Market Insights Machinery sector growth outperformed manufacturing in 2022. Americas region to grow by 3.1% in 2023. Germany and the UK experiencing significant challenges in current economic climate. London, 31st January 2023 – Updated research by Interact Analysis shows that Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe and the US have performed very differently in terms of manufacturing […]
Learning Objectives 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. ARC Advisory Group said enabling technologies for digitalization include digital twin, cloud, machine learning, edge computing, IoT, cybersecurity technology, additive manufacturing and augmented reality. […]
Autonomous mobile robot insights Autonomous mobile robots are designed with built-in safety features that can carry large amounts of weight and are useful in logistics and warehousing operations. AMRs are designed to move autonomously through dynamic and peopled environments without facility modifications after being taught by a programmer. T&W Operations provides smart radio frequency identification […]
Learning Objectives Review motor communication types with Ethernet experts. View archived webcast about optimizing motor drive communications prior to Aug. 4, 2023. Motor communication insights Review motor communication types with Ethernet experts, Michael Bowne, executive director from PI North America; Bob Trask, the North American representative of EtherCAT Technology Group; and Paul Brooks, ODVA […]
Position sensor insights While many vehicles are already equipped with autonomous technologies such as assisted parking and automatic braking, fully autonomous driving requiring no driver interaction is still some time off. Inertial measurement sensors, or IMUs, using an accelerometers and gyroscopes, will expedite the development of fully autonomous driving. IMUs help lower risk for vehicle […]
PackEXPO Insights Students from the Virginia Tech were given an opportunity to make real-time connections with professional and researchers while participating in PackExpo 2022. The Virginia Tech booth depicted the future of packaging from a range of perspectives, emphasizing both the use of sustainable materials to solve tangible packaging demands amd the wider challenges of […]
The Control Engineering Product of the Year program (previously called Engineers’ Choice Awards) highlights some of the best new control, instrumentation, and automation products as chosen by Control Engineering‘s print and online subscribers. Qualified subscribers are asked to select products based on technological advancement, service to the industry, and market impact. Voting is now open for the 2023 […]
Learning Objectives Learn about the eight most common variable frequency drive (VFD) parameters that are often overlooked. Understand how addressing these parameters can help manufacturers improve operations. Learn about how engineers can improve user experience with graphical displays. Over the last century, electric motors have become ubiquitous for powering a variety of industrial devices, […]
Hot topics in Control Engineering, for December 2022, for stories posted in the last three months included control system management, industrial robot trends, MQTT, most-viewed Control Engineering stories in 2022 and more. Links to each article below. 1. Taking control of your control system Today’s input/output (I/O)-agnostic control solutions help plants break free of provider “lock […]
Aircraft sensor insights The global market for aircraft sensors is expected to double over the next decade thanks to increase usage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the North American market is expected to lead the way. The temperature sensor market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5%. By the end of 2033, […]