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This device is a safe scanner that combines safety technology and measurement value output in a single device. This enables safeguarding and navigation of AGVs.

The Automation Federation (AF) was invited by the US Department of Labor (USDOL) in 2007 to be the first industry-related technical society to create a competency model using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) pyramid framework for advanced manufacturing.

tManager is part of a portfolio of in-chassis connectivity modules for Rockwell Automation. In-chassis modules include OPC Server, OPC UA Server, OPC UA MDIS Server, database, and PLC connectivity solutions.

These force-to-size ratio motors are suitable for: Work holding and clamping, medical devices, assembly, testing, laser machining and drilling, wafer handling, optical focusing, dynamic vibration absorption, scanners and laser beam steering and filtering.

The new devices support OPC UA as an IoT (Internet of Things) interface, and communicate via the OPC UA AutoID Companion Specification V1.0 data model.

CmStick/BMI joins the CmStick/B and BMC variants without flash memory and with MLC (multi-level-cell flash memory).

Launching as the Schneider Electric Legacy Relay Offer, this full line provides a range of relay solutions to meet customer needs across applications and industries

A modern batch system enables visibility and accessibility to all stages of production, supporting better decision making.

Weinhofer will help lead the OPC Foundation in its mission of creating standards that allow multi-vendor industrial IoT technologies to securely and reliably work together.

A LIM is a non-contacting linear motor that operates on the same principle as a rotary, squirrel cage induction motor. They are used in applications that do not require positioning.

The design includes a fold-out keyboard, 9’’ color touchscreen, and built-in label design software with practical templates and the ability to customize control panel labels and signs as needed. Print control panel labels and signs remotely for hours with the optional battery or use the vehicle AC adaptor.

The certification confirms that Rockwell Automation product-development processes adhere to the security requirements in the IEC 62443-4-1 standard. Rockwell Automation is now using the certified SDL at all global development locations to support the development of all hardware and software products.

By Joshua Hernandez, Emerson Automation Solutions All processing facilities have goals to operate their facilities safely, in compliance with regulations, and profitably. Safety is paramount among these objectives; thus, it is important to measure, alert when abnormal, and understand the hazards that could negatively impact the facility or personnel.

TXOne Networks will focus on the security needs present in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments, including smart manufacturing, smart city, smart energy and more.

Installation of the ST 200 M features ABB’s patented twin terminals with captive screws for field wiring up to AWG 4. The labeling of the ST 200 M is done with lasers, providing resistance to fading to enable identification of product type, rating and approvals, even when it is installed on the panel.

The FWA8708 delivers I/O connectivity and expansion. It offers two PCIe and a Mini PCIe slot for high density PCIe payloads and an M.2 expansion slot to interface with SATA 3.0 and PCIe x4 bus for high data throughput.

The four X-and-Theta stages in this series feature linear travels of: 15 mm (0.591 in.), 30 mm (1.181 in.), 50 mm (1.968 in.) and 75 mm (2.953 in.), and the rotary table, capable of continuous 360O rotation in either direction, measures 100 mm (3.937 in.) in diameter.

APC also requires no additional sensors or actuators, and ensures the permanent prevention of mast vibrations. APC even kicks in under continuously changing vibration conditions, caused for instance by different loading conditions or variable disturbance factors such as wind.

For a turbine flowmeter, the rotor is supported by the hubs and bearings inside of a flowmeter body, and as the rotor spins, the number of revolutions is determined with a magnetic pickup.

By Jonathan Grech, JMartans Automation While safety should always be a priority, newer technologies like these are making it easier for manufacturers to find and integrate the right device for their facility. This reduces risk to the final product, employees and equipment.