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Jonas Berge

Jonas Berge is an ISA Fellow and the senior director of Applied Technology at Emerson Automation Solutions based in Singapore. He is a trusted advisor for plants and EPCs to adopt new technologies moving the industry forward with digital transformation. He has more than 30 years of experience and is a subject matter expert (SME) in digital transformation (DX)/Industrie 4.0 including data management, analytics, wireless sensors, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with particular emphasis on sustainability and decarbonization.

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  • Thumbnail for RACO joins Ocean Data Systems' Dream Report Proven Partner Program

    RACO joins Ocean Data Systems' Dream Report Proven Partner Program

    RACO is a supplier of remote monitoring systems for critical assets via traditional landlines or IIoT. RACO offers a hosted data solution, AlarmAgent.com, which centralizes data in the cloud and provides secure access to that data through an online Web Portal.
    By: RACO Manufacturing and Engineering Co., Inc.
    13 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ISA announces Don Dickinson as Symposium Chair for 2018 Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Symposium

    ISA announces Don Dickinson as Symposium Chair for 2018 Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Symposium

    Taking place at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda on 7-9 August 2018—only 15 minutes from the nation’s capital—the WWAC Symposium will feature two days of technical speakers, an exhibitor hall, a tour of a local water plant, and technical training courses on a variety of topics.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA)
    13 December, 2017 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Thumbnail for Kepware releases KEPServerEX version 6.4 with MQTT driver

    Kepware releases KEPServerEX version 6.4 with MQTT driver

    The new MQTT Client driver is a key component of the KEPServerEX version 6.4 release. Inclusion of this driver enables users to collect data from sensor networks and other devices that utilize MQTT
    By: Kepware
    13 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Shapr3D announces Shapr3D 3D CAD modeling application for iOS and iPad Pro

    Shapr3D announces Shapr3D 3D CAD modeling application for iOS and iPad Pro

    The newest release of Shapr3D integrates Parasolid and HOOPS Exchange to allow solid modeling and data translation locally within the app, taking mobile CAD experience to a new level unmatched by any other CAD tool.
    13 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Baumer introduces CleverLevel LBFH and LBFI level switches

    Baumer introduces CleverLevel LBFH and LBFI level switches

    Thanks to IO-Link integration, the level switches are Industry 4.0-ready. The communication interface enables each application to be configured using standard network components.
    By: Baumer Ltd.
    13 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Mitsubishi Electric introduces 9900CX 480V static UPS

    Mitsubishi Electric introduces 9900CX 480V static UPS

    The 9900CX uses 350kVA power modules mated to intelligent bypass modules. The bypass modules are available in 1050kVA, 1400kVA, 1750kVA, and 2100kVA, and are paired with up to six power modules.
    13 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for NI introduces FieldDAQ data acquisition devices

    NI introduces FieldDAQ data acquisition devices

    NI’s FieldDAQ are designed to acquire reliable measurements in the severe test cell and outdoor environments, including rain, sleet, snow or mud. FieldDAQ devices have an ingress protection rating up to IP67 (dust and water resistant), can operate in -40 °C to 85 °C environments and can sustain 100 g shock and 10 g vibration.
    By: National Instruments Corporation
    13 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for New Industrial Automation Strategies for Shale Gas Operators

    New Industrial Automation Strategies for Shale Gas Operators

    Key challenges facing shale gas producers relate to the safety, reliability, efficiency, and flexibility of their operations.
    By: Contributing Authors
    13 December, 2017 | 10 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Fluke releases version 11.4.5 of eMaint computerized maintenance management software

    Fluke releases version 11.4.5 of eMaint computerized maintenance management software

    Version 11.4.5 of eMaint provides companies with an integrated system designed to improve the way organizations monitor equipment health and manage maintenance operations, resources, and compliance.
    By: Fluke Corporation
    12 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact releases Axioline F I/O modules with SafetyBridge Technology

    Phoenix Contact releases Axioline F I/O modules with SafetyBridge Technology

    SBT can operate as an upgrade to an existing line or a replacement for a fail-safe PLC on a new build. SBT is a solution independent of a particular control system and network.
    By: Phoenix Contact
    12 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Advancing Automation: Solving The Four Most Common Problems With Pressure Calibration

    Advancing Automation: Solving The Four Most Common Problems With Pressure Calibration

    This e-book discusses the difficulties seen in traditional methods of pressure calibra- tion and shows how to take advantage of the technologies, which solve these pain points. The new Fluke 729 Automatic Pressure Calibrator is demonstrated through out this document performing pressure calibrations easily and automatically.
    By: Advancing Automation Ebooks
    12 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Wunderlich-Malec Partners With OSIsoft to Introduce VIP Tower IoT Gateway Solution

    Wunderlich-Malec Partners With OSIsoft to Introduce VIP Tower IoT Gateway Solution

    Potential uses for VIP Tower include, but are not necessarily limited to, energy plants, water municipalities, remote pumps and pipelines. VIP Tower is designed to improve local process efficiency, asset lifecycle management and service quality.
    12 December, 2017
    Sponsored By Wunderlich-Malec
  • Thumbnail for Dell Accelerating IoT Focus from Enterprise to the Edge

    Dell Accelerating IoT Focus from Enterprise to the Edge

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things into manufacturing has seen several companies, many - like Dell - not previously associated with manufacturing, working to leverage the new technologies to enhance the industry with connected industrial solutions
    12 December, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric announces commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2030

    Schneider Electric announces commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2030

    These commitments will cover more than 1,000 electricity consuming sites around the globe, including 200 factories. Schneider Electric will leverage a broad range of renewable energy sources, including but not limited to solar, wind, geothermal and biomass.
    By: Schneider Electric
    11 December, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Inductive Automation designates Flexware Innovation as Inductive Automation Premier Integrator

    Inductive Automation designates Flexware Innovation as Inductive Automation Premier Integrator

    Flexware Innovation is a system integrator based in Fishers, Ind. The company specializes in solutions in life science, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, and discrete manufacturing.
    By: Inductive Automation
    11 December, 2017 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By Inductive Automation
  • Thumbnail for What Lies Beneath – Avoiding the Unseen Dangers of OT Vulnerabilities

    What Lies Beneath – Avoiding the Unseen Dangers of OT Vulnerabilities

    By Scott Hollis, PAS Global Process control networks (PCNs) in critical infrastructure sites − refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities − all have potential danger swimming just below the surface in the form of undiscovered vulnerabilities.
    By: PAS Inc.
    11 December, 2017 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Kuebler releases Sendix 5000 and 5020 incremental encoders

    Kuebler releases Sendix 5000 and 5020 incremental encoders

    Kuebler’s Sendix 5000 and 5020 incremental encoders are designed to overcome two common threats to encoder lifecycle: heavy vibration loads and misalignment due to installation errors.
    By: Kuebler Inc.
    11 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Beckhoff introduces TwinCAT Vision software

    Beckhoff introduces TwinCAT Vision software

    The software is designed to open up potential in machine building, for instance, through consistent real-time synchronization with other automation tasks or support of track-and-trace solutions.
    By: Beckhoff Automation
    11 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek releases tBOX500-510-FL embedded PC

    Axiomtek releases tBOX500-510-FL embedded PC

    The transportation embedded system is suited for transportation-related applications such as security surveillance, onboard devices controller, truck fleet management, data transfer, and onboard passenger infotainment system.
    11 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Weidmuller introduces maxGUARD electronic load monitoring and distribution system

    Weidmuller introduces maxGUARD electronic load monitoring and distribution system

    The modular maxGUARD system is designed to meet specific requirements for automation control panels. It contains three main cross-connection channels– positive, negative and internal signaling.
    By: Weidmuller
    11 December, 2017
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