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By Chuck Cimalore, Arena Solutions With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and centralized data management platforms like Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technology, companies can create a closed-loop, data-driven DfR program to improve predictability and reliability and achieve better-performing products.

Founded in 1989, Primary Systems Inc. is based in Old Bridge, N.J. The company is a system integrator that helps its clients produce products while meeting all compliance requirements. PSI designs, implements, and troubleshoots systems for the process and manufacturing industries.

Approximately 100 students visited Phoenix Contact’s U.S. headquarters in Middletown, Pa., on Monday, October 29, to kick off the second annual “Think BIG!” program. The partnership with Harrisburg School District is a yearlong curriculum designed to get elementary-age students excited about STEM careers.

The NCA-1515 features Intel’s QuickAssist Technology, offering cryptographic acceleration and commercial-grade LAN functions in a 231mm x 200mm x 44mm (WxDxH) form factor.

The M8 cable connectors are available with male or female cable connector, moulded, with cable lengths of 2m and 5m. They have an IP67 protection rating, 3 A current rating and 30 V voltage rating.

The interaction between operating data and digital twins provides plant and machine operators with an array of available data via Sidrive IQ – from measured values, status and operating KPIs, service messages, location positioning and technical product data to spare part information.

FCI’s thermal flow meters with HART communications support the production of food and beverages, chemicals, electric power generation, mining and metals, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, oil/gas production and refining, pollution monitoring, solid waste, water/wastewater treatment and more.

The complexity of modern automation systems requires partnership and collaboration with an expanded set of industrial and technical disciplines.

This system is integrated with up and downstream equipment utilizing an on-board Beckhoff PLC. The system can be connected to a new or existing database to manage statistics for at the machine and from remote locations.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Remote monitoring is not a new phenomenon. The technology has already established itself as standard part of control in manufacturing. This article explains how manufacturers can optimize their supply chain with remote monitoring.

Mr. Burke will remain as an officer on the Board of Directors and will continue his widespread evangelism for OPC UA adoption across various domains. Stefan Hoppe took over the operational activities and responsibility for worldwide adaption of the OPC standards and the further development of the organization.

The City partnered with Indegy to implement an industrial security solution that provides visibility, protection and control to detect and prevent threats before they can impact the operation and safety of its water supply systems and utilities.

The robotic system will be used to piece pick inventory items for retail store replenishment using a “goods-to-robot” configuration. The order fulfillment system will support replenishment of approximately 50 retail stores and is scheduled to start up during the 2nd quarter of 2019 in a new distribution center building.

The Linear MOTIONEERING tool retains the Thomson engineering calculations for design engineers and has added new product families, interactive navigation, expanded global support and mobile access.

As a part of the ABB Ability portfolio of connected digital solutions, digital switchgear is based on the integration of current and voltage sensors into medium-voltage switchgear, combined with ABB’s Relion protection and control relays, and the capability of the IEC 61850 standard for communication.

The Protocol Gateway series is equipped with hardware platforms and software to manage the translation from protocol to protocol. They are designed to withstand environments with temperatures ranging between -40°C and +85°C degrees with up to 95% humidity.

The RD-19231 series operates in temperatures ranging from -40° C to +85° C, and is suitable for aerospace, industrial, and commercial position applications, including servo motor controls, antenna positioning, aircraft position feedback systems, machine tool and robotic positioning controls, and manufacturing process control systems.

Constructed in a black PBT/PC thermoplastic housing, the switches include an internal silicone rubber seal and are rated to IP68, for harsh environments and for power wash-down applications, or anywhere the switch may be exposed to dust, water or other damaging elements.

With eight 4 GHz 12-bit A/Ds and eight 6.4 GHz 14-bit D/As, the 5950 with the 8257 chassis providesan integrated platform ready for immediate development of RFSoC applications. By attaching a workstation, an engineer can create, test, run and debug custom software and FPGA designs.

Siemens’ MindSphere is a cloud-based, open IoT operating system that connects products, plants, systems and machines, enabling businesses to harness the wealth of data generated by the Internet of Things with advanced analytics.