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Andy Selvy

Andy Selvy is chief systems designer at Watlow. As a world-class industrial technology and thermal products leader, Watlow designs and manufactures heating solutions consisting primarily of electric resistive heaters, temperature sensors, temperature and power controllers and supporting software–all the components of a thermal system. We partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time and improve the efficiency of products and applications.

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    Emerging Efficiencies for Packaging Lines

    By Tom Egan, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Robotics, automatic labelers, smart packaging and digital printing are just some of the technologies that can help an operation become more flexible and cost-effective with rapid response times to save on related expenses. This article will discuss some resources you might not know about.
    24 April, 2017 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Calex announces 24S48.21FXW and 24S53.19FXW DC/DC converters

    Calex announces 24S48.21FXW and 24S53.19FXW DC/DC converters

    As with the other models in the series, the 24S48.21FXW and 24S53.19FXW offer an 9 to 36VDC input range making them ideal for 12V and 24V battery powered applications.
    24 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric partners with Microsoft to enable open IoT application development

    Schneider Electric partners with Microsoft to enable open IoT application development

    The two will accelerate the delivery of cloud-based, IoT solutions for all of Schneider Electric’s end user segments, marrying Microsoft’s experience in the cloud with Schneider Electric’s domain expertise in power management, plants, machines, buildings, data centers and grids to empower companies in a wide variety of markets to use IoT as a competitive differentiator.
    24 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Siemens and EPLAN announce synchronization of component datasets in online data portals

    Siemens and EPLAN announce synchronization of component datasets in online data portals

    The EPLAN Data Portal is an online source of free device and component data for machinery and plant design. Downloads now exceed over one million datasets per month from a selection of 700,000 parts from 179 leading manufacturers that continues to grow.
    24 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Opto 22 announces joining of EdgeX Foundry open-source project

    Opto 22 announces joining of EdgeX Foundry open-source project

    EdgeX Foundry is an open-source project hosted by The Linux Foundation, building a common open framework for Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing and an ecosystem of interoperable components to unify the marketplace and accelerate enterprise and Industrial IoT.
    24 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
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    AutoQuiz: What Is the Process for a Continuity Check of a Field Transmitter?

    A continuity check is performed on a length of finished wire or cable to determine if the electrical current flows continuously throughout the length.
    By: Joel Don
    21 April, 2017 | 1 minute
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    Webinar Recording: How to Identify and Overcome Cybersecurity Challenges

    Before implementing a cybersecurity technical solution, take an inventory of your industrial network cyber assets and perform a vulnerability assessment.
    By: Contributing Authors
    19 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA event to debut at SOLARPOWER International in Las Vegas

    Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA event to debut at SOLARPOWER International in Las Vegas

    The topics of H2+FC NORTH AMERICA will include hydrogen generation, storage and transportation, fuel cell systems and applications, stationary-, automotive-, mobile fuel cells, special markets, components and supplying technology, fuel cell and battery testing.
    19 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for HANNOVER MESSE announces Young Tech Enterprises stage for entrepreneurs

    HANNOVER MESSE announces Young Tech Enterprises stage for entrepreneurs

    Whoever is interested in innovation in industry will find inspiration at the 150 startups exhibiting at Young Tech Enterprises in Hall 3 at HANNOVER MESSE.
    19 April, 2017 | 3 minutes
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    The Robots are Coming — But They’re Here to Help

    By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation While it may still be some time before we replace ourselves with androids, automation is having a significant impact on the way we work. This article will discuss further, the impact of robotics on the job market.
    19 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for INSYS introduces icom Data Suite software package for data point networking

    INSYS introduces icom Data Suite software package for data point networking

    The basic "starter package" version of the icom Data Suite contains all functions for monitoring, visualisation and messaging. It can be enhanced through extra functions such as Modbus communication capability, Cumulocity or Telekom Cloud der Dinge connectivity
    19 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Vishay Precision Group announces Alpha Electronics FNP Series of shunt resistors

    Vishay Precision Group announces Alpha Electronics FNP Series of shunt resistors

    The Alpha Electronics FNP Series is designed for any automotive, industrial, or power electronics application requiring the accurate detection of overcurrent conditions or remaining battery power levels.
    19 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for FlexSim announces FlexSim 2017 update 1

    FlexSim announces FlexSim 2017 update 1

    This update expands on the virtual reality support FlexSim has included since October 2015. The software now supports both OpenVR and the HTC Vive; combined with the existing Oculus Rift support.
    19 April, 2017
  • Red Trident named as Siemens Solution Partner for Industrial Networks

    Red Trident’s RF engineering solutions and services include deploying wireless backhaul networks, conducting full RF spectrum analysis, terrain analysis, signal loss analysis, submitting FCC filings, and designing and managing point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and static or dynamic mesh networks.
    19 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell announces expansion of Russian natural gas plant

    Honeywell announces expansion of Russian natural gas plant

    The expansion will include new production lines, equipment and training at the company’s existing plant in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. The plant is part of Honeywell’s Elster Gazelektronika business.
    19 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Opto 22 and Dell announce joint Hannover Messe exhibition

    Products from both companies will be showcased, demonstrating how to integrate and deliver edge computing applications and connect real-world signals and industrial “things” to the digital world of information technology, mobile, and cloud computing.
    19 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Talent is Key to Successful Industrial Digital Transformation

    Talent is Key to Successful Industrial Digital Transformation

    By Jennifer Waldo, GE Digital and IoT Talent Consortium Given the rising importance of the Internet of Things, “digital transformation” has become a business necessity, and the industrial sector is facing a huge shift. In addition to technological challenges, organizations must also address how to find, train and manage the people who will power this transformation.
    19 April, 2017 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Yokogawa to contribute control systems to Kuwaiti reverse osmosis plant

    Yokogawa to contribute control systems to Kuwaiti reverse osmosis plant

    This plant will be built in Doha, which is about 20 km east of Kuwait City, by Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water. The plant will produce 270,000 tons of fresh water per day, which is sufficient to meet the needs of 900,000 residents.
    19 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Wood Group announces $8M automation contract with TPC Group

    Wood Group announces $8M automation contract with TPC Group

    Effective immediately, Wood Group will serve as TPC’s main automation contractor providing automation, technical, systems, process, software, fabrication and construction support to the company’s manufacturing facilities in Houston and Port Neches in Texas and a terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
    19 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for igus celebrates National Robotics Week with Young Engineers Support (YES) program

    igus celebrates National Robotics Week with Young Engineers Support (YES) program

    Since the inception of YES, igus has donated products to tens of thousands of students worldwide for projects including a record-setting solar car, a full scale submarine, a 3D pizza printer, and countless others.
    19 April, 2017 | 1 minute
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