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Illia Smoliienko

Illia Smoliienko is the founder and engineering leader at Sivense, an expert with over a decade of experience in Industrial IoT and the implementation of Predictive Maintenance strategies. Throughout his career, Illia has led the development of comprehensive ecosystems of integrated services addressing the core needs of IIoT platform users. He has successfully deployed large-scale condition monitoring projects for global companies such as DHL, Michelin, Nike, Nestlé and Tesla. 

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  • Thumbnail for Boulting Technology announces joining of Siemens MindSphere Partner Program

    Boulting Technology announces joining of Siemens MindSphere Partner Program

    Siemens’ MindSphere is a cloud-based, open IoT operating system that connects products, plants, systems and machines, enabling businesses to harness the wealth of data generated by the Internet of Things with advanced analytics.
    30 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Advancing Automation: Control Systems, Volume XII

    Advancing Automation: Control Systems, Volume XII

    Automation.com has worked with several industry leaders to compile this Control Systems ebook, designed to help you stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in control system technology.
    30 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for C&K announces PNP3 series of sealed pushbutton switches

    C&K announces PNP3 series of sealed pushbutton switches

    Constructed in a black PBT/PC thermoplastic housing, the switches include an internal silicone rubber seal and are rated to IP68, for harsh environments and for power wash-down applications, or anywhere the switch may be exposed to dust, water or other damaging elements.
    30 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Pentek introduces Model 8257 3U VPX development chassis for Pentek’s Quartz RFSoC FPGA product line

    Pentek introduces Model 8257 3U VPX development chassis for Pentek’s Quartz RFSoC FPGA product line

    With eight 4 GHz 12-bit A/Ds and eight 6.4 GHz 14-bit D/As, the 5950 with the 8257 chassis providesan integrated platform ready for immediate development of RFSoC applications. By attaching a workstation, an engineer can create, test, run and debug custom software and FPGA designs.
    30 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Thorlabs announces acquisition of Norland Products' Fiber Optic product line

    Thorlabs announces acquisition of Norland Products' Fiber Optic product line

    The Norland products will be incorporated into Thorlabs’ existing Vytran business unit, a 20,000 square foot facility located in Morganville, New Jersey.
    30 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Virtual Commissioning in the Food Industry

    Virtual Commissioning in the Food Industry

    By Brith Isaksson, ABB Food & Beverage Commissioning a new system for a food manufacturing plant requires software assistance to plan effectively and with digital twinning, manufacturers can optimize its ongoing operations.
    30 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for HARTING announces expansion to North American headquarters in Illinois

    HARTING announces expansion to North American headquarters in Illinois

    The investment will include the addition of a lab and showroom to the on-site warehouse and distribution center as well as increasing capabilities for injection molding and die-casting processes. The project is slated to create at least 50 new jobs.
    30 October, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Mencom introduces Protocol Gateway series of legacy integration solutions

    Mencom introduces Protocol Gateway series of legacy integration solutions

    The Protocol Gateway series is equipped with hardware platforms and software to manage the translation from protocol to protocol. They are designed to withstand environments with temperatures ranging between -40°C and +85°C degrees with up to 95% humidity.
    30 October, 2018
  • ABB introduces ABB Ability AIS for MV - UniSec Digital

    As a part of the ABB Ability portfolio of connected digital solutions, digital switchgear is based on the integration of current and voltage sensors into medium-voltage switchgear, combined with ABB’s Relion protection and control relays, and the capability of the IEC 61850 standard for communication.
    30 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for DDC introduces RD-19231 Series of 16-bit Resolver-to-Digital (R/D) converters

    DDC introduces RD-19231 Series of 16-bit Resolver-to-Digital (R/D) converters

    The RD-19231 series operates in temperatures ranging from -40° C to +85° C, and is suitable for aerospace, industrial, and commercial position applications, including servo motor controls, antenna positioning, aircraft position feedback systems, machine tool and robotic positioning controls, and manufacturing process control systems.
    30 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for What Types of Process Control Models are Best?

    What Types of Process Control Models are Best?

    First principle models can be used to gain a deeper understanding of cause and effects, process relationships, process gains, and the response to abnormal situations.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    29 October, 2018 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for As Easy as CNC

    As Easy as CNC

    By John Mitchell, CP Automation In modern computer numerical control (CNC) machines, there may be less need to replace cutting tools in these machines, but there’s more complexity to their upkeep. This article explains how poor power quality can cause recurrent issues for CNC machines.
    29 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Cincoze announces DS-1200 series of embedded computer

    Cincoze announces DS-1200 series of embedded computer

    Based on Cincoze’ CMI & CFM technology, it allows users to expand I/O and functionalities through ready-to-use modules, such asGbE/PoE ports, serial ports, optical isolated digital I/O and power ignition function
    29 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Cognex helps GM Canada develop chain drive stretching system based on vision sensors

    Cognex helps GM Canada develop chain drive stretching system based on vision sensors

    Working with Cognex, engineers at automotive manufacturer General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) developed a chain drive stretching system that measures every link in real time and automatically marks non-compliant links without slowing or stopping the line
    29 October, 2018 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ABB to enhance process and power management for Philippines petrochemical facility

    ABB to enhance process and power management for Philippines petrochemical facility

    The scope of supply includes 69kV high voltage air-insulated switchgear, UniGear medium-voltage switchgear, MNS low-voltage switchgear, power and distribution transformers, a capacitor bank, soft starter, IS-limiters and a process power management system.
    29 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Exida announces FSE 211 – IEC 61508 – 'An Introduction to Functional Safety' self-paced training course

    Exida announces FSE 211 – IEC 61508 – 'An Introduction to Functional Safety' self-paced training course

    The course provides a comprehensive overview of the IEC 61508 requirements needed to ensure functional safety for electrical/electronic and programmable electronic systems.
    29 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Endress+Hauser announces new German production facility

    Endress+Hauser announces new German production facility

    The building focuses on a sustainable energy concept, including a photovoltaic system installed on the roof that provides enough electricity to completely power the basic production load.
    29 October, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for HARTING announces support for CADENAS-Zuken interface

    HARTING announces support for CADENAS-Zuken interface

    HARTING is the first component vendor to actively support the CADENAS-Zuken interface, providing component information for ECAD applications to customers.
    29 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Micronor introduces MR430 fiber optic position sensor system

    Micronor introduces MR430 fiber optic position sensor system

    A MR430 Absolute Encoder System consists of the MR430-1 DIN Rail Mount Controller and MR431 Rotary Sensor. The Controller offers a number of built-in interfaces for ease of insertion in the engineer’s design – including SSI, RS485/Modbus RTU, Digital Set Point, and programmable 4-20mA and ±10V analog outputs.
    29 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Siemens announces Simocode pro V PN GP motor management system with Profinet connection

    Siemens announces Simocode pro V PN GP motor management system with Profinet connection

    The Simocode pro motor management system monitors, protects and controls constant-speed motors, and is equipped with predictive maintenance functions.
    29 October, 2018
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