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HARTING works to aid Chinese manufacturing as founding member of Robotation Academy Foshan
The new Robotation Academy in Foshan will bring together 21 partner companies in the fields of robotics, automation and Industrie 4.0. The Academy sets its focus providing trainings, conferences and presentations on future technology trends for companies in the Guangdong region. -
Industry Product
Beckhoff announces HART integration into TwinCAT software and I/O system
Full implementation of HART functionality, both in the I/O system and in the TwinCAT engineering environment,is intended to promote simple project planning and reliable commissioning. -
Industry Product
ATEK announces AssetScan suite of condition monitoring solutions
The AssetScan condition monitoring suite includes differential pressure monitors, level monitors and temperature monitoring solutions. The AssetScan condition monitoring suite also includes battery-powered and cellular enabled solutions. -
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FeatureApplications of Thermoelectric Modules on Heat Flow Detection [technical]
Quantitative analysis and practical scenarios of implementation of the thermoelectric module for heat flow detection -
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Sciemetric Instruments announces free Leak Test Workshop
Through demonstrations, presentations and one-on-one discussion with leak test experts, the Nov. 8 Leak Test Workshop will give practical information and ideas that attendees can take back to their factories and implement for a better, faster and more reliable leak test. -
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SABIC turns to Yokogawa TDLS analyzers to enhance safety function and production
By Jon Moscovic, Lead Reliability Engineer, SABIC SABIC’s situation proved to be harder than most typical applications due to a mix of specific conditions. For many years operators struggled while working with paramagnetic and electrochemical cell sensors. -
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ISA publishes new book: Process Analyzer Systems Project Engineering and Management
Process Analyzer Systems Project Engineering and Management by Gary Nichols, PE, CAP®, includes specific recommendations for defining hardware and documentation deliverables, adhering to procurement policy, working with team members in other disciplines and in the supply chain, and communicating among project teams. -
Industry Product
DENSO introduces HSR four-axis SCARA robot
The HSR robot can be switched between floor- and ceiling-mount simply by making a change in the configuration file of the controller, with no additional hardware necessary. -
Industry Product
Fluke announces T6 Electrical Testers with FieldSense Technology
The Fluke T6 Electrical Testers with FieldSense Technology are designed to make troubleshooting safer and more efficient by allowing electricians to take simultaneous voltage and current measurements — not just detection — without test leads. -
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IoT Collaboration Bridging Edge to Cloud: Inside Petasense & OSIsoft’s Effort to Improve Manufacturing
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Reducing downtime has been one of the most relevant, shining examples of how Internet of Things (IoT) technology can have a real impact on today’s factory. The recent collaboration between OSISoft and Petasense aims to enhance this effort as this article explores. -
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Rockwell Automation renews commitment to Houston with upcoming Automation Fair
Weeks after the devastation from Hurricane Harvey and Irma, leaders at Rockwell Automation are confidently moving forward with plans to host the annual Automation Fair event in Houston. -
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Emerson lauds wireless technologies as foundation of IIoT adoption
Emerson predicts the next 10 years will see exponential growth in the adoption of wireless and pervasive sensing applications that help companies maximize safety and reliability, optimize production and enable Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) strategies. -
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ABB announces opening of Collaborative Operations Center in Helsinki, Finland
The center will function as the central focal point for expert resources and for systems that are equipped with ABB technology. It will leverage ABB’s pulp and paper expertise to provide true data-driven solutions for its customers by providing remote connectivity, secure access to process performance information, and technical support. -
Case Study
Beckwood partners with Siemens to produce automated hydraulic press
The company was seeking a turnkey package consisting of two 1400-ton hydraulic presses and two automated stamping die handling systems to load and unload the presses more efficiently than the conventional forklift and manual labor-intensive system this customer was currently utilizing. -
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Opto 22 announces Norma Rodriguez as Director of Training
In this position Rodriguez will continue to teach free hands-on classes at the company’s headquarters in Temecula, California, and will expand the company’s current online training videos and tutorials into a structured series of online courses for customers. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces SureMotion linear motion slide actuators
The SureMotion lineup includes both motor-ready actuator assemblies and an assortment of sliding components and accessories to provide a variety of motion control solutions for X-Y and X-Y-Z positioning systems. -
FeatureWhat Are the Benefits of Oxygen-Based Fuel Controllers for Biomass Plants
For plants that use automated fuel control, a pressure-based controller is the most common. -
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Identifying Odor Control Needs in Manufacturing Operations
Timur Dunaev, BioAir Solutions Odor problems at manufacturing facilities can be unexpected, and can work against the production the facility is meant to accomplish. Solving the problem requires analyzing how a facility’s processes generate and disperse odorous air, and then identifying an appropriate odor control solution. -
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Kamstrup announces investment in NB-IoT communication for its electricity meters
The Danish company says communication modules and meters with integrated NB-IoT have already been developed and successfully tested. Pilot tests are planned for spring 2018 and a commercial solution will be available in the next 12-18 months. -
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Sager Electronics announces acquisition of Power Sources Unlimited
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, announced that it has acquired the distribution and supply business of Power Sources Unlimited, Inc.
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