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Brian Germain

Brian Germain is CRO at Augury. A pioneer in Machine Health and Process Health solutions, Augury uses purpose-built AI, trained by industry experts and the world’s largest data library, to help customers eliminate production downtime, improve process efficiency, maximize yield and reduce waste and emissions. Augury’s global customers achieve 5-20x ROI, often in a matter of months.

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  • Thumbnail for mySCADA introduces version 7.0.14 of flagship software

    mySCADA introduces version 7.0.14 of flagship software

    Version 7.0.14 of the mySCADA software adds explanatory videos as well as multilanguage support which facilitates translatiton to different language versions.
    By: mySCADA Technologies
    12 December, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Ominfy releases Empower PLM version 7.0

    Ominfy releases Empower PLM version 7.0

    The Omnify Empower PLM solution provides a central location to electronically manage parts, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Changes/ECOs, Documents, Projects, Quality/CAPAs, and Training Records.
    12 December, 2016
  • To Replace or Service Automation Systems: That is the Question

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com For cost and efficiency purposes, most vendors will try to minimize downtime with already existing automation systems and manufacturing equipment, instead of buying new equipment. This may be a prudent decision in some cases but it does beg some questions
    By: Automation.com
    12 December, 2016 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for What Are the Benefits of Guided Wave Radar for Level Measurement in Process Industries?

    What Are the Benefits of Guided Wave Radar for Level Measurement in Process Industries?

    Guided wave radar technology offers key advantages in a wide range of industrial applications.
    By: Contributing Authors
    12 December, 2016 | 3 minutes
  • GMTA announces Scott Knoy as company Vice President

    Knoy will continue to oversee the sales and marketing of the company, in addition to other administrative duties at the Ann Arbor headquarters.
    09 December, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Schneider's Ampla MOM software improves data visibility for Australian mining company

    Australian Metals, Mining and Minerals (MMM) company, has selected Schneider Electric’s Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution. Schneider Electric provided a solution that has provided improved global visibility and understanding of their Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
    By: Schneider Electric
    09 December, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Fluenta to provide gas monitoring systems to Malaysian refinery

    Fluenta’s flare gas monitoring systems will be installed at the Petronas refinery and petrochemical integrated development (RAPID) complex in Southeastern Johon, Malaysia.
    By: Fluenta, Inc
    09 December, 2016 | 1 minute
  • MENNEKES introduces online power distribution configuration tool

    Using the configuration tool, users can build a standard or custom AMAXX power distribution center in less than a minute.
    09 December, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Kistler's maXYmos process monitoring system boosts P.J. Hare's quality control

    P. J. Hare focuses its development work primarily on hydraulic presses for use in the automotive supply sector. Because customers require traceable quality control, Hare integrates this aspect directly into the production process for its special-purpose machinery with the help of systems from Kistler.
    09 December, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • ABB's John Malinowski recieves Motor Summit 16 award

    John Malinowski, Senior Director of Industry Affairs for Baldor, the ABB Group Company received a MS’16 Award in recognition “for his personal engagement to make IE3 premium efficiency motors the global market standard”
    By: ABB
    09 December, 2016 | 1 minute
  • HIMA introduces turbine safety solutions at POWER-GEN International

    The HIMA SIL 3 platform combines all safety functions and machinery control, including overspeed trip and anti-surge control and meets all requirements of API 670 5th edition.
    By: HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH
    09 December, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for AURA introduces EX2 Series gas control station

    AURA introduces EX2 Series gas control station

    The EX2 Series Control Station includes dual-stage regulator, mounting bracket, and flexible hose, making it ideal for applications like calibration systems, gas panels, and analytical instrumentation.
    09 December, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Leading2Lean introduces TraceCloud alert system

    Leading2Lean introduces TraceCloud alert system

    TraceCloud is a CloudDISPATCH engine designed to identify possible manufacturing problems across disparate systems in different plants.
    09 December, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Magnum Energy introduces cBox IoT gateway

    Magnum Energy introduces cBox IoT gateway

    The cBox enables smart building control and the remote monitoring of devices, including Magnum’s OPUS lighting nodes, to connect, authenticate and exchange critical data with AWS IoT using the M2M IoT protocol MQTT.
    09 December, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Fujitsu announces FTR-K1-HC power relay

    Fujitsu announces FTR-K1-HC power relay

    The FTR-K1-HC relay is suitable for appliance applications such as oven controls, electric heating and air conditioners; smart home automation controls; and industrial control applications such as furnaces and power supplies.
    09 December, 2016
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: Tuning the Temperature Controller for an Exothermic Reactor

    AutoQuiz: Tuning the Temperature Controller for an Exothermic Reactor

    The temperature controller for an exothermic reactor must stay in automatic to prevent a runaway reaction.
    By: Joel Don
    09 December, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Phoenix Contact and Flowserve join Endress+Hauser's Open Integration Partner Program

    Endress+Hauser’s Open Integration Partner Program strives to mitigate risks when commissioning customer plant by ensuring that operators can easily integrate their devices and components into automation systems.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    08 December, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • PI appoints Scott Jordan as Head of Photonics Market Segment

    Jordan, who has several patents related to fast alignment techniques, was central in the development of PI's Multi-Channel Photonics Alignment System, a system that automates SiP alignments for packaging and test, operating with nanometer precision and device safety.
    By: PI Vision
    08 December, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Egemin announces AGV pilot project at Audi logistics facility

    In a pilot project, Egemin Automation will be equipping part of Audi's logistics operations at Ingolstadt with AGVs. For the project Egemin will be integrating an automated E’gv HYBRID ((Egemin Guided Vehicle) solution based on two FM-X 12 reach trucks manufactured by STILL.
    08 December, 2016 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for IBASE announces MI811 Mini-ITX motherboard

    IBASE announces MI811 Mini-ITX motherboard

    The MI811 Mini-ITX Motherboard comes built in with the Intel 2.5GHz Pentium QC N4200 or Celeron DC N3350 processors. Measuring 170mm by 170mm, the MI811 is populated with two Intel I211-AT PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet and four COM ports.
    By: IBASE Technology Inc.
    08 December, 2016
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