Researchers have developed a technique that uses liquid metal to create an elastic material that is impervious to both gases and liquids. Applications for the material include use as packaging for high-value technologies that require protection from gases, such as flexible batteries. “This is an important step because there has long been a trade-off between […]
Industry 4.0, the smart factory and cyber-physical systems are distinct initiatives, but have one thing in common – they all depend on massively parallel machine-to-machine communications. Analysts across the board project the global market for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to reach hundreds of billions of dollars by the end of the decade. And […]
Learning Objectives ZF Group, an automotive manufacturer, provides motion controls for automotive, industrial, wind power. Digital transformation on the way to smart factory implementation. Smart factory prerequisites are required prior to implementation. The 2023 ARC Industry Forum, in Orlando, Feb. 6-9, included discussions about digitalization helps optimize operations, helps with energy efficiency, workforce shortages, […]
Industrial robotics insights The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported record highs in robot sales for 2022 as the industry continues growing. 2022’s growth was sparked by a rebound in the automotive industry as companies are looking to robots to keep the supply chain going and help in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. This […]
Learning Objectives Instrumentation, controls, digitalization help Shell with sustainability efforts. Open process automation will advance optimization, sustainability, ability to attract younger engineers. The 2023 ARC Industry Forum, in Orlando, Feb. 6-9, featuring discussions about digitalization helps optimize operations, helps with energy efficiency, workforce shortages, supply chain, climate change and cybersecurity. 2023 ARC Industry Forum […]
Learning Objectives Jan. 18 Control Engineering webcast, archived for a year, identifies leading technologies important for automation, controls and instrumentation implementations in 2023, “Automation Series: How next-generation automation will help in 2023.” Additional questions not answered during the webcast ware answered here by the presenters about important automation technologies in 2023. Control system integrators […]
Pneumatic sensor insights Pneumatic products such as cylinder sensors are getting smaller, but they can still be improved upon and made to last a long time, but installation can be a challenge. The final setting and adjustment of cylinder sensors takes a considerable amount of time, but final set-up can make a big difference to […]
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA), welcomed 11 integrator members and four partner members to the group. Integrator members include: Arion Blue LLC, Houston, TX Automation Controls Inc, Topeka, KS BCI Technologies, Kissimmee, FL Core Automation Inc., El Dorado Hills, CA Electronic Tech Inc., Belmont, NC ESC Integration Services, Springfield, MO Principal Technology, Inc., Plano, TX […]
University of Michigan professor Becky Peterson’s team has developed a scalable, manufacturable method for developing thin film transistors (TFTs) that operate at the lowest possible voltage. This is particularly important for TFT integration with today’s silicon complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS), which are used in the vast majority of integrated circuits. “We’re essentially developing a less […]
Petrochemical projects will constitute the majority of the upcoming oil and gas projects that are expected to commence operations in Saudi Arabia during the period 2023 to 2027, accounting for around 61% of the total projects, according to GlobalData. Their report, “Middle East Oil and Gas Projects Analytics and Forecast by Project Type, Sector, Countries, […]