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Beckhoff to feature automation and IT convergence at Pack Expo 2017
Visitors to the Beckhoff booth will again be able to “BYOD”, using their own smartphones and tablets to connect with PC-based control demos – including a wall of IoT-enabled devices, plus articulated robot arms from Stäubli – using any mobile device with a web browser. -
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Okuma announces Praemo as newest member of Partners in THINC
Members of Partners in THINC provide superior technologies that are integrated with Okuma’s CNC machines and controls to deliver advanced manufacturing system solutions. -
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Schneider Electric helps bring process automation systems to Nigerian oil refinery
Under the terms of the agreement, Schneider Electric will supply its EcoStruxure system architecture and platform, comprising its EcoStruxure Foxboro distributed control system, Triconex process safety solutions, PIONIR analytical fuels blending systems and a suite of SimSci and Wonderware software solutions at Dangote’s greenfield refinery in Lagos, Nigeria. -
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HARTING announces enhanced Han 16 HPR EasyCon
Han 16 HPR EasyCon is designed to cover all the essential requirements for a rail vehicle interface. The two-part housing provides space for cables. HARTING also provides accessories for additional tension relief and cable shield connections. -
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Manufacturing in America 2017: Building a community of collaboration and innovation
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Taking place on March 22-23, 2017 in Detroit, MI with over 2,500 manufacturing executives, engineers and enthusiasts, attendees learned about the newest technologies, while exchanging ideas with industry leaders, sharing best practices, and advancing the future of manufacturing in the United States and beyond. -
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The Digital Transformation for Manufacturing: Enterprise mobility matters
By Chuck Rathmann, IFS According a new Enterprise Software Mobility and Digital Transformation study of 200 industrial executives, mobility represents just as large of an opportunity for industrial organizations as it does for the likes of Uber. -
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Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reports record-setting growth in North American robotics market
The North American robotics market had its best opening half ever to begin 2017, setting new records in all four statistical categories (order units, order revenue, shipment units, and shipment revenue). -
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Deloitte partners with Unified Technologies to enhance Caribbean cybersecurity solutions
This alliance will provide Deloitte with specific tools and platforms to support their Cyber Risk practice, and expand the breadth and depth of their services in the Caribbean and Bermuda region. -
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CMR helps Singapore beverage plant install new process batch control system
The work, being undertaken at Yeo Hiap Seng’s (Yeo’s) tea, soft drinks and sauces production plant in Singapore, sees the development of a system using Siemens PCS7 batch technology for S-88 Standard compliance. -
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Process Systems Engineering introduces TAG-TITE tamper evident tag lanyards
TAG-TITE tamper evident stainless steel cable lanyards securely fasten safety or LDAR lags and ensure adherence to management of change procedures. Each TAG-TITE lanyard features a unique serial number that can be associated to the device tag number within your CMMS to prevent unauthorized and undetected replacement of safety critical devices. -
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MicroPower Direct releases LDB24 series of DC/DC LED drivers
Nine models operate from input ranges of 9 to 18 VDC, 9 to 36 VDC 0r 18 to 36 VDC & provide constant current outputs ranging from 0.10A to 0.90A at corresponding output voltage levels of 14 to 48 VDC. -
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PI announces U-723 XY positioning stage
The U-723 joins PI’s existing portfolio of linear stages. It provides more than 0.8” travel per axis (22x22mm), with a footprint of 42x42mm (1.6x1.6”). -
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The Sensor Connection releases ILPS-45 series of inductive position sensors
The ILPS-45 linear position sensors are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices, whether measuring position of steam turbine valves, mounted in a paper mill head box or calendar roll stand, or outdoors fastened to a building, bridge or structure. -
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Microchip Technology introduces MPLAB ICD 4 development tool
The MPLAB ICD 4 includes all the features of the MPLAB ICD 3 debugger while adding increased speed through a faster processor and increased RAM. -
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Data Device Corporation releases PWR-82335 3-Phase Bridge motor drive
Featuring a -55°C to +125°C temperature range, with available military processing options, the PWR-82335 is ideal for harsh, space constrained defense and aerospace environments. -
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AAEON introduces GENE-APL5 single board computer
The entire design of the GENE-APL5 is built with an improved voltage input quota, a fanless thermal solution that provides for an accessible user experience, and visuals with 3 independent displays, and dual offerings of LVDS and VGA displays. -
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Should STEM Education Programs Include the Arts?
The author argues the expansion of STEM programs in schools. -
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Elmo Motion Control introduces Inertial Platform Stabilization (IPS) solution
Used in commercial, industrial, agricultural, law enforcement and harsh environment applications, Elmo’s solutions can stabilize high-resolution cameras, observation systems, communication devices, satellite or ground mobile communication antennas, airplane Sat-Com internet and TV dishes, laser pods, etc. -
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NuTec Tooling Systems announces expansion of Pennsylvania facility
Groundbreaking on the facility expansion is slated to begin in August of 2017, and is viewed as the first step toward later plans for expanding NuTec’s adjoining production facility by an additional 4,000 square-feet at a future date. -
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Northrop Grumann helps RoboNation unite STEM students internationally
This summer, teams of students from around the world harnessed their programming and hardware skills in a series of robotics competitions known as RoboNation, which Northrop Grumman sponsored.


