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Adrian Lloyd

Adrian Lloyd, CEO at Interact Analysis, is a 20+ year veteran of technology research and has pioneered many data analysis techniques that are used widely by analysts today. He brings his expertise to many technology markets from industrial automation products to semiconductors.
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  • Thumbnail for EPLAN announces EPLAN Cogineer Advanced version 2.8

    EPLAN announces EPLAN Cogineer Advanced version 2.8

    The upcoming Version 2.8, which is anticipated to be available starting in late summer 2018, will be usable as a completely cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS)
    By: EPLAN Software & Services
    24 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA announces enhances version of Series 320 Electronic Weld Head System

    AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA announces enhances version of Series 320 Electronic Weld Head System

    Series 320 is designed for safety critical applications in the medical, aerospace, precision electronics, and automotive markets.
    By: Amada Machine Tools America, Inc.
    24 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for AAEON releases AIOT-MSSP01 industrial-grade vending controller solution

    AAEON releases AIOT-MSSP01 industrial-grade vending controller solution

    The AIOT-MSSP01 comprises two connected boards. The main board houses the MCU host, six USB ports and a further internal USB connector. The upper, I/O board handles the majority of the vending functions.
    By: AAEON Electronics, Inc.
    24 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Moxa announces EDS-P506E-4PoE series of PoE switches

    Moxa announces EDS-P506E-4PoE series of PoE switches

    One of the features of the EDS-P506E-4PoE is its Smart PoE software that facilitates web accessible PD diagnostics and management. It helps end-users achieve automatic PD detection of power class, status, and errors for diagnostics, while checking for device failure.
    By: Moxa Technologies Inc
    24 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces OPC UA support through the FactoryTalk Linx communications software

    Rockwell Automation announces OPC UA support through the FactoryTalk Linx communications software

    Support for the vendor-neutral standard is provided through the FactoryTalk Linx communications software, which allows Rockwell Automation and third-party products to exchange data.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    24 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Radiflow releases industrial cybersecurity app for the Palo Alto Application Framework

    Radiflow releases industrial cybersecurity app for the Palo Alto Application Framework

    Radiflow’s industrial cybersecurity app for the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework is based on the company’s iSID industrial Intrusion Detection System for ICS and SCADA networks. The iSID system performs ongoing mapping of the industrial assets and alerts on any anomalies in their behavior.
    23 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Is the Medical Device Regulation a Threat to Additive Manufacturing?

    Is the Medical Device Regulation a Threat to Additive Manufacturing?

    By Bryan Austin, Renishaw the European Union’s (EU’s) new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) could drastically impact the way that medical devices are made in the EU, particularly those that are produced using additive manufacturing (AM). This article provides advice on how companies in the additive manufacturing industry should handle the MDR.
    By: Renishaw Inc
    23 May, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Endress+Hauser announces StarAudit certification for security and sustainability of digital services

    Endress+Hauser announces StarAudit certification for security and sustainability of digital services

    The StarAudit certificate confirms that web-based services are based on specific security standards and have been correspondingly validated. This offers a traceable quality assessment of cloud services through a transparent and reliable certification process. The aim is to strengthen the trust of customers and users in cloud services.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    23 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell helps Finnish waste plant enhance control room technology

    Honeywell helps Finnish waste plant enhance control room technology

    In addition to the Experion Orion Console, the Leppävirta site will implement Honeywell’s Field Device Manager, which uses smart instrumentation to perform device configuration and management capabilities.
    By: Honeywell Industrial Automation & Control
    23 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Robotic Industries Association announces winners of 2018 Engelberger Robotics Awards

    Robotic Industries Association announces winners of 2018 Engelberger Robotics Awards

    The 2018 awards will be presented to Gudrun Litzenberger, the General Secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), and Esben Østergaard, CTO and Cofounder of Universal Robots.
    23 May, 2018 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for AMETEK Factory Automation introduces GEMCO 958A Compact Housing LDT

    AMETEK Factory Automation introduces GEMCO 958A Compact Housing LDT

    Made entirely from stainless steel, the LDTs can be used in food and caustic applications, They can withstand cold water power washing for use in agricultural and other challenging environments. Programmable zero and span points allow users to adjust the output to exactly match their requirements.
    By: Ametek, Ametek
    23 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Fluke announces RSE300 and RSE600 Infrared Cameras

    Fluke announces RSE300 and RSE600 Infrared Cameras

    The RSE300 and RSE600 cameras continuously stream up-to-60 frames of data per second, allowing for detailed monitoring of temperature patterns and variances.
    By: Fluke Corporation
    23 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect introduces custom-length VFD cable

    AutomationDirect introduces custom-length VFD cable

    AutomationDirect VFD cables utilize cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) conductor insulation with Class K, flexible stranded tinned annealed copper conductors. XLPE insulation
    By: AutomationDirect, Automation Direct
    23 May, 2018
  • Webinar Recording: How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in Field Calibration

    Instrument calibration in the process industries requires the proper process, tools and parameters for each instrument application to ensure valid results. If one of the three are lacking, your result
    By: Contributing Authors
    23 May, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Questions Manufacturers Should Ask When Considering the “as a Service” Trend

    Questions Manufacturers Should Ask When Considering the “as a Service” Trend

    By Jason Andersen, Stratus Even as the anything-as-a-service (XaaS) model for operational computing gains popularity, many manufacturers are hesitant to make the move. This article explains what manufacturers can do to make the right decision for their business
    By: Stratus
    22 May, 2018 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric releases Tricon CX version 11.3

    Schneider Electric releases Tricon CX version 11.3

    Tricon CX version 11.3 is designed to meet stringent requirements for safety, cybersecurity, risk reduction and continuous operation in the oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, power and other high-hazard industries.
    By: Schneider Electric
    22 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces IntelliCENTER Integration Unit

    Rockwell Automation announces IntelliCENTER Integration Unit

    The IntelliCENTER Integration Unit integrates the intelligent electrical devices from an electrical distribution system into the process-automation control and software environment. Integrating both systems into a single control and software platform avoids the need for a separate eSCADA and gives process and electrical operators a single, unified view of their data.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    22 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Digital Factory Comes into Focus at Hannover Messe 2018

    Digital Factory Comes into Focus at Hannover Messe 2018

    Resembling more a bustling city than a trade fair, the 71st Hannover Messe was very busy and chock full of energy and innovation this year, with over 200,000 attendees from 75 countries. Focusing on the theme 'Integrated Industry – Connect & Collaborate', the Digital Factory was front and center.
    By: Bill Lydon
    22 May, 2018 | 8 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Claroty announces Claroty Vision partner program

    Claroty announces Claroty Vision partner program

    Comprised of four participation levels – Elite, Premier, Authorized, and Referral – the Claroty Vision program provides partners with a range of tools and incentives such as increased margin, deal registration, an online demo environment, and co-marketing activities depending on their commitment and participation
    21 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Microchip Technology announces 2D Touch Surface library

    Microchip Technology announces 2D Touch Surface library

    Designed for implementing small touch pads and screens, the 2D Touch Surface library runs on a device’s existing MCU. This removes the need for a dedicated touch controller, giving product designers the flexibility to add finger position tracking and gesture detection, such as swipes, pinch and zoom, to products.
    21 May, 2018 | 1 minute
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