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TASI Product Integrity Doubles India Operations with More Growth to Come

TASI Product Integrity Doubles India Operations with More Growth to Come


Partner companies quickly outgrew first combined office on customer demand.

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Robotics, Automation & Smart Revolution Drive UVC Disinfection Products Market Growth

Robotics, Automation & Smart Revolution Drive UVC Disinfection Products Market Growth


Global UVC disinfection products continue to make deep inroads in the lucrative food & beverages sector, with investments in robots growing in 2020, according to a new study by an ESOMAR certified market research and consulting company.

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Digitalization in Service and Maintenance: Process Industry in Transition

Digitalization in Service and Maintenance: Process Industry in Transition


Where once technicians used a clipboard and a pen, remote monitors, smartphones, and tablets with the appropriate applications, software solutions, and real-time information are now the tools of choice.

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How the Pandemic Highlights the Need for Convergence in OT

How the Pandemic Highlights the Need for Convergence in OT


COVID-19 drove rapid network innovation while accelerating broader IT and OT convergence. The degree of change extends beyond just the convergence of IT and OT networks, and clearly there’s a need to address and solve challenges with simultaneous attention toward advancing both security and networking solutions.

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How Blockchain Can Streamline and Improve Manufacturing Processes

How Blockchain Can Streamline and Improve Manufacturing Processes


Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at industrial parts supplier EU Automation, shares some current blockchain applications and discusses how blockchain can streamline and improve manufacturing.

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Universal Robots Reaches Industry Milestone with 50,000 Collaborative Robots Sold

Universal Robots Reaches Industry Milestone with 50,000 Collaborative Robots Sold


The Danish market leader of collaborative robots celebrates unprecedented sales with the delivery of its 50,000th unit to German company VEMA GmbH.

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Industrial AI Smart Camera for AI Vision at the Edge based on Intel Atom E3930 and Movidius Myriad X VPU

Industrial AI Smart Camera for AI Vision at the Edge based on Intel Atom E3930 and Movidius Myriad X VPU

  • ADLINK Technology
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The MadgeTech Titan S8 has 8 programmable channels to measure and record temperature, current, voltage, pulse, and frequency in real-time.

The MadgeTech Titan S8 has 8 programmable channels to measure and record temperature, current, voltage, pulse, and frequency in real-time.

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Download the new OT/ICS Cybersecurity ebook and discover an emerging cyberthreat—misuse of DNS protocols—as well as learn how a zero-trust approach to OT/ICS/SCADA cybersecurity works. You'll also learn about open and secure SCADA systems, and more.

Download the new OT/ICS Cybersecurity ebook and discover an emerging cyberthreat—misuse of DNS protocols—as well as learn how a zero-trust approach to OT/ICS/SCADA cybersecurity works. You'll also learn about open and secure SCADA systems, and more.

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The OPC Foundation and Automation.com come together to bring you this informative ebook to highlight the benefits and the potential of the OPC UA technology for end users, system integrators and operators in the world of Industrial IoT.

The OPC Foundation and Automation.com come together to bring you this informative ebook to highlight the benefits and the potential of the OPC UA technology for end users, system integrators and operators in the world of Industrial IoT.

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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.

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.

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This edition of InTech Focus concentrates on understanding the fundamentals of IIoT-enabled valve controllers, including the range of sensors & switches that make valves and instruments smart, and the benefits of remotely mounting valve positioners.

This edition of InTech Focus concentrates on understanding the fundamentals of IIoT-enabled valve controllers, including the range of sensors & switches that make valves and instruments smart, and the benefits of remotely mounting valve positioners.

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Obtain accurate data in real time to improve process efficiency, ensure product quality, and achieve the desired ROI.

Obtain accurate data in real time to improve process efficiency, ensure product quality, and achieve the desired ROI.

  • ISA
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This new edition reflects the continuing evolution of technology and its effects on automation and control.

This new edition reflects the continuing evolution of technology and its effects on automation and control.

  • ISA
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Learn about the crucial tasks CSTs are responsible for and the skills they need when implementing a new system or plant.

Learn about the crucial tasks CSTs are responsible for and the skills they need when implementing a new system or plant.

  • ISA
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GROB Systems Highlights Rotary (PSS-R) and Linear (PSS-L) Pallet Storage Solutions

GROB Systems Highlights Rotary (PSS-R) and Linear (PSS-L) Pallet Storage Solutions

  • Grob Systems, Inc.
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Accraply Introduces Sirius 100, a Rugged, Cost-effective Pressure-sensitive Labeler

Accraply Introduces Sirius 100, a Rugged, Cost-effective Pressure-sensitive Labeler

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Axiomtek’s New Compact-Size Embedded System Targets Intelligent IoT Based Automation Solutions

Axiomtek’s New Compact-Size Embedded System Targets Intelligent IoT Based Automation Solutions

  • Axiomtek
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Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - December 2020

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - December 2020


Caption this cartoon for a chance to win an Automation.com-themed mug! Use the form below to submit your caption idea.

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Automation Cartoons - November 2020

Automation Cartoons - November 2020


The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by James H., in Illinois. Congratulations, James!

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Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - September 2020

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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COPA-DATA

COPA-DATA


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.

Moore Industries-Int., Inc.


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.

Moore Industries-International, Inc.
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EPLAN Software & Services

EPLAN Software & Services


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.

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Wunderlich - Malec

Wunderlich - Malec


Wunderlich-Malec has successfully designed and implemented engineering solutions for commercial, industrial and government clients throughout North America and abroad since 1981.

Wunderlich - Malec
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Interstates

Interstates


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

SeQent


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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