Control Components Inc history

By now, automatic control theory using frequency-domain techniques had come of age, establishing itself as a paradigm (in the sense of Kuhn [1962]). On the one hand, a firm mathematical theory for servomechanisms had been established, and on the other, engineering design techniques were provided.

By 1965, Digital Equipment Corporation was building the PDP-8, and the minicomputer industry began.

Hall, A.C., "Application of Circuit Theory to the Design of Servomechanisms," J. Franklin Inst., 1966.

With the advent of the microprocessor in 1969 a new area developed.

By 1970, with the work of K. Åström [1970] and others, the importance of digital controls in process applications was firmly established.

The applications of digital filtering theory were investigated at the Analytic Sciences Corporation [Gelb 1974] and elsewhere.

With the work on robust modern control in the early 1980's, there is now a technique (LQG/LTR, Chapter 10) for designing robust multivariable control systems.

Beginning in 1985, our company started with a small offering of switch and panel products.

1987 It all started with static-shielding bags Founder Ed Swartz opens the business by supplying static-shielding bags.

1989 Hello, imaging division Seeing the need for a dedicated supplier, Static Control establishes an imaging division and offers products to the growing imaging aftermarket.

1992 Nonstop print testing The 24-hour Static Control print lab opens its doors in 1992, and the test printing hasn't stopped since.

1994 Meanwhile, across the pond Static Control becomes a global operating company as the first United Kingdom office opens.

1995 Let the cleaning begin

1996 HP 5Si meets its match

1998 Technical achievements with PCRs A complete line of primary change rollers (PCR) are released with unique foam; Static Control files its first patent.

1999 Expanding operations Static Control operations and capabilities now include chip manufacturing, toner packaging, injection molding and black oxidizing.

2002 Splitting the HP® 9000 The cartridge end cap removal system for the HP 9000 is developed, allowing for the remanufacture of specialized cartridges by “splitting” them open.

May 2004: 50, 25, and 10 years ago in Control Engineering Robot salesman; thank Ma Bell for RS-232; pressure transmitter works with two protocols; control system bridges PC-PLC gap

2008 Upgrades in robotics, testing and research A scanning electron microscope is added to the research facilities to allow for advanced development of toners, chips and more; a robotics lab opens to increase manufacturing.

2009 Locations in Africa and Asia An office in Hong Kong is opened, and expansion in the African market is solidified as Static Control opens in Johannesburg, South Africa.

CFE Media forms in 2010 – Welcome Back To CFE Media, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Control Engineering, Plant Engineering

Online Training Center launches in 2011

CFE Media Launches ContentStream in 2012

Monthly histories: 60, 30, and 15 years ago (from the 60th anniversary in 2014

2015 Merger with Apex Microelectronics A strategic merger between Static Control and Apex Microelectronics is announced, allowing for unmatched resources in R&D and manufacturing in the industry.

2016 Replacement JetIntelligence® components + remanufacturable cartridges Mere months after new HP® technology is launched, replacement chips, toner and cartridges are available.