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Jiri Duron

Jiri Duron is a senior product manager for motors at Kollmorgen in Brno, Czech Republic. As an experienced technical leader, he is responsible for developing and introducing innovative products, such as the Kollmorgen Essentials Motion System. Thanks to his strong background in mechanical and electrical design, he contributes in-depth technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills at every stage of the product development process, from conception to market launch.

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  • Thumbnail for Festo introduces CPX-E control platform for handling technology

    Festo introduces CPX-E control platform for handling technology

    Plug-and-pay connectivity includes Festo components and systems such as sensors, cameras, HMI, and electric and pneumatic servo systems, including actuators.
    22 October, 2018
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    Advancing Automation: Control Systems

    This eBook will provide you with resource full of information on the latest advancements and optimization strategies in control system technology to bring you to your highest productive potential.
    21 October, 2018
  • AutoQuiz: What Is the Continuous Sequence of Steps Performed by a PLC Processor?

    The time it takes for the PLC to complete its scanning of all program steps in one operating cycle is called the scan time.
    By: Joel Don
    19 October, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Real-Time Innovations introduces Connext 6 connectivity software

    Real-Time Innovations introduces Connext 6 connectivity software

    Connext 6 includes connectivity software designed to accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous systems. It provides autonomous vehicle developers with the technology they need to address the data distribution challenges of Level 4 and Level 5 autonomy.
    18 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Bentley Systems introduces iTwin Services digital cloud offering

    Bentley Systems introduces iTwin Services digital cloud offering

    iTwin Services can be provisioned within Bentley’s Connected Data Environment (CDE) for ProjectWise and AssetWise users.
    18 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Hiring Hard-to-Find Manufacturing Talent in a Competitive Market

    Hiring Hard-to-Find Manufacturing Talent in a Competitive Market

    By Robert Cohn, Direct Recruiters, Inc. As job vacancies continue to exceed the number of available employees, manufacturing organizations are forced to adapt the way they hire.
    18 October, 2018 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Industrial Internet Consortium announces IIC Resource Hub

    Industrial Internet Consortium announces IIC Resource Hub

    The IIC Resource Hub references IIC resources including knowledge and expertise from IIC foundational documents, testbed insights, toolkits, demos and relationships with global standards and industry groups, and also provides actionable intelligence.
    18 October, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for EdgeX Foundry announces EdgeX-enabled developer kits

    EdgeX Foundry announces EdgeX-enabled developer kits

    There will be two different kinds of dev kits - community and commercial. For options in the community track, the bill of materials will be purchased independently online, the code will be downloaded straight from a special repository on the project GitHub, and questions will be answered through forums like the EdgeX Rocket Chat.
    18 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Hong Kong Polytechnic University develop WiseEye intelligent fabric defect detection system

    Hong Kong Polytechnic University develop WiseEye intelligent fabric defect detection system

    Supported by AI-based machine-vision technology, the novel “WiseEye” can be installed in a weaving machine to help fabric manufacturers to detect defects in the production process.
    18 October, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for IFR Report: Service Robot sales up 39 percent in 2018

    IFR Report: Service Robot sales up 39 percent in 2018

    The total number sold in this robot category rose by 85 percent (2017). Logistic systems show the strongest demand, accounting for 63 percent of the total units and 36 percent of the total sales (in value) of professional service robots. Prospects for service robots remain positive, as it is also a primary field for start-ups.
    18 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Korenix introduces JetNet 7020G routing switch

    Korenix introduces JetNet 7020G routing switch

    JetNet 7020G is equipped with industrial outer design, with -40~75°C operating temperature, and 10-60V DC wide power input. Thus, the design can be applied in harsh environments such as, railway communication, traffic signaling system and power substation for smart grid applications.
    18 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell Intelligrated introduces TechSight augmented reality solution

    Honeywell Intelligrated introduces TechSight augmented reality solution

    TechSight is an augmented reality solution that uses smart glasses to enable remote video collaboration, connecting on-site technicians to Honeywell Intelligrated service experts to diagnose and troubleshoot critical issues.
    18 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Matrox Imaging announces Matrox FDK development kit

    Matrox Imaging announces Matrox FDK development kit

    Used in combination with Xilinx Vivado Design suite, the Matrox FDK supports the development of custom FPGA configurations that relieve the host system of intensive image-processing functions.
    18 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for HEIDENHAIN introduces HIT 3.0 online CNC controls learning program

    HEIDENHAIN introduces HIT 3.0 online CNC controls learning program

    Replacing HIT 2.0, this online training program is launching a revised 3-axis machining learning program. With the new guided programming function, the user is able to gain realistic practice with Klartext programing and DIN/ISO programming within the learning packet.
    18 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Are Collaborative Robots Safe?

    Are Collaborative Robots Safe?

    A collaborative robot is a robot that is aware of its environment. The big concern revolves around how these robots operate alongside humans, making sure each operation is safe.
    By: Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
    17 October, 2018 | 8 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Bentley Systems releases iModel.js open-source library

    Bentley Systems releases iModel.js open-source library

    The iModel.js library is a collection of JavaScript packages that build on standards for modern cloud and web development.
    17 October, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for AAEON introduces RTC-1010 10.1” tablet computer

    AAEON introduces RTC-1010 10.1” tablet computer

    The AAEON tablet features an LCD bonded with a scratch-resistant projected capacitive multi-touch screen. It has an operating temperature range of -20oC to 50oC, is IP65 compliant, can withstand drops from a height of 122cm, and meets MIL-STD-810G standards.
    17 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for ABB to help electrify Indian railways

    ABB to help electrify Indian railways

    The project is part of the 'Mission Electrification' initiative of the Indian Railways, which aims to convert an additional 24,000 kilometers of railways from fossil fuel to electrification.
    17 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Microchip Technology announces EMC181x temperature sensor

    Microchip Technology announces EMC181x temperature sensor

    The EMC181x temperature sensor family also introduces system temperature rate-of-change reporting, a feature that provides advanced warning on how the temperature of a system is fluctuating.
    16 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for C&K announces BDB DIP construction DIP switch

    C&K announces BDB DIP construction DIP switch

    The company’s BDB DIP switch is a choice for a variety of applications, including industrial control address switches, function control, and logic switching for computers and peripherals.
    16 October, 2018
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