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Measurement Computing Corporation releases MCC 118 voltage measurement DAQ HAT for Raspberry Pi
The MCC 118 provides eight single-ended analog inputs with sample rates up to 100 kS/s for taking single point or waveform voltage measurements. -
Industry Product
FCI announces ST75 Series Air/Gas Flow Meter for gas dosing, injection measurement
It can be calibrated to measure gases over a flow range from 0.04 to 559 SCFM (0.07 to 950 NCMH), depending on line size, which is useful in low-flow applications requiring small doses. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: Which Flowmeter Type Does Not Operate on the Principle That a Differential Pressure Is Developed Across a Flow Restriction?
A Coriolis flowmeter develops a flow measurement by measuring the degree of deformation (twisting) of a vibrating tube(s) as the fluid moves through the tube. -
Industry Product
Axiomtek introduces SDM300S smart display module
Whether externally plugged in to a display or built in, the smart display module is optimized for digital signage, interactive kiosks, point of sale (POS) and video walls. -
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Being Versatile with IoT
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation IHS Markit predicts that there will be around 75.4 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the world by 2025. This article explains how the IoT is impacting consumer-facing businesses and what manufacturers can learn from that. -
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Deloitte Report: Distinctive traits of digital frontrunners in manufacturing
Deloitte surveyed 193 C-level executives around the globe to identify frontrunner organizations in manufacturing that are leading on the path toward digital maturity and distinctive traits they possessed. -
Case Study
Rockwell Automation helps Mosaic Company enhance DCS, visibility
To meet growing demands for increased crop yields, Mosaic needed to add a premium fertilizer product line to its New Wales, Florida, facility. In order to accommodate the new process, the company needed to drastically expand the existing distributed control system (DCS). -
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Silicon Designs announces MEMS Variable Capacitive Accelerometer Samples via Amazon
This Amazon offering will allow Silicon Designs to distribute MEMS VC accelerometer samples to its customers, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week -
Industry Product
Bachmann releases M-Target for Simulink Version 2.20
Using the MATLAB console or scripts it is possible to read online values directly from the control system and make them available for further calculations and evaluations -
Industry Product
Rockwell Automation announces Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L safety light curtain system
The Integrated Laser Alignment System (ILAS) of the GuardShield 450L-E provides multiple visible laser points that optimize setup with a touch of the ILAS symbol on the front window of the stick. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces igus Chainflex continuous flexing CF30 and CF31 motor supply cables
The cables are available with four unshielded (CF30 series) or four shielded (CF31 series) conductors in 16 AWG to 2 AWG sizes. Individual conductors are bare copper and stranded for flexing applications. -
Industry Product
Larson Electronics releases EPCS-PBS-2PS.OF-PTM.PLG-24VAC explosion proof control station
This hazardous location control station is constructed of sturdy aluminum with stainless steel parts for additional reliability. The station is NEMA 7 (C, D) and NEMA 9 (E, F, G) rated, and includes three pre-drilled and tapped operator holes with ¾-inch NPT hubs. -
Case Study
KASTO helps Singaporean steel producer enhance automated sawing operations
In 2016, the management at Sin Ghee Huat decided to invest in extending its capacity. In its search for a suitable supplier, the choice fell on KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG -
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Oqton announces appointment of Carl Bass to board of directors
Bass co-founded Ithaca software, which was acquired by Autodesk in 1993. During his 24-year tenure at Autodesk, he served in key roles across the organization, including CEO from 2006 to 2017. -
Case Study
igus helps automate German red worm factory
This company is using igus components almost exclusively to automate labor-intensive processes in the breeding and growing giant red worms, with the goal of expanding its automated units to support other small businesses who are searching for robotic solutions. -
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Improving Manufacturing with Predictive Analytics
By Stefan Reuther, COPA-DATA Research by IndustryWeek shows that equipment failure is the cause of 42 per cent of unplanned downtime. This article explains how to leverage predictive analytics to reduce factory downtime and increase business competitiveness. -
Industry Product
ATEK Access Technologies announces Datakey Read-Only DFX PC Adapter
The adapter is the latest addition to the DFX RUGGEDrive Series of Secure Digital (SD) memory devices. It works to prevent accidental deletion or modification of recorded data without the need for a read/write switch. -
Industry Product
Advanced Micro Controls announces SMD E2 series of stepper motor controllers
AMCI’s SMD E2 Series units come standard with EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, and Profinet built in. The integrated web server facilitates simple network type selection and IP address configuration. -
Industry Product
Vision Components introduces VCnano3D-Z-series embedded vision systems
The VCnano3D-Z-series embedded vision systems are designed for use in OEM applications. They contain a Xilinx Zynq SoC, which comprises a dual-core ARM processor and an FPGA. -
FeatureHow to Use Model Predictive Control to Improve the Distillation Process
Leverage model predictive methods to separate great from good distillation control. Understand the benefits of model predictive control algorithms for improving the ROI of the distillation process.
