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Supplementing PID Feedback Control with Feedforward Action
A simple approach for addressing upsets by supplementing the PID’s feedback control with feed-forward action. -
Enclosure Materials for Harsh Environments
By Stahlin Harsh environments similar to those found in water and wastewater facilities can affect the ability of an electrical enclosure to protect the controls contained within, leading to a multitude of problems. -
Softing demonstrates OPC UA Publisher/Subscriber real-time stack
Stack allows a standard Ethernet network to be used for deterministic data exchange based on the emerging IEEE Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) standard. -
SICK to distribute MVTec vision software
SICK will distribute the HALCON image processing library for vision sensors, 3D cameras, and vision systems. -
HighJump increases AIRAID order accuracy
HighJump TrueCommerce EDI and AccellosOne WMS streamlined logistics processes by enabling the seamless transmission and sharing of electronic documents with suppliers and buyers. -
United States to beat China as top manufacturing nation by 2020
The United States is expected to become the most competitive manufacturing nation over the next five years, with the current leader China sliding into second position, according to Deloitte. -
Now dashboards can be built and edited on-the-fly!
Previously it required such actions as opening dashboard features, changing configuration of certain elements, saving changes, reopening the same panel, etc. From now on a dashboard user can open it in a thick client and edit live: drag-n-drop elements, change their location, size and other options. -
Honeywell to control natural gas liquefaction plant in Texas
Honeywell will provide gas pretreatment, automation and controls for a 4 million tons-per-year capacity natural gas liquefaction plant -
Honeywell to control coal-to-plastic plant in China
LUXI Chemical Group Co., Ltd. selected Honeywell process technology and automation controls to convert coal to key plastic building blocks. -
NovaTech controls ADM Fibersol Facility in China
NovaTech provided the control system, applications engineering and multilingual operator displays. -
AutoQuiz: What Reading Do You Get From a Disconnected Pressure Gauge?
Atmospheric pressure (Patmospheric), absolute pressure (Pabsolute), and gauge pressure (Pgauge) have the following mathematical relationship.Pabsolute = Pgauge + Patmospheric -
Deutsche Messe events to double in size at IMTS 2016
Compared to the same point in time in 2014, four times more space is sold for 2016 with 75 percent of registrations from companies based outside the U.S. -
QA Graphics attains Tridium’s Niagara 4 certification
QA Graphics has completed certification training for Tridium’s next generation of the Niagara Framework. -
Machine Vision Technology Market to reach $28.5 bn by 2021
The key driver for the global machine vision technology market is the expanding manufacturing sector. -
HARTING releases Knowledge Center app
The Knowledge Center app is a content hub of all of HARTING’s educational materials, including white papers, FAQs, videos, brochures, and more. -
ODVA to update EtherNet/IP in 2016
Enhancements will include the adaptation of time sensitive networking along with cybersecurity, application data models and communication integration standards. -
Cybersecurity Added to The EtherNet/IP Specification
Users will have additional tools to secure their industrial control systems using EtherNet/IP by augmenting traditional defense-in-depth techniques with CIP Security -
New regulations spark $3.1 Billion investment in U.S. power sector
Mounting environmental regulations and fundamental shifts in the U.S. thermal power landscape is driving new investments in water and wastewater treatment. -
Sercos establishes working group for Ethernet TSN
The working group will evaluate the future real-time Ethernet standard IEEE 802.1 TSN (Time Sensitive Networks) with regard to its suitability for high-speed real-time machine communication. -
The importance and role of Management of Change in alarm rationalisation
By Ian Brown, M.A.C. Solutions For the process industries, it is essential to manage change when making modifications to alarms and alarm systems. Management of Change (MoC) should therefore be a fundamental process within the alarm management lifecycle -
Pros and Cons of Automating Big Data
By Brigg Patten Big data will either push the world and humanity toward perfection or damage the world through growing instability where those who control the algorithms hold the keys. -
Okuma appoints Ted Winkle Houston Tech Center Coordinator
Winkle is responsible for managing all technical center activities in addition to supporting sales and Okuma distribution partner Hartwig. -
Red Lion appoints two executives
Paul DeSousa and Scott Rose will add technical support. -
How OPC UA Clients Discover Servers (Part 3)
OPC UA created a more robust and flexible mechanism that works equally well on the factory floor with embedded devices as it does in the Enterprise with IT devices. This article is the first of two articles that explain that how OPC UA Device Discovery works. -
How Do You Measure Control System Performance?
Seek a suite of practical metrics in terms of key performance indicators that can have an impact on plant control system performance. -
China cleans up its water big time
China will spend $6 billion a year to build new wastewater treatment plants. -
NEMA Publishes Application Guide for AC Adjustable Speed Drive Systems
This free guide assists users in proper selection and application of alternate current (AC) adjustable speed drive systems. -
Cogent DataHub to Support OPC UA
Cogent DataHub will feature both OPC UA server and OPC UA client connectivity. -
Beckhoff Automation opens Silicon Valley Technical Center
Office in San Jose, Calif. to provide local sales and engineering for Beckhoff customers throughout California. -
HANNOVER MESSE adds Predictive Maintenance 4.0 showcase
Predictive Maintenance 4.0 showcase will include a group pavilion and will be located in the northern section of Hall 17, just across from the North 1 entrance.