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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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  • Thumbnail for Higher Demands Call for Intelligent Automation Systems

    Higher Demands Call for Intelligent Automation Systems

    By Dan DeYoung, Rockwell Automation Implementing a smart manufacturing approach requires an automation system that can keep up with these demands – a system that integrates all smart devices on a single network with one control platform. Automation systems must be able to deliver the promise of smart manufacturing
    By: Rockwell Automation
    18 April, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Bitflow announces SDK 6.30 upgrade available for download

    Bitflow announces SDK 6.30 upgrade available for download

    The BitBox provides 36 inputs and 36 outputs in a compact, DIN-rail mounted, compact form factor that supports TTL, LVDS, open collector, opto-isolated and 24V signaling.
    By: BitFlow
    18 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for KEB America announces version 8.0 of COMBIVIS Connect software

    KEB America announces version 8.0 of COMBIVIS Connect software

    COMBIVIS Connect is KEB’s remote access software solution for PLCs and HMIs. Using the software to connect to a remote or distributed installation is intended to allow the customer to save both time and money by monitoring equipment and performing updates without having to leave the office.
    By: KEB America, Inc.
    18 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for TT Electronics introduces HM73E-10 series SMT power inductors

    TT Electronics introduces HM73E-10 series SMT power inductors

    TT Electronics' HM73E-10 series inductors will be of interest to system designers, component engineers and design engineers for use in automotive powertrains, engine and transmission control, hybrid electric vehicles, start-and-stop system and electric power steering applications.
    By: TT Electronics
    18 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for WSI Global introduces XpressPack automatic case packer

    WSI Global introduces XpressPack automatic case packer

    XpressPack’s operation handles up to 8 to 10 cases per cycle. It is designed for the beverage market, particularly soda and beer, and is also a good choice for cereal and laundry detergent boxes, as well as foils and plastic wraps, and parchment paper.
    18 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Siemens introduces Scalance XF-200BA family of industrial Profinet switches

    Siemens introduces Scalance XF-200BA family of industrial Profinet switches

    Two types of switches are available: Scalance XF204-2BA, a standard switch for universal, cross-industry use, and the Scalance XF204-2BA DNA Y-switch for special tasks in process automation.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    18 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - April 19, 2017

    Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - April 19, 2017

    The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Zach S. in Ohio. Congratulations, Zach!
    18 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for WhiteSpace Alliance announces publication of testing format for Wi-FAR certificiation

    WhiteSpace Alliance announces publication of testing format for Wi-FAR certificiation

    Wi-FAR supports line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight broadband services at distances up to 30 km, enabling deployment of middle- and last-mile solutions to regional, rural and remote areas. TV white space can also support a range of current and emerging infrastructure applications, including machine-to-machine communications, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Grid deployment, industrial automation and homeland security.
    17 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for PAS announces $40 million investment to fuel cybersecurity efforts

    PAS announces $40 million investment to fuel cybersecurity efforts

    This funding round is intended expand PAS sales and marketing across its global offices as well as increase research and development for Cyber Integrity, its flagship cybersecurity software product.
    By: PAS Inc.
    17 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Sercos to present Sercos TSN demonstrator at Hannover Fair

    Sercos to present Sercos TSN demonstrator at Hannover Fair

    The demonstrator, which attracted a lot of interest at SPS IPC Drives 2016 in Germany, shows the transmission of the Sercos III real-time protocol via Ethernet standard IEEE 802.1 TSN (Time-Sensitive Networks).
    By: Sercos International e.V.
    17 April, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek announces CAPA318 embedded motherboard

    Axiomtek announces CAPA318 embedded motherboard

    This 3.5”embedded motherboard is suitable for IoT/M2M related applications, industrial control, self-service terminals, digital signage, POS/kiosk displays.
    17 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Siemens announces addition of 1511TF-1 PN and 1515TF-2 PN technology CPUs to Simatic S7-1500 Advanced Controller line

    Siemens announces addition of 1511TF-1 PN and 1515TF-2 PN technology CPUs to Simatic S7-1500 Advanced Controller line

    The fail-safe Simatic S7-1500 T-CPUs from Siemens combine extended motion control functionalities, such as gearing and camming, with safety-related applications in a single device.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    17 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Cognex introduces Dataman 70 series of fixed-mount barcode readers

    Cognex introduces Dataman 70 series of fixed-mount barcode readers

    DataMan 70 is optimized with barcode reading algorithms and individually controlled LEDs to ensure continuously high read rates. It measures 22.2mm x 35.8 mm x 42.4 mm.
    By: Cognex Corporation
    17 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Lanner introduces NCA-1020 desktop gateway

    Lanner introduces NCA-1020 desktop gateway

    Lanner’s NCA-1020 is the next model of its predecessor NCA-1010 and empowered by the 14nm Intel platform codenamed Braswell, designed for power efficiency and processing performance for entry-level computing applications.
    By: Lanner Inc.
    17 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Advanced Micro Controls releases 3501-HSTP1 stepper motor controller

    Advanced Micro Controls releases 3501-HSTP1 stepper motor controller

    he single-axis 3501-HSTP1 stepper motor controller is designed to control the position and velocity of a stepper motor, and features discrete inputs for functions such as homing and emergency stop.
    By: ADVANCED Motion Controls
    17 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for FLIR announces FLIR Lepton 3 microthermal camera

    FLIR announces FLIR Lepton 3 microthermal camera

    Common to all versions of Lepton, its size allows for integration in a variety of products, including smartphones, diagnostic tools, automobiles, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, building controls, process equipment, security systems, machine vision systems, advanced gaming devices and unmanned aerial systems.
    By: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    17 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for tecsis introduces Model UDA universal signal conditioner and amplifier

    tecsis introduces Model UDA universal signal conditioner and amplifier

    Model UDA is intended for load, force, torque, or pressure sensor applications requiring stable, repeatable and noise-free analog signals for control or data acquisition.
    17 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for PID Controller Tuning Rules

    PID Controller Tuning Rules

    Safety, equipment and environmental protection, process efficiency and capacity, product quality, and control system maintenance depend on PID tuning.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    17 April, 2017 | 9 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Bill's Deep Dive: How Deloitte and Dragos' Cyber Risk Platform Converges IT and OT Security

    Bill's Deep Dive: How Deloitte and Dragos' Cyber Risk Platform Converges IT and OT Security

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com As automation technology gets more advanced, with more capabilities, so to does it come with an increasing number of cyber security vulnerabilities. As such, this week’s Deep Dive will revolve around Deloitte's new cyber risk platform
    17 April, 2017 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell announces APAC Channel Partner of the Year award winners

    Honeywell announces APAC Channel Partner of the Year award winners

    Honeywell acknowledged 14 channel partners for excellence, innovation and service among more than 300 companies supplying and integrating Honeywell solutions in Asia-Pacific. Honorees surpassed their business goals by delivering superior value to customers.
    By: Honeywell Industrial Automation & Control
    14 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
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