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ODVA’s briefing included naming HARTING a new principal member, details on CIP Security enhancements for EtherNet/IP that enable user-level authentication, and the standard organization’s strategic priorities for 2021.

In a presentation during the International Society of Automation’s (ISA) Virtual Process Industry Conference (PIC) on Nov. 17, 2020, Don Bartusiak, president of Collaborative Systems Integration and co-chair of the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF), gave an overview of OPAF’s published standards and the planned future work of the forum.

Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau, a company focused on specialised machinery construction, is standardising its electrical designs across its numerous locations and relying on Eplan Platform to get the job done.

Here, Claudia Jarrett, US country manager of industrial parts supplier EU Automation, explains why Industry 4.0 technology proves crucial in managing these new, ad hoc refrigeration systems.

NEMA Vice President of Operations and Strategy elected to serve as Director-At-Large of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

With the introduction of the new FLEX product segmentation structure, integration of the global E-direct portal into the website and further optimization of the e-commerce area on endress.com, finding and ordering the right products online will be even faster and easier for customers.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces it has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious A List for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security–two of the three environmental themes covered by CDP.

The combination of OPC UA functionality and the ECLASS semantic dictionary is poised to accelerate the start of true industrial interoperability.

A rugged, flexible solution for monitoring and control in extreme environments.

Expansion modules snap onto the side of any BRX Micro PLC Unit (MPU) or BRX Remote I/O controller.

Brooks Instrument, a world leader in advanced flow, pressure and vapor delivery solutions, has added the GT1600 Series of glass tube variable area flowmeters to its industry-leading family of variable area flowmeter products.

Energized commitment to fight against climate change and lead transformation to cleaner, more resilient and affordable electric grid in New York State.

Digitaltest has announced a partnership with JOT Automation to bring innovative solutions to the markets for new level of performance to create new revenue streams and improve customer experience.

NewTek Sensor Solutions offers loop-powered 4 – 20 mA outputs on its free core, spring-loaded, hermetically sealed and custom LVDTs in providing a robust measurement signal for integration into a variety of PLCs, digital indicators, computer-based data processors and QC data collection systems.

JAI has introduced the Go-X Series, a new line of small industrial cameras providing extra reliability features, stringent dust screening and a six-year warranty, the longest offered by any camera manufacturer.

Peter Terwiesch, president of ABB Industrial Automation, becomes executive member of the EU Alliance established to kick-start the European hydrogen industry.

The extended “OPC UA for IEC61131-3” specification now supports the current 3rd edition of the IEC61131-3 standard and simplifies vendor adoption.

Digital transformation technologies expertise from Emerson to support TVA’s goal of ensuring long-term, responsive power delivery from its fleet.

Production workers can now more quickly access the data they need using the FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition (SE) software from Rockwell Automation.