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Return of the IoT Botnet: Silex Exposes the Soft Underbelly of IoT Devices
By Alan Grau, Sectigo Like the Fast and Furious movies, IoT botnets and cyberattacks just keep coming. The most recent attack, the Silex botnet, is particularly nasty. It doesn’t use devices to create DDoS attacks or attempt to steal personal data. -
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POSITAL introduces absolute multi-turn kit encoders for stepper motors
POSITAL’s absolute kit encoders are available with multi-turn measurement ranges, which can be useful when a motor is connected to a screw shaft, cable drum or gear reduction system. -
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Microchip Technology releases MXT1067TD, MXT1189TD and MXT1665TD maXTouch touchscreen controllers
The TD family of touch controllers features a differential mutual signal acquisition method that increases the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). -
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Balluff introduces four single channel analog-to-IO-Link interface modules
These modules work to simplify installations by eliminating analog in-chassis interface boards and reducing additional analog network blocks. IO-Link lets users replace lengthy shielded cable runs with basic unshielded cables. -
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DENSO announces grants to 26 North American colleges and universities
Grants will be used towards programs focused on design, materials management, mechanical and electrical engineering principles, thermodynamics, robotics and more. -
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OMRON announces Andy Zosel as President & CEO of OMRON Microscan
Since the acquisition of Microscan Systems, OMRON has invested in the development of new products and integrating code readers with OMRON's automation technology. -
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Rockwell Automation announces expansion of Threat Detection Services
To help prevent incidents and combat the unpredictable threats that cause them, industrial companies around the world can now manage cyber risk in their operations using the Rockwell Automation Threat Detection Services powered by the Claroty threat detection platform. -
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AutomationDirect introduces Klemsan Series slim interface relays
Slim interface relays are suited for use with PLC automation systems, electric power plants, energy management systems, voltage panels, industrial machines and other power and sequencing control applications. -
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IGEL releases info brief on developoing Linux OS-based devices at the edge
The IDC InfoBrief finds that the digital worker’s demand for speed, collaboration and innovation has never been higher. This is compounded by the rapid growth of Millennials and Generation Z employees in the workforce. -
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CyberX introduces Ganymede automated threat extraction platform
Named Ganymede, the platform is scalable and focuses on IoT/ICS/OT-specific threat intelligence for industrial and critical infrastructure organizations. Ganymede also incorporates an IoT/ICS/OT-specific malware analysis sandbox. -
Industry Product
Axiomtek introduces eBOX671-521-FL GPU computing embedded system
The eBOX671-521-FL with GPU computing performance is powered by the 8th gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 (Coffee Lake-S) processor with up to six-core, Intel Pentium processor, or Intel Celeron processor and comes with Intel Q370 or optional Intel C246 chipset. -
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Microchip Technology introduces ZL 40292, ZL 40293, ZL 40294, ZL 40295 differential clock buffers
Each buffer is a complement to chipsets where distributed clocks are required across several peripheral components, such as Central Processing Units (CPUs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Physical layers (PHYs) in data center servers and storage devices, along with many other PCIe applications. -
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Cooling Tower Optimization
By Darcy Simonis, ABB Food and beverage production requires a large range of temperatures. This means that plants must have effective cooling systems to deal with the excess heat. Removing the excess heat from the system requires a cooling tower, however, traditional designs require frequent maintenance -
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Process industry veteran Walter Steward passes away at 80
A 35-year veteran of the industrial process instrumentation and controls market, Walter joined YCA while the company was still in NYC in the late 70s. He was part of the small team that coordinated the move and building of the Newnan, GA USA headquarters and manufacturing facility. -
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Sterling Systems & Controls announces Bulk Bag Packaging Systems
The Bulk Bag Packaging Systems include adjustable upper frame to accommodate square and rectangular containers. Heavy duty weighing controls are built to withstand the rigors of industrial use. Weighing control systems offer a host of process and weighing control functions. -
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PI introduces U-723 XY positioning stage
The U-723 XY stage provides 0.8” travel per axis, with a footprint of 42x42mm (1.6x1.6”). Its profile of 21mm (~0.8”) and design allows for integration into tight spaces. In addition to high resolution (10 nanometer linear encoders) it provides motion up to 200 mm/sec and rapid step/settle performance. -
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AutomationDirect introduces capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment
CK2 series 18mm capacitive sensors with IP65/IP67/IP69K ratings provide an unshielded sensing distance of up to 15mm. -
FeatureWhat Should a Plant Manager Do During the First 90 Days on the Job?
Learn five "must-do" activities that every new industrial plant manager should build into initial plans to ensure everything kicks off in the right direction. -
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RT Engineering announces opening of Controls Direct automation parts store
Controls Direct’s goal is to deliver an easy process for ordering automation parts. They offer support, with access to all of RT’s mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, whether if it just more information on a product, or assistance for any ongoing or future projects. -
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CIMdata releases 2019 Simulation & Analysis Market Report
The PLM MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the PLM market during calendar year 2018. It contains analyses of major trends and issues; revenues of PLM providers; and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth.
