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Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson is operations director at Electrix, supplier of stainless steel electrical enclosures for various industries.

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  • Thumbnail for Balluff introduces the BTL7-T500 magnetostrictive measuring system

    Balluff introduces the BTL7-T500 magnetostrictive measuring system

    The non-contact magnetostrictive measuring system in the stainless steel housing with IP 67 protection is insensitive to contamination, and also shock rated to 100 g. It also withstands vibration up to 12 g.
    03 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Electromate announces recognition as one of Best Workplaces in Canada

    Electromate announces recognition as one of Best Workplaces in Canada

    This list, and related stories, will appear in a Special National Report on Thursday April 27, 2018 in The Globe and Mail.
    03 May, 2018 | 1 minutes
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  • Thumbnail for Molex introduces D-Sub form factor Earthing Connectors

    Molex introduces D-Sub form factor Earthing Connectors

    The IP66 and IP67 NEMA-rated Earthing Connector protects sensitive equipment such as telecommunications base stations against water ingress in the field in mated condition
    03 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Sterling Systems & Control announces safety upgrades for Micro/Minor Ingredient Batching Systems

    Sterling Systems & Control announces safety upgrades for Micro/Minor Ingredient Batching Systems

    Sterling Systems & Controls has introduced its bag lift and pallet scissor lift features that eliminate the physical stress on the operator when filling ingredient bins from 50+lbs bags stored on pallets.
    03 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Beckhoff announces C6017 model of industrial PC

    Beckhoff announces C6017 model of industrial PC

    The C6017 was developed for these requirements: the existing C6015 configuration with DisplayPort connection, onboard dual Ethernet adapter with two 100/1000Base-T connections and USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, is being extended on the C6017 by adding two RJ45 and two USB 2.0 interfaces.
    03 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Top 5 Upfront Project Considerations for Effective Risk Management

    Top 5 Upfront Project Considerations for Effective Risk Management

    Done properly, risk management allows project goals to be met and supports success. Consideration for project risk means that both parties, dthe client and the integrator, will look back on the projec
    By: Contributing Authors
    02 May, 2018 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Choosing Components for Collaborative Robots

    Choosing Components for Collaborative Robots

    By Chris Johnson, SMB Bearings Behind the drawn factory doors of facilities across Europe, humans are working safely alongside a new kind of colleague; one that is stronger, faster and more efficient than ever before: collaborative robots. This article explains how to choose the right bearing for this new automation application.
    02 May, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric's Peter Martin inducted into MCAA Hall of Fame

    Schneider Electric's Peter Martin inducted into MCAA Hall of Fame

    Martin has authored three books, coauthored two, has been a contributing author for three more, and has published dozens of articles and papers in the field of automation and control. He holds or has pending multiple patents in the areas of real-time business measurement and control.
    02 May, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Aventics announces RTC-SB rodless cylinder

    Aventics announces RTC-SB rodless cylinder

    The RTC-SB rodless cylinder is designed for a maximum speed of 6.5 m/s (21.3 ft./s). The maximum stroke is around 6,000mm (21.6 ft.). A magnetically attached exterior strip, scraper and sealing strip protect the cylinder from dust and dirt.
    02 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Kistler announces KiDAQ data acquisition system

    Kistler announces KiDAQ data acquisition system

    KiDAQ is modularly designed and so can be configured to suit any customer requirement or application, thus permitting deployment in a variety of applications. Depending on the application sector, measurement technicians and engineers can choose from a range of versions.
    02 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Weidmuller introduces Pick-to-Light and Put-to-Light solutions for picking and assembly tasks

    Weidmuller introduces Pick-to-Light and Put-to-Light solutions for picking and assembly tasks

    EMC-resilient electronic compartment displays (DPD) are installed above the individual storage locations in the pick-and-put areas, and are connected with the production information system of the plant via a junction box and the integrated u-remote remote I/O system
    02 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for COPA-DATA announces zenon Energy Edition

    COPA-DATA announces zenon Energy Edition

    The solution on offer supports the automation of substations, hydropower plants, and wind farms. Its focus is on monitoring and optimizing electricity grids, interconnecting energy storage systems, and controlling equipment for the generation and distribution of renewable energy.
    02 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Addressing Global Cyberthreats: Insights on the cyberspace from General Michael Hayden

    Addressing Global Cyberthreats: Insights on the cyberspace from General Michael Hayden

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The world might not be able to eliminate the cyberthreat from existence, but today’s industrial businesses can take proactive action to ensure that they are able to effectively respond and recover if a cyberattack does come.
    01 May, 2018 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for OPC Foundation announces VDW's adoption of OPC UA standard

    OPC Foundation announces VDW's adoption of OPC UA standard

    VDW has joined in the common pursuit of establishing an open, consistent, OPC UA based method for multi-vendor and multi-generation machines to share context rich data between each other and with broader enterprise and cloud based IT infrastructures.
    01 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ABB to help integrate automation and safety systems for Norwegian oil field development project

    ABB to help integrate automation and safety systems for Norwegian oil field development project

    Located in the Barents Sea, north of the Arctic Circle, the field will be developed with an FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading production vessel) and subsea installation with 30 wells. The field has volumes estimated at between 400 and 600 million barrels of oil.
    01 May, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell announces Skills Insight Intelligent Wearables

    Honeywell announces Skills Insight Intelligent Wearables

    Honeywell’s Skills Insight Intelligent Wearables feature a head-mounted visual display that responds to voice and brings live data, documents, work procedures, as well as health and safety information into view.
    01 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for WinTech announces release of ALICE Receptionist version 4x

    WinTech announces release of ALICE Receptionist version 4x

    The enhanced software introduces a number of security-related features that assist organizations address the growing concerns surrounding employee safety, all while providing automated processes that securely manage visitors who enter the buildings.
    01 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces PTCB overcurrent protection line

    Phoenix Contact introduces PTCB overcurrent protection line

    With an adjustable range from 1 to 8 A, Phoenix Contact’s single-channel electronic PTCB overcurrent protection is designed for protecting critical loads. The 6-mm PTCBs can be adjusted specifically to the number of loads requiring protection.
    01 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for How Much Risk Can Safety Alarms Reduce?

    How Much Risk Can Safety Alarms Reduce?

    When implementing ANSI/ISA-18.2, Management of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries, engineers should consider all alarms, including basic process control, safety instrumented systems, fire and ga
    By: Contributing Authors
    30 April, 2018 | 9 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Flow-Cal announces 9th annual Flow-Cal Users Group conference

    Flow-Cal announces 9th annual Flow-Cal Users Group conference

    This four-day conference, from October 22–25, 2018, in Galveston, Texas, includes educational sessions, case studies, roundtable discussions, and networking events focused on Flow-Cal’s product line and best practices in the measurement industry.
    30 April, 2018 | 1 minute
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