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Saki Corporation introduces Saki Self-Programming Software for automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment
Saki Self-Programming is a system that doesn't require DFM software. It combines technology that captures complete height and XY data and images while simultaneously scanning multiple fields of view. -
Industry Product
EXAIR releases Soft Grip Super Air Scraper
This product is intended for the removal of caulk, sealant, adhesives, tape, paint, stickers, labels, grease, lubricant and difficult to sweep metal chips, flakes or discs. -
News
Beckhoff Automation to highlight EtherCAT and TSN networking, Smart Factory technologies at Hannover Messe USA 2018
Beckhoff will exhibit in the Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD) USA section in booth 134417. During the show, Beckhoff will also support the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) at partner booth 134117. -
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What Does the TDC ExxonMobil Migration Mean for The Open Process Automation Forum?
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The industrial automation industry has dramatically lagged in the adoption of technology, and a major reason for this has been closed ecosystems. Will the Honeywell TDC3000 migration approach eliminate the reason for The Open Process Automation Forum (OPA) initiative? -
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IBASE introduces OFP series open-frame panel PC
The OFP series features a single-unit solution combining a flat touch screen display with embedded computer for industrial and commercial applications. -
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FeatureClosed-Loop Step Response for Tuning PID Fractional Order Filters [technical]
Research presents an empirical method for tuning a new type of fractional controller known as PID Fractional-Order Filter -
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Larson Electronics announces HAL-CMR-IP-POE-PTZ-20MP hazardous location camera
The HAL-CMR-IP-POE-PTZ-20MP produces 1080p full-HD high resolution images day and night, for both indoor and outdoor applications. This explosion proof camera is capable of capturing images 1920 x 1080 resolutions. -
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Process Sensors Corporation introduces PSC-PMB-SOLO non-contact infrared temperature sensors
Analog and relay outputs are available via separate DIN rail mounted modules with use of an optional PSC-PM180 touch screen display. Configurable parameters include emissivity settings, response time and averaging via a PLC or optional touch screen display. -
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ASM introduces posirot PMIS4/PMIR7 incremental encoder solution
The measuring system posirot PMIS4/PMIR7 consists of a sensor head PMIS4 and a magnetic ring PMIR7 with magnetic index marking. The sensor head is made of metal and is fully enclosed on all sides. -
Case Study
WELTEC Group to modernize 2.2-MW Biogas Plant in North Germany
The original plant had been set up in 2009 and expanded in 2014. The operator‘s concept was based on the digestion of horse manure and sale of the digestate as fertilizer pellets. However, as the concept turned out to be technically difficult and economically unfeasible, the plant went bankrupt. -
Case Study
Renishaw partners with Bristol Music Trust charity to combine music and STEM education
As part of the collaboration, Renishaw is demonstrating the role that fun and creativity plays in engineering by supporting Beat Lab, an interactive music-tech initiative. -
News
USMTO Report: Manufacturing technology orders up 22 percent in first half of 2018
The latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report from AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology showed that orders totaled $417 million for the month, down 14 percent compared to May’s totals, and sit at $2.55 billion for the year. -
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Move to Smart Automotive Manufacturing With Standardization
By Larry Smentowski, Rockwell Automation Smart manufacturing or Industry 4.0 initiatives present an opportunity to help all automakers address their challenges. But those initiatives will only be successful if automakers first have network, control and software standards in place. -
Industry Product
e-con Systems releases eSOMiMX6PLUS System-on module
This System-On-Module encompasses eMMC Flash whose capacity ranges from 4GB to 64GB and 64-bit DDR3 with capacity as low as 256MB to as high as 4GBytes -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces Socomec SIRCOVER UL 1008 rated manual transfer switches
SIRCOVER manual transfer switches have three stable, completely isolated positions and feature 2, 3 and 4-pole configurations; 100A, 260A and 400A ratings, with 240VAC and 600VAC max operation voltage (AC) ratings. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: P&ID Determination for Temperature and Pressure Sensors
Instrument technicians often use P&ID diagrams as a reference to identify what type of instrumentation is installed and how the instrumentation is installed in the process. -
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KASTO introduces KASTOmiwin range of double mitre bandsaw
Initially available as the semiautomatic KASTOmiwin U 4.6 and the automatic A 4.6 version, it is designed particularly for cut-to-size pieces in the steel industry, the iron and steel trade, plant construction and special machine building. -
Industry Product
Miki-Pulley announces BXR-LE series of electric spring applied brakes
With accompanying voltage controller, the brake’s power consumption is stepped down to 7VDC after a split second of 24VDC for brake actuation. -
Industry Product
Additive Innovation introduces Partfinder software for 3D printing
The "Partfinder" software analyzes 3D CAD data geometrically as well as on the basis of the construction history, PMI and metadata. The information thus obtained is stored in a database. -
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Applied Motion Products introduces STF Stepper Drives
These stepper drives consolidate motion control functions into the application software of the primary logic or machine controller, rather than in individual axes.
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