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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. -
Industry Product
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. -
Industry Product
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. -
Industry Product
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. -
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. -
Industry Product
Telit announces ME310G1 and ME910G1 modules for mass-scale LTE-M and NB-IoT deployments
Based on the Qualcomm 9205 LTE modem and featuring optional 2G fallback, the modules also provide a future-proof foundation for IoT deployments that span legacy networks, 4G and 5G. -
Industry Product
Flintec introduces UXT family of tension load cells
The UXT is particularly suited to process weighing systems using suspended vessels or tanks. Other common uses include lifting applications such as crane scales, and medical applications such a patient hoist. -
Industry Product
Unity Scientific announces CommUnity Networking Suite
NIR spectrometers analyze thousands of samples daily, providing data in support of a variety of production and laboratory requirements. -
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Air Products and Chemicals wins 2019 Customer Excellence Award from Siemens
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. provides atmospheric and process gases to a variety of manufacturers, as well as sell related equipment that manufacturers to create their own gases onsite. -
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InProcess Instruments announces partnership with Chromatotec Group
This agreement is reinforcing their collaboration initiated in 2012 on worldwide sales, maintenance and service provision of online GC-MS equipment with IPI MS integrated as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) by Chromatotec. -
Case Study
igus linear guides help Spanish company build drones keep pests at bay
The “FitoStinger” was developed by the Technology & Advances Centre of Barcelona. It includes an extendable arm, which allows the precise spraying of pesticides. The maintenance free linear guides made by igus are a key component to the drone. -
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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. -
Industry Product
STMicroelectronics introduces A7987 automotive switching regulator
With maximum input voltage of 61V, the A7987 can operate from a 24V battery in a conventional or hybrid/electric vehicle and maintain a regulated output despite disturbances such as load-dump. -
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Democratizing Digitalization to Achieve Manufacturing Competitiveness at PTC LiveWorx 2019
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com While attending LiveWorx 2019, for example, it was obvious to me that that PTC has created the most open system architecture which manufacturers can use to leverage digitalization and collaboration to achieve strong competitive positions in their industries. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - July 2019
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Troy W, in Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Troy! -
Industry Product
Nanotec introduces SCA5618 stepper motor
The SCA5618 is available in three lengths and with two different windings. Depending on length, the holding torque of this stepper motor is 0.6 to 2.3 Ncm; it has a resolution of 1.8°. -
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FDT Group announces Executive Committee approval of FDT IIoT Server (FITS) specification for release to the FDT membership
The emerging FITS standard, set to release at year-end, will provide control system and device vendors with the opportunity to advance their intelligent automation solution offerings with FDT's standards-based, platform-independent, information-driven business models meeting the demands of the process and discrete markets. -
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Dow Performance Silicones earns 2019 Customer Excellence Award from Siemens
At an executive level meeting called in 2017 between Siemens and Dow, the companies mutually agreed to initiate a special program called “PCS 7 health check.” The main objective was to optimize system reliability. -
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FDT Group announces Executive Committee approval of FDT IIoT Server (FITS) specification for release to the FDT membership
The emerging FITS standard, set to release at year-end, will provide control system and device vendors with the opportunity to advance their intelligent automation solution offerings with FDT's standards-based, platform-independent, information-driven business models meeting the demands of the process and discrete markets.