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Microscan announces ID/MV-30 and ID/MV-40 MicroHAWK Dual Boot cameras
The ID/MV-30 includes USB connectivity, and may be plugged directly into the PC to power and go. The ID/MV-40 features Ethernet connectivity and a separate power supply. -
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Prysmian Group and Nanocomp Technologies announce technology cooperation agreement
The technology cooperation agreement is aimed at testing and improving the use of technologies in power transmission, power distribution, telecom networks, control and instrumentation applications. -
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OPC UA and the Industrial Internet of Things
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation The combination of data from multiple platforms is now possible because of the OPC UA protocol - an in-demand feature - as the Internet of Things (IoT) gains traction. This article discusses how the open source protocol OPC UA is beneficial for automation. -
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Laird announces Transport Locomotive Control Unit (LCU)
The Transport LCU, which is now available for supply, is installed inside the locomotive and serves as the controlling system for remote, wireless control movement of a locomotive through a railyard and is designed as a small space solution. -
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ABB to deliver friction hoist and control system to Canadian potash mine
For this project, ABB will supply the production hoist and all related mechanical and electrical systems at the South shaft of the K3 mine. Mechanical equipment for the friction hoist will include ABB’s synchronous motor and ABB’s SIL 3 rated Safety Brake System to provide safety, security and reliability for hoist operation. -
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Skkynet announces Francois van Vuuren as newest member of Skkynet Advisory Board
Mr. van Vuuren has been certified as a Certified Licensing Professional, and is currently in charge of service sales in the EMEA and APAC regions for Silicon Valley-based Harmonic, and will be a valuable asset in assisting Skkynet with complex partnership and sales negotiations. -
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Questions to Ask When Specifying a Frame Grabber for Machine Vision Applications
Standardization has changed the game in many industries, making life easier for engineers and manufacturers alike. Nowhere has standardization been more keenly observed than in frame grabbers. -
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Rotork provides LP actuators for Middle East oil refinery
One significant order involves the supply of 70 LP range linear pneumatic actuators for the operation of large gate valves. The order for these actuators includes the assembly and factory testing of local control panels with digital valve positioners. -
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Out of the Dark Age: How Data Can Transform Industrial Safety
By George Schuster, Rockwell Automation Many safety teams, in comparison, are stuck in the dark ages. That’s because they still rely on antiquated data-collection and reporting techniques. A Connected Enterprise provides an opportunity to close this disparity – and revolutionize industrial safety through the use of safety data. -
FeatureHow to Use Real-Time Analytics to Achieve Operational Excellence
Real-time analytics enable manufacturers to make smarter, better, faster decisions to achieve greater productivity from existing equipment. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - June 7, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Gavin K. in Wisconsin. Congratulations, Gavin! -
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Automating the Hiring Process? FactoryFix Aims to Help Close Manufacturing Skills Gap
By Cory Fogg, Automation.com Smaller manufacturers wishing to automate, may not have all the specialists they need on staff. With hiring processes taking days or weeks, the FactoryFix automated platform is working to connect these manufacturers with specialists in minutes -
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University of Wyoming completes Rate-Predictive Control (RPC) performance and stability analysis
The Rate-Predictive Control (RPC) algorithm earned a United States patent in 2016 and is an inherently adaptive (or “naturally self-tuning”) process control algorithm. -
Industry Product
Roboteq introduces RGBL1860 and RGBL1896 motor controllers
These controllers can drive up to 500A at 60V, or 300A at 96V respectively. This power capacity makes the controllers a solution for electric vehicles, material handling robots, electric boats or agricultural robots. -
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Micro-Measurements announces S5060 Series multi-grid advanced strain sensors
The Series is designed to facilitate multi-axis force, torque/axial and torsional load measurements within robotics, factory automation, machinery and tooling, agricultural and off-highway vehicle, and materials testing applications. -
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Emerson announces completion of Total Uncertainty Management program with Statoil
The program focused on how E&P companies can improve history matching, uncertainty management and quantification across the entire reservoir characterization workflow through Roxar Tempest ENABLE, Emerson’s history matching and uncertainty estimation software solution. -
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HARTING introduces Han K32/55 connectors
In the Han K32/55, the crimp contacts of the D series and D-Sub series are built into a single closed unit, allowing the connection of a maximum of 32 power contacts (10A 250V 4kV 3) and 55 signal contacts (4A 50V 4kV 3). -
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Axiomtek introduces CAPA312 embedded motherboard
This 3.5” embedded SBC is a solution for IoT/M2M related applications, such as industrial automation, self-service terminals, digital signage, POS/kiosk displays, medical, and more. -
Industry Product
Phoenix Contact introduces Axioline remote I/O system
The platform, for data acquisition common in machine-building applications, includes PROFINET master or slave operation, I/O configuration, and “last-breath” operation in the event of power failure. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Coriolis Effect?
Using the Coriolis effect that causes a laterally vibrating tube to distort, a direct measurement of mass flow is obtainable using a Coriolis flowmeter.