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January 28, 2020 - The combination of Softing's mobiLink interface, i.safe MOBILE's Android tablets and smartphones and ProComSol's DevComDroid App for mobile field devices has been tested as a solution for safe configuration and parameter setting of HART field devices also for hazardous areas. The bundle is available from i.safe MOBILE. i.safe MOBILE GmbH, based in Lauda-Koenigshofen, Germany, has more than 10 years of experience in the development of equipment for use in explosion hazardous areas. All i.safe MOBILE products are certified for safe use in hazardous areas (ATEX, IECEx, CSA, EAC, etc.) and are suitable for use in industry and outdoors. ProComSol Ltd, based in Lakewood OH, USA, is a developer and manufacturer of HART communication products for the process industry.

Based on the NVIDIA Quadro Pascal (GP107) P2000 GPU architecture and providing up to 2.3 TeraFLOPS of performance, target applications for the board include those that require high-end graphics capabilities or CUDA support when performing general purpose processing, and that require raw video capture and display.

The partnership enables MBX customers to have their Lanner-based platforms imaged, tested, configured and shipped directly from Lanner's Taiwan plant, while also giving Lanner and its customers full access to MBX's manufacturing controls, inventory management programs, and global logistics and export compliance capabilities.

Rego has been with PI for 19 years, having grown within the sales operations and in progressive sales management. He built relationships with customers and gained a solid understanding of PI’s manufacturing capabilities, an important factor in PI USA’s future growth.

The new subsidiary—Cimcorp Iberia, S.L.—based in Madrid is intended to better serve the Spanish market.

CMS Certification credentials aid in verifying an employee’s knowledge of metrology, which is essential to ISO certified manufacturers and companies with Quality Management Systems.

By integrating Verizon’s Managed Connectivity LTE solutions into Honeywell’s smart meters and other electric, gas, and water solutions, the two companies intend to drive energy savings by more quickly deploying smart electric grid technologies.

The PSC-52LT operates in the 0° to 1000°C (32° to 1832°F) temperature range with adjustable sub-temperature ranges. It features an adjustable response time of 100ms, and is capable of measuring spot sizes from 0.24” (6mm).

RXi industrial displays are designed to work with both Emerson’s programmable logic control (PLC), programmable automation control (PAC) solutions and third-party control systems.

Commander uses a BASIC-like programming language (A-SCRIPT) that allows programmers to compile, read and write standalone programs. The software also provides multi-threading and subroutine support, and can be run in both PC-based and standalone modes.

The joysticks comply with the special cleaning requirements of the food industry to prevent cross-contamination, particularly when used in machines that process raw goods.

These large capacity models are available with 500, 750, and 1,000 kNm torque ranges. Available outputs include analog, digital and FM Data.

The FL500-H2 sensors monitor optical radiation emitted by a hydrogen flame in both the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) spectral ranges while at the same time rejecting false alarm sources common within industrial job sites.

With advances in computer and graphical processing, virtual reality for training personnel has now become practical for process industries.

Studio 5000 Logix Designer (formerly known as RSlogix 5000) is used to program the most powerful Allen-Bradley PLCs (technically PACs), including the ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.

The Liquiphant FTL51B can be used in storage tanks, containers, and pipes for point level detection of all types of liquids. The instrument’s vibronic sensor is not affected by changing media properties, flow, turbulence, gas bubbles, foam, vibration, or build-up.

The MLSR192K-16A operates from an 8.3 to 14 VDC input, producing a single tightly regulated output at up to 16A. The output can be adjusted over a range of 0.7525V to 5.0V.

Part of the PowerPac portfolio of RobotStudio, the 3D Printing feature eliminates manual programming to allow prototype production. The 3D Printing PowerPac supports a variety of processes, such as welding and printing with granules or concrete and is ideal for low-volume, high-mix printing.

An analog voltmeter works by passing a current through a coil that is suspended between two permanent magnets.

The Annual Valve Industry Leadership Forum will be held February 27-28, 2020 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New Orleans. This is the industry’s premier executive networking event, featuring executive-level analysis on the trends, management strategies, manufacturing innovations, politics and economics affecting the valve industry.