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Jonathan Masci

Dr. Jonathan Masci is the Director of Deep Learning at NNAISENSE, a Swiss startup bringing AI to industrial process inspection, modeling, and control. His main interest lies in the application of machine learning to computer vision, pattern recognition, graphs and time-series analysis with over 5,000 citations in the field. The algorithms he developed for the leading steel manufacturer, ArcelorMittal, were the first applications of deep learning in heavy industry. He also serves as reviewer and is a program committee member for the top machine learning and computer vision conferences and journals (NeurIPS, PAMI, JMLR, IJCV, IJCAI).

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  • 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.
    11 December, 2017 | 6 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.
    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.
    11 December, 2017 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By Inductive Automation
  • 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.
    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.
    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.
    11 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Portescap introduces 35DBM can stack linear actuator

    Portescap introduces 35DBM can stack linear actuator

    With a holding force of 112N, the 35DBM stepper linear actuator is suited for use in applications such as auto injectors, laboratory automation, medical pipettes and valve actuation.
    11 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: How to Calculate the Rated Torque for a Motor

    AutoQuiz: How to Calculate the Rated Torque for a Motor

    The volts-per-hertz ratio (V/Hz) controls the torque of a motor.
    By: Joel Don
    08 December, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Small and Mighty Robots

    Small and Mighty Robots

    By Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director, EU Automation For smaller businesses, investing in new technology can be daunting, especially where robotics and automation are concerned. This article discusses the features of robotics that are most useful for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
    08 December, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Ocean Data Systems' Dream Report now part of Rockwell Automation Encompass Program

    Ocean Data Systems' Dream Report now part of Rockwell Automation Encompass Program

    Ocean Data Systems is now an Encompass Product Partner and Dream Report is a reference product in the program under the category of “Software Product – Report Generation”.
    08 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for AMK helps HERO GmbH decentralize servo drive technology for cleaner operations

    AMK helps HERO GmbH decentralize servo drive technology for cleaner operations

    Thanks to drive and control technology from AMK, the solutions of HERO GmbH in Sigmaringendorf, Germany, have done away with anything that is not actually needed to meet the precise product quality standards.
    08 December, 2017 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for SyTech announces strategic partnership with Tatsoft

    SyTech announces strategic partnership with Tatsoft

    With XLReporter’s custom connectors to FactoryStudio and point-and-click configuration, Users create informative drill-down, summary, utilization and regulatory reports from real-time, historical and alarm data. Completed reports are distributed via web pages, networked printers, PDF files and email.
    08 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Beckhoff announces EK1000 EtherCAT TSN Coupler

    Beckhoff announces EK1000 EtherCAT TSN Coupler

    Through support of TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) functions, the coupler is designed to minimize delays caused by switches in Ethernet networks and the range of EtherCAT I/O Terminals and other EtherCAT devices used in TSN network environments.
    08 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for igus announces expanded E4.1 e-chain series with roller links

    igus announces expanded E4.1 e-chain series with roller links

    The roller links have small ramps in front of and behind the rollers, which reduce noise during movement and help avoid hard impacts when the upper run of the chains is unrolled onto the lower run.
    08 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Logic Supply introduces ML100G-31 fanless NUC

    Logic Supply introduces ML100G-31 fanless NUC

    This system joins Logic Supply's ML100 Series of fanless NUC computers, and is powered by Intel's new Dawson Canyon motherboard.
    08 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for A Beginner's PLC Overview, Part 2 of 4: PLC Processors (CPUs)

    A Beginner's PLC Overview, Part 2 of 4: PLC Processors (CPUs)

    In part 1 of the Beginner's PLC Overview, we talked about what PLCs are, their history, and how they work. This article will get a little deeper into the PLC's Central Processing Unit (CPU).
    By: Stephen Gates
    07 December, 2017 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Weintek introduces cMT-G01 smart communication gateway

    Weintek introduces cMT-G01 smart communication gateway

    With a capacity to communicate with more than 300 brands of controllers and support Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT and OPC UA Client / Server, the cMT-G01 Gateway is designed to enable integration of distinct onsite devices and facilitate data transmission to the upstream monitoring or data management systems such as SCADA, ERP, etc.
    07 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Mitsubishi Electric announces CNC Dealer Locator tool

    Mitsubishi Electric announces CNC Dealer Locator tool

    Through the new CNC Dealer Locator, customers can find dealers or OEMs by location or by OEM or dealer name. Once identified on the CNC Dealer Locator, the dealer or OEM can help the customer find the right CNC machine for their needs.
    07 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Miele announces joining of OPC Foundation

    Miele announces joining of OPC Foundation

    Miele uses material flow simulation, which will be using OPC UA standards to obtain live data directly from the source. With that feedback into higher level systems can be visualized, optimized and controlled.
    07 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell announces investment in Flux Information Technology

    Honeywell announces investment in Flux Information Technology

    Honeywell will also form a new joint venture company with FLUX's founder to serve customers outside China. Honeywell will hold a 75 percent stake in the new joint venture, which will initially focus on opportunities in the Asia Pacific region
    07 December, 2017 | 1 minutes
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