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Managing Compliance in Food Production
By Dominique Stucki, ABB Control Technology There was widespread panic across Europe in mid-2017 when millions of eggs were recalled due to being contaminated with Fipronil — a highly toxic insecticide that is banned in the EU. -
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FDT Group and ISA announces FDT 2.0 technology adopted as ISA/ANSI American standards
The standard is intended to meet demands in the region for open, standardized device integration on an enterprise-wide basis. -
Industry Product
LaserLinc introduces Diameter, Ovality, Eccentricity, and Flaw Detection measurement systems with OPC UA & DA communication
In addition to data, users are able to access and modify configuration from any OPC-DA or OPC-UA compliant device or software, directly or remotely, without additional hardware or software. -
Industry Product
B&R introduces B&R MapleSim Connector
B&R MapleSim Connector works to make it efficient for B&R customers to integrate the MapleSim tool from Maplesoft. MapleSim creates an accurate, dynamic model of the machine based on CAD data in STEP format. -
Industry Product
Pepperl+Fuchs partners with Samsung to introduce Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 industrial tablet
The Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 using the Samsung Tab Active2 platform offers industrial workers a way to communicate in real-time onsite or remotely. With this device, they can collect data, parameters, and information safely while operating in hazardous locations such as oil rigs, airline refueling stations, and bio gas storage facilities. -
Industry Product
Basler announces Vignetting Correction feature for correction of edge shadowing
Vignetting Correction is a feature from Basler that corrects the described unwanted effect in a unique way. After a one-time calibration of the camera, there are no negative effects on frame rate or image quality as the correction values are stored in the camera and automatically taken into account in the image output. -
Case Study
KASTO helps German steel merchant implement bar storage and distribution system
The KASTO solution is based on a UNICOMPACT storage system which, with a height of 15 m and a length of 115 m, has space for around 10,000 cassettes. Each cassette can accommodate material up to six metres in length and has a payload of up to 3.4 tonnes. -
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Kaspersky announces patch of seven vulnerabilities in Moxa’s ThingsPro Suite
Kaspersky Lab Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) experts have identified and patched seven previously unknown vulnerabilities in Moxa’s ThingsPro Suite. -
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A Brave New World of Industrial Automation, Robotics and Taxes
By Stephen Hayes, Beckhoff Automation One of the key economic concepts for government to iron out before IDT can deliver performance, is the contributory capacity that robots, automation and AI fulfil in the overall economy. -
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Panduit announces acquisition of Atlona
As part of the acquisition, the Atlona team will join Panduit’s Enterprise business group. Atlona will continue to serve its customers from its global headquarters in San Jose, Calif. for all sales, customer support, and training related inquiries. -
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Fives partners with National Research Council of Canada to enhance manufacturing of composite parts
They are developing a profilometer that will provide part inspection. Based on an optical technology, the profilometer for composite placement has in-process inspection technology designed to help manufacturers meet strict standards by providing measuring information without limiting the process functionality. -
Industry Product
Pepperl+Fuchs announces LB PROFINET gateway
In early 2019, Pepperl+Fuchs will launch the LB PROFINET gateway, delivering conventional PROFINET functionality and full access to all connected HART devices. -
Industry Product
Brooks Instrument announces EtherNet/IP digital communications for SLA5800 Series mass flow controller
Ideal for applications in life science, chemical/petrochemical research, laboratory, analytical, fuel cell, thin film and other segments, the SLA5800 Series features zero stability and high repeatability. Available with configurable multi-gas/multi-range capabilities, the SLA5800 Series offers a zero-drift specification. -
Industry Product
Yokogawa announces TDLS8100 probe type tunable diode laser spectrometer
With its integrated light launcher and detector, this probe type tunable diode laser spectrometer is intended to reduce the need for the installation of flangesand scaffolding. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect announces Type SOOW and Type SEOOW flexible cord with 5 conductors
Type SOOW and Type SEOOW flexible cord with 5 conductors in 16, 14, 12 and 10 AWG have been added to the existing 2, 3 and 4-conductor styles available from AutomationDirect. -
FeatureIs Schrödinger’s Cat Alive, Dead, or Having Kittens? How the Power of Observation Improves Accuracy and Reduces Errors in Industrial Operations
More observation improves accuracy and reduces error of all kinds in industrial and process industry applications. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of Forward Decoupling?
A forward decoupling algorithm can be used to cancel out MIMO interactions, making more traditional control methods applicable to complex systems. -
Industry Product
iDTRONIC releases Embedded HF Mid-Range M500 module
The Embedded HF Mid-Range M500 module is equipped with a 15 Vdc power supply. The various interface options such as TTL or RS232 are adapted to many applications. -
Industry Product
Moticont introduces SDLM-025-070-01-01 and SDLM-025-070-01-05 direct drive linear motors
Applications include: assembly, manufacturing, sorting, semiconductor handling, inspection, medical equipment and procedure tables, antenna positioning, dampers, door & valve actuators, agricultural equipment, and adjustable office furniture. -
Industry Product
PCB Piezotronics releases Models 637A06 and 638A06 of case-isolated, cryogenic ICP accelerometers
They are designed for liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing, industrial gas processing (argon, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen), pharmaceutical production (statin drugs, biotech products such as vaccines) and frozen food production/storage.
