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Collaborative robot applications for non-standard businesses
Industries that have never been interested in robotics are finding collaborative technology can help them reap benefits because collaborative robots are easier to program than typical robots and their impact is growing. Three... » more
Dual-end effectors on collaborative robots can reduce cycle time
Dual-end effectors for collaborative robots can improve a company's cycle time and improve overall efficiency by removing some of the variability that comes from a human operator. » more
Project Profile: Medical building with integrated project delivery
The project was significantly under budget and provided 11 percent savings overall. » more
Industry Trends
University opens engineering facility
The LSU College of Engineering celebrated the grand opening of the Patrick F. Taylor Hall, which measures more than 400,000 sq ft and is the largest academic building in Louisiana and one of the largest freestanding engineering... » more
EU, Mexico play trump card on trade
New trade agreement highlights opening of Hannover Messe 2018. » more
Cloud-based safety suite to enhance worker safety
Honeywell released a way for companies to improve productivity and regulatory compliance by connecting their existing inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) through radio identification (RFID) tags. » more
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Top 5 Control Engineering articles Apr. 16-22
Articles about ladder logic, Triton cybersecurity advice, AI and robotics, digital plant-floor technologies, and wellsite valve manifolds were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 16-22, 2018. Miss... » more
Electrical News
Designing efficient data centers
In today’s digital age, businesses rely on running an efficient, reliable, and secure operation, especially with mission critical facilities such as data centers. Here, engineers with experience on such structures share advice... » more
Lighting controls: Know the updates, changes
There has been a move away from traditional lighting controls approaches, which have only incrementally improved over decades, and toward an entirely new way of thinking about, designing, and implementing lighting... » more
Mechanical News
Plant Engineering 2017 Product of the Year Winners
The 2017 award recipients represent the best in innovation » more
Five smart warehousing predictions
Warehousing and logistics is evolving from being a static component in the supply chain to an area ripe for smart transformation. Five predictions including robotics and predictive maintenance are highlighted. » more
Roundtable forum on semiconductors, automations at Hannover Messe announced
IHS Markit will host a multi-topic roundtable-style forum about the semiconductor and automation industries at Hannover Messe 2018 » more
Maintenance & Management News
Sponsored Content: New adhesive technologies enhance maintenance practices
The advent of Universal Structural Bonders allows plant managers and maintenance professionals to simplify their repair strategy, minimize downtime, and lower costs. They offer not only a fast cure, but strength and long-term... » more
Survey: Senior executives not confident in cyber protection
While company executives are aware of cybersecurity's importance, few are confident in their ability to prevent a potential cyber attack, according to research by Marsh and Microsoft. » more
Better eyewash stations reduce injury
An eyewash station designed for treating chemical eye burns should be placed where a person in mid-emergency will find it easily and it must be operable without mistakes or confusion in a moment of crisis. » more
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