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Axiomtek introduces IMB523 industrial ATX motherboard
The ATX motherboard features four 288-pin DDR4-2666/2400 DIMMs with a memory capacity up to 64GB to meet the needs of high-density computing applications. -
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Addressing Challenges in Process Automation and IIoT
By John Fryer, Stratus Technologies Manufacturing professionals looking to implement IIoT and edge computing need to ask themselves the following questions to identify underlying challenges and figure out how to address them. -
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HARTING announces appointment of Uwe Graff to Board of New Technologies & Quality
Gräff assumed the position of Managing Director at HARTING Technology Group at the beginning of 2015, and was initially responsible for the Market and Development area at HARTING Electric and the Development division at HARTING Electronics. -
FeatureCollaborative Robots Fill Gaps in Traditional Industrial Automation Processes
Smart, flexible robots allow manufacturers to shift to market demands far more quickly and efficiently and without advanced programming. -
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Just in Time, or Just Too Late? A Kaizen Approach to Calibration
Kaizen is a continuous improvement approach to work that seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes to improve efficiency and quality. -
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Electromate introduces Lintech 100 series linear positioning slides
The linear profile rails are mounted to a machined aluminum base, which offers support over the entire travel of the table's carriage. The load is mounted to a machined aluminum carriage, which has threaded stainless steel inserts. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of a Valve Positioner?
A valve positioner adjusts the pneumatic output to a valve actuator so that the requested position of the valve from a controller is achieved. -
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ONICON announces acquisition of Pulsar Process Measurement
Pulsar’s products provide solutions related to level, open channel flow, pipe flow, sludge interference measurement, and pump control for water utilities and industrial customers worldwide. -
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Kinedyne LLC introduces EASE-Z Winch Bar family
The bar comes in one standard model and two combination versions that have modified handles that can be used to release tension on chain binders. -
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Larson Electronics releases GL-3349-M-WR thermal infrared imaging camera system
This camera has a 1500’ detection range, two speeds and a 2.4GHz transmitter, providing operators with a non-contact instrument to scan and visualize machinery and electrical equipment temperature distribution in military, manufacturing and other industrial applications. -
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How to Suppress Nuisance Alarms in Industrial Plants [technical]
Chattering alarms are the most found nuisance alarms that will probably reduce the usability and result in a confidence crisis of alarm systems for industrial plants. -
FeatureHow Procedure-Based Automation Can Enhance Alarm Management
Learn about the methods of state-based control as it applies to models defined by ISA-106. -
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Bronkhorst High-Tech BV announces FLUIDAT database of 1800 gas and liquid properties
This database, called FLUIDAT, is used by the company for configuration and calibration of its portfolio of flow meters and controllers, and for calculating pressure differences, valve seats, etc.. -
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3 Predictions for Industrial Manufacturing Trends in 2019
By Stefan Reuther, COPA-DATA Industry 4.0, the Fourth Industrial Revolution or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Regardless of the phrase used to describe digitalization in manufacturing, there’s no denying that a shift has already taken place. This article gives three predictions for industrial automation in 2019 — no buzzwords included. -
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Pulse Secure announces Pulse Policy Secure (PPS) 9.0R3
The new version works to enable factories to streamline machinery repairs and diminish production downtime through IT-managed secure access -
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IDS introduces Ensenso XR stereo camera
The Ensenso XR stereo camera from IDS can calculate 3D point clouds itself. Afterwards, it transmits the data via Gigabit Ethernet or WiFi to a host PC for further analysis. -
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AutoQuiz: Models of Control to Describe a Batch Process
A process stage in the process model can be mapped to a unit procedure in the procedural model, which in turn is mapped to a unit in the physical model. -
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Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA) announces their 2019 Board of Directors
Founded in the early 1940’s, MCAA has been serving industry organizations for seventy-five years. MCAA is the trade association for manufacturers and distributors of instrumentation and systems associated with the Measurement, Control & Automation Industry. -
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Siemens helps Chinese steel facility implement autonomous stockyard management system
With autonomous operation of stackers and reclaimers, Binxin Steel will be able to achieve full utilization of the stockyard area, and optimized energy consumption. Siemens’ automation solutions secure autonomous operation of the end customers’ stackers and reclaimers. -
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Hilscher announces support for PROFINET @ TSN technology
The support for PROFINET @ TSN technology will be on its portfolio of netX multiprotocol network controllers. netX is a single-chip ASIC that provides a master and/or slave communication connection to all Industrial Ethernet systems, fieldbuses and Industry 4.0 protocols.
