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Brandon Long is a technology and cybersecurity writer with a passion for making complex topics accessible for business leaders. As a contributor to Business Tech Innovations and other leading tech publications, he covers the latest trends in digital security, enterprise IT and emerging technology.

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  • Thumbnail for Portescap introduces 22DCT Athlonix DC motor

    Portescap introduces 22DCT Athlonix DC motor

    The 22DCT is available with precious metal and graphite commutation systems with Neodymium magnets inside and is an ideal motor solution for applications such as medical and industrial pumps, drug delivery systems, robotic systems (bionic fingers), miniature industrial power tools, watch winders, and industrial grippers.
    12 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for An Eye for Detail: Endress + Hauser brings advanced measurement to Cotter Brothers process skid systems

    An Eye for Detail: Endress + Hauser brings advanced measurement to Cotter Brothers process skid systems

    By Martin Raab, Endress+Hauser Cotter Brothers generates one-third of its revenues with global customers, an area of the business that Randy Cotter Jr. wants to develop further. Many of their custom skid systems are equipped with measurement technology from Endress+Hauser.
    11 July, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric helps New Zealand water management company built IIoT control solution

    Schneider Electric helps New Zealand water management company built IIoT control solution

    With Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure architecture, WaterForce developed a cloud-based IIoT solution so farmers can monitor and control irrigation pumps and pivots from their computer, tablet or smartphone.
    11 July, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Weintek announces opening of Seattle branch

    Weintek announces opening of Seattle branch

    Acting as a branch office, this Seattle facility is designed to enhance Weintek’s HMI position in North America. Weintek is an HMI manufacturer and is dedicated to development, design and manufacturing of HMIs
    11 July, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Telit announces partnership with OT-Morpho to enhance IoT adoption

    Telit announces partnership with OT-Morpho to enhance IoT adoption

    The focus of the partnership will be on streamlining the provisioning and subscription management process for next generation Cat-M and NB-IoT connectivity.
    11 July, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for PI introduces A-60x MTT multi-axis top

    PI introduces A-60x MTT multi-axis top

    Constructed from wear-resistant stainless-steel with table diameters from 75mm to 300mm and a clear aperture, this accessory is designed for metrology, roundness measurement, and part gauging applications.
    11 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Servomex introduces SERVOPRO NOx analyzer

    Servomex introduces SERVOPRO NOx analyzer

    These analyzers offer a solution for monitoring NO, NO2, NOx, SO2, methane, total hydrocarbons, and non-methane hydrocarbons in stationary and mobile source emissions applications that require low level emissions monitoring.
    11 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for FCI announces enhancements to FLT93 flow switch series

    FCI announces enhancements to FLT93 flow switch series

    The enhanced FLT93 Flow Switch is suitable for flow detection of liquids or gases and is available in several wetted materials for compatibility with virtually any fluid
    11 July, 2017
    Sponsored By FCI - Fluid Components International
  • Thumbnail for HARTING celebrates Dietmar Harting's 50 years in the industry

    HARTING celebrates Dietmar Harting's 50 years in the industry

    Dietmar Harting joined his parents’ company on 1 July 1967 - right after graduating. Now 77 years old, he can look back after fifty years in the service of the company, in the industry, the local region and beyond.
    10 July, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for CREST Report: Pressing need to improve cybersecurity in ICS environments

    CREST Report: Pressing need to improve cybersecurity in ICS environments

    The report highlights a number of challenges and suggests that more technical security testing has a significant role to play in ensuring higher levels of security assurance are met.
    10 July, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Implementing Innovation Processes in Globally-Connected Manufacturing Plants

    By Alberto Martinez, Lantek Digital technologies are helping companies connect their factories worldwide. Applying new innovations to a global team requires new or revamped processes that translate across cultures.
    10 July, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Automation Professionals Are Catalysts for Change in Manufacturing

    Automation Professionals Are Catalysts for Change in Manufacturing

    As manufacturing marches on, automation professionals find themselves in the best position to improve the industry.
    By: Bill Lydon
    10 July, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for L-com introduces TRD695LZBL-series cables and Cat6 LSZH solid conductor cable assemblies

    L-com introduces TRD695LZBL-series cables and Cat6 LSZH solid conductor cable assemblies

    The TRD695LZBL-series cables are designed for environments where PVC's combustive toxicity is restricted. Additionally, these new Cat6 LSZH cables ensure the protection of expensive communications equipment and people by utilizing low-smoke zero-halogen jackets.
    10 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Microchip Technology introduces ATA65XX family of CAN transceivers

    Microchip Technology introduces ATA65XX family of CAN transceivers

    The ATA6562, ATA6563, ATA6564, ATA6565 and ATA6566 build the automotive Grade 0 qualified CAN/CAN FD transceiver family with an ambient temperature rating of -40° to 150°C.
    10 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Pickering releases Series 120 of reed relays

    Pickering releases Series 120 of reed relays

    Two switch types are available, a general purpose sputtered ruthenium switch rated for up to 20 Watts, 1 Amp and a low level sputtered ruthenium switch rated at 10 Watts, 0.5 Amps.
    10 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Beckhoff introduces CP6906 Control Panel display

    Beckhoff introduces CP6906 Control Panel display

    Once combined with a controller, such as a DIN rail mounted CX series Embedded PC or a cabinet mounted Industrial PC (IPC) from Beckhoff, the result is a control and HMI solution for machines, plants, buildings and other equipment.
    10 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for ABB introduces PGC5000 gas chromatograph oven w/ integrated controller

    ABB introduces PGC5000 gas chromatograph oven w/ integrated controller

    The PGC5000 oven with an integrated controller offers a solution by integrating the single board computer (SBC) directly into the PGC5000B or PGC5000C gas chromatograph ovens.
    10 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Sensorex introduces SD7500 differential pH probe

    Sensorex introduces SD7500 differential pH probe

    The Sensorex SD7500 Universal Differential pH Probe is designed to extend the working lifetime of sensors for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and neutralization; metal finishing and plating; wet fume scrubbers; chemical processing; and other online water quality and process applications.
    10 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect introduces Metrol line of limit/position switches

    AutomationDirect introduces Metrol line of limit/position switches

    Five precision limit switch series are available: precision touch with 3 micron or 5 micron accuracy; high precision touch and tool setter with 0.5 micron accuracy; ball plunger with 10 micron accuracy, and high temperature rated with 10 micron accuracy and operating temperatures up to 200°C.
    10 July, 2017
  • Thumbnail for ABB provides power distribution solution to Swiss data center

    ABB provides power distribution solution to Swiss data center

    The Swiss company Safe Host has built a new data center in Gland and it is the country’s largest carrier-neutral colocation facility with 14,400 m2 capacity. The data center must have the ability to continuously operate at all times, even during primary power outages.
    07 July, 2017 | 1 minute
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