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Daniel Meyer

Daniel Meyer is CTO at Camunda. Camunda enables organizations to orchestrate processes across people, systems and devices to continuously overcome complexity and increase efficiency.

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  • Rotork actuators support environmental improvement at Aberthaw Power Station

    Through the use of automation that includes Rotork valve actuation, Aberthaw can efficiently generate around 1555 MW of electricity for the National Grid System, which is enough power to meet the needs of some three million households.
    25 August, 2016 | 1 minutes
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    Zaber introduces GSM motorized goniometers

    Designed to interface with Zaber’s X-MCB1 and X-MCB2 controllers, this device is available in two stackable sizes with 40 and 60 mm centre of rotation options
    25 August, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces PT 2,5/S-QUATTRO terminal blocks

    Phoenix Contact introduces PT 2,5/S-QUATTRO terminal blocks

    Up to four 12 AWG conductors can be connected in one feed-through terminal block. The terminal blocks feature Phoenix Contact’s push-in connection technology, for wiring of the pre-assembled conductors.
    25 August, 2016
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    Micro-Epsilon's confocal chromatic controller

    Providing a measuring rate of 70kHz, the confocalDT 2471 HS high speed controller is currently the worldwide fastest confocal chromatic controller. The controller is used for fast distance and thickness measurements of highly reflecting surfaces.
    25 August, 2016
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    Laser-optical Thickness Measurement

    The new thicknessSENSOR from Micro-Epsilon opens up even more diverse application possibilities in terms of non-contact thickness measurement. The sensor works extremely precisely combined with ease of use and a compact design, measuring without contact and therefore wear-free.
    25 August, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Tracy-Widom Approach to F-16 Aircraft Sensor-Actuator Fault Detection

    Tracy-Widom Approach to F-16 Aircraft Sensor-Actuator Fault Detection

    A fault detection approach based on the Tracy-Widom distribution is presented and applied to an F-16 aircraft flight control system.
    By: ISA Transactions
    24 August, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Axiom automates B2C Europe with 100 destination packet mail sorter

    The new sorter has automated B2C Europe's parcel and pack sortation, enabling the company to sort up to 8,000 packets an hour. This has given the company the futureproof ability to handle three times its current volume.
    24 August, 2016 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek introduces the GOT3187WL-834-PCT panel computer

    Axiomtek introduces the GOT3187WL-834-PCT panel computer

    This 18.5" Intel Celeron-based WXGA touch panel PC is suitable for self-services, digital signage, light factory automation, and more.
    24 August, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Vecow launches ECS-9000 series of embedded PC

    Vecow launches ECS-9000 series of embedded PC

    Vecow ECS-9000 Series is a solution for Machine Vision, Intelligent Automation, Smart Manufacturing, Embedded Cloud, Intelligent Surveillance, Vehicle Computing, Mobile Robot Control, and any Industry 4.0 performance-driven real-time embedded computing applications.
    24 August, 2016
  • Okuma welcomes Velocity/Briney to Partners in THINC

    Members of Partners in THINC provide technologies that are integrated with Okuma’s CNC machines and controls to deliver advanced manufacturing system solutions.
    24 August, 2016 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By Okuma America Corporation
  • ISA is accepting applications for 2017 educational scholarships

    ISA educational scholarships—which fund tuition, related expenses and research initiatives—are distributed annually to undergraduate students at two-year and four-year colleges and universities, and to graduate students.
    24 August, 2016 | 2 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Univ. of Pittsburgh receives grant to develop computational model for additive manufacturing

    The proposal, “Novel Computational Approaches to Address Key Design Optimization Issues for Metal Additive Manufacturing,” is a three-year, $350,000 GOALI (Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry) grant funded by the NSF’s Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI).
    24 August, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • MAVERICK uses DCSNext solution to move DCS migration project to final phase

    DCSNext capabilities allow INEOS Styrolution to avoid any additional downtime during migration and leverage the complete benefits of the latest technology
    24 August, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Dalian Metro uses Rockwell Automation to integrate system, cuts energy usage by 12%

    The entire Dalian metro system includes more than 50 redundant Allen-Bradley MicroLogix and CompactLogix controllers with about 100,000 I/O points across the different stations.
    24 August, 2016 | 3 minutes
  • KEEN footwear chooses ABB Robotics to automate shoe manufacturing

    The UNEEK Robotic Cell features two ABB IRB 120 robots weaving the interlocking cords of the shoe’s upper portion. The robotic cell can produce a shoe in half the time of the current process.
    24 August, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ASTM A500 Round ERW CS Pipe, 8 Inch, BE

    ASTM A500 Round ERW CS Pipe, 8 Inch, BE

    ASTM A500 Electrical Resistance Welding Pipe Supplier: Round Carbon Steel Pipes, 8 Inch (DN200), Beveled Ends, Black Vanish Coating, Grade D.
    24 August, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Parker releases AHL118 air-driven liquid pump

    Parker releases AHL118 air-driven liquid pump

    A high volume, double-ended, double acting high pressure pump, the AHL118 is designed for use in oil and gas, chemical, industrial and research applications
    24 August, 2016
  • Belden introduces Hirschman Secure Remote Access Solution

    This combined hardware and software system is designed to help companies leverage the increased connection of devices brought on by the Industrial Internet of Things.
    24 August, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Alicat introduces MCRH 5000 mass flow controller

    Alicat introduces MCRH 5000 mass flow controller

    The controller manages industrial processes with more chaotic upstream fluctuations, such as control of industrial combustion gases, or mass flow into food and packaging processes.
    24 August, 2016
  • ARC terminal automation study names Implico as market leader in EMEA region

    For terminal automation, in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, Implico is the leader with a market share of 23.75 percent. The company was able to extend its leadership position compared to the previous issue of the study.
    23 August, 2016 | 1 minute
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