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NORD releases NSD TUPH surface conversion system
NORD’s NSD TUPH surface conversion system is designed for many food and beverage industry applications, where drive technology is exposed to extreme ambient conditions and highly corrosive environments. -
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TRU-Vu releases SXOBH-43-XTR Sunlight Readable monitor
The 43” screen features 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution and over 2,500 nits of brightness. =5mm Anti-Reflective, impact-resistant safety glass (rated IK10) protects the screen from damage. -
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Moticont introduces the HVCM-051-025-019-01 moving coil linear motor
The HVCM-051-025-019-01 hollow core voice coil linear motor has an open apertures of 0.750 in. (19.05 mm). The hollow core allows for optics, illumination, laser beams, or cables to pass through. -
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Aircuity announces enhancements to Aircuity 2.0’s MyAircuity web app
This most recent release also included both features and enhancements made to the Aircuity Engineering Tool; the proprietary software used by engineers to design the Aircuity system. -
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Moxa's SDS-3008 Smart Ethernet Switch earns Red Dot Award for Product Design
This year, Moxa competed with over 6,300 entries produced by designers and manufacturers from 59 countries. A jury of 40 experts assessed the submissions based on criteria such as degree of innovation, functionality, ergonomics, longevity and ecological compatibility. -
FeatureIndustry 4.0 Make to Order Manufacturing at Valpak, Who Would Have Guessed?
I was impressed by a tour of the Valpak Manufacturing Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, hosted by Siemens, which is a great example of a company applying Industry 4.0 make to order manufacturing concepts. -
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Smarter Tech and Safer Food: How is smart technology improving food safety?
By Robert Glass, Food & Beverage, ABB Food safety has been one of the top priorities for food manufacturers and consumers for many years. This article explains how smart technologies are helping manufacturers exceed food safety standards. -
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AAEON introduces EPIC-KBS9 4” SBC
The EPIC-KBS9, a 4” SBC is built to accommodate 65W Intel Core i socket-type processors. Fitted with these CPUs, the board is designed for data encryption, video streaming, and advanced machine vision applications. -
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ABB introduces IRB 14050 single-arm YuMi collaborative robot
Weighing less than 10kg, and capable of being mounted from a ceiling, table and wall, this addition to the YuMi family offers increased flexibility to help meet high-mix, low volume production in short cycles. -
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Zero-Max introduces Zero-Max Crown Right Angle Gear Drives
Zero-Max Crown drives feature heat treated AGMA Class 10 spiral bevel gears. This combination of bearing design and lubrication formulation ensures maintenance free operation for industrial applications. -
OpinionISA Uniquely Qualified to Prepare Automation Professionals for the Challenges of the Future
As the global association of automation and control professionals, ISA is well-positioned to prepare the next generation of engineers and technicians for the challenges and opportunities ahead. -
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Axiomtek releases MMB501 Micro ATX motherboard
The MMB501 is suited for integration into gaming, entertainment, POS/kiosk, surveillance, industrial automation and many more applications. -
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Saki Corporation introduces Saki Self-Programming Software for automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment
Saki Self-Programming is a system that doesn't require DFM software. It combines technology that captures complete height and XY data and images while simultaneously scanning multiple fields of view. -
Industry Product
EXAIR releases Soft Grip Super Air Scraper
This product is intended for the removal of caulk, sealant, adhesives, tape, paint, stickers, labels, grease, lubricant and difficult to sweep metal chips, flakes or discs. -
News
Beckhoff Automation to highlight EtherCAT and TSN networking, Smart Factory technologies at Hannover Messe USA 2018
Beckhoff will exhibit in the Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD) USA section in booth 134417. During the show, Beckhoff will also support the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) at partner booth 134117. -
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What Does the TDC ExxonMobil Migration Mean for The Open Process Automation Forum?
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The industrial automation industry has dramatically lagged in the adoption of technology, and a major reason for this has been closed ecosystems. Will the Honeywell TDC3000 migration approach eliminate the reason for The Open Process Automation Forum (OPA) initiative? -
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L-com introduces right-angle Ethernet cable assemblies
These cables feature a specialized channel separator and load bar to achieve true Cat5e performance while maintaining a right-angle bend and are fully shielded to limit EMI and RFI interference. -
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AutomationDirect announces Socomec DIRIS A power meters
With a backlit screen, these power meters display key power system values, and direct access keys (four to six depending on the model) are used to access functions required for energy efficiency projects and electrical distribution monitoring. -
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FeatureClosed-Loop Step Response for Tuning PID Fractional Order Filters [technical]
Research presents an empirical method for tuning a new type of fractional controller known as PID Fractional-Order Filter -
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WELTEC Group to modernize 2.2-MW Biogas Plant in North Germany
The original plant had been set up in 2009 and expanded in 2014. The operator‘s concept was based on the digestion of horse manure and sale of the digestate as fertilizer pellets. However, as the concept turned out to be technically difficult and economically unfeasible, the plant went bankrupt.
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