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The PCIe-based AcroPack series of general purpose I/O modules are an extended version of the mPCIe specification and feature a 100-pin connector to handle the I/O.

The Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 controller from Rockwell Automation is designed to help meet the demands for smart machines in manufacturing by providing precision, connectivity and up to 20 percent more application capacity than previous CompactLogix versions.

The WNM Wireless Network Module has been redesigned with a sleeker housing and incorporating both Serial and Ethernet communications in one model

The noax IPCs will continue to support tried-and-tested operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows embedded, or IGEL.

When one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers built a new $1 billion facility, careful planning was undertaken to minimize potential downtime. Using a video monitoring system from Industrial Video & Control, the company can proactively address production issues, ensure the safety of personnel on the plant floor, and closely monitor hard-to-see areas.

Rotork provided Drax Group, the largest conventional power station in the UK, with 200 automated wagons as part of Drax's conversion from coal to sustainable biomass

Effective HMI implementation requires discipline in design.

Spectroline’s SafetyBlu (SB-450) Blue Light Inspection Kit is a hydraulic system maintenance tool designed help find expensive hydraulic system leaks, as well as help detect and prevent injection injuries.

The GOT712-837 panel computer is designed for demanding IIoT HMI applications in the railway sector, including tasks like monitoring and controlling speed, temperature and security, or for fleet management

By Daniel Visser, Istec International The EKC "Great Migration Project' was started, with the help of Istec International and Yokogawa to replace an old DCS, during online process conditions.

The addition reflects the Alliance’s growing influence and engagement in China, and among manufacturers focused on the smart appliance product category.

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the analysis of the properties of a material or object without causing any damage to the object. NDT techniques are useful because they do not cause any permanent damage to the object being tested.

Automation is rapidly perforating all sorts of industrial applications and the past few years have witnessed considerable rate of adaptation of automation devices and its accessories. Touch Based Human Machine Interface (HMI) are among the major automation oriented devices deployed across major applications in industrial automation, automotive, oil & gas sectors.

Non-contact sensors are sensors that detect position, speed, temperature, air quality and distance using non-contact technology. These sensors are solid-state electronic devices which generate electromagnetic field or beam to detect any disturbance in that particular field. Since stationary parts are used for sensing, less maintenance is required.

The forged Equiwedge gate valve features the increased wall thicknesses found in critical areas of valves designed in accordance with U.S. standards, while capitalizing on the reduced weight of equivalent European standards.

Networked smart plastics, which incorporate a range of sensors and monitoring modules, can expand the possibilities of preventative maintenance and increase uptime and reduce unexpected repairs and maintenance.

Automation Networks is a Technology company providing a wide variety of quality Industrial Networking products for the most popular Ethernet & Fieldbus Industrial Networks. These include Allen-Bradley Ethernet CSP, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Data Highway Plus (DH+); Siemens Profibus & Profinet; Schneider Electric Modbus RTU & Modbus TCP/IP. Other Industrial protocols & Networks includes CC-Link, BACnet MS/TP.w

The OM-SGD series of panel meters are designed for process monitoring in a wide range of industrial or laboratory applications

The CX8190 for Ethernet communication is a PC-based controller in a “Bus Coupler format” for TwinCAT 3 automation software.

The SBSI vision sensor, with a rugged IP67 housing, built in lighting, and EtherNet/IP capability, was designed to make it easy for North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to incorporate vision sensing into their solutions