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Hilscher plans introduction of 'coupler' between CC-Link IE and PROFINET
With the new coupler, users can effectively achieve communication between differing parts of a line on separate networks, increasing transparency and integration. -
Industry Product
Emerson earns SIL 3 certification for Mobrey Hydratect 2462 Water and Steam Detection System
The Mobrey Hydratect 2462 Water and Steam Detection System is used in a variety of applications where the detection of water or steam is vital for safe and efficient plant operation, such as boilers, steam drums and steam line drain pots. -
Industry Product
Electro-Chemical Devices introduces S80-T80 family of modular liquid analyzers
The family of modular S80-T80 Liquid Analyzers from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) is designed to provide engineers and managers with the process data they need to obtain and maintain a wide range of global, regional and local quality, environmental, safety and other certifications. -
Industry Product
DDC introduces SB-3642 and SB-3644 conversion and simulation boards
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Industry Product
MicroPower Direct introduces ML100SRI series of 1W DC/DC converters
These converters are a choice for board level power distribution applications. Eight models operate from 3.3 and 5.0 VDC inputs, providing outputs of 3.3, 5.0, ±3.3 or ±5.0 VDC. -
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How Much Is Enough Cybersecurity Protection for an Industrial Network?
The number of cybersecurity incidents and cyberattacks against industrial networks is growing, and they often go unreported. -
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Honeywell's ControlEdge PLC earns ISASecure Level 2 certification
ControlEdge PLC is the first PLC to be awarded the ISASecure Level 2 certification, which builds on the Level 1 capabilities by providing additional security features such as the confidentiality and integrity of data at rest and in motion, detection of unauthorized changes and additional protection against Denial of Service attacks. -
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Rotork actuators aim help UAE oil company to increase production capacity
The aim of the project is to increase the field's oil production capacity to 65,000 barrels per day (BPD) from the existing capacity of 22,000 BPD. -
Industry Product
AAEON introduces RTC-1200SK industrial tablet computer
The 11-inch RTC-1200SK is built to withstand rugged environments, operating at temperatures from -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) -
Industry Product
Siemens announces software version 5.1 for Simotion motion control system
With the Simosim simulation integrated into the engineering, users can now test their software without connecting any hardware. Program parts are optimized at an early stage of the development phase. -
Industry Product
ABB introduces Jokab Safety Pluto safety programmable logic controller
The ABB Jokab Safety Pluto safety programmable logic controller (PLC) features a design that enables hot swapping for replacement with the removal of the old terminal caps and a push of a button. -
Industry Product
EPLAN announces EPLAN Preplanning 2.7 with piping module
Using EPLAN Preplanning, earlier acquisition and definition of project information and planning – equal parts graphical and database oriented – helps structure, integrate and accelerate all stages of project development, from basic to detailed engineering. -
Industry Product
HARTING introduces M8 D-coded PCB
With the M8 D-coded, HARTING now offers a connector that carries power and 100 Mbit Ethernet to the smallest field application. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - August 23, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Brad H. in South Carolina. Congratulations, Brad! -
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EdgeX Foundry and the Quest for Multivendor Interoperability
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com EdgeX Foundry is an open source project to build a common open framework for Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing and an ecosystem of interoperable components that unifies the marketplace and accelerates enterprise and Industrial IoT. -
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ISA announces plans for new leadership of professional staff
The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced that Executive Director and CEO, Patrick Gouhin, will be stepping down. Peggie W. Koon will serve as Interim Executive Director, while a Search Committee will be formed in the immediate future to identify Mr. Gouhin’s successor. -
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Opto 22 announces OptoPartners IoT Certification program
This program is designed to address a specific need as Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or Industry 4.0 applications and projects proliferate. -
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IIoT Monitoring Will Define the Next Phase of Automation
By John Hayes, Vecna Robotics All those sensors on AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) which prevent collisions (with people, equipment, or building structures) are collecting data. Few AGV manufacturers have found a way to concretize these data and make them actionable, predictive, and fundamentally useful. -
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Comark announces acquisition of DLI
The combination of Comark and DLI brings the consolidated customer base an choice of industrial computing solutions. DLI’s mobile computing technology is a complement to Comark’s industrial computing solutions. -
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qBotica announces addition of two executives to Board of Advisers
Yvonne Schneider and David Desharnais were appointed to qBotica's Advisory Board, which is comprised of Fortune 500 business executives, bringing a mixture of business, technology, and operations expertise to the company.