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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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  • Eltima releases Port Virtualization Technology whitepaper

    Port Virtualization Technology is the first step to industrial automatization.
    By: Eltima Software
    03 November, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell releases Sensepoint XRL fixed gas detector monitors

    Honeywell releases Sensepoint XRL fixed gas detector monitors

    The Sensepoint XRL fixed gas detector monitors industrial operations for specific hazardous gases, such as carbon monoxide or methane. Sensepoint XRL is Bluetooth-enabled, meaning it can be set up and maintained remotely using a smartphone app.
    By: Honeywell Industrial Automation & Control
    03 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for PI introduces V-508 series of linear positioning stages

    PI introduces V-508 series of linear positioning stages

    They are designed for scanning applications or automation tasks where repetitive fast start/stop motion with precision is required and where reliability and maximum uptime are crucial.
    By: PI Vision
    03 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for SensoPart introduces VISOR Robotic sensor

    SensoPart introduces VISOR Robotic sensor

    Thanks to a URCap software package, the VISOR Robotic can communicate directly with Universal Robot (UR) systems. This is designed to simplify the configuration of automation tasks.
    03 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for UltraFlex Power releases Dragon 15 induction brazing robotic arm

    UltraFlex Power releases Dragon 15 induction brazing robotic arm

    Dragon 15 is designed to fully automate the brazing process for copper to copper, copper to steel, brass to copper and aluminum tubes.
    03 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Chatsworth announces release of second generation EF-Series EuroFrame Cabinet

    Chatsworth announces release of second generation EF-Series EuroFrame Cabinet

    The cabinet is available in several standard configurations, including 42 rack-mount units (U), 45U and 47U, 600 mm and 800 mm widths and 829 mm, 1029 mm and 1229 mm depths, as well as options with patented Vertical Exhaust Ducts.
    By: Chatsworth Products
    03 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Siemens releases Sitrans FS220 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter

    Siemens releases Sitrans FS220 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter

    The flow system is designed for multiple industries requiring budget-conscious liquid flow instrumentation, including water and wastewater, power, HVAC and chemical.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    03 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for EPLAN introduces EPLAN Platform version 2.7

    EPLAN introduces EPLAN Platform version 2.7

    The EPLAN Platform version 2.7 features bi-directional connections to two more automation technology solutions – Siemens’ TIA Portal and Melsoft IQ by Mitsubishi.
    By: EPLAN Software & Services
    03 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: How to Calibrate a Magnetic Flowmeter

    AutoQuiz: How to Calibrate a Magnetic Flowmeter

    Magnetic flowmeters use Faraday's law of magnetic induction as the basis of their operation.
    By: Joel Don
    03 November, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for NEXCOM's Control Panel PC Solution Converts Legacy PLC and HMI to Build IoT-Enabled Machines

    NEXCOM's Control Panel PC Solution Converts Legacy PLC and HMI to Build IoT-Enabled Machines

    NEXCOM's Control Panel PC Solution facilitates control and adaptability of tube cutting machines to handle stainless steel tubes improving speed, quality, and productivity for the manufacturer.
    By: NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
    02 November, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • PROCENTEC announces training cooperation with itsme group

    PROCENTEC will provide training courses for PROFIBUS and PROFINET on various itsme-locations in the Netherlands. The offer includes free product training, Troubleshooting & Maintenance training and PI International Certified Engineer and Installer courses.
    By: PROCENTEC
    02 November, 2017 | 1 minute
  • VDMA announces VDI/VDE/VDMA 2632 Part 3 machine vision standard

    Standard VDI/VDE/VDMA 2632 Part 3 puts forward some procedures for assessing classificatory performance during the acceptance of machine-vision systems, doing so with the aid of typical examples from industrial inspection technology which can serve as guidance in similar cases.
    02 November, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Siemens supplies electrical equipment for underground copper mine in Mongolia

    Siemens supplies electrical equipment for underground copper mine in Mongolia

    The delivery comprises the new conveyor system with gearless and conventional drives from thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions. The system extends the existing opencast mining facility and is expected to bring 95,000 tons of copper ore to the surface per day.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    02 November, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Emerson and Statoil announce partnership to advance Roxar RMS software

    Emerson and Statoil announce partnership to advance Roxar RMS software

    Under the terms of the three-year agreement, Statoil will share with Emerson some of its Intellectual Property (IP) from its internal “‘Fast Model Update”’ (FMU) workflow that operates within Roxar RMS, with the goal being to make both workflows even more efficient.
    By: Emerson
    02 November, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces TERMITRAB Complete line of surge protective devices

    Phoenix Contact introduces TERMITRAB Complete line of surge protective devices

    The range includes SPDs that use optical monitoring capabilities to troubleshoot and diagnose a system from any location. Local and remote status indication is designed to simplify maintenance.
    By: Phoenix Contact
    02 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect releases Productivity1000 stackable micro PLC

    AutomationDirect releases Productivity1000 stackable micro PLC

    Processes in the programming environment are designed to reduce development time; these processes include combined ladder logic and function block-style programming, task management that minimizes scan time, advanced instructions that simplify complex tasks, and a HELP file that covers both hardware and software topics.
    By: AutomationDirect, Automation Direct
    02 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for HARTING Americas concludes fiscal year with annual Media Event

    HARTING Americas concludes fiscal year with annual Media Event

    This year’s event focused on a business update from the company and several key initiatives – including IIoT initiatives, a new campaign, and a special announcement from HARTING and the college.
    By: Harting Inc. Of North America, Harting Inc. Of North America
    01 November, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • SecturaSOFT announces release of latest version of SecturaFAB

    This latest version of the software includes features to automate the work order process and better manage approvals. This helps assure the parts have the correct processes and the geometry is ready to be cut at the laser.
    01 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for FCI announces enhanced ST51 series of thermal mass flow meters

    FCI announces enhanced ST51 series of thermal mass flow meters

    Process engineers responsible for on-site plant biomass combined heat and power (CHP) systems may find the ST51 Series Thermal Mass Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides accurate measurement of syngas fuel flow to the CHP engine.
    By: FCI - Fluid Components International
    01 November, 2017
    Sponsored By FCI - Fluid Components International
  • Thumbnail for Flowmeter Primer: Two-Wire Coriolis and Electromagnetic Transmitters

    Flowmeter Primer: Two-Wire Coriolis and Electromagnetic Transmitters

    Learn basic two-wire technology and the advances made using this technology in two types of flowmeters: Coriolis and electromagnetic meters.
    By: Contributing Authors
    01 November, 2017 | 6 minutes
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