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A World Without Downtime: How close are we to a downtime free age?
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation For manufacturers, a world without unplanned downtime would be the perfect utopia. The question is, is abolishing unplanned downtime a far-fetched dream, or is it closer than we think? This article shares a vision for a downtime free age. -
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Siemens partners with Secure-NOK to integrate cybersecurity solutions into Ruggedcom product portfolio
The combination of Siemens industrial experience and Secure-NOK’s technology is intended to offer a flexible solution for infrastructure in industries such as Power Utilities, Oil &Gas installations, Transportation Systems and others with a growing need to protect against cyber threats. -
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Honeywell announces strategic partnership with Kuehne + Nagel to enhance logistics operations
Kuehne + Nagel will deploy Honeywell's supply chain technology solutions globally at its warehouses, including voice-directed solutions, cloud-based software and warehouse automation solutions. -
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ABB to help enhance wind power for two Alaskan villages
ABB will partner with the communities of Deering and Buckland to install modular “plug-and-play” microgrids that will leverage ABB Ability Microgrid Plus automation system and PowerStore storage technology, to maximize the adoption of wind power. -
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Endress+Hauser earns Frost & Sullivan Global Market Leadership Award for electromagnetic flowmeters
The Endress+Hauser product portfolio of electromagnetic flowmeters is designed for precise measurement of volume flow without restricting production flow rates or causing any pressure drop. -
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Murrplastik announces mp-LM1, mp-LM3 and mp-LM10 laser label systems
Designed for automated use in medium to large projects, mp-LM systems are suitable for most Murrplastik laser-capable label types and materials. -
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The Industrial IoT Maturity Model
By Stefan Hoppe, OPC Foundation The Industrial Internet of Things – abbreviated to IIoT and known in Germany as Industrie 4.0 – is a technology trend that is the enabler of the 4th industrial revolution, and is bringing about a transformation in the way we do business. -
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HARTING Technology Group Aims to Expand Industry 4.0 & IoT Reach in 2018
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com HARTING has been expanding into edge computing for Industry 4.0 and IoT applications. 2018 for HARTING will see an enhanced focus on digitalization, education and edge computing. -
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Wibu-Systems announces Intel Software Guard Extensions for the CodeMeter platform
CodeMeter SmartBind is a solution that creates a digital fingerprint of the target device; its tolerance mechanism ensures that the cryptographic keys stored in the secure license file (CmActLicense) remain valid even when the hardware components of the device are replaced within the tolerance level selected. CodeMeter Binding Extension allows for a custom implementation of the binding mechanism. -
FeatureThe Arts Must Be Factored Into the STEM Equation
Art in STEM is absolutely necessary for automation professionals to better appreciate process and better visualize what the future holds. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - March 7, 2018
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by William C. in Texas, USA. Congratulations, William! -
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Coordinate Metrology Society announces two new Certification Programs in 2018
The CMS Certification Committee will offer a pilot examination for the industry's first Level-One Certification for coordinate measuring machines (CMM) operators. The Coordinate Metrology Society will also offer a pilot assessment for a CMS Level-Two Certification program for 3D Scanner users during their upcoming conference. -
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Alstef and BA Robotic Systems announce merger into B2A Technology
The project is backed by Future French Champions, the partnership between CDC International Capital and Qatar Investment Authority, which will own 32% of B2A Technology’s share capital alongside key executives, managers and employees. -
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SignalFire announces relocation to new Marlborough, MA headquarters
The larger facility offers more than 15,000 square feet of space. SignalFire expects to operate with full functionality in its new corporate headquarters by the end of March 2018. -
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3S-Smart Software Solutions announces CODESYS integration and support for KNX fieldbus systems
The integration of KNX into CODESYS will be presented for the first time at "light+building" in 2018. The product offer consists of a configurator for I/O channels, a KNXnet/IP protocol stack in the form of a runtime system component, and a data exchange function with the ETS5 configuration system. -
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PLCopen releases 3rd edition of the IEC 61131-3 standard, version 1.01 for comments
With the 3rd edition of the IEC 61131-3 standard and some additional wishes from the implementers, an update was needed. The final version 1.01 will have the major changes in Table 26 – Mapping IEC 61131-3 elementary datatypes to OPC UA built in datatypes, which in addition contains a new column with a NodeID for each type , and in Table 39 – Numeric Identifiers for IEC 61131-3 defined nodes. -
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WoMaster releases series of IIoT Cyber Security training videos
WoMaster held Cyber Security training for its partners to demonstrate how they can provide a complete protection of IIoT network according to ISASecure - IEC 62443-4-2 from currently existing threats -
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TRACO POWER releases TRN 3 series of DC/DC converter modules
The TRN 3 family consists of 32 standard models offering input ranges of 4.5~13.2 / 9~18 / 18~36 / 36~72 VDC; output voltages of 3.3 / 5 / 12 / 15 / 24 / ±5 / ±12 / ±15 VDC; and SIP or SMD packages (suffix SM). -
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Nexen introduces Zero-Backlash Spring Engaged (ZSE) brake family
Nexen has released four different sizes (450, 600, 800, 1000) for a variety of applications. The bore sizes are available in three standard sizes, and can be customized for customer needs. -
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Rockwell Automation announces enhanced version of Rockwell Software Studio 5000 integrated development environment
The Studio 5000 Logix Designer application now includes updates to several programming languages and a modernized structured text editor. The text editor has been updated with features, such as collapsible code segments and inline value monitoring.
