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Brian McCaffrey

Brian McCaffrey is program manager of Digital Enablement and Governance within Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Supply Chain Operation.  In this role, Brian works with Rockwell Automation’s internal Manufacturing Plants to make sure that its systems are properly supported, that people are trained, and that it is driving business value through the use of these systems. Brian has over 30 years of experience with Rockwell serving in a number of Manufacturing roles, primarily in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Systems and Continuous Improvement.

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  • Thumbnail for What Automation Means for Your Small Business

    What Automation Means for Your Small Business

    By Rick Delgado, Freelance Automation Writer It used to be that automation was only available to larger businesses because of the cost or software involved, but a new wave of innovation has brought automation tools specifically designed for all sizes of businesses that make it more accessible to even the newest ventures,
    07 April, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Seeq announces release of Seeq R17

    Seeq announces release of Seeq R17

    A key innovation in the release is support for visual analytics on data in any time reference to provide improved correlation analysis of historical data sets, monitoring support of incoming data, and predictive analytics to anticipate future events and issues.
    07 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Red Lion introduces MQTT capabilities for RAM line of industrial RTUs

    Red Lion introduces MQTT capabilities for RAM line of industrial RTUs

    RAMQTT, Red Lion’s MQTT client, simplifies implementations with pre-configured profiles for AT&T M2X, Amazon AWS IoT, AutoDesk Fusion Connect and Telenor Connexion.
    By: Red Lion Controls
    07 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Mobile Industrial Robots introduces the MiR 200 mobile robot

    Mobile Industrial Robots introduces the MiR 200 mobile robot

    MiR’s AMRs are designed as an improvement over legacy automated guided vehicles (AGVs), which require thenstallation of sensors or magnets into factory floors for guidance.
    07 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AW-LAKE COMPANY introduces the MicroTRICOR TCM-100 Coriolis Mass Flow Meter

    AW-LAKE COMPANY introduces the MicroTRICOR TCM-100 Coriolis Mass Flow Meter

    This mass flow meter is suitable for dosing, blending and batching in applications such as chemical injection, precision painting and coating applications, and batch processing associated with liquid or gas handling and dispensing.
    07 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Tend introduces in.control smart cloud robotics platform

    Tend introduces in.control smart cloud robotics platform

    New Manufacturing Software Features a Mobile Interface to Control Any Robot, Tending Any Machine, From Any Location
    07 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Radix releases InspectTracker vision inspection tool

    Radix releases InspectTracker vision inspection tool

    In particular, the requirements for detailed inspection procedures for complex part surfaces, currently hand inspected in fluourescent penetrant inspection, or FPI, booths, was an opportunity for digitization that InspectTracker was designed to address
    By: Radix Inc
    07 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Antaira introduces LNX-1604G-SFP series of Ethernet switch

    Antaira introduces LNX-1604G-SFP series of Ethernet switch

    The LNX-1604G-SFP series is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as, manufacturing automation, security surveillance, power/utility, water wastewater treatment plants, oil/gas/mining, and transportation.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies
    07 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for JAI announces GO-2400-USB and GO-5101-PMCL industrial cameras

    JAI announces GO-2400-USB and GO-5101-PMCL industrial cameras

    The GO-2400-USB is the third interface variant for the GO-2400 family, which features 2.35-megapixel resolution and the Sony Pregius IMX174 CMOS image sensor.
    07 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: What Is the Dead Band of an Instrument?

    AutoQuiz: What Is the Dead Band of an Instrument?

    The dead band is the range through which an input signal may vary, upon reversal of direction, without initiating an observable change in output signal.
    By: Joel Don
    07 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for IDEC announces acquisition of APEM

    IDEC announces acquisition of APEM

    APEM’s historical presence and reputation will help accelerate IDEC’s growth in Europe. IDEC’s leadership position in Japan and across Asia will open new markets for APEM products, and help to support existing APEM business across Asia.
    By: IDEC Corporation
    06 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Kepware helps Teel Plastics bring IoT to their operations

    Kepware helps Teel Plastics bring IoT to their operations

    Teel Plastics was inspired to find a solution that would allow operators to control all pieces electronically and reduce human error. They ultimately found that Kepware’s IoT Gateway for KEPServerEX provided the way to control all the essential components.
    By: Kepware
    06 April, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Removing Roadblocks in the Path to Data Analytics Success

    By Michael Risse, Vice President, Seeq Corporation These five types of people often hinder big data analytic projects, but recognizing their characteristics can make them allies instead of enemies.
    06 April, 2017 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Endress + Hauser submits all-time high 273 patents in 2016

    Endress + Hauser submits all-time high 273 patents in 2016

    The globally-active company submitted a record 273 patents in 2016. Around three-fourths involve level, flow and analysis measurement technology, followed by digital communication and instrument diagnosis.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    06 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Jabil AOC Technologies and Elenion Technologies collaborate on packaging solutions for silicon photonics

    Elenion Technologies’ silicon photonic optical engines enable communications for Data Center Interconnect (DCI) and Telecom markets. The collaboration extends capabilities to enhance onboard optical transceivers for intra-data center applications.
    By: Jabil
    06 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Focus on Ability: Overcoming The Manufacturing Workforce Shortage

    Focus on Ability: Overcoming The Manufacturing Workforce Shortage

    By Peter McDermott, MDI According to research from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 2 million manufacturing jobs are likely to go unfilled over the next decade. Tapping into the myriad abilities of people with disabilities can be part of the solution.
    By: MDIT
    06 April, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Statseeker releases Digital Transformation whitepaper

    Statseeker releases Digital Transformation whitepaper

    Statseeker's downloadable whitepaper provides insight into the digital transformation that IoT technology is bringing to manufacturers. The paper will cover IT/OT convergence, big data collection, and more.
    06 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Deutsche Messe announces Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD) show

    Deutsche Messe announces Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD) show

    The IAMD show comprises production, process and energy automation systems; robotics; industrial IT; hardware and services; production technologies and services; transmission and fluid power components and systems; pneumatic and hydraulic systems; plain and rolling bearings; geared motors; linear technology; and sealing technology.
    06 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Intersil announces ISL85014, ISL85012, ISL85009, ISL85005A and ISL85005 buck regulators

    Intersil announces ISL85014, ISL85012, ISL85009, ISL85005A and ISL85005 buck regulators

    They deliver 14A, 12A, 9A and 5A of continuous output current, respectively, to industrial computers and programmable logic controllers as well as telecom, test and measurement, server and storage networking equipment.
    By: INTERSIL
    06 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Emerson releases Roxar Tempest 8.0 reservoir management software

    Emerson releases Roxar Tempest 8.0 reservoir management software

    The latest version features additional history-matching capabilities; enhanced field productivity thanks to greater simulation performance; and an integrated workflow from geosciences to production.
    By: Emerson
    06 April, 2017
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