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FeatureThe Role of Standards and Regulations in a Pipeline Leak Detection Plan
One of the important objectives of a leak detection plan is specifying the required sensitivity. The two usual ways of doing that begin with either a leak hole size or a percent of mainline flow crite -
NewsNational Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) announces support for vocational and technical training efforts to close skills gap
A recent industry survey by NTMA through found that more than 90% of manufacturers are struggling to fill open positions. Other data show that the number of job openings in manufacturer is expected to grow even more in the next decade if there is not a significant investment in skills training. -
NewsHANNOVER MESSE 2020 to focus on 5G, industrial climate protection
With its keynote theme of Industrial Transformation, HANNOVER MESSE 2020 focuses on the opportunities presented by innovative technologies, steadily growing and ever more readily available amounts of data, and a growing awareness of climate protection. -
FeatureHow Hydrogen Fuel Cells are Transforming Industry
A fuel cell is a device that converts energy stored in molecules into electrical energy. Using hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) as power, the fuel cell produces water, electricity and heat without creating any emissions other than water vapour. This article explains the possibilities of hydrogen fuel cells. -
NewsRobotWorx announces strategic partnership with OCTOPUZ
The collaboration will allow RobotWorx to expand its service offerings into offline robot programming with a software creator. OCTOPUZ enables path-sensitive, complex robot applications to be programmed without disruption to the manufacturing process. -
Industry ProductDassault Systèmes announces expanded 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS offerings
The offers – Standard, Professional and Premium – feature SOLIDWORKS standard, professional and premium applications that are installed from, licensed from, and updated in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, with data stored in it. -
Industry ProductRockwell Automation introduces Allen-Bradley 855X Hazardous Location Signaling Devices
Allen-Bradley 855X Hazardous Location Signaling Devices are designed to help industrial operators meet the latest global hazardous-location ratings and certifications. The signaling devices include horns, beacons and combination horn-and-beacon units. -
Industry ProductSTMicroelectronics introduces four devices in the STSPIN32F0 motor-control system-in-package family
The 250V STSPIN32F0251 and STSPIN32F0252, and 600V STSPIN32F0601 and STSPIN32F0602 combine three-phase gate drivers and an STM32F0 Arm Cortex-M0 microcontroller for high-voltage Brushless DC (BLDC) motor drives. -
NewsPonemon Institute report: Security professionals anticipate automation will reduce IT security headcount
Overall, the majority of companies (77 percent) continue to use or plan to use automation in the next three years. The biggest takeaway in this year’s study is that the majority of respondents (51 percent) now believe that automation will decrease headcount in the IT security function, an increase from 30 percent in last year’s study. -
NewsIEC standards committee SC 48B publishes IEC 63171-6 standard for Single Pair Ethernet interfaces in industrial applications
IEC 63171-6 is the international standard for Single Pair Ethernet interfaces in industrial applications. The editor is the IEC committee SC 48B copper connectors. The mating face standard IEC 63171-6 T1 Industrial Style was the first standard submitted by HARTING to SC 48B for a Single Pair Ethernet mating face as early as 2016. -
Industry ProductEndress+Hauser introduces Promag W 300/400/500 flowmeters
The measuring concept of the Promag W (0 x DN) features multiple measuring electrodes to detect flow. These electrodes generate a higher density of measured data than standard devices. Together with the refined signal analysis, measurement results are realized in swirl conditions. -
Industry ProductAAEON announces PICO-WHU4 computer board
The PICO-WHU4 features the 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 and Celeron processors (formerly Whiskey Lake) combined with support for up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. -
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An Optimal Fuzzy Logic Controller for Urban Traffic Networks [Technical]
One of the main difficulties in modern cities is large number of vehicles. Traffic signal control has a crucial role in transport safety & smoothness of traffic flow. -
NewsEmerson partners with Belgian research group to enhance digital automation training
The project further expands Emerson’s initiative to collaborate with higher education institutions and its commitment with both schools to build a globally competitive craft brewing and brewing industry in Flanders, -
NewsTÜV Rheinland releases report: Cybersecurity Trends for 2020
The report is a collaboration between many of TÜV Rheinland‘s Cybersecurity experts globally, and discusses seven key Cybersecurity trends which will be important to be aware of in 2020. These include attacks on smart supply chains, threats to medical equipment and weaknesses in real-time operating systems. -
Industry ProductiTRACE and Leuze announce integration of iTRACE 2DMI with Leuze DCR 200i Camera Based Code Reader for Blockchain registration and authentication
With the integration of 2DMI with the Leuze DCR 200i range of camera-based code readers, customers are now able to capture transaction and authentication information automatically anywhere in the supply chain. -
Industry ProductADVANCED Motion Controls announces FM060-5-EM, FM060-10-EM and FM060-25-EM servo drives
The FM drives are equipped with an additional interface board with standard connectors. -
Industry Productmaxon introduces POS4 Micro 24/5 CAN controller
The device is suitable for use with both brushed DC and brushless EC motors (BLDC) of up to 120 W and has comprehensive feedback options such as Hall sensors, as well as digital incremental and SSI absolute encoders. -
Industry ProductSTMicroelectronics introduces L6983 38V/3A synchronous DC/DC converters
The L6983C enters pulse-skipping mode when the load current is below 0.6A while the L6983N, suitable for noise-sensitive applications, stays in PWM (pulse-width modulation) mode at all loads to minimize electromagnetic disturbances. -
NewsKarlsruhe Institute of Technology announces system for fully automated monitoring of ball screw drives in machine tools
A camera integrated directly into the nut of the drive generates images that artificial intelligence continuously monitors for signs of wear, helping to reduce machine downtime.
