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Matt Heerey

Matt Heerey is president of Manufacturing at ECI Software Solutions.

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  • Thumbnail for IFS announces IFS Field Service Management 6

    IFS announces IFS Field Service Management 6

    IFS’s extended offering for service management, including the WorkWave suite of solutions is designed to address the entire market, from small and medium-sized companies to global enterprises.
    15 January, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Kaman Precision Products announces Extreme Environment displacement sensors and systems

    Kaman Precision Products announces Extreme Environment displacement sensors and systems

    With their design and all-welded and hermetic construction, the sensors and systems are suitable for rocket and turbine engine validation testing. They are also a choice for other applications, including nuclear reactors, steam and gas turbines, chemical processes, and high temperature processing.
    15 January, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Sensata Technologies introduces MHM5 and MHK5 Absolute Multi-Turn encoders

    Sensata Technologies introduces MHM5 and MHK5 Absolute Multi-Turn encoders

    These model MH encoders provide up to 16 bits per turn and 14 bits of turns counting. The packaging allows these encoders to be integrated into existing designs while an operating temperature range (-40 to +85C) and an IP65 rating makes them suitable for most industrial applications.
    15 January, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric announces partnership with Nozomi Networks

    Schneider Electric announces partnership with Nozomi Networks

    Under the terms of the agreement, Schneider Electric will collaborate with Nozomi to provide customers in the industrial manufacturing and critical infrastructure segments advanced anomaly detection, vulnerability assessment and other cybersecurity solutions and services
    15 January, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Hitachi Solutions America announces acquisition of Capax Global

    Hitachi Solutions America announces acquisition of Capax Global

    This acquisition is intended to provide Hitachi Solutions with capabilities across cloud-native application development, data platform modernization, big data, machine learning, and advanced analytics along with modern workplace and managed services solutions.
    15 January, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for WoMaster releases 2019 Smart City Guide

    WoMaster releases 2019 Smart City Guide

    The 2019 Smart City Guide demonstrates a new approach to IIoT-based technologies from initial design of system-integration projects to cloud management and network control.
    15 January, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for How to Get Started with Effective Use of OPC

    How to Get Started with Effective Use of OPC

    OPC is a client/server protocol. The server has a list of data points (normally in a tree structure) that it provides. A client can connect to a server and pick a set of data points it wishes to use.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    14 January, 2019 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Hannover Fairs USA names Ed Nichols as vice president of events

    Hannover Fairs USA names Ed Nichols as vice president of events

    Nichols will manage the commercial vehicle show portfolio, which currently includes the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show 2019). He also will develop new North American events in the fire and safety segment of the company’s portfolio of INTERSCHUTZ exhibitions & conferences.
    14 January, 2019 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for EXAIR introduces Gen4 Super Ion Air Wipe

    EXAIR introduces Gen4 Super Ion Air Wipe

    The Super Ion Air Wipe uses compressed air to entrain high volumes of room air. Two shockless ionizing points powered by a UL Component Recognized 5kV power supply fills the airstream with static eliminating ions.
    14 January, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Adesto Technologies announces SmartServer IoT edge server platform

    Adesto Technologies announces SmartServer IoT edge server platform

    Adesto’s SmartServer IoT edge server platform features built-in device and data management for sensors, meters, actuators and controllers in buildings, through various emerging and traditional protocols including BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, and others.
    14 January, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Cimetrics announces Secured by Cimetrics cybersecurity framework

    Cimetrics announces Secured by Cimetrics cybersecurity framework

    Among the offerings, Cimetrics will fully implement the impending BACnet/SC (Secure Connect) into all its BACnet related products. BACnet/SC is currently in public review from the ASHRAE BACnet Committee SSPC135.
    14 January, 2019
  • Thumbnail for ATEN Technology introduces VP 1000 Core Series and VP2000 Collaborative Series of presentation switches

    ATEN Technology introduces VP 1000 Core Series and VP2000 Collaborative Series of presentation switches

    Tailor-made with features to satisfy a variety of meeting space demands and various presentation environments, the switches are available in the VP 1000 Core Series and VP2000 Collaborative Series
    14 January, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Selecting the Best Control System for Automation Applications

    Selecting the Best Control System for Automation Applications

    Many factors come into play when selecting a new or upgraded control system, with careful consideration of each resulting in the best outcome.
    By: Kevin Finnan
    14 January, 2019 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for PI releases Nanopositioning for Microscopy catalog

    PI releases Nanopositioning for Microscopy catalog

    Selecting the best drive technology for each application can become a tedious job for the microscope designer as well as the researcher. PI’s “Nanopositioning for Microscopy” brochure is designed to simplify this selection process with flow charts and application tables.
    14 January, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for DD/FDI Device Package to FDT DTM

    DD/FDI Device Package to FDT DTM

    Although, most of the functionalities offered by these three standards overlap, still the vendors are entailed to invest in all of these technologies to support various FDT/DD/FDI Hosts.
    14 January, 2019
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: What Is the Minimum Course of Action to Take Before Replacing Damaged Wiring?

    AutoQuiz: What Is the Minimum Course of Action to Take Before Replacing Damaged Wiring?

    All circuits to be worked on should be tested with a multi-meter prior to performing work to ensure that no voltage or current is present.
    By: Joel Don
    11 January, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Hexagon AB announces acquisition of Etalon

    Hexagon AB announces acquisition of Etalon

    Headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany with a global network of distribution partners, Etalon will operate within Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division.
    11 January, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Could AI Security Prevent Hacks?

    Could AI Security Prevent Hacks?

    By Graham Smith, Curo Talent We’ve all heard of the wider IT skills shortage, but the lack of security skills in the industry is even more critical. This article explains the role of automation in IT security and how it could address the skills shortage.
    11 January, 2019 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Association for Advancing Automation announces call for 2019 Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition

    Association for Advancing Automation announces call for 2019 Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition

    The competition gives the industry’s most innovative young companies the chance to vie for a $10,000 cash award and the spotlight at the Automate 2019 Show and Conference—a showcase devoted to automation industry trends, leading-edge technology and business innovation, taking place April 8-11 in Chicago, Illinois.
    11 January, 2019 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Bacharach announces MGS-400 Gas Detection Series

    Bacharach announces MGS-400 Gas Detection Series

    The MGS-400 gas detectors support safety compliance inside of machinery rooms, mechanical equipment rooms, chiller plants, cold storage facilities and walk-in freezers by monitoring for dangerous refrigerant leaks for numerous gases including HFCs, HFOs, HCFCs, CO2, and NH3 (ammonia).
    11 January, 2019
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