We tackle the problem of selecting from among a large number of variables those that are “important” for an outcome. We consider situations where groups of variables are also of interest. For example, ...

This paper describes the recent efforts on developing an automotive climate control system throughout integrating an electrically-controlled variable capacity scroll compressor with a fuzzy logic ...

The new SuperK VARIA from NKT Photonics is a computer-controlled variable bandwidth filter that effectively turns a supercontinuum white light source into a powerful single-line laser. Designed for ...

You might have heard about Porsche's innovative Variable Light Control system or seen it in action in a video. It aims to provide shade and coolness inside the car. Read on and find out how exactly ...

Power-control modules are circuits comprising devices such as silicon-controlled rectifiers, triacs, power transistors, and power rectifier diodes. Power-control modules are circuits comprising ...

Just over a decade ago, an article titled, "Advanced Control Strategies Move into the Field" (Control, October 2008), highlighted three evolving trends in the process control world that would "make ...

Here’s a breakdown of the various clutches and brakes used to control production speed—a crucial factor in virtually any industrial setting. Electric clutches may not be always the engineer’s first ...