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Electromate Inc. Recognized as Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020
Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ 2020 were announced today, and Electromate was recognized as a national winner in the Emerging Market category.
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How Artificial Intelligence is Bringing Today’s AMRs into the Future
AI will become an integral part of setting up and using AMRs, simplifying their deployment process and improving their workflow; AMR users will be empowered to make more informed decisions, even without technical expertise, and robots will become the first line of support, predicting when intervention is needed or automating troubleshooting.
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Edge Computing Holds the Key to IT/OT Integration
The digital transformation of industry has given new momentum to the connection of the operational technology of the plant floor to the information technology of the higher-level enterprise. However, making the most of the potential of digitalisation requires more than just a network connection between these two levels of the business.
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Zero-trust Approach to Industrial IT Security Mitigates Risk of Attack and Downtime
The onward march of smart factory and digitalization initiatives has led to a huge increase in the IT connectivity of industrial manufacturing systems. This raises important questions about how to secure them–especially heterogeneous systems.
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Schneider Electric's Annette Clayton Elected as NEMA Board of Governors Chair
NEMA welcomes officers from Southwire Company, Phoenix Contact and Siemens USA.
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Edge Computing Enables IT and OT Convergence with Three Core Benefits
On the whole, the value of IT and OT convergence with Edge Computing offers three core benefits to enterprises that need to extract data from the operational edge, gain insight, manage mission critical applications, and reduce IT costs and management.
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The AZ Series Compact Driver works with a variety of AlphaStep AZ Series, DC input products.
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In times of crisis, SkkyHub allows you to work from anywhere. No VPNs, No security holes. Industrial IoT Redefined.
- Skkynet Cloud Systems
Winmate M133 Series Ultra Rugged Tablet offers a brilliant sunlight-readable 13.3” IPS screen with the size of a laptop in a tablet form factor.
- Winmate
Reading this handbook will help you prevent problems and instead optimize air/gas flow meters to operate safely and effectively for the long haul with minimum cost.
Download the new Process Safety ebook and stay informed on safety best practices for improving OT cybersecurity; implementing and managing a safety instrumented system; and more.
Obtain accurate data in real time to improve process efficiency, ensure product quality, and achieve the desired ROI.
- ISA
This new edition reflects the continuing evolution of technology and its effects on automation and control.
- ISA
Learn about the crucial tasks CSTs are responsible for and the skills they need when implementing a new system or plant.
- ISA
New Products
Rockwell Automation Unleashes New Possibilities for Industrial Companies with LifecycleIQ Services
- Rockwell Automation
RS Components is Stocking an Extensive Range of RS PRO Handheld T&M Instruments
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Otto Mation Comics
Automation Cartoons - November 2020
Submit a caption using the form below for this Otto Mation cartoon for a chance to win a mug!
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Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - September 2020
Following a long perusal of an unprecedented number of hilarious submissions, we present not one but TWO caption contest winners! Caption number one was submitted by Jerry L. from Ontario. Caption number two was submitted by Troy W. from Pennsylvania.
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Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - July 2020
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Alvin A., in New Jersey. Congratulations, Alvin!
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COPA-DATA is an independent software manufacturer for industrial and energy automation, specializing in HMI/SCADA and more. Its product, zenon software platform, automates control, monitoring, and optimization of machines, equipment, and power supplies.
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Moore Industries-International, Inc. designs and manufactures signal interface instruments for industrial process control, system integration, and factory automation. The company's products are used in industries such as: chemical and specialty chemical; oil & gas extraction, refining and transport; and more.
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EPLAN offers software and services in fields of electrical, automation and mechatronic engineering. We develop leading software solutions- also known as CAE- for machine, plant and control cabinet engineering.
EPLAN Software & ServicesWunderlich - Malec
Wunderlich-Malec has successfully designed and implemented engineering solutions for commercial, industrial and government clients throughout North America and abroad since 1981.
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Interstates offers electrical construction, electrical engineering, and control systems services. For over sixty years, the company has tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities around the world.
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SeQent is a leading industrial automation software provider and early pioneer in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) space with over two decades of experience and thousands of installations worldwide.
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