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Alfredo Carrato

Alfredo Carrato is a trained architect, BIM enthusiast and college professor who scouts for breakthrough technologies and solutions in the decarbonization space for the construction industry. As a Venture Capital Advisor, he oversees investment activities and strategic  partnerships at Cemex Ventures, putting a special focus on startups that effectively tackle the carbon footprint challenge of the built sector.

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  • Thumbnail for Otis announces Otis ONE IoT service platform for elevators and escalators

    Otis announces Otis ONE IoT service platform for elevators and escalators

    Within this connected digital ecosystem, information is gathered directly from elevators and escalators via smart sensor technology. Data is then sent to the cloud where it's aggregated and analyzed, and delivered to customers and Otis' dedicated service teams, all in real-time.
    21 May, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Bitflow announces CoaXPress 2.0

    Bitflow announces CoaXPress 2.0

    CoaXPress 2.0 extends data transfer rates to a 10 Gbit/s (CXP-10) and 12.5 Gbit/s (CXP-12) per connection from the existing standard's 6.25 Gbit/s maximum data transfer rate support.
    21 May, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for The Kaspersky Report: It's Not Really About OPC UA

    The Kaspersky Report: It's Not Really About OPC UA

    By Bob McIlvride, Skkynet Cloud Systems Kaspersky Labs used common exploit-discovery techniques to identify 17 critical security flaws in the OPC UA software they were testing. There is no reason to doubt their methodology, but we all need to be careful about the conclusions that we reach.
    By: Skkynet Cloud Systems
    21 May, 2018 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By Skkynet Cloud Systems
  • Thumbnail for Sprint announces launch of Sprint IoT Factory online marketplace

    Sprint announces launch of Sprint IoT Factory online marketplace

    With more than 550,000 developers driving innovation on the platform, businesses have access to technology to connect and automate what matters most to their operations.
    21 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for OPC Foundation reviews Kaspersky Labs report; identifies security improvements

    OPC Foundation reviews Kaspersky Labs report; identifies security improvements

    The OPC Foundation is committed to addressing all issues as they arise, to working with OPC vendors to ensure that software is patched, and to notifying OPC users about the issues and the fixes.
    21 May, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for SMB Bearings releases Bearings for Robotics whitepaper

    SMB Bearings releases Bearings for Robotics whitepaper

    Articulated robot arms require high levels of accuracy from their rotary joints to perform assembly processes correctly. Without the correct bearings, this precision cannot be maintained.
    21 May, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Siemens recognizes INDEX Group for simulation software

    Siemens recognizes INDEX Group for simulation software

    On Thursday, April 26, 2018, Jürgen Köhler, Division Head of Digital Factory Germany, visited the INDEX Open House with a delegation to present the Siemens Award in the form of a glass cube with the hologram of a “Virtual Machine”.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    21 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Fluke introduces FlukePack30 Professional Tool Backpack

    Fluke introduces FlukePack30 Professional Tool Backpack

    Designed specifically for an electrician’s DMMs, clamps, tools, and accessories, the backpack also protects tools in dirty work sites. For the digital user, the Fluke Pack30 offers a way to carry all the necessary tools while keeping hands free to use cell phones and tablets.
    By: Fluke Corporation
    21 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for What Are the Obstacles to Commercial, Off-The-Shelf Systems for the Process Industries?

    What Are the Obstacles to Commercial, Off-The-Shelf Systems for the Process Industries?

    Industry sectors with critical real-time control requirements are constantly integrating commercial off-the-shelf technologies into their automation systems. Industrial automation end users are demand
    By: Michael Risse
    21 May, 2018 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for CSIA 2018 Executive Conference Report

    CSIA 2018 Executive Conference Report

    The Executive Conference featured 26 workshops and sessions, as well as several special events including the third annual CSIA Fun Run/Walk, area tours, the annual Industry Expo, and the Awards Dinner.
    18 May, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation to speak on safety through security at Safety 2018 conference

    Rockwell Automation to speak on safety through security at Safety 2018 conference

    At Safety 2018, Steve Ludwig, program manager at Rockwell Automation, will present “Four Ways Safety Engineers Can Help Mitigate Security-Related Safety Risks.”
    By: Rockwell Automation
    18 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for MINMAX announces MD family of DC-DC converter modules

    MINMAX announces MD family of DC-DC converter modules

    MINMAX Technology's DC-DC converter family consists of MDWI08 series of 8W Isolated / Regulated DC-DC converters, MDW08 series of 8W Isolated Regulated DC-DC converters, MDWI06 series of 6W Isolated / Regulated high power density DC-DC Converters, and MDWI10 Series of 10 Watt DC-DC converters.
    18 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: How to Read a Gauge Pressure Transmitter

    AutoQuiz: How to Read a Gauge Pressure Transmitter

    At zero gauge pressure in the steam line, you are essentially suppressing (pushing) the transmitter output back down to zero after the system reaches equilibrium. The transmitter will read that impuls
    By: Joel Don
    18 May, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ISA announces ISASecure Overview and 2018 Update: Securing Control Systems to IEC 62443 webinar

    ISA announces ISASecure Overview and 2018 Update: Securing Control Systems to IEC 62443 webinar

    Participants in the May 24, 11AM EDT webinar will learn about the structure and content of the international IEC 62443 control systems cybersecurity standards and the related ISASecure conformity assessment program.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA)
    17 May, 2018 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Thumbnail for Logic Supply announces collaboration with Amazon Web Services to ensure AWS Greengrass compatibility

    Logic Supply announces collaboration with Amazon Web Services to ensure AWS Greengrass compatibility

    AWS Greengrass, part of the AWS IoT offering, allows users to run local compute, messaging & data caching for connected IoT devices. With AWS Greengrass, connected devices can run AWS Lambda functions, keep device data in sync, and communicate with other devices securely
    By: Logic Supply
    17 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for NEMA: China tariffs will disadvantage American manufacturers

    NEMA: China tariffs will disadvantage American manufacturers

    The USTR’s proposal would place a 25 percent tariff on more than 100 product types within or adjacent to NEMA scope—as well as many other items that are inputted to U.S.-based manufacturing.
    17 May, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Aegis Software and CalcuQuote Partner to Offer MES and RFQ Management Solution

    Aegis Software and CalcuQuote Partner to Offer MES and RFQ Management Solution

    This combination of MES and RFQ software is intended to allow manufacturers to respond to changing customer and market demands.
    17 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for emtas and HMS Industrial Networks announce strategic partnership

    emtas and HMS Industrial Networks announce strategic partnership

    The collaboration is intended to enable both companies to leverage their combined experience in this area, targeting to further improve the offering for CANopen, SAE J1939 and CAN/CAN-FD.
    By: HMS Industrial Networks Inc
    17 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Triton announces intention to sell Aventics to Emerson

    Triton announces intention to sell Aventics to Emerson

    The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2018 subject to regulatory approvals, finalization of necessary consultations and other customary closing conditions.
    17 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact helps Purdue University students get automation experience

    Phoenix Contact helps Purdue University students get automation experience

    The latest joint effort resulted in an advanced automation and industrial networking lab for undergraduate courses. The multi-workstation area includes Phoenix Contact’s IEC 61131 programming software, PC Worx, along with visualization software, 802.11 wireless, PROFINET networking, and distributed safety I/O.
    By: Phoenix Contact
    17 May, 2018 | 2 minutes
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