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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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  • Intelligent Motor Control Centers (iMCC) Market Estimated to Grow at a CAGR of 8.6% till 2020

    The major drivers for Intelligent Motor Control Centers (iMCC) Market are the increasing focus of organizations on open communication networks, energy saving, efficiency improvement and the growing IoT technology in manufacturing and engineering.
    04 May, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for NORD introduces NORDBLOC.1 inline gearboxes

    NORD introduces NORDBLOC.1 inline gearboxes

    The gear unit series is particularly suited to pump, agitator, fan, and intra-logistics applications.
    04 May, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Texas Instruments releases LM5165 & LM5165-Q1 DC/DC converters

    Texas Instruments releases LM5165 & LM5165-Q1 DC/DC converters

    The industrial-grade LM5165 and automotive-grade LM5165-Q1 micro-power step-down regulators feature a 10.5-uA quiescent current (IQ) for powering factory automation and automotive sensor applications requiring high efficiency.
    04 May, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Mountz introduces SH-Series robotic & automation torque control system

    Mountz introduces SH-Series robotic & automation torque control system

    The SH-Series delivers features such as digital adjustable torque setting, variable torque and speed control, multiple I/O options for integration with PLC and other line control techniques.
    04 May, 2016
  • Thumbnail for SolaHD releases SVL series of DIN rail power supplies

    SolaHD releases SVL series of DIN rail power supplies

    These units are designed to deliver all the essential advantages of power quality technology -- power factor correction, overload, under-voltage and short circuit protection with visual verification
    04 May, 2016
  • Providing Windows 10 Compatibility to Make OEM Clients Competitive

    In addition to supporting Windows 7 and Window 8.1, DFI has added Windows 10 IoT compatibility to its latest board and system level products.
    04 May, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • ISA and Automation Federation take part in annual FIRST Championship

    More than 20,000 students from around the globe, from ages 6 to 18, gathered April 27-30 at various venues throughout St. Louis, Missouri, USA to put their engineering skills and scientific know-how to the test in four different age-specific, team-oriented FIRST programs.
    04 May, 2016 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Embedded Systems- All Computing Systems other than General Purpose Computer

    Embedded System Market was valued at USD 152.94 billion in 2014 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% and reach USD 233.13 billion by 2021
    04 May, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for KINGSTAR announces KINGSTAR 2.5 motion control software platform

    KINGSTAR announces KINGSTAR 2.5 motion control software platform

    KINGSTAR is intended for engineers to design, develop and integrate motion control and machine vision applications
    04 May, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Beckhoff introduces EK9160 IoT Bus Coupler

    Beckhoff introduces EK9160 IoT Bus Coupler

    The EK9160 IoT Bus Coupler establishes a direct connection to the cloud, without any special control program between Beckhoff, EtherCAT I/O and the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling integration of I/O data with cloud-based communication and data services
    04 May, 2016
  • Thumbnail for PAS releases PlantState Suite 8.0

    PAS releases PlantState Suite 8.0

    The PSS mobile-friendly dashboard provides plant managers and operators with centralized alarm system, control loop, boundary, and other operational analytics for improved situation awareness, plant safety, and profitability.
    04 May, 2016
  • Thumbnail for SICK introduces UD18-2 ultrasonic sensor

    SICK introduces UD18-2 ultrasonic sensor

    The UD18-2 ultrasonic sensor checks for double layers and splices using ultrasonic technology. The sensor is able to determine whether one, two or no material layers are present between its sender and receiver.
    04 May, 2016
    Sponsored By SICK, Inc.
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces M12 power distribution boxes

    Phoenix Contact introduces M12 power distribution boxes

    The M12 distribution boxes, in combination with standard M12 power cables of 4x10 AWG conductors, are designed to eliminate voltage drop that occurs across long cable runs.
    04 May, 2016
  • The Linear Motor: How Does It Work?

    By Alexander Hinds, W2Tech If you're new to automation, this article will help describe the different types and inner workings of linear motors.
    03 May, 2016 | 4 minutes
  • Ultrasonic Sensor market: applicable to almost every industry with chances of high profit.

    Ultrasonic sensors calculate characteristics of the subject of action by interpreting the echoes from radio or sound waves, respectively. These sensors are also known as transceivers when they perform the actions of both sending and receiving. They detect a wide range of materials, are not influenced by problematic surfaces, and are largely immune to environmental Influences.
    03 May, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Wireless Sensor Network Market: Demanding market with expanding scope of applications makes it profitable.

    Wireless Sensor Networks are networks of spatially distributed sensors which are used to monitor various environmental as well as physical conditions such as temperature, sound, pressure, etc. and to cooperatively pass their data through the network and send it to the main location for further processing.
    03 May, 2016 | 1 minutes
  • Xometry announces Scott Rothrock as Senior VP of Software Engineering

    Rothrock, a key member of the leadership team, will play a pivotal role in building Xometry's software to power its on-demand advanced manufacturing platform. His responsibilities will include management of software engineering, product strategy, and platform operations.
    03 May, 2016 | 1 minute
  • The Robolution: Are we walking the talk?

    By Catherine Simon, Innorobo Whatever the editorial stance and target audience, all of the media are talking about robotics. Yet the reality of the robotics transformation varies , and many innovations are having a hard time carving out a place for themselves on the market.
    03 May, 2016 | 7 minutes
  • Areva implements Aucotec's EB software for safety instrumentation and control

    The software platform Engineering Base (EB) replaces miscellaneous previously used maintenance inflexible tools. Thus EB contributes to the standardization of the system environment and engineering workflows at Areva NP Safety I&C.
    03 May, 2016 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for EVT releases EyeSens series ZQ vision sensors

    EVT releases EyeSens series ZQ vision sensors

    Due to the small size, light weight and integrated lighting, the EyeSens ZQ is suited for areas where little space is available.
    03 May, 2016
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