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Pipal originally joined Brooks Instrument as an Operations Director in 2007. Since then, he’s held positions of increasing responsibility within the operations department prior to taking a customer-facing role as manager of the industrial business unit in 2015.

Maple 2019 includes improvements to its mathematical engine, for both core routines and specialized tools. The release also provides advances to the Maple programming language, more education tools, new visualizations, and other improvements

At this year's show, which runs from 1 to 5 April, visitors will for the first time be handed little Bluetooth tags along with their badges as they pass through the entry gates. The tags support anonymous analysis of visitor flows on the exhibition grounds and at individual stands. This kind of analysis is particularly useful for companies operating large or medium-size showcases

The congatec SMARC 2.0 Quick Starter Kit integrates conga-SMX8 computer modules with either the low-power NXP i.MX 8X or the high-end NXP i.MX 8 (QuadMax) series, as well as a conga-SEVAL evaluation carrier board, which offers access to all interfaces and functions for SMARC 2.0 based NXP i.MX 8 designs.

Microflex's electronic bar displays use multicolor LEDs to provide a highly configurable gauge that can be used to visualize almost any process data value.

The Reader is round with a diameter of 28 mm and a thickness of 9 mm. The integrated antenna transfers data with a maximum speed of 115.200 bits by second.

The DC-1200 incorporates I/O connectivities, including 2x serial ports, 4x USB 3.0, 2x GbE LAN, DVI-D, and DisplayPort. The system also provides 1x mSATA socket and 1x 2.5" SATA drive bay as its storage media for operating system and mass data storage.

Isolation transformers are usually 1:1 ratio, have insulation on the transformer wire and insulation barriers between the coils and the core. Sometimes they have a sheet copper shield between the primary and secondary cools.

For control and operation of the axes, igus’ D3 dryve now offers users a control system for simple movement. The D1 dryve is a control system for more complex tasks and allows a variety of tasks to be automated through a web-based interface.

Four feedthrough wires are required to control all devices in the daisy-chain via serial port. These stages are vacuum compatible in high vacuum (10-6 Torr) or low vacuum (10-3 Torr).

Negative resistance also known as positive feedback can cause processes to jump, accelerate and oscillate confusing the control system and the operator.

By Ashley Hicks, Home automation writer Home automation is a relatively new phenomenon that's gaining popularity among homeowners as it becomes less and less expensive. Here's a quick guide to how home automation works and why it's an option that homeowners need to be aware of.

On April 10 at 3 p.m. in the “Win the Future” theater, the seven finalists will have five minutes to pitch their technology solution to a panel of judges comprised of industry leaders and investors.

All devices in the dsPIC33C family include a fully featured set of functional safety hardware for ASIL-B and ASIL-C certifications in safety-critical applications.

The initial collaboration combines Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Building Advisor – a Building Management System (BMS) and agnostic advisory platform – which connects people and technology collaboratively – and Planon Universe – an integrated software platform to optimize real estate, workplace, and facility management services performances.

HMS has acquired 74.9% of all shares in WEBfactory. The remaining 25.1% is owned by CEO Bernhard Böhrer who also stays as managing director.

These products feature: 12 / 24 / 48V outputs (-2% ~ +17% VADJ Range); high efficiency operation of 88-90%; 150% peak power for 4 seconds; and packaged in a metal enclosure that is EN61373 qualified for railway shock and vibration.

Built on the Microsoft Azure cloud and other Microsoft technologies, the Hitachi Solutions IoT Service Hub is a t platform that leverages predictive analytics, AI, and machine learning to automatically pinpoint anomalies and potential failures before they occur.

The virtual emulation model uses graphic-rendering technology to portray labor productivity, inventory flow and the efficiency of material handling automation.

These enclosures are capable of protecting the process by nearly eliminating moisture or oxygen with the flow of inert gas. Safety of operator and process is accomplished with HEPA filtration, a one way check valve, and the ability to connect to a house exhaust system.