Once-simple manufacturing execution tools are blurring the lines between business functions and the plant floor. MESs now may be able to achieve the efficiency and agility manufacturers need to survive in today’s economy.
Over the past century, Broadway shows have largely stayed true to their core offering—lots of singing, lots of choreography, and spectacular stage settings. While purists may argue about how much or how little Broadway themes, songs, and dancing have evolved, few will debate the extent to which Broadway scenery has advanced. …
Safety functions combined with motion control systems allow simpler operations and cost savings. Previously separate systems were needed. Full shutdowns can be avoided in some situations.
Oscilloscopes are probably the most useful, and most used general-purpose electronic test instruments. In the hands of a knowledgeable test engineer, an oscilloscope can substitute for anything from a digital multimeter to a spectrum analyzer while easily performing measurements that are impossible for any other instrument.