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Ethan Chen is a product manager at Moxa, Inc.

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  • Thumbnail for Automation Federation introduces new automation explanation video for students

    Automation Federation introduces new automation explanation video for students

    The video is designed to serve as a great resource to share with the younger generation, particularly those in middle and high schools who are exploring potential career paths. It can also serve as a resource for those individuals looking to transition into a new field.
    10 August, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Endress + Hauser earns Digital Champion award for Memosens sensors

    Endress + Hauser earns Digital Champion award for Memosens sensors

    Memosens sensors measure the pH-value in liquids, for example, and transform it into a digital signal while still in the sensor. The data is then passed on via a contactless system and provides measurement results.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    10 August, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for CP Automation and Magnetek announce partnership to enhance crane offerings

    CP Automation and Magnetek announce partnership to enhance crane offerings

    Cranes can be fitted with both CP Automation and Magnetek products as an integrated package, including power delivery systems, radio remote control transmitters, motor gearboxes, failsafe brakes and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
    10 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for FUTEK instrumentation helps measure bite of great white shark on Discovery Channel

    FUTEK instrumentation helps measure bite of great white shark on Discovery Channel

    The production team engineers at Peacock Productions used three FUTEK Donut/Through Hole load cells as well as FUTEK instrumentation to test a great white shark’s bite force.
    By: FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
    10 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for NUM releases tool management software for Flexium+ CNC platform

    NUM releases tool management software for Flexium+ CNC platform

    Forming part of the latest version of NUM’ Flexium+ software (V4.1.00.00), the tool management facility provides an accessible database that can either be installed on a server platform for use with multiple CNC machine tools in a large production plant, or can be used standalone on a single CNC machine tool.
    10 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Softing announces enhanced OPC Suite with REST Connector, NoSQL support

    Softing announces enhanced OPC Suite with REST Connector, NoSQL support

    Softing’s dataFEED OPC Suite combines a full package of components for OPC and IoT cloud communication within a single product. In addition to the integrated REST interface, the MQTT gateway and OPC UA support enable integration of legacy and new controllers into cloud solutions such as Microsoft Azure or IBM Bluemix.
    10 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Aerotech introduces ThermoComp mechatronic solution for positioning stage thermal errors

    Aerotech introduces ThermoComp mechatronic solution for positioning stage thermal errors

    Through the employment of integrated hardware and sensors, and a proprietary compensation algorithm implemented via Aerotech’s A3200 controller software, ThermoComp works to minimize stage inaccuracy due to thermal effects even over extreme temperature ranges.
    By: Aerotech Inc
    10 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact releases Safe Energy Control surge protective devices

    Phoenix Contact releases Safe Energy Control surge protective devices

    Designed for meeting small footprint requirements with high-energy handling capabilities, these pluggable devices include local and remote status indicators, and reversible keyed plugs and bases for maintenance
    By: Phoenix Contact
    10 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for HARTING earns quality award from Hitachi Rail

    HARTING earns quality award from Hitachi Rail

    Hitachi Rail had selected HARTING from among more than 150 suppliers. HARTING is considered preferred connectivity supplier.HARTING develops and manufactures cabling for car transitions (so-called jumper cables) for Hitachi’s AT200 and AT300 trains.
    By: Harting Inc. Of North America, Harting Inc. Of North America
    09 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Dataforth announces Python API for MAQ20 data acquisition and control system

    Dataforth announces Python API for MAQ20 data acquisition and control system

    The MAQ20 data acquisition and control system uses a Python API; this employs an object-oriented approach for communicating with MAQ20 systems, thereby providing an interface where the low-level Modbus commands are hidden from normal use.
    By: Dataforth Corporation
    09 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Alicat announces Modbus TCP/IP compatibility to its line of flow, pressure & liquid instrumentation

    Alicat announces Modbus TCP/IP compatibility to its line of flow, pressure & liquid instrumentation

    The option allows PLCs running the Modbus industrial automation protocol to connect to Alicat instruments over Ethernet cable.
    By: Alicat Scientific
    09 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Teledyne DALSA cameras help University of Toronto Aerospace Team at Unmanned Systems Canada competition

    Teledyne DALSA cameras help University of Toronto Aerospace Team at Unmanned Systems Canada competition

    Teledyne DALSA provided 2 Genie cameras for the mission. The primary payload, a Genie TS-C4096 provided coverage of surveillance regions with high ground resolutions for effective target detection and characterization. A second Genie Nano C1940 model provided color imaging from a multirotor. In 2018, both teams plan to deploy the Genie Nano C5100 as their primary imaging payload.
    By: Teledyne
    09 August, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for RS Components partners with Crowdcube to spark engineering innovation

    RS Components partners with Crowdcube to spark engineering innovation

    The agreement between RS and Crowdcube marks an important expansion of the third-party services available to UK-based DesignSpark members. Members applying through DesignSpark, to be considered by Crowdcube for equity crowdfunding, will benefit from a 10% discount in Crowdcube’s standard fees, if accepted.
    09 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Antaira introduces IMP-C1000-SFP series of Ethernet-to-fiber converter

    Antaira introduces IMP-C1000-SFP series of Ethernet-to-fiber converter

    The IMP-C1000-SFP series is designed for outdoor applications such as factory automation, security, ITS transportation, power/utility, water wastewater treatment plants, and any other ambient weather environments.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies
    09 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Neousys introduces Nuvo-6108GC GPU computer

    Neousys introduces Nuvo-6108GC GPU computer

    Powered by Intel Xeon E3 v5 or 6th Gen Core processor with C236 chipset, Nuvo-6108GC supports up to 32GB ECC/ non-ECC DDR4 memory and has rich I/O ports such as Gigabit Ethernet, USB3.0, video ports and serial ports.
    09 August, 2017
  • Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Calibration Handbook of Measuring Instruments

    This is a handy reference and consultation handbook written mainly for operators who verify and calibrate measuring instruments.
    By: Joel Don
    09 August, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for PULS announces acquisition of Etasyn

    PULS announces acquisition of Etasyn

    After the acquisition of Etasyn, the PULS group will be able to provide standard devices for DIN rails, modified standard devices as well as products that are completely custom-designed.
    08 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for IFS announces acquisitions of mplsystems Limited and Field Service Management Limited

    IFS announces acquisitions of mplsystems Limited and Field Service Management Limited

    mplsystems is a provider of omni-channel contact center and customer engagement software. Field Service Management Limited, an implementation specialist of Field Service Management solutions in the UK and Ireland will bolster IFS Service Management sales, consulting, and support organization in the region.
    08 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for How to Implement Secure Connectivity between Manufacturing and Business Systems

    How to Implement Secure Connectivity between Manufacturing and Business Systems

    By Gregory Wilcox, Rockwell Automation Obstacles to adopting industrial remote access have included security concerns, insufficient connectivity and a lack of collaboration between IT and operations personnel. This article provides 8 key steps for implementing remote access in industrial operations
    By: Rockwell Automation
    08 August, 2017 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for GPA helps NC paper mill automate control systems

    GPA helps NC paper mill automate control systems

    The control system migration of the mill’s Flakt Dryer machine from a mixture of legacy ABB MOD300 and Allen Bradley PLC’s to PlantPAX was the fifth PlantPAX control system installed by GPA in the Pulp & Paper industry specifically.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    08 August, 2017 | 1 minute
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