Duke Energy implemented an end-to-end solution for plant-wide condition monitoring across 30 facilities. Read more in this case study from IHS Markit, which covers: • Manual data collection replacement • Technology investment and … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Routes for Predictive Maintenance Programs May Be Dead
It's no secret that the power generation industry faces challenges on several fronts, one of which is asset health impact to plant uptime. This brief looks at one of the foundational elements of maintenance programs, data collection, and discusses three trends that are changing how maintenance … [Read more...]
Key Considerations for Powertrain HIL Test
Efficiently testing embedded control devices is a challenge. When you take into consideration safety, availability, and budget constraints, traditional test methods requiring the complete system are not ideal. Hardware-in-the-loop test streamlines the process in a virtual environment before … [Read more...]
Testing Sensor Fusion for Autonomous Vehicles
Learn how a flexible test solution that expands with new technologies and addresses complex timing and simulation is essential. By using a test system that keeps pace with your cutting-edge technology, you’ll be on the road to producing safe, smart vehicles that are ready on time. … [Read more...]
Vehicle Electrification: Disrupting the Automotive Industry and Beyond
Governments all around the globe are mandating a shift from internal combustion and hybrid vehicles toward fully electric powertrains. The explosion of supervisory control and drive by wire means subsystems like steering that were traditionally connected physically are now linked by sensors, … [Read more...]
High Efficiency Wireless: 802.11ax
The upcoming IEEE 802.11ax High-Efficiency Wireless (HEW) standard promises to deliver four times greater data throughput per user. It relies on multiuser technologies to make better use of the available Wi-Fi channels and serve more devices in dense user environments. Explore this technology … [Read more...]
Building a Comprehensive Lab Sequence for an Undergraduate Mechatronics Program
The global engineering academic community is witnessing an explosive growth in the number of programs and courses in mechatronics. They take the form of options or electives within conventional departments, or as fully realized programs and departments. This is not surprising as society is inundated … [Read more...]
Learn how the University of Virginia restructured its curriculum to ensure student engagement.
Winning the fight against boredom in engineering fundamentals classes is not just a matter of “making university FUN”, but of ensuring that students have a solid foundation to build future success. Rethinking Electrical and Computer Engineering Fundamentals, By Harry Powell, Associate Professor and … [Read more...]
Discover The Top 4 Benefits of LabVIEW
Discover how LabVIEW system design software can increase your productivity, future-proof your solution, integrate with your hardware, and provide learning paths to ensure your success when adopting LabVIEW for your measurement and test applications. … [Read more...]
Architectures for Implementing a Hardware in the Loop System
Safety, availability, or cost considerations can make it impractical to perform all the necessary tests with the complete embedded control system. Using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, you can simulate the parts of the system that pose these challenges. By thoroughly testing the embedded … [Read more...]