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Mencom introduces Protocol Gateway series of legacy integration solutions
The Protocol Gateway series is equipped with hardware platforms and software to manage the translation from protocol to protocol. They are designed to withstand environments with temperatures ranging between -40°C and +85°C degrees with up to 95% humidity. -
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HARTING announces expansion to North American headquarters in Illinois
The investment will include the addition of a lab and showroom to the on-site warehouse and distribution center as well as increasing capabilities for injection molding and die-casting processes. The project is slated to create at least 50 new jobs. -
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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. -
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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. -
FeatureWhat Types of Process Control Models are Best?
First principle models can be used to gain a deeper understanding of cause and effects, process relationships, process gains, and the response to abnormal situations. -
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Cincoze announces DS-1200 series of embedded computer
Based on Cincoze’ CMI & CFM technology, it allows users to expand I/O and functionalities through ready-to-use modules, such asGbE/PoE ports, serial ports, optical isolated digital I/O and power ignition function -
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As Easy as CNC
By John Mitchell, CP Automation In modern computer numerical control (CNC) machines, there may be less need to replace cutting tools in these machines, but there’s more complexity to their upkeep. This article explains how poor power quality can cause recurrent issues for CNC machines. -
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Siemens announces Simocode pro V PN GP motor management system with Profinet connection
The Simocode pro motor management system monitors, protects and controls constant-speed motors, and is equipped with predictive maintenance functions. -
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JVL announces 3000W MAC motor series
MAC motors are complete servo systems including an AC servo motor, hall-sensors, encoder, power supply, driver and positioning controller and Nano-PLC -
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Micronor introduces MR430 fiber optic position sensor system
A MR430 Absolute Encoder System consists of the MR430-1 DIN Rail Mount Controller and MR431 Rotary Sensor. The Controller offers a number of built-in interfaces for ease of insertion in the engineer’s design – including SSI, RS485/Modbus RTU, Digital Set Point, and programmable 4-20mA and ±10V analog outputs. -
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ABB to enhance process and power management for Philippines petrochemical facility
The scope of supply includes 69kV high voltage air-insulated switchgear, UniGear medium-voltage switchgear, MNS low-voltage switchgear, power and distribution transformers, a capacitor bank, soft starter, IS-limiters and a process power management system. -
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Cognex helps GM Canada develop chain drive stretching system based on vision sensors
Working with Cognex, engineers at automotive manufacturer General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) developed a chain drive stretching system that measures every link in real time and automatically marks non-compliant links without slowing or stopping the line -
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HARTING announces support for CADENAS-Zuken interface
HARTING is the first component vendor to actively support the CADENAS-Zuken interface, providing component information for ECAD applications to customers. -
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Exida announces FSE 211 – IEC 61508 – 'An Introduction to Functional Safety' self-paced training course
The course provides a comprehensive overview of the IEC 61508 requirements needed to ensure functional safety for electrical/electronic and programmable electronic systems. -
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Endress+Hauser announces new German production facility
The building focuses on a sustainable energy concept, including a photovoltaic system installed on the roof that provides enough electricity to completely power the basic production load. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: Design Specifications for Building Automation Systems
Energy management, access control, lighting control, asset management, communications, life safety, fire alarm, and HVAC controls are all of interest when designing a building automation system -
Industry Product
IDTRONIC releases Cylindrical Reader M30 UHF
The reader has a variety of interface solutions for integration into existing systems. The RS-232 COM interface is a serial port suited for connection to monitors, POS terminals, measuring instruments, or printers. -
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H2W Technologies introduces VCS13-108-LB-01-MCF voice coil positioning stage
The load cell with signal conditioner (100 N capacity, 1 N resolution) allows for 1-100 N of push/pull force feedback. It comes supplied with a recirculating ball linear bearing. -
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Balluff introduces M18 inductive proximity sensors
The stainless steel sensing face fights failure from impact, abrasion, and erosion while Factor 1 technology extends the sensing range to 8mm, even when flush-mounted in metal, for additional mechanical protection. -
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Indegy partners with RSA to enhance industrial network security
The companies have completed testing which is intended to assure customers that both solutions can bidirectionally share information to detect, respond and mitigate security threats across their entire attack surface, including industrial control system (ICS) devices.