Mark T. Hoske
Mark Hoske has been Control Engineering editor/content manager since 1994 and in a leadership role since 1999, covering all major areas: control systems, networking and information systems, control equipment and energy, and system integration, everything that comprises or facilitates the control loop. He has been writing about technology since 1987, writing professionally since 1982, and has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree from UW-Madison.
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ProMat 2023: Intralogistics, software and motion in focus
By forming the Siemens Intralogistics vertical, the company can focus hardware, software and services for distribution centers, warehousing and motion control and material handling for manufacturing.
Automation reliability requires reliable power: ChatGPT tips
Power protection is important to ensure the reliability of automation, controls, and instrumentation systems. See 5 tips for power reliability.
Six ways system integration unifies and optimizes automation projects
Appropriate system integration adds value to automation, controls and instrumentation projects by increasing efficiency, productivity, quality and lowering costs, said ChatGPT.
Digital twins advance digital transformation, control system integration
Control system integrators explain how simulation and digital twin software can advance competitiveness by enabling ideas, design, testing, training, installation, upgrades and optimization of automated systems. ChatGPT artificial intelligence software adds seven tips for using simulation software for automation and controls.
5 fast facts on exclusive Control Engineering research: How to apply controllers
Five fast facts about Control Engineering research on how to apply controllers follow. See link for the report.
More sensors, despite strained supply chain
With a nearly 25% increase in new buildings and machinery, automation and measurement company Endress+Hauser delivered more sensors than ever in 2022 despite a strained supply chain. The April 4 annual media conference also noted record highs for incoming orders, sales and employment.
Advice on how to apply controllers: Control Engineering research
Controllers should have easier to use software and be easier to program, according to Control Engineering subscribers providing advice for “How to apply controllers” research.
Learning what is possible in warehouse robotics
A panel from The Robotics Group of MHI discussed “What’s possible now in warehouse robotics” at ProMat 2023, covering topics including workforce training and implementation, system integration, safety and cost.
How software helps manufacturers better manage mobile robot fleets
Mobile robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are helping manufacturing, distribution centers and warehousing applications move materials more effectively. Software can help manufacturers with design, implementation and management of mobile robots and AGVs fleets.
What are 5 ways to digitalize an OT-data infrastructure?
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) digitalization benefits include connectivity, consolidation, context, collaboration and cloud access.