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Features available in the software include the ability to print a load cell diagnostics report, and to update existing tare weights. The software revision also adds the Epson TM-U220 to the list of printers usable with the instruments and software.

A&T ROBOTIC WORLD (3-4-5 May 2017), will take place in Turin - Italy in a large modern exhibition hall of 20,000 square meters. Two main focuses: Robotics, dedicated to the production technologies and automation and controls, dedicated to the technologies and measurement services, testing and control.

The core of NUM’s cylindrical grinding CNC solutions is a software package known as ProCAM. ProCAM software is designed primarily to address the requirements of OD, ID or OD/ID with either a horizontal or vertical machine layout.

West Liberty Foods, based in West Liberty, Iowa, saved $2 million in maintenance costs with Leading2Lean through greater visibility to where money is being spent on materials and employee time.

The combination of Mentor Embedded technologies and the RTI Connext DDS (Data Distribution Service) middleware now provides security for secure distributed embedded systems communications, suitable for industrial, medical and mil-aero applications.

The FV-3543-2 continuously captures temperatures and thermal images in up to six user-defined zones. The camera is ideal for a range of industrial applications including metals manufacturing, food processing, engine testing, and flare stack monitoring.

These crimp tools feature ergonomically shaped handles with hardness and surface textures for frequent use, a non-slip grip pad for applying pressure against a surface, and ratchet action to ensure crimps are completed according to specification.

Bearings made from RW370 have been tested at the igus laboratory in Cologne, Germany, and they are well suited for door guides and hinges, as well as in rotating joints and adjustment mechanisms for seats and tables.

This service pack improves existing HTML5 and custom widget capabilities, introduces an add-on conversion tool for FactoryTalk applications, and enhances IoTView.

MIL CoPilot will be made available in Q4 2016, via the MIL update service, to all registered users with maintenance subscriptions in good standing, as well as those seeking to evaluate MIL.

The new generation of PS131 transmitters was developed in close coordination with the users. Its modern and userfriendly design stands out. High overload protection and best accuracy. PS131 is a pressure transmitter with a pressure switch to safely and absolutely measure and monitor gauge pressures.

Looking to increase production of critical aviation industry products, Spirit AeroSystems will implement Efficiency Analyzer on Predix, GE’s operating system for the Industrial Internet.

Expanding on the inaugural IoT Innovation Day held earlier this year on the west coast, the companies will share strategies and key insights and lead open discussions targeted at helping businesses embrace the benefits of IIoT computing on the edge, on October 19

By Jennifer Dyment, AspenTech We all want the inside story. Greater visibility into asset performance can help chemical and energy companies gain a competitive edge. This article discusses how process engineers can quickly get to the root cause of operational issues and make informed decisions that impact the entire operation

Visitors to the Beckhoff booth will have the opportunity to use their own smartphones to interact with PC-based control demos. Beckhoff will also show an augmented reality and HMI proof of concept in the form of Microsoft HoloLens connected to Beckhoff IoT demos.

The increasing availability of the tools that facilitate higher levels of manufacturing productivity and quality creates an opportunity for manufacturers to embrace a fresh mindset and leverage prevention and traceability regulations to improve safety, increase revenue, and elevate brand reputation.

The Fluke Connect Assets app integrates into the company’s SaaS platform that permits Fluke tool users to receive, store, visualize, and report electronic measurement data from more than 40 Fluke Connect wireless test tools.

An actuator is a hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic device that moves an object or device.

Manufacturing sector in recent years have largely emphasized on the development of the functions and adopting processes that are precise, efficient and safe. Use of robots have become an integral part, particularly in packaging operations at production facilities, on the backdrop of facility operators urge to boost production efficiency.

Industrial Video & Control (IVC), is pleased to introduce a radiometric thermal camera for monitoring temperatures in industrial processes and equipment. The FV-3543-2 can aid in the detection of process hot spots and abnormal hot and cold temperature changes and is ideal for a range of industrial applications including metals manufacturing, food processing, engine testing, and flare stack monitoring.