Posts Tagged ‘Process Control’
Who Should Use Feed Forward Control? What applications are best for Feed Forward?
It’s not uncommon for process control discussions to focus on use of the PID to improve a loop’s ability to track Set Point. Oftentimes tweaks to controller tuning parameters either seek incremental reduction in Settling Time or strive to limit Overshoot. Indeed, many PID tuning courses position optimization of a control loop’s Set Point Tracking as the ultimate goal. Such a bias overlooks the value of other strategies like Feed Forward Control.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2017 – Control Station Invited by Leading Industry Publication to Share Best-Practices
Control Station today announced that it has been engaged by Plant Services magazine as a regular contributor to the publication’s online presence. Contributions from Control Station will address the growing need among both manufacturing and operations staff for access to information and insights related to process control and plant optimization.
Read MoreThe Top 3 Things to Look for in Process Control Training
As process control and automation continue to evolve practitioners need to invest in the latest field-tested techniques and best-practices so that they can keep pace with innovation. Whether you are a novice just getting your feet wet or a process control expert with years of experience, training is an essential component in keeping skills sharp. Fortunately training budgets continue to rise and the range of workshop options continue to expand.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2016 – Control Station Staff Recognized for Significant Contributions to Engineering Profession
Lindsey Fink Included in Control Engineering Magazine’s 2016 Class of Engineering Leaders Under 40 Manchester, CT – October 25, 2016 – Control Station today announced that another member of the…
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2011 -Assets Of Controlguru.Com Acquired By Control Station
eBook Provides Access to Growing Online Community of Automation Professionals September 29, 2011 – Control Station today announced the acquisition of ControlGuru.com, a leading website for information related to process…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2010 – Control Engineering Includes Bob Rice in Inaugural Class of “Leaders Under 40″
Control Engineering Includes Bob Rice in Inaugural Class of “Leaders Under 40″ November 17, 2010 – Control Station, the leader in PID control loop tuning and process control technologies, announced…
Read MoreNovember 3, 2010 – PlantESP Approved for Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner Program
November 3, 2010 – Control Station, the leader in PID control loop tuning and process control technologies, announced today that its PlantESP – an innovative PID controller performance monitoring and…
Read MoreNovember 2, 2010 – Innovative Technology Simplifies Isolation, Optimization of Regulatory Controllers
Innovative Technology Simplifies Isolation, Optimization of Regulatory Controllers November 2, 2010 – Control Station, the leader in PID control loop tuning and process control technologies, today announced the launch of…
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2008 – Award Recognizes Technology’s Impact on Manufacturing Economics
Award Recognizes Technology’s Impact on Manufacturing Economics January 3, 2008 Control Station announced today that the Company’s LOOP-PRO Product Suite received the 2007 Vaaler Award. Chosen by a panel of…
Read MoreWho Benefits from Process Control Training?
No surprise, as the demographics of industrial automation continue to shift a graying workforce is giving way to a younger, greener one. More and more staff are retiring just as the “automation oracles” predicted. In tandem with that trend investments in training and skills development are recovering from previously reduced, recessionary levels. With those budgets being restored some somewhat surprising questions keep popping up: How should process manufacturers apply their newly reinstated funds? Who should attend?
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