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Rotork actuators help German town enhance water delivery
Stadtwerke Lohr am Main has been supplied with 39 GT pneumatic piston actuators and 13 CK modular electric actuators to be used at two municipal water works which supply the town of Lohr am Main, in Bavaria, and surrounding areas. -
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ABB announces harsh environment version of IRB 1100 robot and OmniCore controller
For manufacturers, the IP67 protection rating will enable the robot to be used in applications generating substantial dust, water and debris including 3C polishing, wet grinding, buffing and deburring. -
Industry Product
Optimal Engineering Systems releases YP110-10-01, YP110-10-02 and YP110-10-03
The pitch stage has cross roller guides and a range of travel of +/- 10 degrees. The maximum speed is 14 degrees per second with stepper motor driven version and 90 degrees per second with the servo motor driven versions. The 65 mm x 65 mm table has a pattern of threaded holes for fixtures or tooling and has an accuracy of 0.05degrees and repeatability of +/- 0.01degrees. -
Industry Product
Dematic announces expansion of Dematic Micro-Fulfillment solution for general merchandise and apparel industries
The Dematic Micro-Fulfillment solution can be installed in 12 weeks and in locations as small as 10,000 sq. ft. The design makes it possible to install in the back of existing retail locations, directly supporting online orders for consumers within a specific radius. -
Industry Product
Acromag introduces TT351 load cell and strain gauge signal conditioners
Capabilities let users fine tune scaling of I/O signals, adjust excitation levels, and calibrate the bridge. Universal output supports six ranges including 4-20mA, 0-10V and ±10V. Flexible power accepts a 9-32V DC supply at the terminals and a rail power bus option can supply multiple units from a single connection or establish redundant power. -
FeatureHow to Prevent Impulse Line Blockages Due to Temperature Variability
Closely monitor the temperature of liquids in impulse lines, and always check the viscosity to ensure it is within acceptable operating limits. -
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Taking an Incremental, Multi-Stage Approach When Upgrading Aging DCS Systems
By Stephen Armstrong, Freelance Industrial Writer With some DCS systems now decades old, system users often know they need to upgrade but find the task daunting given the cost and potential for disruption of operations while the new system is brought online. -
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StratEdge announces Reginald (Regi) Nocom joins company as process engineer
Nocom comes to StratEdge from Samtec, where he served as a research and development process engineer. He is certified in Six Sigma Green Belt training, has 5S and RETC semiconductor training, and has developed numerous manufacturing tools and processes. -
NewsUniversal Robots announces "National Cobot Awareness Month" for January
UR cobots allow employees to move from repetitive, low-value tasks to higher-value activities that increase productivity and quality as well as work conditions. -
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Critical Manufacturing partners with HCL Technologies to support MES clients
The partnership involves Critical Manufacturing’s Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) customers in the complex manufacturing for hi-tech, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturing industries. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How to Use the Parity System to Detect Data Transmission Errors
Parity is a simple method using a binary code (“1” or “0”) to detect data transmission errors by making the sum of the “1” bits in the source data either an odd or an even number. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect announces ProSense FG1 Series mechanical variable area flow meters
FG1 series flow meters are available with 1/2", 3/4" or 1" NPT process connections and have easy-to-read flow scales in both gallons per minute (GPM) and liters per minute (LPM). -
Industry Product
Kaman Precision Products introduces SC-2440 analog output displacement sensor
The SC-2440 is unique in that the temperature of the sensor is continuously monitored, and the circuit provides a voltage output of 0.5 to 1.2 VDC from 0 to 70° C. -
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Volaris Group announces acquisition of Tribute Software
Based in Hudson, Ohio, Tribute Software provides integrated ERP software solutions. Tribute systems power millions of dollars in transactions every month and supply thousands of users with critical information. -
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Wear Resistance: The underlying property in modern steels
By Ben Smye, Matmatch While automation greatly enhances productivity, it also places additional demands on steel components. This article examines why wear resistant steels are vital to modern, enhanced production. -
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National Inventors Hall of Fame announces 2020 inductees
These innovators, whose landmark inventions range from the hard hat to the sports bra, will be celebrated as the newest class of Inductees during the NIHF Induction Ceremony. -
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My Journey on a "Yellow Brick" Path to Becoming an ISA Fellow
ISA author and leak detection expert Ed Farmers shares his life experiences in industrial automation on the road to becoming an ISA Fellow. -
Industry Product
Vecow releases RMS-1000 series of in-vehicle computer system
Vecow RMS-1000 Series is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processor which delivers a performance boost of up to 40% over 7th Gen Intel Core\ U-series processor while providing lower power at 15W TDP. -
Industry Product
Bacharach introduces Monoxor XR hand-held exhaust gas analyzer
The Monoxor XR is an instrument for verifying worker safety and achieving compliance with OSHA air quality regulations. It can also be used for engine tuning and diagnostics. The Monoxor XR provides visual and audible alarming for instant alerting of personnel to dangerous CO levels. -
Industry Product
Mitsubishi Electric releases 9900D uninterruptible power supplies
The 9900D uses 400kVA power modules integrated with intelligent bypass modules. The bypass modules are available in 1200kVA, 1600kVA, 2000kVA sizes with up to five power modules. The scalable design adds supplemental modules over time to meet increasing capacity needs.
