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By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Digitalization and education were once again at the forefront of the 11th annual Manufacturing in America. Held March 14-15 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, the summit also saw discussions on the role of blockchain technology, and also provided ideas and solutions to help manufacturing companies to achieve operational excellence.

The FDC is an educational resource for hands-on learning. It aims to inspire young people and to encourage a pipeline of talent into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers.

The development of the HART-IP and WirelessHART communications protocols have created a growing need for battery-powered solutions that can operate without maintenance for decades and provide reliable

As part of the design process, the Shadow Robot Company needed specific bearings with very tight tolerances in dimensional accuracy. This is important for accuracy of the smart grasper’s movements. So, the team contacted SMB Bearings as the business is known for its supply of non-standard bearings.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation According to Apple, the large green spaces, wellness centre and 805,000 square-feet of solar panels at its second campus makes it the best office in the world. This article explains how large businesses can benefit from renewable energy.

U.S. students pursuing a degree in engineering are urged to apply by the April 10, 2018, deadline for Emerson’s 2018 ASCO Engineering Scholarship program.

The AGS100 and AS 102 can be used as an IoT gateway serving as a platform to connect devices and transfer data to clouds, or as a Machine-to-Machine (M2M) gateway providing interconnection of devices to enhance workflow, including wired and wireless, in various industrial environments.

Eaton’s Power Xpert XGIS technology is designed to reduce maintenance requirements, reduce the need for operators to interface with the equipment and reduce space requirements in some voltage classes.

The CBL35C series is designed to enable the direct replacement of existing pneumatic cylinders and retrofits without any machine modifications required.

When a pump control switch is in auto, the storage tank low level switch or the pressure tank high level switch can stop the pump.

This reader adds Ultrahigh (UHF) capabilities to the BIS V multichannel processor which can now accept readers in the Low(LF), High(HF), and Ultrahigh(UHF) Frequencies. In addition, all three frequencies can operate simultaneously.

As part of the collaboration between Radiflow and RSA, the companies have integrated Radiflow’s iSID Intrusion Detection System and RSA’s NetWitness threat detection and cyber-incident response suite

The first webinar will take place on Thursday, April 19 at 2:00pm eastern time. The series will feature information intended to help manufacturers and utility providers learn how they can protect operations from downtime and errors that can result from unmanaged automation program changes.

The Micro870 PLC uses a design concept that provides designers up to three plug-ins and eight expansion I/O modules. This capability allows them to customize or expand the controller to meet each machine type’s unique requirements.

The Single and Double Flex ServoClass models handle bore diameters from .375 in. (10mm) to 1.125 in. (30 mm). These couplings use 304 stainless steel disc packs, aluminum hubs and center members.

The LD Series of twin column materials testers includes five models with capacities ranging from 5 to 100kN. All are designed for routine, automated, and complex multi-stage quality control testing.

LHA-19-A AC-LVDTs (Linear Variable Differential Transformers) are designed for use in power generation facilities and industrial automation equipment, and in many OEM position sensing applications.

Sensai works to increase throughput and decrease downtime with AI technology that enables manufacturing operations teams to monitor machinery, diagnose problems and implement solutions.

The CRS patents and IP offer Nemalux access to the future of the Internet of Things (IoT) market using existing lighting infrastructure. Some of the enhanced company services included OEM services and customized LED solutions.

Starting in April, DENSO’s R&D satellite will begin collaborating with local startups to pioneer new technologies. DENSO will tap into Israel’s technology strengths to develop more technologies, both internally and through collaborative research with local companies and universities.