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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
Internet group announces IIoT resource hub and track and trace testbed updates
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) announced the IIC Resource Hub, which provides update to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) resources as well as an update to its track and trace testbed. » more
Six IoT implementation challenges and solutions
The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining acceptance, but some companies remain hesitant to implement it. Six common concerns are highlighted, along with ways teams can address any concerns from management. » more
Digital twin collaboration advances brownfield process operations management
Siemens and Bentley's collaboration of PlantSight links the design/build and operate/maintain aspects of oil and gas assets and other brownfield applications. » more
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Automation News
Optimize machine metrics with a machine-as-a-service model, blockchain
Machine as a service (MaaS) and blockchain manage and secure machine data and transactions. Blockchain, while known for its use in the financial world, is being used by Steamchain, a start-up company, to provide secure financial... » more
Top 5 Control Engineering articles October 8-14
Articles about Engineers' Choice finalists, insulated switchgear, digital design advantages, multi-touch HMI hardware, and matrix drives were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 8-14, 2018. Miss... » more
Vote now for 2019 Engineers' Choice Finalists
The official ballot is open for voting for Control Engineering North American print and digital edition subscribers, for a limited time. Review finalists and vote by using CFE Media's New Products for Engineers platform. » more
Electrical News
Economic and sustainability benefits of smart grids and microgrids
Defining these systems by scale and function will help us navigate their interrelation and set a basis for how we can apply them. » more
Video: Leading without Authority: Engaging the Project Team
This presentation explores collaborative techniques and is open to interaction and sharing of additional ideas and methods. » more
Mechanical News
Compressed air and VFDs: Get the most from your system: Your questions answered
Webcast presenter Jarrett Affolter answered questions about topics such as cost benefits of a compressed air system, recommended volume for an air tank, and when to use fixed speed or variable speed. » more
How the IoT will change the engineering industry
Advancements in technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the engineering industry. » more
Complex upgrades demand advanced expertise
Partial upgrades to existing automation systems can be difficult, requiring close cooperation between the system integrator and plant personnel. » more
Maintenance & Management News
Predictive maintenance: Monitor, measure and act: Your questions answered
Webcast presenter David Auton answered questions about topics such as predictive maintenance strategies, P-F curves, energy consumption as a prediction of failure, and more. » more
System integrators deliver value
System integrators are there to solve automation problems by providing the time, talent, and technology required to turn a plan into a completed project » more
Make the right choice on sample preconditioning
Follow the checklist to find the right way to sample and measure gases before it reaches the conditioning system near the analyzer. » more
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