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CODESYS announces CODESYS Automation Server Open Control Software for Industry 4.0
CODESYS Automation Server provides numerous functions demanded by Industry 4.0 architectures, When programming controllers via IP-based networks such as Ethernet or Internet, users can now secure their expertise and data by means of encryption, password, security key, or X.509 certificate. -
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CyberX releases 2020 Global IoT/ICS Risk Report
The data illustrates that IoT/ICS networks and unmanaged devices are soft targets for adversaries. Some of the top findings noted that these networks have outdated operating systems (71 percent of sites), use unencrypted passwords (64 percent) and lack automatic antivirus updates (66 percent). -
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Foghorn announces latest release of Lightning Edge AI edge computing platform
The Lightning edge computing platform brings intelligence to the edge, at or near the point where data originates, and facilitates analysis with the lowest latencies to improve operational outcomes. -
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AutomationDirect announces SU, UK, UT and TU series round body and UQ series cubic plastic ultrasonic distance sensors
Discrete models are available with adjustable sensitivity and one sensor can be standardized for many materials. Operating voltages from 10 to 30VDC are available; temperature ranges up to +70C are now offered on some models. -
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Phoenix Contact announces PLCnext Technology
Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Technology gives developers a control platform that combines traditional IEC 61131 programming with open-source languages like Linux. -
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ABB announces ABB Ability Remote Insights augmented reality service
ABB Ability Remote Insights for service uses commercially available headsets to assist field service technicians and expand the reach of ABB subject matter experts. The technology enables a field service technician to share his or her view of a situation using the device’s camera, and receive guidance directly from an expert through on-screen annotations, chat, and document sharing. -
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Siemens releases v2019.2 of Simcenter system simulation solutions
This joint solution is designed with application capabilities to foster collaboration and enable users to meet the demands of growing engineering complexity. -
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Endress+Hauser announces updates to Picomag electromagnetic flowmeter
The Picomag update enables measurement of flow of electrically conductive fluids and the process temperature and conductivity. It enables commissioning with Bluetooth using the SmartBlue App and integration with IO-Link technology. -
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Opto 22 releases GRV-IVI-12, GRV-IRTD-8 and GRV-IDCSW-12 input/output modules
For system integrators and engineers, the I/O modules provide more options for bringing existing devices into groov EPIC, as well as meeting requirements for temperature control applications. They also include designs for mixed signal types, signal isolation, and channel density: -
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How to Achieve Pilot-Scale Process Control Flexibility and Agility
Make the pilot lab more flexible, accurate, and productive while maintaining the Class 1, Division 2 hazardous area classification. -
FeatureHow to Optimize Closed-Loop Control Through a Better Understanding of the PID Equation
A better understanding of closed-loop control, and how to tune it, can be found by looking at the individual parts of the PID equation and the effect of each on the controlled output -
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Making the Move to Mobile: Facing advances in mobile robotics
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have been an industry staple since 1953. However, their reliance on environmental markers and the fact they follow a pre-determined route, means AGVs are best suited to structured environments in the absence of humans. This article discusses the rise of mobile robots and what challenges need to be faced for their uptake. -
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Doosan Robotics announce plans for first US office in Georgia
The Buford, Georgia office is planned to be opened by the end of 2019 to accelerate distribution efforts. The office will serve as the headquarters for sales, marketing, training, and customer service in the Americas. -
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Teradyne to acquire AutoGuide Mobile Robots
Teradyne will acquire privately held AutoGuide for $165 million; $58 million net of cash acquired plus $107 million, if certain performance targets are met extending potentially through 2022. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval. -
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Radiflow and Asset Guardian announce joint solution for industrial asset monitoring and risk assessment
In this integrated solution, iSID’s asset inventory now incorporates the asset information stored in the Asset Guardian database, including the detailed asset information that is not available from traffic monitoring. -
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Parker Hannifin introduces ACR7000 series controllers
Built on the ACR9000 platform, the ACR7000 family utilizes re-imagined hardware designs, designed for tabletop and laboratory style instruments. -
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MachineMetrics announces MachineMetrics IIoT Partner Ecosystem
The MachineMetrics IIoT Partner Ecysostem is powering a range of services and enabling complete end-to-end solutions and continuous value creation for both discrete manufacturing customers and participating partners, and includes a number of companies like Amazon Web Services, Hurco, Tsugami, SECO Tools, Saint Gobain, and McKinsey and Company -
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Analytical Systems Keco introduces Model 204 Hydrocarbon VOC in water analyzer
The Model 204 water analyzer works to provide capability for environmental pollution control for wastewater treatment plants that must measure VOC contaminants to ensure water is properly treated before released, chemical/ petrochemical plants that measure VOC directly in the water. -
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Antaira introduces managed low-port-count Version 2 (V2) hardware
Antaira Technologies’ low-port-count managed switches are industrial-grade devices that are Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as manufacturing automation, security surveillance, power/utility, water wastewater treatment plants, oil/gas/mining, and transportation. -
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Festo announces CPX-AP-I remote I/O system
CPX-AP-I enables valve terminals to be moved closer to pneumatic cylinders. Process data in and out of each bus module is as much as two kilobytes. Scan cycles for a mix of both valve terminals and I/O are below one millisecond.