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Why MQTT Is an Ideal Connectivity Protocol for the Industrial Internet of Things
MQTT appears to be a protocol with a good track record, good adoption, and unique suitability for industrial control systems and IIoT applications. -
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FieldComm Group announces version 1.1 of the FDI Technical Specifications and version 1.2.1 of the FDI Development Tools
The latest version provides additional cyber security measures to FDI by enabling time stamping on FDI Device Package signatures and sandbox environments for UIPs to run in. -
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CLPA announces OPC UA companion specification for CSP+ for Machine technology
CSP+ for Machine is an extension of the CLPA’s existing “CSP+” (Control & Communication System Profile) that provides network configuration and maintenance by offering profiles that describe each device on a CC-Link IE or CC-Link network. -
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Secure Configuration and Operation of OPC UA
The OPC Foundation published a set of practical guidelines for the secure configuration and use of OPC UA in industry. This brochure helps readers quickly understand what OPC UA security has to offer and how to best use it. -
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Automation & Industrial Technology Talent Trends for 2018
By Robert Cohn, Direct Recruiters, Inc. What’s in store for 2018 when it comes to talent within Automation & Industrial Technology? Here are 8 talent trends that will help to shape the workforce in the New Year -
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Bentley Institute Press releases Plain Language BIM print and eBook versions
Plain Language BIM is written for beginners and for those with experience with BIM strategies to ensure all professionals are thoroughly prepared to be part of industry efforts focused on advancing BIM. -
Industry Product
Conrad announces North American release of Voltcraft VC155 digital multimeter
The VC155 digital multimeter is designed for measuring and displaying electrical parameters up to a maximum of 600V. The unit’s DC voltage measurement range is from 0.1mV up to 600V; and the AC range is from 0.1V up to 600V. -
Industry Product
Bel Power releases 0RQB-D0W12LG DC-DC converter
The 0RQB-D0W12LG module is a fixed frequency DC/DC converter that uses synchronous rectification to achieve thermal performance and conversion efficiency. The regulated and 2250 VDC isolated 12 V output comes with a baseplate for heatsink mounting and thermal management -
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Siemens to help U.S. military base in Germany enhance energy efficiency
Siemens and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers signed a €7.9 million (~$9.4 million USD) contract to install, operate and maintain several energy conservation measures at the U.S. Army’s Installation Management Command (IMCOM) headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, 23 miles from Frankfurt. -
Industry Product
Vision Engineering releases Camβ (CamBeta) digital inspection magnifier
With a color display, button operation and image capture/download capability, Camβ is designed for roving inspection tasks, documenting faults and inspecting large or immobile subjects -
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AutoQuiz: How to Measure Pressure in a Tank
Perform the calculation using dimensional analysis from conversion tables 33.9 ft water equals one atmosphere equals 14.696 lbf /in2 (psi). -
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2018 ARC Industry Forum to focus on benefits and challenges of digital transformation
The 22nd annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 12-15, 2018, will focus on the new digitally-enabled technologies, approaches, and business processes that are disrupting the way industry, infrastructure, and municipalities around the world operate and serve their respective customers. -
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A3 Report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017
The fastest growing categories in the first nine months of 2017 were Motion Controllers (24% to $147m), Sensors & Feedback Devices (20% to $116m), AC Drives (15% to $295m), Actuators & Mechanical Systems (13% to $479m), and Motors (11% to $1b). -
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AutomationDirect partners with ASO to offer factory safety solutions
Safety mats and edges are used to protect people and machinery from harm. A full range of sizes and lengths of mats and edges are in stock for immediate shipment. -
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ABB to provide digital automation systems for Indian cement grinding facility
ABB will be undertaking complete project implementation of supply, erection, testing and commissioning for the electrical distribution and ABB Ability 800xA automation system for Emami Cement’s greenfield cement grinding unit at its plant in Orissa, India. -
Industry Product
Siemens releases version 4.8 of Sinumerik CNC software
With its Sinumerik CNC software release 4.8, Siemens is making a range of new functions available to improve the speed, precision and safety of machine tools. Features of version 4.8 include facility for compensating unwanted axis nodding movements and protection against machine, tool and workpiece collisions. -
Industry Product
Rockwell Automation introduces Allen-Bradley Bulletin 871FM inductive proximity sensors
Enabled with IO-Link technology, the Bulletin 871FM sensors deliver more comprehensive diagnostic and parameter data to the controller over EtherNet/IP from the IO-Link master module. -
Industry Product
Micro-Epsilon releases combiSENSOR measurement sensor
Combining an eddy current sensor and a capacitive displacement sensor in one housing, the concept of the new combiSENSOR from Micro-Epsilon is designed to enable enable precision thickness measurements of plastics. -
Opinion
ISA to Focus on Growth and Opportunity With the Promise of a New Year
ISA wants to make automation professionals better at what they do, to help their industries move forward. -
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CyberX announces tech integration with CyberArk to enhance remote access security
The CyberX platform is designed to deliver continuous ICS threat monitoring and asset discovery, ICS threat intelligence, and non-invasive risk and vulnerability assessments.
