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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 How to Integrate Industrial and Information Networks

    How to Integrate Industrial and Information Networks

    A converged IT & OT network architecture achieves seamless integration both horizontally, across multiple sites, & vertically, from shop floor to top floor.
    By: Contributing Authors
    05 September, 2016 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: What Does a Solid Line with 3 Marks Represent on a P&ID?

    AutoQuiz: What Does a Solid Line with 3 Marks Represent on a P&ID?

    The symbolism and identification methods provided in this standard are applicable to all classes of process measurement and control instrumentation.
    By: Joel Don
    02 September, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Sensor Connection releases TCA-MS-K-1 model of single-channel thermocouple amplifier

    Sensor Connection releases TCA-MS-K-1 model of single-channel thermocouple amplifier

    This Single Channel Type K Thermocouple Amplifier Module converts the low output voltage signal from a Type K thermocouple probe to a single independent linearized 0 to 5 VDC output voltage.
    02 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for DATEL introduces AM-606HT line of amplifiers

    DATEL introduces AM-606HT line of amplifiers

    Offered in either a standard 8-pin hermetically sealed ceramic DIP (MHT) or Gull-Wing SMT (GHT) package, the AM-606HT is a dual operational amplifier specified for operation up to +200°C.
    02 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for TT Electronics releases TPM Series of pressure transmitters

    TT Electronics releases TPM Series of pressure transmitters

    Featuring digital compensation to provide pressure measurements over a temperature range from -20° to +125 °C, the TPM Series is ideal for applications in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and for fuel and lubricant pressure sensing, leak detection, filter testing and tank level sensing.
    02 September, 2016
  • Egemin delivers automated storage system for Belgian electronics distributor

    AutoStore is a compact storage and picking system for small items stored in bins. The system is a goods-to-person picking process that consists of several compact storage robots that automatically stack bins on top of one another in a grid and deliver them to workstations for order picking.
    02 September, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • JTAG and ECT announce co-operation on tester integration

    JTAG and ECT have just completed a successful integration of their JT 5705/FXT multi-function JTAG tester into the small linear series of cassette-based re-configurable fixtures.
    02 September, 2016 | 1 minutes
  • Single Board Computer Market to be valued at over USD 2.9 billion by 2024

    SBC Market Size, Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2016 – 2024
    02 September, 2016 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for HARTING introduces mounting frams for Han 24HPR EasyCon

    HARTING introduces mounting frams for Han 24HPR EasyCon

    With these mounting frames, this series of rugged connectors, widely used in the rail and mass transit industries in particular, can host up to eight Han-Modular single modules instead of the usual six.
    02 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Aerotech announces PRO115LM and PRO190LM linear motor stages

    Aerotech announces PRO115LM and PRO190LM linear motor stages

    Features include a linear encoder option on PRO-SLE ball-screw stages, absolute encoder options on both the linear motor and ball-screw stages, and direct mounting to English and metric optical tables.
    02 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell introduces UniSim Design Suite release 450

    Honeywell introduces UniSim Design Suite release 450

    The latest version of UniSim Design Suite process modelling software is designed to help industrial manufacturers increase their engineering effectiveness and optimize their process designs.
    02 September, 2016
  • Rockwell Automation to feature smart manufacturing at IMTS

    At IMTS, Rockwell Automation will feature a pre-engineered, automation solution for powertrain applications using FANUC CNCs and robots integrated with its cell controllers over an EtherNet/IP network.
    02 September, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Alicat Scientific establishes European Office in Cambridge, UK

    The new location gives customers across Europe local sales and service for Alicat’s line of pressure controllers, mass flow controllers, meters, and accessories.
    02 September, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for SSD introduces FLOPPYFlash drive emulator for process control system

    SSD introduces FLOPPYFlash drive emulator for process control system

    FLOPPYFlash is designed to provide a solid state replacement for obsolete, electro-mechanical floppy disk drives in legacy industrial process control systems and equipment as a direct, drop-in replacement.
    01 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Miki Pulley introduces CSZ electromagnetic actuated clutches

    Miki Pulley introduces CSZ electromagnetic actuated clutches

    Miki Pulley CSZ Clutches feature an integrated bearing design. CSZ Clutches operate well in temperatures from +14°F to +104° (-10°C to +40°C). Available in bores ranging from 10mm to 15mm, with brake torques ranging from 1.77 ft. lbs. to 7.376 ft. lbs. (2.4 Nm – 10 Nm).
    01 September, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Glide-Line introduces Glide-Line 360 automated conveyor solution

    Glide-Line introduces Glide-Line 360 automated conveyor solution

    The Glide-Line 360 is a combination of powered timing belt based conveyors working together with a family of devices. Used as a centralized hub, the Glide-Line 360 can help solve complex pallet, work-piece and panel handling distribution challenges.
    01 September, 2016
  • 5ME announces agreement with Star SU to advance cryogenic machining

    A licensing agreement has been signed authorizing Star SU to manufacture and market 5ME’s Cryogenic tooling designs for end mills, ball mills, tapered ball mills, thread mills, reamers, and drills under the brand name BlueZone Cryogenic tooling.
    01 September, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Okuma releases GENOS L3000-M cutting lathe

    Okuma releases GENOS L3000-M cutting lathe

    Okuma’s GENOS L3000-M one-saddle lathe is designed for cutting a wide range of exotic materials. At IMTS 2016 the GENOS L3000-M will be cutting a steel pinion drive for the automotive industry with Iscar tooling, a member of Partner’s in THINC.
    01 September, 2016
    Sponsored By Okuma America Corporation
  • HIMA awarded “Best Process Safety System Provider”

    HIMA Asia Pacific was awarded Best Process Safety System Provider 2016 by industry magazine Control Engineering Asia. Friedhelm Best and Jeyan Nadarajah received the award on August 25, during a ceremony at the Marriott hotel in Singapore.
    01 September, 2016 | 1 minutes
  • Fluenta announces agreement with Kuwait Oil Company to supply flare gas meters

    Fluenta will supply KOC with flare gas meters to be used at multipoint smokeless high-pressure flare sites at 14 South and East Kuwait gathering centres.
    01 September, 2016 | 1 minute
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