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True Cost of Ownership for Linear Position Sensors- Part 2
By Harold Schaevitz, Alliance Sensors Group The second article, of a three part series, examines the strengths and weaknesses of industrial position-sensing technologies, and presents a comparison chart of their specification parameters together with a brief explanation of what those specifications mean -
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CC-Link announces Molex receives network certification for PCI Express interface cards
Molex, Inc. provides two CC-Link certified PCI-Express interface products that are designed to work as a complete solution including full and half height boards for Industrial CC-Link Network interface -
Industry Product
Spirax Sarco introduces FT62 range of thermostatic steam traps
This range is suitable for the Oil & Gas and Specialty Chemical industries that need fast and efficient condensate removal. -
Industry Product
Microchip Technology introduces I2C EERAM memory card
EERAM is a standalone SRAM memory with shadow EEPROM back-up on a single chip that helps automatically retain contents of the SRAM memory when system power is lost. -
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Assured Automation NV Series Actuator Recognized in Best of the Best 2016 Best Practices Award
NV Series Replaces obsolete belt-driven valve actuators with gear-style design actuator at less than 10% of the cost of OEM’s replacement option -
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AbraxSys Announces the Release of a New Line of 19 inch SXGA Rugged LCD Monitors
AbraxSys' new line of 19" tough LCD displays, address a growing need for higher durability than typically accomplished by other industry display providers. This new industrial LCD line features 450 nits, SXGA 1280 x 1024 resolution, genuine industrial grade TFT boards, broadened operational temperature ranges, a large array of inputs including VGA, DVI, S-Video. DisplayPort, HDMI, and Composite, and a large array of mechanical configuration choices and add-ons. -
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ROBODONIEN 2016: LBR IIWA displays creativity at robot art festival
From 16 - 18 September, KUKA was represented by the LBR iiwa at the Robodonien robot art festival. -
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Wibu-Systems and DFKI join together to advance manufacturing security
The two teams of experts came together to investigate effective protection mechanisms for different types of threats and implement a set of system safeguards for the DFKI prototype production line at SmartFactoryKL. -
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ISA opens Saudi Arabian training center at Jubail Industrial College
The Jubail-ISA Training Center brings ISA’s globally recognized automation and control instruction—as well as its certification review and certificate program courses—to Jubail Industrial City, home to one of the world’s most advanced industrial and engineering complexes. -
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KUKA robots work with University of Stuttgart on automated sewing process
The university in Stuttgart combines bionic investigations with innovative robotic manufacturing methods -
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KUKA partners with ITW Welding to advance welding robotics
At Hannover Messe 2016, KUKA Roboter GmbH signed a memorandum of understanding with ITW Welding, a leading North American manufacturer of welding Equipment. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces MXL Series of belts and pulleys for SureMotion line
SureMotion MXL series timing belts are 1/4-inch wide, have a 0.080-inch pitch, and are available in neoprene with fiberglass reinforcement and urethane with polyester reinforcement styles. Also referred to as sprockets, MXL-series aluminum timing pulleys have a 1/4-inch width and feature a smooth bore with setscrews, a 0.080-inch pitch and range in size from 10 to 120 teeth. -
Industry Product
Inspection & Vision Systems
APL vision inspection systems are designed for a broad spectrum of components. Quality control checks, OCR (optical character recognition) and batch sorting applications are a few examples. The systems have been developed to meet high speed quality control requirements for 100% inspection. Our experience with handling systems is key to offering a total solution when integrating vision software. -
Industry Product
APL robotic guided handling systems
APL Robotic and Vision guided handling systems are versatile units, that have the ability to singulate and manipulate a diverse range of components, including plumbing fittings, plastic mouldings and confectionery. The systems have been developed to automate components from bulk, inspect manipulate and place into the down stream equipment. -
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Managing Infrequent Operational Procedures Is Critical to Safe Process Manufacturing
Managing infrequent operational procedures is critical to the safe and efficient operation of continuous process manufacturing. -
News
Apex Tool announces Ross Porter Jr as President of Global Power Tools
Porter, 51, joins Apex Tool Group after holding senior executive roles at both Newell Brands and Chamberlain Industries, including general management, finance, corporate development and investor relations -
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ValvTechnologies announces Herman Bernard as Director of Manufacturing
Based in Houston, Benard will have senior management responsibility for ValvTechnologies’ Manufacturing groups, leading the achievement of production, safety, as well as spearheading manufacturing process continuous improvements. -
Case Study
Elite Control Systems brings process control to Scotland whiskey distillery
This combination of technology and 24-hour technical support will ensure that the automated control systems that Edrington uses to operate the new plant function properly, so that production remains on track -
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Secure Connectivity – The Next Step in OT Management Security
By Shmulik Aran, NextNine The third in a series of four articles on OT security management for manufacturing enterprises, this article further discusses the merger of information technology networks and operational technology infrastructure. -
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AVEVA announces partnership with AEGEX to deliver mobile information management
The companies intend to deliver “LFM Netview” laser scan visualisation and “AVEVA NET” information management solutions on the AEGEX10 Intrinsically Safe Tablet.
