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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 Abaco Systems introduces the PPC11A single board computer

    Abaco Systems introduces the PPC11A single board computer

    Designed specifically for harsh environments and available in five ruggedization levels for optimum performance, the PPC11A is ideal for applications such as command and control
    18 October, 2016
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    Endress+Hauser introduces Cerabar PMP11, 21 and 23 pressure transducers

    The Cerabar PMP11 and PMP21 pressure transducers measure pressures from -15 to 6,000 psi at temperatures from -40 to 212 °F with accuracy of 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    18 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for SEL introduces SEL-3360 industrial computers

    SEL introduces SEL-3360 industrial computers

    The SEL-3360E and the SEL-3360S are industrial computers designed for extreme environments and small spaces. The SEL-3360E operates in environments ranging from –40° to +60°C (–40° to +140°F) with no fans or forced airflow.
    18 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek introduces P6121 industrial LED monitor

    Axiomtek introduces P6121 industrial LED monitor

    The P6121 is a solution designed for POI/POS and human machine interface applications in a variety of heavy-duty industrial environments.
    18 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for American Control Electronics introduces MGB series of SCR controls

    American Control Electronics introduces MGB series of SCR controls

    The MGB Series of SCR (silicon controlled rectifier) controls are specifically engineered for OEM applications that require a controlled deceleration, braking or instant reversing, such as indexers, lift pumps, agitators and conveyors.
    18 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for ABB announces SuprOS 8.5 wireless communication portfolio

    ABB announces SuprOS 8.5 wireless communication portfolio

    SuprOS provides network-wide visualization tools for fault, configuration and performance management from a single console. It can manage thousands of communication network devices.
    By: ABB
    18 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Pittman introduces EC044A and EC042B brushless motor

    Pittman introduces EC044A and EC042B brushless motor

    The EC044A is a 44mm brushless motor available in a range of lengths, windings and gear ratios to accommodate a range of user application requirements. The EC042B is a smaller 42mm motor.
    18 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Fairbanks Scales announces LabelBank/DataBank bar code labeling system

    Fairbanks Scales announces LabelBank/DataBank bar code labeling system

    The industrial bar coding system combines factory-installed software with a networkable touch screen instrument and industrial thermal bar code printer.
    18 October, 2016
  • A Profession in Need of Change: Automation.com's 2016 Salary Survey results

    By Rick Zabel, Automation.com The results of this year’s salary survey are in, and while salaries did increase a little, the increase wasn’t the step change we had hoped. Yet, the signs are showing change is on the way
    18 October, 2016 | 7 minutes
  • Ain't No Stopping Us Now

    ISA is creating a continuous improvement culture that sets a framework for sustainable growth and relevance.
    By: ISA Past-Presidents
    18 October, 2016 | 3 minutes
  • Fluke Connect Assets earns Gold Award in Engineering Product of the Year awards

    The Fluke Connect Assets app integrates into the company’s SaaS platform that permits Fluke tool users to receive, store, visualize, and report electronic measurement data from more than 40 Fluke Connect wireless test tools.
    By: Fluke Corporation
    17 October, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Automatica and A&T Robotic World announce event partnership

    A&T ROBOTIC WORLD (3-4-5 May 2017), will take place in Turin - Italy in a large modern exhibition hall of 20,000 square meters. Two main focuses: Robotics, dedicated to the production technologies and automation and controls, dedicated to the technologies and measurement services, testing and control.
    17 October, 2016 | 1 minute
  • ADLINK announces IoT Innovation Day

    Expanding on the inaugural IoT Innovation Day held earlier this year on the west coast, the companies will share strategies and key insights and lead open discussions targeted at helping businesses embrace the benefits of IIoT computing on the edge, on October 19
    By: ADLINK Technology
    17 October, 2016 | 1 minutes
  • GE to help Spirit Aerosystems forward to the Industrial Internet

    Looking to increase production of critical aviation industry products, Spirit AeroSystems will implement Efficiency Analyzer on Predix, GE’s operating system for the Industrial Internet.
    By: GE Digital
    17 October, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Infinity QS releases whitepaper on automated food safety guidelines

    The increasing availability of the tools that facilitate higher levels of manufacturing productivity and quality creates an opportunity for manufacturers to embrace a fresh mindset and leverage prevention and traceability regulations to improve safety, increase revenue, and elevate brand reputation.
    By: InfinityQS
    17 October, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Beckhoff to highlight Smart Factory concepts at Pack Expo

    Visitors to the Beckhoff booth will have the opportunity to use their own smartphones to interact with PC-based control demos. Beckhoff will also show an augmented reality and HMI proof of concept in the form of Microsoft HoloLens connected to Beckhoff IoT demos.
    By: Beckhoff Automation
    17 October, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • NUM helps CNC Onestop to facilitate precision grinding

    The core of NUM’s cylindrical grinding CNC solutions is a software package known as ProCAM. ProCAM software is designed primarily to address the requirements of OD, ID or OD/ID with either a horizontal or vertical machine layout.
    17 October, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Leading2Lean cloud-based solutions helps food company save $2M

    West Liberty Foods, based in West Liberty, Iowa, saved $2 million in maintenance costs with Leading2Lean through greater visibility to where money is being spent on materials and employee time.
    17 October, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Mentor Graphics announces partnership with Real-Time Innovations for IIoT security solutions

    The combination of Mentor Embedded technologies and the RTI Connext DDS (Data Distribution Service) middleware now provides security for secure distributed embedded systems communications, suitable for industrial, medical and mil-aero applications.
    17 October, 2016 | 1 minute
  • The Inside Story: Visualizing Column Hydraulic Behavior and the Product Ecosystem

    By Jennifer Dyment, AspenTech We all want the inside story. Greater visibility into asset performance can help chemical and energy companies gain a competitive edge. This article discusses how process engineers can quickly get to the root cause of operational issues and make informed decisions that impact the entire operation
    By: AspenTech
    17 October, 2016 | 5 minutes
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