Otto explains the advantages of their new collaborative robot to Manuel. more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
In February 2013, Schneider Electric announced the PlantStruxure PES (Process Expert System) as, “The innovative Process Automation System that brings together the best... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Downsizing has become a way to increase profits by “leaning out” operations. Most engineers are working with lean staff, which limits their scope of work to basic... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
The Danish company, Universal Robots, has created a new breed of robots that are significantly lower in cost than traditional robots. With this new bread, even small... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
A pharmaceutical company discussed their strategy and tips for system obsolescence planning and presented a specific case study of a DCS replacement at a specific site.... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Industry 4.0 was a thread in the presentations at the Hannover Messe 2013 opening ceremony under the umbrella of this year's "Integrated Industry" theme. The term "4.0"... more
By Matthew Littlefield, LNS Research
This article will investigate the traditional approach to audit management. Then, with the use of benchmark data from the 2012-2013 LNS Research Quality... more
Are you an industrial controls engineer who'd like to monitor and control your automation system on a mobile device?
Just imagine what you could do with an operator interface you could use on any... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
The umbrella theme of the 2013 event was “Integrated Industry” that encompassed technology, cooperation and collaboration across corporate and sector boundaries. The... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
At the recent Manufacturing in America Symposium, hosted by Siemens and Electro-Matic, automation professionals from Ford and General Motors shared their perspectives on a... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
John Carey of BP Castrol challenged capital intensive industries that generally think they are impervious to change. Carey suggests that there is a great of chance for change... more
By Robert Myles
Given the issues present in large-scale PLC/DCS systems and the advantages offered by Dedicated Alarm Annunciators, the additional cost to include one as a redundant system is well... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
For a new project or existing systems replacement/migration, life cycles should be part of the analysis when making a decision to purchase a control & automation systems.... more
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Manufacturing automation has been doing the heavy lifting to improve productivity in the United States while the country’s educational systems continue to have disturbingly... more
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Pickering supplied a switching system to collect analog data at speeds involving "10’s of MHz" of bandwidth and a size of up to 104x16. The system uses LXI communications. more
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Lighting Science uses the HandHeld laser scanner from NVision to ensure the dimensional integrity of the extremely complicated castings it purchases and uses in its roadway light emitting diode... more
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Process instruments featured in the catalog range from calibration equipment to mixers to pumps. more
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Situated in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, the facility will provide a full range of valve adaptation, retrofitting, site service and asset management activity encompassing electric and fluid power... more
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Interview with Sam Harkreader, Maintenance/Reliability/Engineering Improvement Lead at the Chocolate Bayou Plant with Ascend Performance Materials more
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Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Posted: May 22, 2013
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Location: Tracy, California
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Company: Border States Electric
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Beckhoff Automation relocated to Savage, Minnesota where the company has constructed a modern business complex with over 44,500 square feet. more
Banda now manages the Beckhoff Central Region direct sales team as it delivers advanced automation and controls solutions to machine builders and manufacturers. more
EP9214 enables the local distribution and switching of the power supply via EtherCAT, providing the ability to supply up to four NEC class-2 circuits via typical M8 plug connectors. more
This I/O device integrates functions such as 32 bit fast-pulse counters, digital inputs with sensor diagnostics and adjustable filter characteristics. more
These embedded controllers cover performance areas previously reserved for larger, cabinet-mounted industrial PCs including advanced multi-axis machinery and powerful graphical user interfaces. more
The KL6781 M-Bus master terminal enables direct connection of up to 40 M-Bus devices, such as electricity, water, gas or energy meters. more
EK1101-0080 EtherCAT Coupler and the EK1122-0080 junction module with Fast Hot Connect provide connection time of 1 second. more
EP5101 IP 67-rated I/O module is for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential inputs (RS485). more
This I/O coupler integrates an HD (High Density) Terminal, which offers 16 I/O connection points in a compact format. more
CP62xx Panel PCs and CP66xx and CP69xx Control Panels are available in a flush-mounted design option with stainless steel for food, packaging and medical industries. more
Certified for use throughout North America, the EP1908 EtherCAT Box has eight 24V DC safety inputs, which can be used to connect safety sensors via rugged and reliable M12 connectors. more
CP2xxx and CP3xxx Control Panel and Panel PC series are available in various display sizes and formats, including widescreens. more
KL85 digital and analog I/O modules mount on the outside of control cabinet doors for manual machine intervention and moniotoring, and xonnect via Ethernet, EtherCAT, DeviceNet or PROFIBUS. more
The stainless steel motors can be used in extremely harsh, corrosive and washdown environments in the food, chemical or pharmaceutical industries.
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KL6583-0100 and KL6581 EnOcean transmitter and receiver modules can be installed in visible locations within buildings. more
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IMO-1 GPRS can be used to continuously monitor the inputs and outputs on any digital control device such as PLCs or RTUs. more
Staying competitive means continuously improving the assets of your plant throughout its productive life. It involves the capability to modernize through a manageable path of updating... more
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Version 2010 SP1 upgrade improves system reliability by reducing the risk that alarm text messages (SMS) will not be sent to the recipients. more
Otto identifies the importance of a process historian. more
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The PPM-C393-S is based on Intel’s single core 1.66 GHz Atom N455 and the ICH-8M System Controller Hub with up to 2 GB of DDR3 systems memory. Price: $499. more
The Lantech IES-2008B is an 8-port 10/100BaseTX SNMP industrial switch and IES-2208CA is an 8-port 10/100BaseTX + 2-port 10/100/1000T/Dual Speed SFP Combo industrial switch which both with Pro-Ring... more
Lantech IGS-5400-2P is a high performance L2 + managed industrial switch which provides L2 wire speed and advanced security function for network aggregation and backbone deployment. It delivers... more
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OptoPulse EIL580 encoders feature solid die-cast housings with 1.5 mm aluminum walls, short circuit-proof connections to guard against reverse polarity, and optional IP 67 protection. more
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By Turck
As a constant occurrence that can be measured and processed accordingly, pressure is critical for maintain a process, and ensuring the longevity of a system. This white paper informs... MORE
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By Melanie Cavalieri, Setra Systems
Today’s technologically advanced pressure transducers are more accurate, reliable and rugged than ever before. Selecting and installing the correct transducer... MORE
By George Zusman, Fluke
The benefits of a vibration testing program are well known, but far too many plants choose to avoid vibration testing because of the perceived complexity. In a predictive... MORE
PROFINET is an Industrial Ethernet protocol that is designed to support the latest automation strategies. One network for I/O, process instruments, motion controllers, and functional safety - integrated with the IT environment to provide enterprise transparency. This FREE class prepares the student to apply PROFINET in his own project.
The 26th Annual Sensors Expo, the leading event in North America focused on the sensing technology driving tomorrow’s solutions, will take place at The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, June 5-6 with pre-conference workshops scheduled for Tuesday, June 4.
PROFIBUS is the world’s most-installed fieldbus. This FREE class takes the student through a complete PROFIBUS DP project applying PROFIBUS to discrete automation. This is followed by a project applying PROFIBUS PA to process instruments. Technical details of the technology are provided along with practical demonstrations.
