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The larger facility offers more than 15,000 square feet of space. SignalFire expects to operate with full functionality in its new corporate headquarters by the end of March 2018.

WoMaster held Cyber Security training for its partners to demonstrate how they can provide a complete protection of IIoT network according to ISASecure - IEC 62443-4-2 from currently existing threats

The integration of KNX into CODESYS will be presented for the first time at "light+building" in 2018. The product offer consists of a configurator for I/O channels, a KNXnet/IP protocol stack in the form of a runtime system component, and a data exchange function with the ETS5 configuration system.

With the 3rd edition of the IEC 61131-3 standard and some additional wishes from the implementers, an update was needed. The final version 1.01 will have the major changes in Table 26 – Mapping IEC 61131-3 elementary datatypes to OPC UA built in datatypes, which in addition contains a new column with a NodeID for each type , and in Table 39 – Numeric Identifiers for IEC 61131-3 defined nodes.

The Studio 5000 Logix Designer application now includes updates to several programming languages and a modernized structured text editor. The text editor has been updated with features, such as collapsible code segments and inline value monitoring.

The 24Vdc/10.42A output adapter complies to the latest IEC/EN 60601-1-2 4th edition requirements. It is certified for EMC standards according to EN 55011 for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment and EN 55032 for Information Technology Equipment (ITE) radio-frequency equipment.

The TRN 3 family consists of 32 standard models offering input ranges of 4.5~13.2 / 9~18 / 18~36 / 36~72 VDC; output voltages of 3.3 / 5 / 12 / 15 / 24 / ±5 / ±12 / ±15 VDC; and SIP or SMD packages (suffix SM).

Nexen has released four different sizes (450, 600, 800, 1000) for a variety of applications. The bore sizes are available in three standard sizes, and can be customized for customer needs.

Art in STEM is absolutely necessary for automation professionals to better appreciate process and better visualize what the future holds.

The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by William C. in Texas, USA. Congratulations, William!

The Vršany Lom open-pit quarry covers an enormous area and mining takes place at several locations simultaneously. The entire network is now running entirely on Westermo WeOS-powered devices, consisting of 60 Westermo Lynx switches and 40 Wolverine Ethernet extenders.

The ICS Village is a traveling interactive experience that showcases ICS technologies and highlights the security controls that enable them to power the secure operations of chemical processing plants, pulp and paper manufacturing facilities, power generation systems, oil and gas processing, telecommunications networks and other elements of critical infrastructure.

From February 19-22, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas, approximately 130 people gathered for four days of product presentations, emerging technology discussions and a market trend outlook at the Siemens Factory Automation SCADA/IPC Days 2018.

ECD’s CE800 Analyzer Series is a family of on-line cation conductivity analyzers that have been designed with ECD’s S80 Sensor and uT80 Transmitter.

MiCAT Planner automates the generation of measurement programs based on CAD models containing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) information, as well as Dimensional Measuring Equipment (DME).

A Type X pressurization system reduces the classification within the enclosure from Division 1 to nonhazardous and, therefore, permits the use of ignition-capable equipment inside the enclosure.

The CNC Quick Tip videos provide answers to frequently asked questions about various CNC functions. The first videos in the series address the layout of Mitsubishi controls, customizing counters on the monitor page, and performing a program search using an SD card, memory or HDD.

The combination brings together AVEVA’s design, engineering and construction capabilities with Schneider Electric’s industrial software business, which ranges from simulation through to real-time manufacturing operations management.

Commenting on the Lebanon, Ohio facility, Thorsten Julich noted the in-house development of Siemens IPC technology for this market segment will include both software and motherboard manufacturing.

The JVL Sercos module is equipped with two Ethernet connectors and a built-in switch, enabling line and ring topology without any extra hardware.