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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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  • Automated Test Equipment Market Will Hit US$4.3 bn by 2018, Impel by Growing Demand from Semiconductor Industry

    Automated Test Equipment Market is driven by demand for system on chip products in consumer electronics, Automated test equipment market is fueled by various design of electronic devices, investments and results from R and D are expected to gain a lead in automated test equipment market
    By: Transparency Market Research
    08 September, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Okuma releases V920EX saddle lathe

    Okuma releases V920EX saddle lathe

    The V920EX boasts a work envelope with a maximum turning diameter of Ø 36.22 and 33.86” of swing over the saddle enabling it to accommodate large, odd–shaped workpieces.
    By: Okuma America Corporation
    08 September, 2016
    Sponsored By Okuma America Corporation
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell launches Symphonite portfolio of production management software

    Honeywell launches Symphonite portfolio of production management software

    Bringing together existing technologies with new product releases into one integrated portfolio, Symphonite software and services offer an end-to-end solution for oil and gas, refining, and mining, metals and minerals industries.
    By: Honeywell Process Solutions
    08 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Monticont introduces LBIM-021 series of linear servo motors

    Monticont introduces LBIM-021 series of linear servo motors

    These brushless linear motors are designed for a variety of medical, manufacturing, scanning, inspection, laser cutting, and precision assembly applications.
    08 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Viatran introduces model 24A/34A series of pressure transmitters

    Viatran introduces model 24A/34A series of pressure transmitters

    Typical applications for the Model 24A/34A Series include engine test stands, turbine rockets, diesel engine internal combustion, emissions testing, production test stands, compressors, pumps, stamping presses, rolling mills, die casting, hydraulics, and off-road vehicles.
    08 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Ice Qube announces Evolution Series of air conditioners

    Ice Qube announces Evolution Series of air conditioners

    The EV Evolution series standard features include full UL certification on all options, a compact foot print which makes this unit fit for smaller cabinets. Industries and applications include, automation control panels, electrical control panels, distributed antenna systems, and more.
    By: Ice Qube Inc
    08 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect extends RUKO Line of cutting tools

    AutomationDirect extends RUKO Line of cutting tools

    AutomationDirect’s line of RUKO countersink bits now include bits to accommodate UNC, or imperial (inch), fasteners. The round shank, 82-degree taper countersinks are CBN ground from steel blanks which creates a sharper and more durable cutting edge with precise tolerances.
    By: AutomationDirect, Automation Direct
    08 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Mocana integrates Infineon OPTIGA TPM support into Security of Things platform

    Mocana integrates Infineon OPTIGA TPM support into Security of Things platform

    The Mocana Security of Things Platform secures manifold aspects of connected devices through a collection of services such as pre-boot verification, certificate management, cryptographic engines, secured data transport and secured firmware updates. The platform with integrated support for the OPTIGA TPM family will be available in Q4 2016.
    By: Infineon Technologies
    08 September, 2016
  • Rockwell delivers EMI software to GrafTech furnace productivity system

    GrafTech needed a secure, scalable solution that provided improved visibility into machine operations. The company partnered with Rockwell Automation to incorporate FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI software into GrafTech’s newest version of the ArchiTech system.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    07 September, 2016 | 3 minutes
  • Honeywell's Matrikon OPC UA SDK selected by Emerson for Machinery Health System

    Honeywell’s OPC UA stack is initially deployed in the new CSI 6500 ATG protection system. Evaluation for further deployment within Emerson Process Management is ongoing.
    By: Honeywell Process Solutions
    07 September, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Cognex Corporation names Integro Technologies first certified Platinum partner system integrator

    The new Certified Platinum status acknowledges System Integration companies that have experienced engineers on staff and have been trained on the latest technology available from Cognex.
    By: Cognex Corporation
    07 September, 2016 | 1 minute
  • ABB announces Guido Jouret as Chief Digital Officer

    Jouret has been Chief Technical Officer at Nokia Technologies since April 2015, and recently drove a major acquisition in the digital health sector. Jouret will work from ABB’s Silicon Valley and Zurich offices.
    By: ABB
    07 September, 2016 | 1 minutes
  • Process Plant Equipment In Downstream Oil And Gas Industry

    Global Process Plant Equipment In Downstream Oil And Gas Industry To Grow At A CAGR Of 1.18% During 2016-2020
    07 September, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for igus releases DryLin ZLW axes modular construction kit

    igus releases DryLin ZLW axes modular construction kit

    The ‘ZLW toolkit’ is designed so customers can customize their own solutions, including rail widths, system length, etc., for small installation spaces.
    By: igus, Inc.
    07 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for MicroPower Direct releases MPO-500S series of industrial power supplies

    MicroPower Direct releases MPO-500S series of industrial power supplies

    Standard features include EN 55022 B emissions, active power factor correction to EN 61000-3-2, I/O isolation of 3 kVAC, and a standby 5V output.
    07 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Smart Attend project introduces manufacturing communication solution

    Smart Attend project introduces manufacturing communication solution

    Smart Attend is capable of collecting and organizing data for pareto analysis, individual manufacturing goal parameters with active lighting response and remote global access to historical production data
    07 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for SL Power introduces TE240 series of power supplies

    SL Power introduces TE240 series of power supplies

    The single-output TE240 Series models are Level VI+ compliant external power supplies designed for integration with test and measurement equipment and industrial applications that require enhanced levels of performance at higher power levels.
    07 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Siemens introduces Scalance XP-200 line of Ethernet switches

    Siemens introduces Scalance XP-200 line of Ethernet switches

    The devices feature a metal enclosure with a high degree of protection (IP65/67) and an operating temperature range from -40 °C to +70 °C. This provides flexibility to be deployed outside the control cabinet, both indoors and outside.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    07 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Pickering release PXI Millivolt thermocouple simulator module

    Pickering release PXI Millivolt thermocouple simulator module

    PXI Thermocouple Simulator Modules (series 41-760) are designed to simulate the operation of a thermocouple. They are available in a choice of 8, 16, 24 or 32 channels.
    By: Pickering Associates
    07 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Endress+Hauser introduces Tank Gauging Platform monitoring system

    Endress+Hauser introduces Tank Gauging Platform monitoring system

    The Tank Gauging Platform is a monitoring and inventory control system designed for tank farms and terminals in the chemical, oil & gas, refining and similar industries where large amounts of liquid or solid materials are acquired, stored and transferred.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    07 September, 2016
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