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John Delligatti

John Delligatti is director of digital transformation strategy at SDI.

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  • Thumbnail for The Trillion-Dollar Question for Advanced Industries: How to extract full value from technology?

    The Trillion-Dollar Question for Advanced Industries: How to extract full value from technology?

    As data, connectivity, and processing power expand, so do opportunities for industrial companies to extract value through innovative products, services, and business models. This McKinsey study delves further into how technology delivers value to today's industry.
    21 November, 2019
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    What Design Engineers Need to Know About Voice Coil Actuator Technology

    Originally developed for audio speakers, voice coil actuation technology is now being used to provide precise and reliable motion control for a wide range of medical, industrial process and space applications.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for What Do Industrial Engineers Need to Know About Functional Safety?

    What Do Industrial Engineers Need to Know About Functional Safety?

    Engineers designing systems for industrial and factory applications are adopting functional safety design practices to reduce the risk of system failures that could result in costly damage or injury.
    21 November, 2019
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    A Case for an Internet Code of Conduct

    Self-regulation or legislation does not stifle innovation at all. It steers the internet in the right direction. It is just an example, albeit a very important example, of market feedback for engineers and innovators to develop the right products.
    21 November, 2019
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    Extending Connectivity to the Bottom of the Ocean

    If you have a ControlLogix PLC being used as the MCS, how can you make use of the OPC UA MDIS spec and bypass the old Modbus integration to the DCS? Softing has developed an OPC UA MDIS compliant server module that inserts into the ControlLogix chassis and creates the OPC UA provides a framework that can be used to represent field devices, for example.
    21 November, 2019
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    Calculating Acceleration for Linear Motion

    Every motion control problem begins with a need to move a certain payload over a certain distance. However, there are many types of moves possible, and determining the right motion control solution may require some calculations to match the specifications found on a given motors data sheet.
    By: H2W Technologies
    21 November, 2019 | 2 minutes
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    Rockwell Automation announces collaboration with Accenture Industry X.0

    The engagement is designed to capitalize on the expertise of both companies to deliver new capabilities for greater industrial supply chain optimization. By providing customers with a single, trusted provider of digital solutions, the collaboration intends to enable clients to leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and ultimately drive measurable growth outcomes.
    21 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Siemens announces launch of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network

    Siemens announces launch of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network

    Siemens’ AM Network is designed for enterprises, suppliers and partners that are looking to accelerate the adoption of AM for industrial processes and applications.
    21 November, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for The 6 Most Important Parts of a Temperature Monitoring System

    The 6 Most Important Parts of a Temperature Monitoring System

    Whether you’re tasked with recommending what to buy, a purchasing agent or the ultimate end user, you can ensure that you’re getting the right system by learning a bit about the most important parts to focus on.
    21 November, 2019
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    Direct Drive Linear Motors: Overview and Selection Process

    To help make the process of selecting linear motors simpler, we’ll start by explaining the mechanics of a direct drive linear motor and contrast it with a more traditional indirect drive system.
    21 November, 2019
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    A Case for IIoT’s Future in Supply Chain Management

    This paper will explore how one construction materials hauling company used level measurement sensors and IIoT networks to better manage their operation.
    21 November, 2019
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    Data Logging 101

    This brief overview has been designed to help guide users through the basics of data loggers and how they can simplify data collection for an organization.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect announces High Bus Voltage (AC Input) stepper drives and motors

    AutomationDirect announces High Bus Voltage (AC Input) stepper drives and motors

    The AC stepper drive is powered from 90 to 240VAC and is intended for use with step motors designed to handle a high bus voltage of 340VDC. MTRAC motors are specially designed to work with high bus voltages.
    21 November, 2019
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    What's the Use of the IIoT?

    The IIoT connects devices with the digital world to provide data visibility. But the real value of the IIoT lies in how that data will be used by industry to realize the potential benefi ts of this connectivity.
    21 November, 2019
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    PID Controller Tracking of Industrial Robotic Manipulators [Technical]

    Robotic manipulators in industry perform repetitive tasks in manufacturing processes, and ensure a high production volume along with high quality standards.
    By: ISA Transactions
    20 November, 2019 | 1 minutes
  • Exposing Cybersecurity Total Cost of Ownership

    This presentation shares a unique definition and perspective on Cybersecurity TCO (total cost of ownership). We will expose the unexpected costs of loss with a cyber incident, as well as both the cost savings and value-add to the organization by investing in cybersecurity early.
    20 November, 2019
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    Bridging the IT/OT Divide

    Today’s smarter edge devices can streamline integration efforts while providing secure remote access for end users and machine builders, too
    20 November, 2019
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    The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement - 4th Ed.

    The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement examines the gas flow measurement market on both a worldwide and regional basis. It covers each flow technology used for gas flow measurement.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for A Guide to Customized PROFINET Validation

    A Guide to Customized PROFINET Validation

    While serial bus systems will continue to play an important role in the future, solutions based on Industrial Ethernet are becoming increasingly common with Industry 4.0 applications. The focus is less on cable measurements, signal levels or signal shapes, but in the case of standards such as PROFINET, utilization and the greatest possible availability of the networks are the focus of interest.
    20 November, 2019
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    How to Conduct an Energy Audit to Acheive Long-Term Savings

    The goal of an energy audit is to get accurate energy data that shows you where your facility’s energy went over the period; which equipment, circuits, buildings or divisions consumed the energy; and exactly when this usage occurred.
    20 November, 2019
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