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George Yang

George Yang is a Toronto-based digital innovator and AI adoption strategist with more than 15 years of experience in marketing and digital transformation. As chair of the AI Working Group at the National Payroll Institute, he helps organizations translate AI strategy into measurable business outcomes. George is passionate about making AI adoption ethical, practical and impactful, bridging the gap between innovation and implementation across industries.

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  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces EMpro energy monitoring device

    Phoenix Contact introduces EMpro energy monitoring device

    The EMpro tracks energy parameters such as voltage, current, and power at the machine or system level. It then communicates that data locally, or transmits it to cloud-based services, creating an IIoT energy-monitoring solution.
    By: Phoenix Contact
    03 March, 2020
  • Thumbnail for How Process Historians Turn Data Into Actionable Information

    How Process Historians Turn Data Into Actionable Information

    Process historians were once simply software packages that stored and presented real-time process data, but today historians are being used for much more.
    By: Wayne Matthews
    02 March, 2020 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Integrate OPC UA and DA

    Integrate OPC UA and DA

    By: Skkynet Cloud Systems
    01 March, 2020
    Sponsored By Skkynet Cloud Systems
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation releases Allen-Bradley 843ES CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP Absolute Encoder

    Rockwell Automation releases Allen-Bradley 843ES CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP Absolute Encoder

    The encoders can satisfy needs in a range of industries, including entertainment, material handling, mining and automotive manufacturing.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    28 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for OnRobot releases 3FG15 three-finger gripper

    OnRobot releases 3FG15 three-finger gripper

    The 3FG15 gripper has a maximum stroke of 150mm that can easily handle multiple processes. The three-finger design with a 15 kg (33 lb) payload provides a strong, stable grip for both form fit (internal) or friction fit (external) gripping.
    28 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for congatec announces congatec Embedded Vision Platform

    congatec announces congatec Embedded Vision Platform

    The congatec Embedded Vision Platform is designed for embedded vision applications such as automated checkout systems in retail, surveillance and access control systems in facility management, industrial inspection systems for quality assurance, augmented reality for maintenance, and image processing in mobile and portable medical technology.
    28 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for Acontis announces Type 1 Hypervisor virtualization platform

    Acontis announces Type 1 Hypervisor virtualization platform

    This solution is designed for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, Edge Controllers, and high-end real-time hardware and workload consolidation.
    28 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: Why Must Voltage Be Reduced Along with Frequency in a Variable Frequency Speed Controller?

    AutoQuiz: Why Must Voltage Be Reduced Along with Frequency in a Variable Frequency Speed Controller?

    To maintain a constant (rated) flux density, the applied voltage must also be changed in the same proportion as the frequency (per Faraday’s law).
    By: Joel Don
    28 February, 2020 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Eaton helps connect power for two Chinese hospitals

    Eaton helps connect power for two Chinese hospitals

    To fight the coronavirus, China completed construction of two new field hospitals in Wuhan in just 10 days. Power management company Eaton and its partner electrical contractors and distributors were part of the construction project at the Huoshenshan and Leishenshan Hospitals that delivered an additional 2,500 hospital beds to the front line of this global health emergency.
    By: Eaton
    27 February, 2020 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect announces 20 AWG multi-conductor flexible control cable

    AutomationDirect announces 20 AWG multi-conductor flexible control cable

    Multi-conductor flexible control cable from AutomationDirect is now available in 20 AWG unshielded models with 3 to 25 conductors including ground.
    By: Automation Direct
    27 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for Rotork introduces Local Hand Station

    Rotork introduces Local Hand Station

    The Local Hand Station is suitable for applications such as large penstocks, where it is difficult to access the actuator due to height, in chamber applications where the actuator is located below the ground and space is limited or for control when the actuator/device may be in a hazardous location.
    By: Rotork PLC
    27 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell announces launch of Honeywell Forge Energy Optimization

    Honeywell announces launch of Honeywell Forge Energy Optimization

    Honeywell Forge Energy Optimization is an autonomous building solution focused on decreasing energy consumption.
    By: Honeywell Inc.
    27 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for Moscow announces 5G for Business monthly digest

    Moscow announces 5G for Business monthly digest

    “5G for Business” is devoted to the fifth-generation wireless technology, its application to different fields and sectors, and related opportunities to the city’s business. The first issue is dedicated to the theme of 5G and its use in immersive technologies, including artificial intelligence (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and 360 ° video.
    26 February, 2020 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How Bright is the Future of Automation?

    How Bright is the Future of Automation?

    When machines run 24/7, with or without supervision, their components can wear out quickly. This article explains the potential of lights-out manufacturing.
    By: Mark Howard
    26 February, 2020 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for IEC SC 48B Standards Committee for Copper Connectors publishes IEC 63171-6

    IEC SC 48B Standards Committee for Copper Connectors publishes IEC 63171-6

    T1 Industrial is the future interface for single pair Ethernet applications in industry. This standard is supported and integrated by the SPE relevant standards ISO/IEC 11801-3, ANSI TIA 1005-x and IEEE802.3cg.
    26 February, 2020 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces 480 W UNO power supply

    Phoenix Contact introduces 480 W UNO power supply

    At 59 mm wide, the 480 W UNO is intended to save space in the control cabinet. The 480 W UNO is UL Listed for use in Class I, Division 2 applications.
    By: Phoenix Contact
    26 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for BLH Nobel introduces WIN5 Weight Indicator

    BLH Nobel introduces WIN5 Weight Indicator

    The WIN5 works with load cells in weighing measurement systems and is designed for simple industrial applications.
    26 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for Amada Miyachi America introduces MM-410A handheld resistance weld checker

    Amada Miyachi America introduces MM-410A handheld resistance weld checker

    The unit supports a range of resistance welding technologies, including AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor, and capacitive discharge. Featuring a user interface and color touch panel display, the MM-410A provides information on current, voltage, weld time, and force.
    By: Amada Machine Tools America, Inc.
    26 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division releases PC-DMIS 2020 R1

    Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division releases PC-DMIS 2020 R1

    PC-DMIS 2020 R1 brings features, capabilities and an enhanced user experience to portable measuring arm operators and those who scan and create point cloud data.
    By: Hexagon Engineering
    26 February, 2020
  • Thumbnail for ITSENCLOSURES introduces IO352813 4X stainless-steel computer and monitor workstation

    ITSENCLOSURES introduces IO352813 4X stainless-steel computer and monitor workstation

    ITSENCLOSURES IO series enclosures are designed for use with flat panel monitors and thin client/small form computers. The operator interface enclosures are a solution for limited space environments.
    By: ITSENCLOSURES
    26 February, 2020
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