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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 Servo2Go introduces Advanced Motion Controls’ DigiFlex Performance CANopen servo amplifiers

    Servo2Go introduces Advanced Motion Controls’ DigiFlex Performance CANopen servo amplifiers

    The DigiFlex Performance panel and pcb mount servo drives offer full tuning control of all servo loops and are designed for distributed or centralized servo systems.
    05 December, 2017
    Sponsored By Servo2Go.com Ltd.
  • Thumbnail for What Are Best Practices and Standards for Control Narratives?

    What Are Best Practices and Standards for Control Narratives?

    When creating detailed control narratives for existing controls, use established standards and industry best practices.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    04 December, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ams introduces AS7264N tri-stimulus color sensor

    ams introduces AS7264N tri-stimulus color sensor

    Provided in a 4.5mm x 4.7mm x 2.5mm land grid array (LGA) apertured package, the AS7264N’s size makes it well suited for luminaires and connected sensor packs
    04 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces acquisition of Odos Imaging

    Rockwell Automation announces acquisition of Odos Imaging

    Rockwell Automation will apply this 3-D, time-of-flight sensing technology to sensing products to deliver solutions to a broad range of demanding industrial applications, including automotive and general assembly, packaging and material handling, and logistics.
    04 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Rotork helps Kansas water treatment facility enhance electric valve actuators

    Rotork helps Kansas water treatment facility enhance electric valve actuators

    In the gravity filter plant, 18 butterfly valves are situated in an area beneath a walkway which made it difficult to access and operate the old actuators. With the Rotork actuators, the installation of Remote Hand Stations (RHS) has now eliminated this problem.
    04 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for 2017 Ignition Conference – Expanding Ecosystem & Edge IoT Drive Enthusiasm

    2017 Ignition Conference – Expanding Ecosystem & Edge IoT Drive Enthusiasm

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The convergence of IT and OT, to create more effective operations throughout the company, was evident throughout the conference presentations and discussions, and this reflects many of the recent trends in the manufacturing industry.
    04 December, 2017 | 4 minutes
    Sponsored By Inductive Automation
  • Thumbnail for Lapp Group USA introduces ÖLFLEX SERVO 7TCE servo cable

    Lapp Group USA introduces ÖLFLEX SERVO 7TCE servo cable

    The 7TCE is recommended for motor connections between servo controllers and motors on industrial machines, tray applications and moving machine parts, assembly handling and integrated production systems.
    04 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for HARTING introduces MICA Wireless Sensor Networks solution

    HARTING introduces MICA Wireless Sensor Networks solution

    With the additional module, HARTING MICA is now able to capture and process data through SmartMESH IP (DUST), Bluetooth Low Energy and a XBee slot, regardless of the existing machine controls.
    04 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: Standard Range for Pneumatically Transmitted Signals

    AutoQuiz: Standard Range for Pneumatically Transmitted Signals

    For the sake of ease and safety, Industry recognized it is better for an operator to monitor and control processes in a more convenient and protected place
    By: Joel Don
    01 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for The Top 7 Manufacturing Pains Today And How To Remedy Them

    The Top 7 Manufacturing Pains Today And How To Remedy Them

    By Anthony Borges, PINpoint Information Systems There are many common challenges manufacturers face on their assembly lines which must be overcome to produce quality products in the most efficient way. It is after-all the assembly line where products are born, from physical actions, or process steps performed by both line workers and machines.
    01 December, 2017 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for HMS Industrial Networks announces eWON eCatcher Mobile remote access solution

    HMS Industrial Networks announces eWON eCatcher Mobile remote access solution

    By connecting an eWON Cosy or Flexy router to a machine, it is possible to access and control the machine via the cloud service eWON Talk2. eWON users can then access Talk2M in a secure way from a computer using the eCatcher software. It is available for free for iOS and Android.
    01 December, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Sercos introduces Sercos-on-a-Stick live demo system

    Sercos introduces Sercos-on-a-Stick live demo system

    Sercos International offers a means to evaluate the Sercos SoftMaster. Within minutes, Sercos-on-a-Stick converts almost every x86 based PC to a Sercos Master Test System, making it possible to realize real-time communication without hardware extensions
    01 December, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for FCI introduces updated versions of FLT93S and FLT93F switches

    FCI introduces updated versions of FLT93S and FLT93F switches

    Applications include wet/dry detection, sump level detection, high/low level alarm and control, interface control in separation vessels, foam and sediment interface control, and agitation detection.
    01 December, 2017
    Sponsored By FCI - Fluid Components International
  • Thumbnail for GE releases dual-redundancy RX3i CPE400 controller

    GE releases dual-redundancy RX3i CPE400 controller

    With this release, GE is bringing the same solutions to applications in oil and gas, water/waste water and other infrastructure industries with small and large assets requiring smaller footprints.
    01 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Elmo Motion Control introduces 10000w Gold Twitter servo drive

    Elmo Motion Control introduces 10000w Gold Twitter servo drive

    The new Double Gold Twitter delivers over 10,000w of qualitative power, fit for applications that require a reduced footprint and high power, such as large robotic vehicles, antennas and tracking systems, high power machine tooling, large printer rolls and more.
    01 December, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Vishay Precision Group releases StrainSmart 9000 dynamic data acquisition software

    Vishay Precision Group releases StrainSmart 9000 dynamic data acquisition software

    Typical applications include experimental stress analysis; electronics drop testing; printed circuit board (PCB) and finished product component reliability and subassembly testing; engine vibration monitoring; and fatigue life testing.
    30 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Kontron introduces Layerscape range of single board computers

    Kontron introduces Layerscape range of single board computers

    The SBC product family will benefit from multi-core scalability and will be available in various versions ranging from low power dual-core up to eight-core processor variants and beyond on VME and VPX architectures
    30 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Qt announces IIoT platform integration with Microsoft Azure

    Qt announces IIoT platform integration with Microsoft Azure

    By integrating Qt’s cross-platform framework, user interface (UI) development tools and machine-to-machine communication libraries with Azure, Qt will provide HW and OS independent access between the cloud and edge devices in manufacturing, retail, transport, logistics, smart cities and more.
    30 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Transforming Your Business with an ERP Deployment in 2018

    Transforming Your Business with an ERP Deployment in 2018

    By Jeff Carr, Ultra Consultants When assessing the current value of a legacy ERP system, the primary focus should be whether the legacy features and functions adequately support the business - not just the current state of business but the anticipated future state too.
    30 November, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Fluke announces Metrology Problem Solver Challenge

    Fluke announces Metrology Problem Solver Challenge

    Fluke Calibration announced the Metrology Problem Solver Challenge, a way for technicians to share their stories on how they used Fluke Calibration products to solve complex problems.
    30 November, 2017 | 1 minutes
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