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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 TRACO introduces THM 20WI family of DC/DC converters

    TRACO introduces THM 20WI family of DC/DC converters

    The THM 20WI series are designed as a solution not only for medical equipment but also for ITE applications such as transportation, control & measurement or IGBT drivers.
    By: TRACO Power North America, Inc.
    09 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Artila introduces Matrix-713 IoT gateway

    Artila introduces Matrix-713 IoT gateway

    The Matrix-713 is a fanless Linux-ready Cortex-A5 Industrial Box Computer suitable for mobile computing, integration and control needs in vehicles and smart factories.
    By: Artila Electronics Co., Ltd.
    09 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Applied Motion announces TSM11 integrated motors with daisy-chain board connector

    Applied Motion announces TSM11 integrated motors with daisy-chain board connector

    Standard configurations of Applied Motion's TSM11 (NEMA 11 frame) integrated motors incorporate a single 12-pin header that provides the power supply, input, output, and RS-485 communication terminals in an integrated space without sacrificing input and output connectivity to other devices, controllers, or HMIs on the machine.
    By: Applied Motion Systems, Inc.
    09 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Lighthouse Systems announces release of Shopfloor-Online MES Software version 7.0

    Lighthouse Systems announces release of Shopfloor-Online MES Software version 7.0

    Built to run on any devices, Shopfloor-Online 7.0 supports the mobility of workers in the manufacturing environment whilst delivering real-time factory information to managers and executives.
    09 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell introduces Connected Plant Uniformance Cloud Historian

    Honeywell introduces Connected Plant Uniformance Cloud Historian

    Uniformance Cloud Historian’s design fuses the real-time process data analysis of a traditional enterprise historian with a data lake, enabling the integration of production, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and other business data coupled with analytics tools to provide business intelligence.
    By: Honeywell Process Solutions
    09 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for 3S-Smart Software announces enhanced PLC application performance for CODESYS tool

    3S-Smart Software announces enhanced PLC application performance for CODESYS tool

    Manufacturers of automation devices can now offer their customers the functionality to manually distribute the various tasks of the PLC application to symmetrical processor cores of the control CPU in CODESYS.
    08 January, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Obsoleting the Absence of Voltage Test?

    Obsoleting the Absence of Voltage Test?

    By Philip Allen, Grace Engineered Products Without question, the highest risk task for qualified electrical workers is creating an electrically safe work condition. Validated installation procedures for PESDs combined with LOTO procedures significantly reduces the likelihood that workers will be exposed to voltage when creating that electrically safe work condition.
    By: Grace Engineered Products, Inc.
    08 January, 2018 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Nordson ASYMTEK announces acquisition of Infiniti Dosing o.m.s. product lines

    Nordson ASYMTEK announces acquisition of Infiniti Dosing o.m.s. product lines

    The transaction, which closed on January 5, 2018, provides Nordson ASYMTEK with dispensing and dosing products marketed by Infiniti under the Dot Streamer (DS) and Accura brands.
    08 January, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Endress+Hauser announces partnership with 3 companies to enhance digital transition in Oil & Gas

    Endress+Hauser announces partnership with 3 companies to enhance digital transition in Oil & Gas

    The partnership alignment between the automation companies is to inform and better prepare the oil and gas industry and customers for Industry 4.0. The oil and gas industry has played a pivotal role in the economic transformation of the world.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    08 January, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Neste Jacobs announces NAPCON Games Distiller operator training game

    Neste Jacobs announces NAPCON Games Distiller operator training game

    Designed to train operators in the distillation process, the NAPCON Games Distiller can be used in practically any branch of the process industry that includes distillation.
    08 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Greenliant Systems announces eMMC 5.1 NANDrive embedded solid state drive

    Greenliant Systems announces eMMC 5.1 NANDrive embedded solid state drive

    The eMMC 5.1 NANDrive products are HS200/HS400 compliant and support command queuing for data throughput and multitasking. These also offer features, such as advanced wear-leveling, bad block management and error correction code (ECC) capabilities to extend the life of the product.
    08 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for EVT announces EyeVision support for Intel Real Sense D-400

    EVT announces EyeVision support for Intel Real Sense D-400

    EyeVision has been enhanced to support the Intel Real Sense D-400. The 3D command set of the EyeVision 3D software allows users to capture 3D images and process point clouds with the Intel sensor.
    By: EVT EyeVision Technology GmbH
    08 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Servo2Go releases Maxon EC 45 brushless servo motor kit

    Servo2Go releases Maxon EC 45 brushless servo motor kit

    Available in size ranges from 30 Watt to 70 Watt, these EC (electronically commutated) frameless slotted motors feature low voltage windings, high pole pair count and are shipped as BLDC frameless motor kits.
    By: Servo2Go.com Ltd.
    08 January, 2018
    Sponsored By Servo2Go.com Ltd.
  • Thumbnail for What are New Technologies and Approaches for Batch and Continuous Process Control?

    What are New Technologies and Approaches for Batch and Continuous Process Control?

    For any type of analysis or prediction, whether using ANN or MSPC, you need to have inputs that show the variability in the process.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    08 January, 2018 | 11 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 10, 2018

    Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - January 10, 2018

    The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Glen R. in Indiana. Congratulations, Glen!
    08 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for TrendMiner helps Arlanxeo enhance analytics software for chemical production facilities

    TrendMiner helps Arlanxeo enhance analytics software for chemical production facilities

    Arlanxeo, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and LANXESS, is a chemical company that develops, manufactures and markets synthetic rubber and high-performance elastomers for use in various industries.
    05 January, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Kaspersky Report: Targeted attacks against ICS sector on the rise

    Kaspersky Report: Targeted attacks against ICS sector on the rise

    According to the Kaspersky Lab, IT Security Risks Survey, every fourth industrial company of over 900 surveyed faced a variety of cyberattacks in 2017. Of the evolving types of threats used by cybercriminals, one of the fastest growing types aimed at industrial organizations is targeted attacks.
    05 January, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Makino introduces HyperConnect suite of IIoT applications

    Makino introduces HyperConnect suite of IIoT applications

    Available on all Makino EDMs equipped with Hyper-i control systems, HyperConnect is intended to enable shop managers and operators to monitor and control EDM processes from any PC, smart device or other Hyper-i control systems on the network.
    By: Makino Inc.
    05 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Bel Power announces LDX-B20 buffer module

    Bel Power announces LDX-B20 buffer module

    The LDX-B20 is a microprocessor-controlled buffer unit rated at 20A and usable in 12, 24, 48 and 72 V systems. It monitors output voltage from a DC power supply and, in the case of failure, keeps the output regulated for at least 300 ms at full load.
    05 January, 2018
  • Thumbnail for EPLAN introduces Eplan Cogineer with Microsoft Azure cloud capability

    EPLAN introduces Eplan Cogineer with Microsoft Azure cloud capability

    Working with Microsoft Azure, the Eplan software is equipped to offer secure, worldwide data access, and the provisioning of IT infrastructure
    By: EPLAN Software & Services
    05 January, 2018
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