., explains tips and tools for efficient motor management in this transcript from a December 2020 webcast.
Are you data rich and information poor?
Incorporate contextualized information into workflows to empower operations management
Accelerate machine designs, speed to market, collaboration, digital twin
Based on a survey of industrial machinery companies, explore the biggest issues with digital twin adoption. Intelligence from machine builders will be shared to help fuel innovation with your machine designs.
Digital Blind Spots: Access real-time data for agile, resilient operations
Hear how OT and information technology (IT) leaders are thinking about access to factory data more strategically, the benefits of real time data access across your organization, and how removing digital blind spots enable agile, resilient business operations.
Solving Oilfield Chemical Management’s Four Biggest Challenges
Using new technologies to reduce risk
Introducing Industrial Cybersecurity Pulse
Industrial Cybersecurity Pulse is a new website dedicated to educating and informing engineers about the latest challenges and developments relating to cybersecurity, information/operational technology (IT/OT), the cloud and more. Check it out!
IIoT, remote services transform industrial flow control
Intelligent fluid-motion insights improve plant resilience with agile ‘predict, act and protect’ protocols. Since this is now possible without significant capital investment or having to search for scarce, highly qualified personnel, it all adds up to a real competitive edge.
CFE Media and Technology to Host Spring Virtual Training Week for Engineers
The five-day learning experience will cover a variety of topics and feature presentations from the industry’s leading experts, all of which will allow registrants to earn continuing education credit.
The future of productivity gain is Industry 4.NOW
An Industry 4.0 (or as SAP refers to it, Industry 4.NOW) strategy goes beyond the plant floor to connect production with end-to-end process execution across the supply chain.
2021 System Integrator of the Year award winners announced
Integrator companies Andritz Automation, Applied Control Engineering and The JDI Group are recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Andritz Automation Ltd., System Integrator of the Year, 2021
Andritz Automation is the 2021 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Adam Creery, PE, vice president, automation solutions at ANDRITZ Automation discussed his company’s approach in an interview with CFE Media.
Applied Control Engineering Inc., is System Integrator of the Year, 2021
Applied Control Engineering Inc., is the 2021 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized System Integrator Category. Ian Burns, PE, president of ACE, discussed how the company is finding new ways to work with companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The JDI Group Inc., is System Integrator of the Year, 2021
The JDI Group Inc., is the 2021 System Integrator of the Year for the Small System Integrator Category. Mike King, principal and director of operations at The JDI Group Inc. spoke with CFE Media about its success and managing projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital twin start-up offers guidance to manufacturers
Albert Kao, CEO and co-founder of the company, offered some background about his company, i-5O, and their work with digital twins powered by computer vision systems.
Survey on safely remote accessing machines
Remotely accessing machines and other manufacturing assets has become necessary for many in the industry but doing it safely and securely poses a range of new and serious issues.
CFE Media and Technology Announces Virtual Training Week for Engineers
CFE Media and Technology (CFE) is excited to announce the Virtual Training Week for Engineers during the week of Oct. 5, 2020, which will bring together industry leaders, technical experts and market research firms to provide engineers a unique continuing education opportunity.
Avoiding Profit Killers in Manufacturing Maintenance and Operations
Now more than ever, it is important for manufacturers to run lean and efficient — and maintenance operations are no exception. Profit killers like downtime, stock-outs and compliance gaps aren’t affordable in times like these.
Colleges and universities doing their part during the COVID-19 pandemic
Colleges and universities have been helping out during the COVID-19 pandemic with research, assisting local hospitals and more. See video.
2019 Product of the Year Winners
The 2019 Product of the Year Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners are honored below and in the May 2020 print edition of Plant Engineering magazine.
Survey results: increased recognition of COVID-19’s adverse impact
Digital work from home is fine, but manufacturing takes place in the physical world
Matrix Technologies, Maumee, Ohio, is System Integrator of the Year, 2020
Matrix Technologies is the 2020 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Dave Blaida, president and CEO of Matrix Technologies Inc., discussed his company’s approach in an interview with CFE Media. See video.
Malisko Engineering Inc., St. Louis, is System Integrator of the Year, 2020
Malisko Engineering is the 2020 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized System Integrator Category. Executives from the company share some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
AutomationNTH, Lavergne, Tenn., is System Integrator of the Year, 2020
AutomationNTH is the 2020 System Integrator of the Year for the Small System Integrator Category. Jeff Buck, vice president of engineering at Automationnth, shares some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
2020 System Integrator of the Year award winners announced
Integrator companies Matrix Technologies, Malisko Engineering, and AutomationNTH are recognized for their outstanding achievements. See video of a roundtable discussion with the winners.
Survey respondents show edge computing optimism
End users are optimistic about edge computing’s ability to transform industrial automation processes, according to research by Stratus Technologies and CFE Media.
A fight for a level playing field
Little-appreciated heat treatments play vital role in pipeline infrastructure safety.
CFE Media and Technology launches updated version of the New Products for Engineers Database
The New Products for Engineers Database is a unique SaaS platform that provides valuable services to engineering users who are interested in discovering new products, and vendors who would like to promote their new products to engineers.
Tackling marine AI applications
Topaz Energy and Marine signed a long-term agreement and placed an order with Baker Hughes to collaborate on deploying BHGE’s lubricant condition monitoring system.
Phones, watches for hazardous locations
Pepperl+Fuchs' ecom mobile devices, shown at the 2019 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), are designed for hazardous oil & gas operations.
Power supplies, panels and PLCs at offshore technology show
Wago released three products at OTC 2019 designed to improve energy efficiency and communication.
Groups create partnership to develop modular robot for oil well operations
Repsol Sinopec, Ouro Negro, and PUC-Rio establish a partnership to develop Wellrobot, a modular robot for oil well operations that is designed to reduce costs and operational risks.
The reality of VR, 3-D technologies
Future Tech Enterprise’s Bob Venero on how virtual reality is changing the manufacturing process.
Brexit outcome has implications beyond Europe
Analyst sees looming issues for manufacturing beyond EU-Great Britain dispute.
PE names Malinowski to advisory board
John Malinowski has been named to Plant Engineering’s Editorial Advisory Board.
AI application developers target well-site production optimization
Solutions range from predictive maintenance to artificial lift improvement.
System Integrator of the Year award winners announced
Integrator companies E-Technologies Group, Polytron, and Northwind Technical Services are recognized for their outstanding achievements. See video of a roundtable discussion with the winners.
E-Technologies Group, West Chester, Ohio, is System Integrator of the Year, 2019
E-Technologies Group is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. Co-founders Steve Veldhuis and Doug Fagaly shares some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
Polytron Inc., Duluth, Ga., is System Integrator of the Year, 2019
Polytron Inc. is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Mid-Sized System Integrator Category. CEO Ron Rich shares some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
NorthWind Technical Services, Sabetha, Kansas, is System Integrator of the Year, 2019
NorthWind Technical Services is the 2019 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Category. President Mike Bosworth shares some of the company's success stories and advice. See video.
Burrow Global, Houston, Texas
Burrow Global is the 2018 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Technology. Chief strategic officer and director of business development Nigel James shares some of the company's success stories and advice.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nabaa Alam, 24
Distillation Specialist Engineer, Imperial Oil Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Eric Anker, 29
Controls Engineer, MacroAir Technologies Inc., San Bernardino, Calif.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Galina Antova, 35
Co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer, Claroty, New York
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Josh Boswell, 29
Reliability Engineer, Advanced Technology Services, Peoria, Ill.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Tyler Budde, 27
Engineering Associate, Advanced Technology Services, Peoria, Ill.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Sivan Cohen, PE, 32
General Manager, Ayyeka Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Gonzalo Conesa-Zamora, 38
Senior Controls Systems Engineer, ANSTO, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Stacey Cox, 33
Manager, Automation Engineering, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Novato, Calif.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Marty Cwach, 39
Senior Product Manager – Sensors, Turck, Minneapolis
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ryan Davis, 36
Senior Project Engineer, RedViking, Plymouth, Mich.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Krishna Dixit, 27
Assistant Manager, L&T Electrical & Automation FZE, Dubai, U.A.E.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Brian Gapske, 36
Software Engineering Team Leader, RedViking, Plymouth, Mich.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Gilbert, 36
Project Manager/Process Engineer, Dennis Group, Carlsbad, Calif.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Aurelia Gooden, 34
Engineer, Honda Manufacturing, Lincoln, Ala.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Alexander Hamilton, 29
Mechanical Engineering Team Leader, RedViking, Plymouth, Mich.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kevin Harris, PE, 33
Engineering Director, Dynamic Test Systems, RedViking, Raleigh, N.C.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Charli Hon, 30
Lead Engineer, Panacea Technologies Inc., Montgomeryville, Pa.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ben Hughes, 37
Principal Engineer/Project Manager, Avanceon, Exton, Pa.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Sheikh Nauman Iqbal, 35
Control System Specialist, Intech Process Automation Pvt. Ltd., Lahore, Punjab
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nathaniel Kay, PE, 38
Project Manager, MartinCSI, Plain City, Ohio
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nathan Kelley, 33
Reliability Leader, Mid-Continent Business Unit, Chevron, Midland, Texas
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kendra King, 33
Process Controls Leader, Ascend Performance Materials, Decatur, Ala.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Elizabeth Kokesh, 31
Senior Maintenance & Reliability Professional, Cargill, Hopkins, Minn.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nicholas Lang, 35
Manager of Advanced Technology, Siemens, Norwood, Ohio
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Ben Langstraat, 37
Lead Control Systems Analyst, Interstates Control Systems Inc., Sioux Center, Iowa
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Josh Leger, 28
Principal Software Automation Engineer, Kepware, Portland, Maine
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Angel McMullen-Gunn, 38
Quality Manager – Global Manufacturing, UTC Aerospace Systems, York, Neb.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Casey Noonan, 28
Project Manager, Industrial Automation Group, Modesto, Calif.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Preston Pond, 38
Process Engineer, Dennis Group, Salt Lake City
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Adithi Raghavendra, 27
CSD Engineering Manager, Solid State Relays (Industrial Sensing), Sensata Technologies, Tijuana, Mexico
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jim Riddle, 27
Industrial Engineer, Lenze, Uxbridge, Mass.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Tyler Robertson, 33
Robotics Engineer, Taylor Guitars, El Cajon, Calif.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Matthew Seiman, 37
Engineering & IT Manager, CSP, Grabill, Ind.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Josh Stauffer, 30
Lead Engineer, Panacea Technologies Inc., Montgomeryville, Pa.
2017 Engineering Leader Under 40: Nishant Unnikrishnan, 39
Applications Engineer, Yaskawa America Inc., Waukegan, Ill.
To use robots effectively, get started, get coaching
Robotiq integration coach David Gariépy talks about how to use robotics effectively and what the future of the industry looks like.
Hannover Fairs USA, FABTECH to partner on IANA event
CFE Media to produce Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit (GAMS) summit at November show in Chicago.
Hannover Messe: As Partner Country, Poland poised to display innovation
Poland, Hannover Messe's 2017 partner nation, will demonstrate its advances in digitalization, particularly in energy and information technology (IT), at the world's largest manufacturing show in April.
What the oil and gas industry needs from SCADA
Supervisory control systems aggregate data at key points in the supply chain. A list of industry suppliers is included.
IMC conference brings maintenance pros together
Florida event Dec. 12-16 features speakers, hands-on learning labs.
New trade events, new image for manufacturing cooperation
AMT, SME to partner on regional shows; Manufacturing USA an umbrella for research.
IIoT success requires a change of mindset
Speakers at the 2016 Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit (GAMS) event at IMTS 2016 discussed the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) from a variety of perspectives, which are highlighted.
GAMS preview: A Vision of the Future, Part 2
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: A Vision of the Future, Part 1
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
‘The possibilities are endless’
Phoenix Contact president Jack Nehlig seeing the pieces come together.
IMTS returns to Chicago for 2016
Largest North American manufacturing show features 2,000 exhibitors.
GAMS preview: The limitations of Big Data
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: Robotics’ overlooked advantages
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: The IT/OT convergence
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: Data security challenges
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: Robotics and the Skills Gap
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: Using IIoT to unlock knowledge
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: IIoT and the state of manufacturing
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of issues.
GAMS preview: The big impact of Big Data
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: Robotics deployment—the challenges
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: Picking the right IIoT platform
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: IIoT and the promise of better maintenance
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: Integrating robotics into manufacturing
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of articles.
GAMS preview: Navigating the cloud
In preparation for the 2016 GAMS Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, CFE Media asked our panelists to discuss some of the key issues facing manufacturing. This is one in a daily series of issues.
Control Engineering re-establishes editorial advisory board
Automation engineering industry experts advance Control Engineering’s continuous improvement and help engineering subscribers do their jobs better.
David Bishop, Matrix Technologies, joins Control Engineering editorial advisory board
David Bishop, president and a founder of Matrix Technologies, joined the Control Engineering editorial advisory board in July.
Joe Martin, Martin Control Systems, joins Control Engineering editorial advisory board
Joe Martin, president and founder, Martin Control Systems, joined the Control Engineering editorial advisory board in July.
Rick Pierro, Superior Controls, joins Control Engineering editorial advisory board
Rick Pierro, president and co-founder, Superior Controls, joined the Control Engineering editorial advisory board in July.
Mark Voigtmann, Faegre Baker Daniels, joins Control Engineering editorial advisory board
Mark Voigtmann, partner, automation practice lead, Faegre Baker Daniels, joined the Control Engineering editorial advisory board in July.
Webcast: Industrial Internet of Things Webcast Series 2016, Part Two: Information Management for IIoT
The promise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the ability to use modern data management and storage tools to deliver actionable data to workers at all levels of the plant when they need it.
Webcast: Energy Management Strategies for Manufacturing
The latest report from the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) offers a complete analysis of the current state of energy management in the United States and Canada, and a road map for future opportunities for manufacturing.
An impressed president
President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the USA pavilion of Hannover Messe.
Webcast: Industrial Internet of Things Webcast Series 2016, Part One: Effective Change Management
The discussion around IIoT is as much about this change in worker roles and responsibilities as it is about the technology they will use. It will require new thinking and training to realize the full value of IIoT on the plant floor.
Software development company acquired
PTC has signed an agreement to acquire Kepware for $100 million as the company looks to enhance their Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio and accelerate the company's entry into the factory setting.
Penny Pritzker on Hannover Messe
U.S. Commerce Secretary talks about Hannover Messe 2016 and the role American businesses can play in the event.
Send us your Manufacturing Day photos
Plant Engineering would like to see what Manufacturing Day 2015 events look like in your plant.
CFE Media named Official Media Partner for Partner Country USA at Hannover Messe 2016 and IANA 2016
Two major trade events in 2016 to highlight U.S. leadership role in manufacturing.
Webcast: Deciding which ownership transition path to take
What's the succession plan for your engineering firm? Are you considering an internal ownership transition, or exploring an external sale? This professional development session will help owners look at the various options their engineering firm should consider as they opt to sell their firm.
The promise and the risks of IIoT and Industry 4.0
Ubisense VP Adrian Jennings discusses the need to go slow in moving manufacturing away from manual systems to an integrated production system.
Integrated drive systems webcast: More answers on energy savings
Siemens discusses more issues around VFDs, motor efficiency and over-sizing motors
Oil & Gas Engineering to debut in February
Oil & Gas Engineering is a bi-monthly publication by CFE Media that will cover aspects of oil and gas operation, design and distribution, with a specific focus on helping oil and gas operations managers operate their systems safely and more efficiently.
System integration insights: Oil and Gas
SI Insights: CFE Media spoke with representatives from some of the 2014 System Integration Giants to get their views on how the oil and gas market will evolve and what role their companies expect to play with automation and control system integration.
System Integrator of the Year: Maverick Technologies
Maverick Technologies is the 2015 System Integrator of the Year in the large system integrator category.
Honeywell opens its new customer demonstration center in Houston
New showcase site includes high-tech demonstrations of the company’s latest products. Video: Paul Bonner explains how the facility will be used to help prospects and customers from a variety of industries understand specialized product offerings.
Additive manufacturing award announced
The International Additive Manufacturing Award (IAMA) competition recognizes innovations in additive manufacturing for industrial applications.
Webcast will discuss identifying, managing critical assets
Nov. 6 presentation focus on improving maintenance and reliability performance.
IMTS displays the dimensions of manufacturing
More than 114,000 people attended the six-day IMTS Show in Chicago in September, a 14% increase from 2012.
PROACT V.4 Root Cause Analysis
With this release the PROACT V.4 Root Cause Analysis enables workers at all levels and in a large cross section of business, industry and healthcare to become highly skilled analysts.
Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer/disinfectant
The next generation of Quaternary Ammonium compounds offers many advantages such as corrosion inhibition, strong cleaning ability/surfactant properties, rapid wetting and good hard-water tolerance.
Stainless steel flat nozzle
The Stainless Steel Flat Super Air Nozzle, with its flat 1" (25mm) wide airstream with a strong blowing force of 16 ounces and stainless steel construction makes it ideal for corrosive, high temperature, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical environments.
Cat5e armored cable assemblies
The TRD8RGMT line of ruggedized RJ45 plugs, made of durable crush resistant metal armor, and super superior shielding ensure data transmission up to gigabit ethernet speeds.
Surge protectors for Ethernet networks
The Cat5/5e/6 Lightning protectors are designed to protect your investment in expensive communications equipment. With multiple styles to choose from, ranging from standard to high power models, these lightning protectors are designed for use in both commercial and industrial network installations. Versions include indoor and outdoor, as well as compact weather resistant models the Cat5/5e/6 Lightning protectors are available from single-port passive injectors, injector kits, and outdoor midspan/injectors.
Enhance Power Equipment Reliability with Predictive Maintenance Technologies
Industry trends point to reduced maintenance staffs and budgets as well as aging electrical equipment. An efficient maintenance strategy will identify the type and amount of maintenance to be performed as well as the frequency for maintenance activities.
Plastic bearings have staying power
Plastic bearings are strong enough to outperform and outlast metal in countless applications.
How to Read a Psychrometric Chart and Make a Better Measurement of Humidity
The psychrometric chart is an excellent tool to help you understand humidity.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Hassan Ahmed
Utility Manager; GlaxoSmithKline; Karachi, Pakistan
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Kenneth Benedict
Project Manager; Avid Solutions; Winston-Salem, N.C.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Donath
Project Manager; Avid Solutions; Winston-Salem, N.C.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Greg Giles
Director, Error Proofing and MES; RedViking; Plymouth, Mich.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: John Glenski
Senior Controls Engineer; Process Plus; Cincinnati, Ohio
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jared Higgins
Corporate Associate; Parkhill, Smith and Cooper Inc.; Lubbock, Texas
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Thomas Hughes
Energy Specialist; Leidos Engineering; Oklahoma City, Okla.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Heather Johnson
Division Manager; Interstates Control Systems Inc.; Sioux Center, Iowa
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Thomas Keeports
Electrical Controls Engineer; JST Corporation; Harrisburg, Pa.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Atif Khan
Automation Engineering Manager; Sandvik Mining; Alachua, Fla.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Chris Lake
Vice President of Engineering, Chief Engineer; RedViking; Plymouth, Mich.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Greg Larson
Manufacturing Engineering Manager; Turck Inc.; Plymouth, Minn.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Brian Pack
Sr. Electrical Engineer I; Raytheon; El Paso, Texas
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Peter Saladis
Manager, Assembly; The Raymond Corp.; Greene, N.Y.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Aron Semle
Product Manager, KEPServerEX; Kepware Technologies; Portland, Maine
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Mahesh Singh
Deputy Manager, Environment Health and Safety; Roulunds Braking India Pvt. Ltd.; Sonepat, Haryana
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Stefanski
Director, Software and Controls; RedViking; Plymouth, Mich.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Shadrach Stephens
Maintenance Group Leader; The Dow Chemical Company; Freeport, Texas
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Melissa Unger
Materials Cost Manager; Victaulic; Easton, Pa.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jeff Winter
Safety Business Manager, North America; Grantek Systems Integration; Oak Brook, Ill.
2014 Engineering Leader Under 40: Brian Zakrajsek
Senior Electrical Engineer; Koch Modular Process Systems LLC; Paramus, N.J.
Thriving companies at IMTS are investing more in technology
IMTS Day 3: Aerospace and standards highlighted at Chicago conferences.
Robotics, 3D printing take center stage at IMTS
Day 2: precision an important factor, whether building a 3D model or programming a robot.
Attendance, technology booming as IMTS opens in Chicago
Day 1: Pre-registration tops 100,000 as attendees hear about 3D printing, workforce development issues.
STEM fundraiser for young students
The Chicago Pre-College Science & Engineering Program (ChiS&E), an innovative STEM program serving grades K-5 will hold its first fundraiser at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) on Sept. 11, 2014.
Nine pavilions at IMTS let attendees focus on specific needs
IMTS 2014 is organized into nine pavilions with specific focuses on areas like additive manufacturing, metal cutting, quality assurance, and gear generation. Link to roundup of Day 1 coverage.
IMTS to attract 100,000 manufacturing professionals
IMTS 2014 at Chicago's McCormick Place will host more than 100,000 industrial decision makers from more than 110 countries.
Robot series to be featured at IMTS
Universal Robots' third generation of the UR5 and UR10 robot arms will be features at IMTS 2014 and are designed to adapt advanced safety settings to each specific application it is used for.
Integrated machine control platform at IMTS 2014
Modular automation solution unifies CNC, PLC, HMI, robotics, safety and more
CNC innovations designed to improve machining performance at IMTS 2014
FANUC will demonstrate a CNC platform with built-in Bluetooth technology and a digital servo adapter among other technologies that are designed to improve machining performance and maintenance at IMTS 2014 Booth #S-8919.
Industry 4.0 concepts at IMTS 2014
Innovative solutions such as Google Glass are highlighted at the Beckhoff booth located in the Industrial Automation North America (IANA) section.
Servo drives to debut at IANA
Elmo Motion Control will exhibit its Gold Twitter and Gold Drum HV servo drives at Industrial Automation North America (IANA) at IMTS in Chicago, Booth E-4971, September 8-13, 2014.