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Rockwell Automation renews commitment to Houston with upcoming Automation Fair
Weeks after the devastation from Hurricane Harvey and Irma, leaders at Rockwell Automation are confidently moving forward with plans to host the annual Automation Fair event in Houston. -
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Beckwood partners with Siemens to produce automated hydraulic press
The company was seeking a turnkey package consisting of two 1400-ton hydraulic presses and two automated stamping die handling systems to load and unload the presses more efficiently than the conventional forklift and manual labor-intensive system this customer was currently utilizing. -
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Opto 22 announces Norma Rodriguez as Director of Training
In this position Rodriguez will continue to teach free hands-on classes at the company’s headquarters in Temecula, California, and will expand the company’s current online training videos and tutorials into a structured series of online courses for customers. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces SureMotion linear motion slide actuators
The SureMotion lineup includes both motor-ready actuator assemblies and an assortment of sliding components and accessories to provide a variety of motion control solutions for X-Y and X-Y-Z positioning systems. -
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IoT Collaboration Bridging Edge to Cloud: Inside Petasense & OSIsoft’s Effort to Improve Manufacturing
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Reducing downtime has been one of the most relevant, shining examples of how Internet of Things (IoT) technology can have a real impact on today’s factory. The recent collaboration between OSISoft and Petasense aims to enhance this effort as this article explores. -
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Identifying Odor Control Needs in Manufacturing Operations
Timur Dunaev, BioAir Solutions Odor problems at manufacturing facilities can be unexpected, and can work against the production the facility is meant to accomplish. Solving the problem requires analyzing how a facility’s processes generate and disperse odorous air, and then identifying an appropriate odor control solution. -
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Kamstrup announces investment in NB-IoT communication for its electricity meters
The Danish company says communication modules and meters with integrated NB-IoT have already been developed and successfully tested. Pilot tests are planned for spring 2018 and a commercial solution will be available in the next 12-18 months. -
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Sager Electronics announces acquisition of Power Sources Unlimited
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, announced that it has acquired the distribution and supply business of Power Sources Unlimited, Inc. -
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GE announces GE Power’s Monitoring & Diagnostic Center to incorporate Predix-based Asset Performance Management (APM) software
Running GE Digital’s APM solution will help further prevent power outages by increasing the reliability of the thousands of power producing turbines and generators monitored by the M&D Center. -
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Schneider Electric announces partnership with MaxGrip
Schneider Electric’s expanded APM assessment delivers a comprehensive view of asset health as a first step of an asset reliability strategy that takes into account business context to benchmark current performance and identify areas for improvement. -
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ABB to embed safety I/O's in robot controllers to enhance collaboration
As the safety I/Os are controlled by the safety module inside the robot controller, there is no need for third party stand-alone safety PLCs to be used. It also reduces the time associated with the set-up and operation of robotic production cells. -
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Emerson unveils Plantweb IoT platform enhancements at 2017 Emerson Global Users Exchange
Built on the foundation of process control and safety systems, Plantweb expands on existing automation infrastructure to make the promise of Industrial IoT scalable and achievable, with a portfolio of Pervasive Sensing technologies, a suite of analytical software tools, secure data infrastructure devices and expert services. -
Industry Product
Lenze introduces c250-S safety controller
The c250-S is a safety controller that enables engineers to program all of the machine’s safety needs using one engineering tool based on the PLCopen standard. -
Industry Product
Weidmuller introduces IP 20 Power Distribution (WPD) Blocks with finger safety
Weidmuller’s WPD blocks are designed for power source distribution in low voltage applications (UL - 600V / 30 – 310 A, AC/DC) and accommodate a range of wire sizes from AWG 14 – 3/0. -
Industry Product
FSL Electronics introduces range of WEARABLE Industrial Remote Controls
From industrial winch and lift automation to allowing sports referees to control the scoreboard from the field, the FSL wearable wrist remote is truly adaptable to any need, whether industrial or domestic. -
FeatureWhat Are the Benefits of Oxygen-Based Fuel Controllers for Biomass Plants
For plants that use automated fuel control, a pressure-based controller is the most common. -
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Robotic Industries Association announces alliance with OSHA, NIOSH
The goals of the OSHA/NIOSH/RIA Alliance are enhancing technical expertise about robotics within OSHA and NIOSH; improving awareness of workplace hazards associated with traditional industrial robots and the emerging technology of human robot collaboration (HRC) installations and systems; and identifying research that may be needed to help reduce workplace hazards. -
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Securing Your Data While Traveling the World
Despite the amount of communication done long-distance nowadays, travel is an important part of business. With the advent of technology-based business information, security is no longer limited to just your own safety -- the security of your data is top priority too. Here are some easy tips for data protection. -
Industry Product
Endress+Hauser introduces 1-5 VDC low power output option to PMP71 pressure transmitters
The PMP71 measures absolute and gauge pressure of gas, steam or liquid and has built-in algorithms to calculate level, volume and mass of liquids. Measuring spans are available in ranges from -6 to +6 psi up to -15 to 10,500 psi. -
Industry Product
Eltima Software introduces port virtualization technology integration to the POS system
POS software may be enhansed with the additional technology integration. With Eltima Port Virtualization Technology you may get all data from retail devices to the single base. The technology may be integrated to the software and to the hardware. Custom development allows to make suitable product exactly for your needs.