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David Chen is co-founder and head of Product at Orbbec. A widely published research engineer, Chen is an authority in digital imaging technology, optical measurement, and imaging processing. He holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from Oakland University.

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  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact launches yearlong STEM curriculum for Harrisburg School District

    Phoenix Contact launches yearlong STEM curriculum for Harrisburg School District

    Approximately 100 students visited Phoenix Contact’s U.S. headquarters in Middletown, Pa., on Monday, October 29, to kick off the second annual “Think BIG!” program. The partnership with Harrisburg School District is a yearlong curriculum designed to get elementary-age students excited about STEM careers.
    01 November, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Inductive Automation announces Primary Systems Inc as Premier Integrator

    Inductive Automation announces Primary Systems Inc as Premier Integrator

    Founded in 1989, Primary Systems Inc. is based in Old Bridge, N.J. The company is a system integrator that helps its clients produce products while meeting all compliance requirements. PSI designs, implements, and troubleshoots systems for the process and manufacturing industries.
    01 November, 2018 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By Inductive Automation
  • Thumbnail for Integration Objects introduces OPC UA IoT Broker

    Integration Objects introduces OPC UA IoT Broker

    This is a solution for enabling device-to-cloud secure communications, empowering engineers and system integrators with an OPC data transfer to the Cloud with built-in support for Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
    01 November, 2018
  • Industrial Automation Workers Need a Wider Array of Technical Skills and Knowledge

    The complexity of modern automation systems requires partnership and collaboration with an expanded set of industrial and technical disciplines.
    By: Eric Cosman
    31 October, 2018 | 3 minutes
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    Remote Monitoring for the Industrial Supply Chain

    By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Remote monitoring is not a new phenomenon. The technology has already established itself as standard part of control in manufacturing. This article explains how manufacturers can optimize their supply chain with remote monitoring.
    31 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for OPC Foundation announces Stefan Hoppe as President

    OPC Foundation announces Stefan Hoppe as President

    Mr. Burke will remain as an officer on the Board of Directors and will continue his widespread evangelism for OPC UA adoption across various domains. Stefan Hoppe took over the operational activities and responsibility for worldwide adaption of the OPC standards and the further development of the organization.
    31 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Indegy helps City of Raleigh earn CSO50 Award for public utility security project

    Indegy helps City of Raleigh earn CSO50 Award for public utility security project

    The City partnered with Indegy to implement an industrial security solution that provides visibility, protection and control to detect and prevent threats before they can impact the operation and safety of its water supply systems and utilities.
    31 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Prospection Solutions introduces Rollstock Inspection System

    Prospection Solutions introduces Rollstock Inspection System

    This system is integrated with up and downstream equipment utilizing an on-board Beckhoff PLC. The system can be connected to a new or existing database to manage statistics for at the machine and from remote locations.
    31 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Dematic to help Australian grocery retailer install robotic order fulfillment system

    Dematic to help Australian grocery retailer install robotic order fulfillment system

    The robotic system will be used to piece pick inventory items for retail store replenishment using a “goods-to-robot” configuration. The order fulfillment system will support replenishment of approximately 50 retail stores and is scheduled to start up during the 2nd quarter of 2019 in a new distribution center building.
    31 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Thomson industries introduces mobile Linear MOTIONEERING product sizing and selection tool

    Thomson industries introduces mobile Linear MOTIONEERING product sizing and selection tool

    The Linear MOTIONEERING tool retains the Thomson engineering calculations for design engineers and has added new product families, interactive navigation, expanded global support and mobile access.
    31 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Siemens introduces Sidrive IQ digital platform

    Siemens introduces Sidrive IQ digital platform

    The interaction between operating data and digital twins provides plant and machine operators with an array of available data via Sidrive IQ – from measured values, status and operating KPIs, service messages, location positioning and technical product data to spare part information.
    31 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Binder USA introduces M8 Molded Cable Connector with 5 contacts

    Binder USA introduces M8 Molded Cable Connector with 5 contacts

    The M8 cable connectors are available with male or female cable connector, moulded, with cable lengths of 2m and 5m. They have an IP67 protection rating, 3 A current rating and 30 V voltage rating.
    31 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Lanner releases NCA-1515 desktop network appliance

    Lanner releases NCA-1515 desktop network appliance

    The NCA-1515 features Intel’s QuickAssist Technology, offering cryptographic acceleration and commercial-grade LAN functions in a 231mm x 200mm x 44mm (WxDxH) form factor.
    31 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for FCI announces Thermal Mass Flow Meters with HART Protocol

    FCI announces Thermal Mass Flow Meters with HART Protocol

    FCI’s thermal flow meters with HART communications support the production of food and beverages, chemicals, electric power generation, mining and metals, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, oil/gas production and refining, pollution monitoring, solid waste, water/wastewater treatment and more.
    31 October, 2018
    Sponsored By FCI - Fluid Components International
  • Thumbnail for Boulting Technology announces joining of Siemens MindSphere Partner Program

    Boulting Technology announces joining of Siemens MindSphere Partner Program

    Siemens’ MindSphere is a cloud-based, open IoT operating system that connects products, plants, systems and machines, enabling businesses to harness the wealth of data generated by the Internet of Things with advanced analytics.
    30 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Advancing Automation: Control Systems, Volume XII

    Advancing Automation: Control Systems, Volume XII

    Automation.com has worked with several industry leaders to compile this Control Systems ebook, designed to help you stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in control system technology.
    30 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for C&K announces PNP3 series of sealed pushbutton switches

    C&K announces PNP3 series of sealed pushbutton switches

    Constructed in a black PBT/PC thermoplastic housing, the switches include an internal silicone rubber seal and are rated to IP68, for harsh environments and for power wash-down applications, or anywhere the switch may be exposed to dust, water or other damaging elements.
    30 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Pentek introduces Model 8257 3U VPX development chassis for Pentek’s Quartz RFSoC FPGA product line

    Pentek introduces Model 8257 3U VPX development chassis for Pentek’s Quartz RFSoC FPGA product line

    With eight 4 GHz 12-bit A/Ds and eight 6.4 GHz 14-bit D/As, the 5950 with the 8257 chassis providesan integrated platform ready for immediate development of RFSoC applications. By attaching a workstation, an engineer can create, test, run and debug custom software and FPGA designs.
    30 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Thorlabs announces acquisition of Norland Products' Fiber Optic product line

    Thorlabs announces acquisition of Norland Products' Fiber Optic product line

    The Norland products will be incorporated into Thorlabs’ existing Vytran business unit, a 20,000 square foot facility located in Morganville, New Jersey.
    30 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Virtual Commissioning in the Food Industry

    Virtual Commissioning in the Food Industry

    By Brith Isaksson, ABB Food & Beverage Commissioning a new system for a food manufacturing plant requires software assistance to plan effectively and with digital twinning, manufacturers can optimize its ongoing operations.
    30 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
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