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Case Study
Rockwell Automation helps Tyson Foods update control and integration systems
The operating system that supported the Tyson Foods' Wisconsin plant's human machine interface (HMI) application was facing obsolescence. The new solution is based on the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system that incorporates both the Logix control platform and FactoryTalk production management software -
Industry Product
VANTIQ announces Summer release of VANTIQ platform
VANTIQ is an integrated platform-as-a-service (PaaS) which includes the necessary management tools (performance, provisioning, status, logging) required for real-time business and event-driven operations. -
Industry Product
Sigma-Netics introduces 745 and 785 series of pressure switches
The 745 and 785 series of pressure switches are designed for low-pressure, high-sensitivity applications, including off-road or industrial OEM equipment, train braking systems, compactors, compressors and fuel systems. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces EA3-S3ML & EA3-T4CL C-more Micro touch panels
These Micro panels are powered from a Class 2, 12-24 VDC power supply and can also receive power from the serial communications port of most AutomationDirect PLCs or through the USB port when connected to a PC for programming. -
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Navigating the Aging Workforce Tidal Wave in Manufacturing
By Steve Gansen, Cisco With manufacturing there has been a real struggle with a slowing demographic and attracting new talent, causing a considerable amount of institutional knowledge to walk out the door into retirement. Manufacturers can no longer be complacent in dealing with talent. -
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Micro-Epsilon releases optoNCDT 1750 laser sensor for industry & automation
The compact optoNCDT 1750 laser sensor for displacement and distance measurements offers new features combined with robustness and reliability. Based on an innovative web interface, the new laser sensor stands out due to its ease of use and intuitive commissioning using presets for different surface types and colors. -
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Bilateral Control of Master-Slave Manipulators with Constant Time Delay
Study of a novel teleoperation controller for a nonlinear master-slave robotic system with constant time delay in communication channel. -
Industry Product
Seeq introduces Seeq integration module for Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA system
The Seeq integration module is designed to simplify integration of Seeq Workbench into Ignition displays and server gateways. Ignition customers in manufacturing, mining, pulp & paper, food & beverage, and other process industries use Seeq Workbench to find insights in their data. -
Industry Product
Zigbee Alliance introduces Zigbee PRO 2017
With PRO 2017, Zigbee is a mesh network capable of operating in two ISM frequency bands simultaneously: sub-GHz 800-900 MHz for regional requirements and 2.4 GHz for global acceptance. This dual-band option enables flexibility and design choice for manufacturers, municipalities and consumers wanting to connect products across buildings, cities and homes. -
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Emerging Security Threats: AI Could Be the Next Virtual Guard
By Rick Delgado, Freelance Automation Writer Using Artificial Intelligence for cyber security is a relatively new idea that still is undergoing its incubation phase. Actualizing the significance of AI in data assessment and predictive analysis, advancements are being made in the technological sector to utilize this potential in addressing the growing challenge of cyber security. -
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Bitflow sponsors Purdue University Hyperloop team at SpaceX competition
The Purdue team made a solid showing at the first Hyperloop competition this January in held at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, CA, finishing 7th out of a field of 27 universities. The team spent the Spring semester refining its original pod in preparation for the second competition set for August 25-27, 2017. -
Industry Product
Siemens releases wall-mounting kits for Sinamics G120C and G120 PM240-2 modular drives
Available in power ranges from ½ to 200 hp and voltages from 230V to 690V, the kits offer use with all drive frame sizes of the corresponding Siemens drive units. -
Industry Product
EC70A-SU Fanless Embedded System
The EC70A-SU, which is capable of extensive I/O capabilities and increased computing performance, takes full advantage of 6th Gen Intel® Core i7/i5/i3 U-series processors delivering only 15 watts TDP. -
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HIMA announces Stefan Basenach as head of Process business unit
With the creation of a separate business unit for the process industry, HIMA aims to focus their business strategy on stronger global growth and closer customer contact. -
Industry Product
Claroty announces Secure Remote Access for security platform
Secure Remote Access enables asset owners to control, manage and audit remote access to critical industrial systems. This product is integrated with the company’s Continuous Threat Detection and Enterprise Management Console products which collectively provide unmatched cyberrisk management for industrial control environments. -
Industry Product
Bronkhurst releases ES-FLOW Flow Meter
Typical applications for the low-flow liquid flow meters and controllers can be found in Food, Beverage & Pharma (e.g. additives, sterilization), Medical and Chemical (e.g. catalysts, reagents) and many other markets which require precision fluid handling e.g. fuel consumption measurement and dosing of colorants or lubricants in many industries. -
Industry Product
VPG Transducers introduces Model 182 extensometer
The extensometer is suited for applications where safety and device stability are of critical importance for operator injury risk mitigation and prevention, including where stringent vehicle compliance with EN15000 and EN280 standards may be required. -
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Walk Around the Factory of the Future
By Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director, EU Automation The need for the latest technology is also visible in the manufacturing sector as those working within it look to improve efficiency through Industry 4.0. This article discusses how the latest industrial trend, digital twinning, is shaping the future of manufacturing. -
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CIMdata announces release of PLM Industry Review and Trends Report
The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2016. It contains analyses of major trends and issues; revenues of PLM providers; and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth. -
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Kaspersky Lab Survey: Half of ICS companies experienced a cybersecurity incident in past year
The survey found that over half (54%) of ICS companies interviewed have experienced at least one cyberattack in the last 12 months – with one-in-five (21%) experiencing two incidents in the same time frame.
