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The Manufacturing Digital Transformation and the Power of the Website
By Craig Witt, MotionPoint Disruptive technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence and machine learning get a lot of press and attention today. Yet marketers across the manufacturing sector have one of the most powerful digital transformation technologies right at their fingertips already -
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Siemens to highlight MindSphere Version 3, applications and Industry 4.0 technology at HANNOVER MESSE
At the Hannover Messe 2018, Siemens will be showcasing a series of examples which demonstrate how users can harness the potential of Industrie 4.0 by implementing Digital Enterprise solutions. -
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Honeywell and Equate announce cooperation to develop petrochemical technologies
As part of the MOU, EQUATE will test Honeywell technologies, including the latest additions to the Honeywell Connected Plant portfolio, as well as assess EQUATE’s requirements and ideas at Honeywell facilities. -
Industry Product
Novotechnik announces three versions of SP 2800 Series of rotary position sensors
Common specifications for both versions include life of >50 million operations and mechanical range of 0 to 360° continuously. Maximum vibration is 20 g from 5 to 2,000 Hz. -
FeaturePID Controller Loop Tuning Primer: Working With Integrating Processes
A tuning methodology called lambda tuning solves many of the challenges of tuning a PID controller for an integrating process. The lambda tuning method allows the user to choose the closed loop respon -
eBookAdvancing Automation: IIoT and Industry 4.0
This eBook will look at some of the complex barriers that are currently hindering IIoT efficiency as well as discuss ways, in which to overcome them. It will also share some of the new technologies that have impacted the industry throughout the last year. -
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IDEC announces release of WindEDIT Lite app for iOS and Android devices
With the WindEDIT Lite app, users can monitor any PLC parameter, and change set points and other values. Data register, input, output, timer and counter values can be monitored and controlled using the standard Dialog Interface. -
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Siemens to highlight battery production software in 2018
The Siemens portfolio ranging from production planning and engineering software to automation and drive technology, including industrial communication networks and cloud-based solutions is designed to optimize battery production -
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Fluke announces David O’Reilly as President of Fluke Digital Systems (FDS)
As president of FDS, he will lead the team to develop solutions that harnesses the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to integrate the wireless monitoring of industrial equipment health with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. -
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Proactive Security Concepts Instead of Reactive Defense: Safety and security in industrial plants needs rethinking
By Dr. Alexander Horch, HIMA This article explains why the process industry needs to switch from passive to active defense mode for cybersecurity and what it must do to ensure plant security in the digital era. -
Industry Product
L&T Technology Services announces AiKno cognitive intelligence framework
AiKno combines contextual intelligence and AI, enabling customers to develop a range of digital virtual agents, problem solving applications and robotic process automations. -
Industry Product
Emerson introduces DeltaV version 14
This update to the DeltaV automation system includes enhanced access to production and equipment data, improved usability and greater security. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: Identify the Function of a P&ID Symbol
In a P7ID diagram, a "circle" enclosed in a "square" indicates it is an instrument that has a shared display or a shared control. -
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Schneider Electric helps YESCO install IIoT-enabled SCADA solution
YESCO implemented Schneider Electric’s System Platform as a SCADA solution to gain better access to data that was often not readily available to improve performance. -
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HIMA talks functional safety concepts at ARC Industry Forum
At the ARC Industry Forum which was held in Orlando, Florida, from February 12 – 15, HIMA presented its comprehensive functional safety concept which offers security by expanding the scope from the safety instrumented system to its security-relevant environment. -
Industry Product
Moticont introduces LVCM-019-016-02 Linear Voice Coil Motor
This voice coil motor is designed for applications such as: Pick-and-place, testing, laser steering, laser speckle reduction, mirror positioning, scanning, oscillation, switching, and hand held medical, dental, or industrial applications. -
Industry Product
CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) and Mitsubishi partner to embed CC-Link IE Field Safety features into the MR-J4-GF Servo Amplifiers
With the CC-Link IE Field Safety integration and the additional option card MR-D30 attached, the MR-J4-GF now meets international safety standards for Category 4 PLe SIL3. -
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Rockwell Automation releases FactoryTalk View software version 10.0
New features in the FactoryTalk View software version 10.0 include efforts to improve access to information, mobile device support and cross-software integration. -
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FeatureTuning the Model Predictive Control of a Crude Distillation Unit [Technical]
Petrochemical and oil processing industries usually take advantage of advanced control platforms to improve the product quality and yield. -
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Savigent announces Dean Truitt as CEO and John Mitchell as CFO
Truitt has an engineering background with 35 years of experience transforming businesses, optimizing manufacturing and supply chain operations and deploying software and technology solutions. Most recently Mitchell served in finance management roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for 18 years in various business units including Applications and Supply Chain & Operations.