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NUM works with Chinese machine building company to develop 8-axis CNC machining center
OPMT is a company based in Fo’shan – of Guangdong Province – in south China. For its latest project, OPMT was asked by Guangdong University of Technology to develop a machining center that combined high speed laser cutting and milling capabilities. -
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ABB to upgrade inter-island New Zealand HVDC link
The link is an element of the country’s transmission system and is used as an energy-balancing system, between the two islands. ABB Ability MACH control system, which acts as the brain or nerve center of the link will be a key component of the upgrade. -
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FeatureAdaptive PI Controller for Voltage Regulation in Power Systems [technical]
A static synchronous compensator is a shunt flexible alternative current transmission systems device that takes advantage of power electronics to control the flow of power to enhance transient stabilit -
Industry Product
JAI introduces SW-4000T-MCL color line scan camera
The SW-4000T-MCL features three custom CMOS line sensors with 4K (4096 pixels) resolution, mounted on anoptical prism assembly that precisely splits the incoming light into red, green, and blue wavebands. -
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Advancing Automation: Safety Innovations, Volume X
Automation.com, always closely following new advances in safety trends and technologies, has worked with several industry leaders to compile our first ebook focused solely on safety. -
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GE concludes Nigerian manufacturing skill development program
Participants were trained at a temporary scaled version of GE Garage at the venue comprising select equipment like 3D printers, CNC mills, laser cutters amongst others. -
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For Many, Insiders Pose the Biggest Threat to Industrial Security
By Michael Rothschild, Indegy IT security has been a concern for the better part of three decades. OT security, however, is relatively new simply because operational environments were never connected to the outside world and vulnerable to threats as they are today. -
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Fiber Optic Center announces FOC 10-4 campaign to support #5MillionSteps
With a goal of 5 million steps between the Appalachian Trail and New England Mountain Hikes, a mission called #5MillionSteps for kids fighting cancer plans to raise one dollar for each step and a total of $5 million dollars to help fund promising childhood cancer research initiatives. -
Industry Product
Siemens introduces Ruggedcom RSG908C and Ruggedcom RSG910C Ethernet switches
The switches are designed to operate in harsh environments with varying climatic and environmental conditions, and is intended for digital substations, transportation and oil & gas industries. -
Industry Product
SICK releases W16 and W26 photoelectric sensors
The W16 and W26 were designed as smart sensors so they can be configured remotely via IO-Link. As smart sensors, W16 and W26 also offer additional diagnostic functions that can be used to predict maintenance and other smart tasks. -
Industry Product
AAEON releases COM-APLC6 COM Express Type 6 module
Powered by an Intel Atom E3900 Series processor, the COM-APLC6 is designed for modern IoT applications. The module features two SODIMM sockets that support DDR3L-ECC memory. -
Industry Product
Sterling Systems & Controls announces Dust Containment System for bulk bag unloading systems
The integral dust containment system provides operator access to the bag spout for connecting a full bag or disconnecting an empty bag, within a Dust Containment Box. Operator access to a positive shutoff valve to turn flow from the bag on and off as needed is provided within the Dust Containment Box. -
Industry Product
Mencom introduces Modular KADL Cable Entry System
This KADL cable entry system allows for the insertion and sealing of pre-assembled cables with connectors into enclosures, machines and control cabinets. -
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AVEVA to help ENEL monitor global thermal generation plants
This solution will remotely monitor 21 thermal generation plants across Europe and South America, a total capacity of 18.5 GW. The software will provide early warning notification of potential future equipment issues. -
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Rotork to provide supply electric and pneumatic valve actuators and gearboxes to Chinese petrochemical facility
The latest contract involves approximately 2,000 explosion-proof electric actuators to operate gate valves and ball valves in tank farms. -
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Rotork to provide supply electric and pneumatic valve actuators and gearboxes to Chinese petrochemical facility
The latest contract involves approximately 2,000 explosion-proof electric actuators to operate gate valves and ball valves in tank farms. -
NewsBook Excerpt + Q&A: New Edition of Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge
ISA's book is a key resource for preparing for certification, including the ISA Certified Automation Professional, the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician, and the Professional Engineer (P.E.) ex -
Industry Product
Mobile Industrial Robots introduces MiR500 autonomous mobile robot
The MiR500 is the same size as a standard Euro-pallet (47.2 in × 31.5 in × 5.7 in), and MiR expects that most MiR500s will be used to transport pallets in manufacturing floors and warehouses. -
Industry Product
Mitsubishi Electric announces iQ Monozukuri Andon visualization software
By implementing the iQ Monozukuri Andon system, all stakeholders within the factory can visualize the production status. It allows production managers to monitor the production status remotely and adjust the production plan accordingly. They can also set up announcements for changeovers. -
Industry Product
Aegis Software announces FactoryLogix 2018.1 release
This latest release extends its existing Incoming & In-Process Quality Assurance capabilities to deliver Administrative Quality Management. Administrative Quality Management provides a total solution covering Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA), Material Review Board (MRB), and Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
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