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Siemens is presenting new CPUs and 15 and 19 inch “Blackline” panels in widescreen format for the Sinumerik 840D sl CNC. The 7x0.3B PN processors are Profinet-compatible NCUs (Numerical Control Units).

The transducer uses the latest generation of AMETEK’s magnetostrictive position-sensing technology to give absolute analog position, accurate to 0.04% of the programmable sensing distance.

Through PE Smart Urban Network, cities can connect and control a number of services such as street lighting, public parking, energy distribution, solid waste collection, public Wifi, video surveillance, emergency response support, and more.

ISA President Steven Pflantz says ISA members can learn from the bright, extremely motivated youth participating in FIRST and other STEM programs.

On May 11, President Trump and the White House announced a presidential executive order on the strengthening of cybersecurity efforts for federal networks and infrastructure.

The EME can be used for applications in the microscopy. The features of EME can be extended, so that it can be integrated into a fully automated, industrial inspection process.

This recently completed extension offers an additional 25,000 square meters of space for offices and production, which brings the facility to a total of 74,500 square meters. Endress+Hauser Process Solutions AG, the competence center for process automation and digital communication, is also housed in the new facility.

Red Trident, an industrial control systems (ICS) cyber security and process automation firm focused on protecting critical infrastructure, has joined the Bedrock Automation Systems Integration Network.

The webinar, which will be held from 12PM to 1:30PM EST on 8 June 2017, will feature two calibration experts: Ned Espy, Technical Director at Beamex; and Roy Tomalino, Calibration Engineer at Beamex.

Transforming an industrial plant’s calibration system to a fully automated system.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation With the introduction of driverless cars by brands such as BMW and Google, safety is being revolutionised through autonomy. But what can other industries learn from this? This article discusses how new technology and increased automation improves safety across sectors.

The specification provides device manufacturers with an official foundation to implement EtherCAT P technology, which enables data and power transmission on a single, standard cable.

The OPC Foundation European Certification lab has successfully been accredited and the first successful certified product was a Siemens RFID reader.

An all-time high total of 9,773 robots valued at approximately $516 million were ordered from North American robotics companies during the first quarter of 2017. This represents growth of 32 percent in units over the same period in 2016, which held the previous record. Order revenue grew 28 percent over the first quarter of last year

As the future approaches, next generation analytics and artificial intelligence technologies will support data and real time decision making at the point of production. This on demand webinar will discuss this evolution and how to protect the data and drive organizational success with IIoT

This most recent acquisition strengthens Ritter's commitment to providing engineered hydraulic and pneumatic products to its customer base in the greater Detroit area.

The camera is designed for use in robotics or applications which require repetitive camera movement, as well as for any application where space is at a premium.

The new website is intended to form the basis for stronger digital interaction with customers. It is also part of a comprehensive, multi-year global digitalization strategy.

By addressing risk in key areas, companies can effectively manage brand-critical safety, quality, security and obsolescence challenges at their source. An e-book outlining the four key areas of risk management is available on the Rockwell Automation website.

In the new "Arena of Digitalization" covering an area of more than 800 square meters, Siemens is now showing customers and partners how digitalization is used in metalworking and motor production and what results can be achieved with it.