The long-running Instrumentation & Automation Symposium is positioning itself as a critical forum for passing on the ...

Even after 20 years or so, process control continues to be a confusing or misunderstood technology. A short description of process control is an accurate one—It’s a means of controlling manufacturing ...

A research group has developed new advanced light-controlled tools that enable precise control of proteins in real time in living cells. This groundbreaking research opens doors to new methods for ...

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 ...

In 2022, the dominating segment for computer vision (CV) was quality assurance and inspection because of the rapid adoption of process automation in the manufacturing industry. One of the key benefits ...

Increasingly tight tolerances and rigorous demands for quality are forcing chipmakers and equipment manufacturers to ferret out minor process variances, which can create significant anomalies in ...

Owners must manage capital projects well to keep costs under control and ensure a high-quality product is delivered on time. Good communication, sound procedures and processes, and high-tech tools can ...

In a 2018 survey of global supply chain executives, 21.8% stated that lack of visibility was the worst challenge they faced. The proportion for data management was the lowest, coming in at 1.3%, while ...

Batch process manufacturers are continuously looking for new ways to improve processes and production techniques and to be more efficient to remain competitive. Although manufacturers see new ...