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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 MicroPower Direct introduces MD900xRU series

    MicroPower Direct introduces MD900xRU series

    These single and dual output DC/DC converters provide the features, power density and economy required by a range of board level power distribution applications.
    23 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell releases Q.Sonicmax ultrasonic gas flow meter

    Honeywell releases Q.Sonicmax ultrasonic gas flow meter

    Q.Sonicmax’s design features the first eight-path ultrasonic meter to combine both reflective and direct paths. This enables Q.Sonicmax to detect and correct for disturbances in the gas flow caused by short inlets, extenders, reducers, manifolds, elbows and a range of other piping elements common in natural gas plants.
    By: Honeywell Industrial Automation & Control
    23 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Emerson introduces SolaHD SVL Series DIN rail power supplies

    Emerson introduces SolaHD SVL Series DIN rail power supplies

    Machinery that would benefit from the SolaHD SVL are ATMs, vending machines, building automation systems, industrial instrumentation and control equipment, test and measurement, and life sciences devices protected from excess shock, vibration or temperature extremes.
    By: Emerson
    23 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: Standard NFPA Wire Colors

    AutoQuiz: Standard NFPA Wire Colors

    NFPA's mission is to reduce fire and other hazards via scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.
    By: Joel Don
    23 June, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ISA announces Fundamentals of Industrial Process Measurement & Control (FG05M) now available in modular format

    ISA announces Fundamentals of Industrial Process Measurement & Control (FG05M) now available in modular format

    FG05M, an overview course that provides technicians, engineers and managers the basic understanding of industrial process measurement and control and a foundation for communicating with other control systems professionals, is now offered in a training format that delivers the same valuable information in small, computer-based chunks.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA)
    22 June, 2017 | 2 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Thumbnail for Keeping Your OPC Data Safe from WannaCry

    Keeping Your OPC Data Safe from WannaCry

    By Bob McIlvride, Skkynet Cloud Systems More and more companies are recognizing the value hidden in their process data, and are looking at ways to tap into it. If you need to provide access to OPC data on your plant system, say for analytics, predictive maintenance, or real-time dashboards, you'll need to secure your system from the kind of threat that WannaCry poses
    By: Skkynet Cloud Systems
    22 June, 2017 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By Skkynet Cloud Systems
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell introduces Experion Elevate real-time SCADA solution

    Honeywell introduces Experion Elevate real-time SCADA solution

    Experion SCADA is at the heart of Honeywell’s Experion systems and provides a scalable, integrated multi-service system with a human-machine interface (HMI).
    By: Honeywell Industrial Automation & Control
    22 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for ABB releases ReliaGear UL 1558 switchgear

    ABB releases ReliaGear UL 1558 switchgear

    Features of the ReliaGear UL 1558 LV switchgear that foster safety and reliability include safety shutters and insulating barriers between sections and around the bus compartment to isolate it from the cable compartment. Additionally, no ventilation is required in the front of the equipment.
    By: ABB
    22 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for MINIMAX introduces MDWI08 series of 8W DC‐DC converters

    MINIMAX introduces MDWI08 series of 8W DC‐DC converters

    The MDWI08 family of DC-DC converters consists of 14 models offering 9‐36 or 18‐75 VDC input ranges with single output models ranging 3.3 – 24 VDC and dual output models ±12V or ±15V delivering 8 Watts of output power.
    22 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek announces tBOX100-838-FL embedded computer

    Axiomtek announces tBOX100-838-FL embedded computer

    The tBOX100-838-FL is compliant with EN 50155, EN 50121, DNV 2.4, and IEC 60945 for use in rolling stock and marine industries. it was designed to withstand a temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and vibration up to 3 Grms, equipped with intelligent power management at wide voltage range 9-36VDC.
    22 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Hexagon announces 90 million EUR investment in Chinese smart factory

    Hexagon announces 90 million EUR investment in Chinese smart factory

    Construction will be managed using Hexagon’s own enterprise construction solution, HxGN SMART Build, and is slated to begin this year, with completion targeted for 2020.
    21 June, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Modern Functions in HMIs

    By Scott A. Kortier, Schneider Electric Software Automation applications are benefiting from HMIs that have moved well beyond panel device replacers and are now collecting, filtering and displaying data from multiple machines or processes.
    By: Schneider Electric
    21 June, 2017 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Exele and Benchmark Software announce partnership for SCADA Alarm Notification

    Exele and Benchmark Software announce partnership for SCADA Alarm Notification

    The result is intended to be a SCADA alarm notification and management solution with minimal development and configuration time.
    By: Exele Information Systems, Inc.
    21 June, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Teledyne DALSA introduces The Xtium-CXP PX8 half-length CoaXPress frame grabber

    Teledyne DALSA introduces The Xtium-CXP PX8 half-length CoaXPress frame grabber

    The Xtium series is designed to minimize CPU usage and improve processing times for host applications by enabling maximum sustained throughput and image data
    By: Teledyne
    21 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for ABB releases ACS380 machinery drive

    ABB releases ACS380 machinery drive

    The drive offers EMC and connectivity variants for integration and connectivity for machine builders that install hundreds of drives per year. There is a fixed space in the machine for automation and motor control, and the drive needs to meet the space restrictions and connectivity requirements (fieldbus, I/O etc.).
    By: ABB
    21 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Telit and Tele2 Introduce Telit simWISE cellular module-embedded technology

    Telit and Tele2 Introduce Telit simWISE cellular module-embedded technology

    Telit’s ability to offer the a portfolio of both integrated products and services, and Tele2 IoT’s connectivity solution, allows the companies for the first time to provide the market with simWISE, which is designed to improve the connection lifecycle management features of IoT deployments across the globe.
    21 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for IBASE introduces MB991 Micro ATX motherboard

    IBASE introduces MB991 Micro ATX motherboard

    The MB991 is designed for a multitude of applications including medical equipment, industrial control and automation, ATM, kiosks and gaming machines.
    By: IBASE Technology Inc.
    21 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for The Challenges of Attracting Millennials to Industrial Careers

    The Challenges of Attracting Millennials to Industrial Careers

    The challenge of the lack of interest in industrial careers by millennials is daunting.
    By: Contributing Authors
    21 June, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation and ManpowerGroup announce partnership to bring veterans into manufacturing

    Rockwell Automation and ManpowerGroup announce partnership to bring veterans into manufacturing

    A partnership announced between Rockwell Automation and ManpowerGroup will upskill 1,000 veterans per year by 2018, investing in the future workforce and creating a pool of certified talent for in-demand advanced manufacturing roles across the United States.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    20 June, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Yaskawa Motoman announces Jorge Cosio as General Manager of Yaskawa Mexico

    Yaskawa Motoman announces Jorge Cosio as General Manager of Yaskawa Mexico

    In this position, Cosio will be responsible for the company’s strategic direction and sales growth in Mexico. Additionally, he will be responsible for the operation of Yaskawa’s three facilities located in Mexico (Aguascalientes, Apodaca and Queretaro).
    By: Yaskawa Motoman Robotics
    20 June, 2017 | 1 minute
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