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LIQUI-VIEW Base instruments offer a solution for monitoring the flow or consumption of cleaning water, cooling water or spa water.

The indicators combine large six-digit LED and LCD displays, weighing and counting modes, along with an array of features and communication interfaces, including multiple hardware and software options.

The SBC314 3U VPX single board computer is available with either the Qualcomm (formerly NXP/Freescale) QorIQ T2081 processor for performance or with the QorIQ T1042 for applications where minimal power consumption is required.

By Dr David Pugh, IDTechEx The new report from IDTechEx Research, Low Power Wireless Networks 2017-2027, gives an independent and comprehensive analysis of the wireless networking ecosystem covering a range of technologies, using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum to communicate.

The integration of the Mek SpectorBOX with Haprotec’s automated production lines is designed to raise the quality and capabilities of Automated Assembly lines with AOI for THT.

In addition to RMR Enclosures, AmerisourceBergen also deployed CPI eConnect Monitored Power Distribution Units (PDUs), cable management and thermal management accessories.

The optoNCDT 1420 is used in sorting tasks, warehouse logistics, warehouse automation and robotics but also in the electronics production, wood processing, medical engineering, laser engraving equipment and machine building.

Powered with an Intel HD Graphics chipset, support for VGA and DVI-D output is provided at 60Hz/1920 x 1200. HDMI is also offered, consolidating up to 4096 x 2304 at 24Hz, coming together to offer the user two independent displays.

Deploying the NPort IAW5000A-6I/O is designed to empower plant managers to wirelessly connect machinery to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n network for the collection, remote monitoring, and analyzing of real-time visual insights on machine performance.

The goal of the conference, which took place on 28th June 2017 at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham,was to expand the horizons for OPC users and systems integrators by improving their knowledge and understanding of OPC technologies, as well as giving attendees an opportunity to view real-world demonstrations of cutting-edge applications for OPC and industrial data

The 2.5-inch embedded SBC PICO313 is a choice for a variety of applications in the IIoT-driven world. The Intel Apollo lake-based pico-ITX single board computer comes with advanced connectivity including one USB 2.0 port, one Gigabit Ethernet (built-in Intel Ethernet controller i211AT), one SATA-600 interface, 4-channel digital in/out and one LVDS.

Shaft mount gearboxes dimensional drop-in for all major motor makes and are used for reducing output speed, increasing torque, changing drive direction, and/or running two loads from one motor in applications such as belt conveyors, screw conveyors, or material handling.

Kithara Software has announced the “Student Edition” of the »RealTime Suite«, which will be available for universities and colleges for the coming winter semester of 2017. Including the complete functional range of the software library, this version allows for an easy introduction to the programming of real-time functions.

One of the highlights of this release is the Material Flow Analysis — a blend of performance monitoring, analytical insights and visualization essential to operations efficiency.

By Greg Scheu, ABB Innovation can be disruptive. History shows us that, in the face of major disruption, the winners embrace change and adapt. We now stand at a new crossroads. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought artificial intelligence, cloud computing and predictive analytics to the workplace

The move places custom services within a few miles of the parts and logistics resources of the Festo North American Regional Service Center. The new Customer Solutions Center will provide customized products to the company’s North American customers.

How you can prevent and prepare for the next inevitable cybersecurity incident.

By Marty Edwards – Managing Director, Automation Federation With the ever-increasing drumbeat of cyber-attack pounding louder and louder in the background, organizations utilizing automation systems of any kind need to take proactive, defensive steps immediately to avoid significant business disruption and lost revenue.

The gateways enable industrial devices using Modbus to communicate on building systems using KNX or BACnet.

This connectivity, for the company’s WT-series power analyzers, allows users to control, monitor, collect and analyze measurement data, and save measurements remotely.