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Balluff introduces BID family of mechanical safety switches
The metal housing fits on commonly used extrusion and a built-in LED provides switch status. These features make the switches suitable for many applications including packaging, food & beverage, automotive, robotics, machine tools, assembly and factory automation. -
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PLC and DCS: How Do They Differ & How Did They Come About?
By Mondi Anderson, RealPars A DCS or distributed control system is similar to a PLC in that it has rugged computer controllers, however, the DCS contains multiple autonomous controllers that are distributed throughout a system, also used for automating processes. -
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VDMA Machine Vision group announces results of board elections
At the members’ assembly of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association, the VDMA Machine Vision sector group (VDMA MV) elected a new Board for a three-year term. Klaus-Henning Noffz, CEO of Silicon Software GmbH, Mannheim, was elected Chairman -
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Kistler announces addition of SMETEC to Kistler Group
The German company is part of the Kistler Group with immediate effect. The Swiss measurement technology experts thereby are expected strengthen their portfolio in the area of optical measurement technology. -
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ABB releases LMT Series of magnetostrictive level transmitters
The LMT magnetostrictive liquid level transmitters are designed to improve level measurement for a variety of applications in oil, gas, chemical and power generation industries. -
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LNS Survey: Industrial companies using safety to increase profitability
75 percent of industrial companies said they have seen operational improvements resulting from the use of advanced safety technology. Similarly, 60 percent of respondents said they have seen financial improvements resulting from the use of advanced safety technology. -
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AutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of the Proper Grounding of Electrical Devices?
Proper grounding provides safety, over-current protection, electrical noise reduction, lightning protection, and static electricity reduction. -
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Scottish universities to partner with Mexican government to launch energy sector education program in Mexico
SENER (Mexico’s Secretary of Energy) this week announced that Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Aberdeen will join Imperial College London and the IFP School in France as the selected universities. -
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Parker Hannifin releases Parker T-Slot Aluminum Design Architect software
Available as a free download on the Parker website, the software has been highlighted by Parker design centers, professional users, and DIYers for its interface, BOM generation, and quote capabilities. -
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Safety over EtherCAT approved as Chinese National Standard
EtherCAT itself has been a Chinese recommended standard since 2014. With FSoE now also reaching this official status, end users, system integrators and device manufacturers alike have the reassurance that the entire EtherCAT technology ecosystem is fully accepted in China -
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Augmented Reality in the Manufacturing Space
By Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology While AR is becoming increasingly popular in popular culture, how does the world of manufacturing keep up with the opportunities available to them? This article examines how AR can be used across the manufacturing industry. -
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GE Power chooses Nozomi Networks to deliver ICS cybersecurity
GE will utilize Nozomi Networks’ advanced solutions for industrial control system (ICS) cyber resiliency and real-time operational visibility. -
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Scottish universities to partner with Mexican government to launch energy sector education program in Mexico
SENER (Mexico’s Secretary of Energy) this week announced that Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Aberdeen will join Imperial College London and the IFP School in France as the selected universities. -
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Emerson and AspenTech introduces Mimic HYSYS Link software
The Mimic HYSYS Link software connects Aspen’s HYSYS simulation software with Emerson’s Mimic simulation software, enabling process industry organizations to use plant design data to create a digital twin for operator training and production optimization -
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EMX Industries announces Joe Williams as new CEO
Joe Rozgonyi, who founded EMX in 1987, has made the decision to sell his stock and transition the company so he can retire. He will remain a consultant to the executive management team. Joe Williams, who also invested alongside Watervale in the transaction, will lead the company as CEO. -
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Fluke announces Student Inspired Contest around 70th anniversary celebration
In the “Student Inspired Contest,” students can share stories about who inspires them to pursue careers in trades for a chance to win Fluke products. Entries must be received by Nov. 9, 2018. -
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Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the BTC12 industrial box thin client
The BTC12 is an industrial box thin client for use in industrial environments.. An Apollo Lake processor supports operator workstation setups with up to two monitors -
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TRACO POWER announces TPP 100A-J and TPP 150A-J series of 100 and 150 watt open-frame power supplies
Typical requirements include medical 2xMOPP and a wide range of ITE / Industrial applications for demanding safety and space critical applications. -
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Emerson announces Location Awareness system
With uses including safety mustering and man-down events, Location Awareness gives managers a snapshot of employee locations through rechargeable wearable tags. Managers can account for employees’ locations in the plant or facility and act to ensure safety. -
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Opto 22 releases GRV-CSERI-4 groov serial I/O module
This module plugs into a groov EPIC chassis alongside Opto 22’s groov Edge Programmable Industrial Controller (EPIC) and discrete and analog I/O modules, to provide the mix of analog, discrete, and serial signals at any location.
