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The combined organization, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., offers a full range of applied motor control solutions, and is a supplier of low and medium voltage soft starters. Global operations now include facilities in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Middle East and Asia.

By Ken Lynch, Senet Whether it is delivering propane for residential heat, optimizing industrial operations, reducing energy consumption in cities or reducing water loss through smart metering and water management solutions, an entire ecosystem of partners has the opportunity to provide limitless societal and economic benefit, delivering on the ultimate promise of the Internet of Things.

With the release of PortBloque E, Sequi is adding Ethernet firewall functionality and Modbus TCP/UDP deep packet inspection tofilterand block harmful and unwanted Modbus traffic. These capabilities make the PortBloque E a choice for automation, utility, and energy operators looking to protect serial Modbus devices from Internet attacks.

The devices offer peripherals in variants for specific requirements. The data exchange is done via CAN FD, which is downward compatible to classic CAN 2.0.

Based on TwinCAT 3 HMI, the functionality provides at least one HMI Control for every TwinCAT Analytics algorithm, each with an up-to-date tile design that follows the latest web development standards.

GRV-CCANI-2 (serial communication, 2 channels, CAN 2.0B, channel-to-channel isolation) is the first module in the groov EPIC platform to provide hardware support for an industrial field bus. GRV-ITM-12 (analog input, 12 channels, thermocouple or millivolt) provides a temperature sensing option with two isolated zones and 6 channels per zone.

The SAKOR units can be used test from two to eight pole motors ranging from 10 watts to more than 3 megawatts.

By Bill Lydon, Automation.com Integration was the heavy emphasis for Rockwell Automation at Automation Fair 2019, th a particular focus on expanding the system integration business and launching Rockwell Automation Lifecycle Services, as well as greater PTC software integration

HQX delivers a complete B2B and EDI cloud integration through a web-based SaaS solution for quick document visibility and data insights, and provides a web service integration toolbox

The gearheads can be equipped with up to four reduction. The GPT family is also particularly suited for accurate positioning applications granted by a very low backlash characteristic.

Research engineers have devised a new method for estimating the charge state of batteries used in electric vehciles using fractional order calculations.

By Mark Howard, EU Automation Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of matter on the atomic and molecular scale —structures between one and 100 nanometres in size. This article discusses three exciting applications of nanotechnology in manufacturing.

The facility replaces Fives DyAG Corp.’s previous operations in Charlotte, North Carolina, bringing automation support closer to existing customers, while expanding visibility within the region’s commercial manufacturing

Using Siemens’ Xcelerator platform, Navantia will implement a digital twin for its new F-110 Frigate program, thus meeting the Spanish navy requirements. Siemens is the industrial supplier who has been able to present an end-to-end project that virtually covers the whole lifecycle process of a vessel

Designed to withstand high temperatures, shocks, and vibrations over long periods, the BTC14, and the thin clients BTC12—designed for dual-monitor applications—and BTC01—a quad- monitor generation.

The Plantweb Insight Network Management application provides continuous, centralized monitoring of WirelessHART networks. The Plantweb Insight Power Module Management application drills down to the device level, allowing facilities to keep their wireless devices appropriately powered so they can continuously transmit key monitoring data.

The solution can be accessed from the Beckhoff website with a web browser and requires no additional software. In addition, TwinCAT Cloud Engineering enables registered users to work with the TwinCAT development environment even from previously unsupported devices, such as tablets.

With the ONECLICK system, the user can see, hear, and feel when the connection is made, ensuring that connectors are fully locked. The connectors, available in M23 up to 17 positions, are compatible with threaded and quick-locking metric connectors from other manufacturers.

Once a problem is identified in an industrial process, data must be gathered and analyzed to determine a viable set of potential actions and solutions.

The three linear voice coil motors in the GVCM-095-089 series features the same housing measuring 3.5 in. (88.9 mm) long by 3.750 in. (95.3 mm) dia. and the same threaded mounting holes for integration into new and existing applications.