Process control can be viewed as the executive portion of a unit process. It provides the means to direct a process so that it produces the desired results. It is complementary to the role played by ...

Until recently, the evolution of control systems for manufacturing could have been described as slow and steady progress. Controllers became more powerful, networks became faster and more robust, ...

Modern manufacturing processes and technologies form the backbone of advanced industrial production, enabling the precise fabrication of components across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and ...

The process control and instrumentation minor emphasizes developing skills and knowledge in theory, software and in the field. Students graduate ready to solve complex control problems in the chemical ...

Predictive modeling and atomic-scale control are reducing development time for advanced materials, also increasing precision, functionality, and efficiency.

No matter what they churn out at the end of the line, manufacturers are always searching for ways to lower costs and accelerate production without sacrificing quality. It all comes down to automation ...

In general, automating manufacturing leads to more efficiency, lower costs, higher throughput, less waste, higher labour productivity, and predictable lead times. Yet some process steps are a ...

The manufacturing sector is under constant pressure to increase efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. The internet of things (IoT) has emerged as a potential solution to these challenges.

With the continued need for shrinking pattern dimensions, semiconductor manufacturers continue to implement more complex patterning techniques, such as advanced multi-patterning, for the 10nm design ...

In the heavy machinery sector, hydraulic cylinders are critical components that ensure precision, reliability, and durability ...

The ability to produce quality products hinges on four key competencies: modeling of process form and precision levels, design tolerancing of parts and products, selecting production processes that ...