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IHS Markit releases top seven manufacturing technology predictions for 2017
After a disappointing 2016 in automation sales, declining revenues for many equipment suppliers and investment uncertainties in numerous end markets, vendors in industrial automation are hoping for a brighter 2017. -
Industry Product
Phoenix Contact earns UL 508A certification for HEAVYCON connector enclosures
This certification is important for industrial control cabinet builders in North America who produce UL certified electrical enclosures. -
Industry Product
Optimal Engineering Systems releases AT20-100 vertical lift stage
Applications for the AT20-100 vertical lift stage include: Testing, inspection, assembly, sampling, laser drilling and machining in a broad range of industrial, medical, semiconductor, and research facilities. -
Industry Product
Advanced Motion Controls announces improved AxCent design platform
AMC has been building analog drives since their inception. They have improved their designs to mirror the advances in component technology. -
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Endress+Hauser's Open Integration Program Aims to Boost Multi-Vendor System Interoperability
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com In today’s industrial world, one of the the most annoying hindrances to effective system integration is the lack of interoperability between products from different vendors. Yet, efforts are being made to close this gap in the industry. -
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Red Lion Controls and Distec to host Smart Factory Day
The March 28 event, which will be held at the De Vere Cranage Estate in Cheshire, is designed to give plant managers an overview of the benefits of smart factory technology. -
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Electrocomponents announces Steve Newland as President of Allied Electronics
As President, Steve will be responsible for driving transformational and profitable growth in the Americas and further strengthening customer service. -
Case Study
Greer Industries chooses Emerson's Powerdrive FX variable speed drive to enhance mining production
The product is being used as a regenerative drive on a downhill conveyor at one of the company’s limestone mining facilities. Leroy-Somer was selected as the preferred supplier following a recommendation when the conveyor’s existing drive became obsolete. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is a Thermowell?
A thermowell is a closed-end tube that surrounds the measuring junction of a thermocouple. -
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Galland Hedding Nopak announces Brian Sternberg as president; Sudarashan Sharma as chief engineer
The announcement of the management team expansion comes as the privately-held, fourth generation family business celebrates its 130-year anniversary in 2017. -
Case Study
ELNOR delivers automated coffee grinding for MAHLKÖNIG
To meet MAHLKÖNIG’s high-precision requirements, ELNOR ensures accurate production and assembly of its motor parts. Engineers from ELNOR perform geometric verification measurements on a CMM as well as noise and vibration investigations in its laboratory. -
Case Study
Domus Logistics chooses Egemin to automate new distribution center
The DC will allow Domus Logistics to save up to 5,000 truck transports per year. The activities of five of its external partners will also be integrated into the distribution center. -
Industry Product
IBASE introduces MPT-7000R rolling stock computing solution
The MPT-7000R computing solution was built for various rolling stock applications such as train control and management, passenger information, entertainment and communications, and surveillance. -
Industry Product
Kepware releases KEPServerEX Version 6 software
Enhancements include a new method for remote configuration, additional languages that support critical industrial automation markets, and significant updates to the user interface and licensing experience -
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ZigBee and North America Support Global IoT Market to Register Over 20% CAGR
Internet of Things Market (Technologies - Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy, Near Field Communication, Wi-Fi, and RFID; Applications - Media, Manufacturing, Medical and Healthcare, Consumer Application, and Energy Management) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2024 -
Industry Product
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries releases micro V5 micro milling machine
The micro V5 meets demand for a range of applications such as precision automotive parts, large-scale molds for display casings and other products, separators (the main component of fuel cells), and shaping blades for rotating machines. -
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Victrex announces acquisition of minority interest in Magma Global
The investment is in line with Victrex's strategy to create future value through innovation and further differentiation into selected semi-finished and finished products, in addition to supplying the core polymer. -
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Columbia/Okura announces strategic partnership with Statec Binder
This agreement combines Columbia/Okura’s robotic bag palletizing expertise with Statec Binder’s global experience with woven poly, FFS, multi-wall paper, and laminated paper/poly bag packaging technologies. -
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Advancing Error-Proofing via MES Control
By Anthony Borges, PINpoint Information Systems With the advent of advanced automation techniques, the IIoT and Industry 4.0 concepts, the question remains the same; what is the optimal method to eliminate or mitigate defective products made by human or machine? -
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Sampol chooses Advanticsys to automate meter reading effort
Sampol, as DHC operator, requested a solution for remotely collecting meters data previously installed. Advanticsys deployed a system based on its datalogger MPC-330 with M-Bus interfaces to read data from Kamstrup meters.