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VDMA to showcase OPC UA demonstrator at automatica 2018
Together with member companies, the Machine Vision, Integrated Assembly Solutions and Robotics groups are developing vendor- independent information models: In this way, the machines will speak the same language in the future. -
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Sharing Industrial Cybersecurity Guidance Across Sectors
By Eric C. Cosman, ARC Advisory Group Recently, there have been several efforts to apply and adapt standards developed for one sector or industry to others. ARC Advisory Group expects this trend to continue as industry groups, suppliers, and asset owners strive to optimize their response. -
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Siemens and Northvolt announce partnership to develop green lithium-ion batteries
Once completed in 2020, Siemens intends to purchase batteries from the factory, making Northvolt a preferred supplier. Siemens will support the partnership through an investment of EUR 10 million. -
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L-com introduces Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a series of RJ45 jacks
These Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a tool-less jacks were designed with an easy termination design. Each jack is color coded for both the EIA/TIA568 A and B standards. -
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Rockwell Automation announces OPC UA support through the FactoryTalk Linx communications software
Support for the vendor-neutral standard is provided through the FactoryTalk Linx communications software, which allows Rockwell Automation and third-party products to exchange data. -
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FCI announces enhanced version of ST50 mass flow meter series
The installation of ST50 Series Flow Meters in the process control loops of industrial air blower and dryer systems provides hot air flow rate monitoring. The use of mass flow meters ensures rate of flow measurement and totalized flow measurement for zone control and overall system operational efficiency. -
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Kistler announces version 2.1.0 of ComoNeo process monitoring system
Based on the measurement of cavity pressure with sensors from Kistler, users are provided with modular functions to support predictive control of the injection molding process. Support, monitoring, control and prediction make Version 2.1.0 of Kistler's ComoNeo a tool for process transparency. -
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Gowanda Components Group announces acquisition of HiSonic
Terms of the deal were not disclosed but GCG has stated that HiSonic’s operations will remain in Olathe, Kansas. In addition to Olathe, GCG has four other production facilities located within the United States. -
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Cutting Out the Middleman: Will ERP remove the need for manufacturing execution systems?
By Jakob Björklund, IFS Manufacturers are beginning to see the value in integrating business software such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). However specialist Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) often do the same job as these supporting solutions, acting as an unnecessary middleman. This article asks the hard questions about whether MES is necessary in many industrial situations. -
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ISA helps facilitate cybersecurity training at Cyber Shield 2018
More than 800 soldiers, airmen and civilians from across 40 US states and territories participated in Cyber Shield 2018 at Camp Atterbury in Indiana -
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Honeywell provides process technologies for Thai aromatics facility
As part of the project, Honeywell UOP will provide licensing, design, key equipment and catalysts and adsorbents. When completed in 2022, the complex will produce 1.2 million metric tons per year of paraxylene used to make plastic resins, films and fibers -
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AAEON releases AIOT-MSSP01 industrial-grade vending controller solution
The AIOT-MSSP01 comprises two connected boards. The main board houses the MCU host, six USB ports and a further internal USB connector. The upper, I/O board handles the majority of the vending functions. -
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AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA announces enhances version of Series 320 Electronic Weld Head System
Series 320 is designed for safety critical applications in the medical, aerospace, precision electronics, and automotive markets. -
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TRACO POWER releases THM 20 family of medical 20 Watt DC/DC converters
The THM 20 series are a solution not only for medical equipment but also for ITE applications such as transportation, control & measurement or IGBT drivers. -
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Moxa announces EDS-P506E-4PoE series of PoE switches
One of the features of the EDS-P506E-4PoE is its Smart PoE software that facilitates web accessible PD diagnostics and management. It helps end-users achieve automatic PD detection of power class, status, and errors for diagnostics, while checking for device failure. -
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EPLAN announces EPLAN Cogineer Advanced version 2.8
The upcoming Version 2.8, which is anticipated to be available starting in late summer 2018, will be usable as a completely cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) -
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Webinar Recording: How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in Field Calibration
Instrument calibration in the process industries requires the proper process, tools and parameters for each instrument application to ensure valid results. If one of the three are lacking, your result -
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Radiflow releases industrial cybersecurity app for the Palo Alto Application Framework
Radiflow’s industrial cybersecurity app for the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework is based on the company’s iSID industrial Intrusion Detection System for ICS and SCADA networks. The iSID system performs ongoing mapping of the industrial assets and alerts on any anomalies in their behavior. -
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Robotic Industries Association announces winners of 2018 Engelberger Robotics Awards
The 2018 awards will be presented to Gudrun Litzenberger, the General Secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), and Esben Østergaard, CTO and Cofounder of Universal Robots. -
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Endress+Hauser announces StarAudit certification for security and sustainability of digital services
The StarAudit certificate confirms that web-based services are based on specific security standards and have been correspondingly validated. This offers a traceable quality assessment of cloud services through a transparent and reliable certification process. The aim is to strengthen the trust of customers and users in cloud services.

