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  • Thumbnail for Allied Motion releases KinetiMax High Power Density (HPD) motor series

    Allied Motion releases KinetiMax High Power Density (HPD) motor series

    The KinetiMax HPD series is offered in stator-rotors sets. They are available in six frame sizes, with three stack-lengths per size and three windings per stack length. The HPD series also features a large stator bore that allows cabling to pass through for applications such as robotic joints.
    25 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Siemens introduces 7KM PAC3220 and 7KM PAC3120 measuring devices to Sentron power monitoring portfolio

    Siemens introduces 7KM PAC3220 and 7KM PAC3120 measuring devices to Sentron power monitoring portfolio

    The 7KM PAC 3220 devices are designed for sophisticated energy management operations in industrial environments. They can be used in any 50 Hertz (Hz) and 60 Hz grids and measure electrical parameters such as voltage, phase current and frequency as well as active, reactive and apparent power.
    25 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: What Is the Significance of the Fieldbus Intrinsic Safety Concept?

    AutoQuiz: What Is the Significance of the Fieldbus Intrinsic Safety Concept?

    The fieldbus intrinsic safety concept simplifies the rules governing energy storage in field cables and makes more power available to the fieldbus trunk.
    By: Joel Don
    22 November, 2019 | 2 minutes
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    How AI is Disrupting the Oil and Gas Industry

    The arrival of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is transforming the way industries have been operated from decades. These technologies are bringing revolutionary transformations that are impacting industries at large.
    By: Ripal Vyas
    22 November, 2019 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for JAI adds “Enhanced Small Form-Factor Pluggable” Interface (SFP+) for Sweep and Sweep Plus Series of line scan cameras

    JAI adds “Enhanced Small Form-Factor Pluggable” Interface (SFP+) for Sweep and Sweep Plus Series of line scan cameras

    The “Enhanced Small Form-factor Pluggable” (SFP+) interface is a hot-pluggable network interface using transceiver modules to transmit and receive digital data via optical fiber cables.
    22 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell to build Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) for BP offshore platform off Trinidad and Tobago

    Honeywell to build Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) for BP offshore platform off Trinidad and Tobago

    As the project’s main automation contractor (MAC), Honeywell will deliver all systems, detailed engineering and lead procurement for the integrated control and safety system. The solution will be based on Honeywell’s flagship control system, the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS)
    22 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation earns ISA/IEC 62443-2-4 certification

    Rockwell Automation earns ISA/IEC 62443-2-4 certification

    The certification shows that the security capabilities Rockwell Automation uses when quoting, designing, integrating and maintaining automation systems meet the standard’s requirements. ISA/IEC 62443 is the world’s only consensus-based cybersecurity standard for industrial control applications.
    22 November, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell to build Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) for BP offshore platform off Trinidad and Tobago

    Honeywell to build Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) for BP offshore platform off Trinidad and Tobago

    As the project’s main automation contractor (MAC), Honeywell will deliver all systems, detailed engineering and lead procurement for the integrated control and safety system. The solution will be based on Honeywell’s flagship control system, the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS)
    22 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ABB and DEUTA-WERKE announce Safe HMI equipped with PROFINET/PROFIsafe fieldbus

    ABB and DEUTA-WERKE announce Safe HMI equipped with PROFINET/PROFIsafe fieldbus

    Under development by DEUTA-WERKE in collaboration with ABB, the Safe HMI displays either the train’s speed or the status of various safety zones. Fail-safe selections through user touch events and fail-safe graphical objects, like train speed or selected operating modes, can be exchanged between the Safe HMI and the ABB AC500-S safety PLC.
    22 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Data Device Corporation introduces Synchro/Resolver two-speed combiner

    Data Device Corporation introduces Synchro/Resolver two-speed combiner

    The SD-15901 FBGA design provides a 34% smaller footprint and 35% less power dissipation than the previous generation, enabling SWaP optimization of PCB layout and ball grid array surface mounting.
    22 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Emerson introduces Daniel V707 back pressure control valve

    Emerson introduces Daniel V707 back pressure control valve

    The V707 is based on the trusted Daniel 700 Series valve design which includes a metal to metal seat and protected O-rings to handle harsh crude oil conditions. While users have to stop operations to maintain and replace diaphragm valves, the V707 will ensure minimum maintenance.
    22 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Yaskawa Motoman announces EduCart workcell for education, workforce development, and Industry 4.0 applications

    Yaskawa Motoman announces EduCart workcell for education, workforce development, and Industry 4.0 applications

    The extruded aluminum cart is portable and features fold-in windows and a fold-up tabletop for transportation through a standard 36” doorway. The platform then expands to provide an increased work envelope for training. The EduCart platform includes a fully integrated suite of industrial grade academic tools for teaching a variety of real-world applications.
    22 November, 2019
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    Digital Technologies in the Supply Chain

    By Jonathan Wilkins, director, EU Automation Errors in the pharmaceutical supply chain can lead to late delivery, increased costs and poor-quality products, which can have a detrimental impact on consumers. This article explains how organizations can use digital technologies to improve the pharmaceutical supplychain and minimize the risk of errors.
    21 November, 2019 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for HANNOVER MESSE 2020 announces call for papers

    HANNOVER MESSE 2020 announces call for papers

    The trade show for industrial technology gives attendees a roadmap to tomorrow’s connected, automated and globally oriented industrial landscape, and the show’s forums play a major role in this, as does the Industry 4.0 Forum.
    21 November, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Senseye announces strategic partnership with Malone Group

    Senseye announces strategic partnership with Malone Group

    Malone Group will operate as a trusted implementation partner and value-added reseller for Senseye, driving adoption of Senseye PdM with large-scale FMCG producers, packaging manufacturers, and heavy industry organizations.
    21 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Tompkins Robotics announces partnership with Bastian Solutions to expand delivery of t-Sort solution

    Tompkins Robotics announces partnership with Bastian Solutions to expand delivery of t-Sort solution

    Through the new partnership, Bastian Solutions will utilize Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort systems to help its clients optimize warehousing and fulfillment operations across a range of end customer applications and sites.
    21 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Connecting to the PLC from a Remote Location

    Industrial automation is no longer limited by the walls of a production facility. More and more automation is being handled via remote communication, whether it’s from the office or from the comfort of your own home. Today’s PLCs give you the ability to access your control system to handle such tasks as monitoring via a website to determine the condition of a machine or check other statistics.
    By: Paul Reszka
    21 November, 2019 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Technical Solution Design Principles

    Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Technical Solution Design Principles

    This white paper is focused on helping readers understand in detail the Open Industry 4.0 solution reference architecture framework for interoperability. It provides a dive deep into key design principles of its members defined and supported end to end solutions
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for What Do Engineers Need to Know about Encoders and Motors for Oil & Gas?

    What Do Engineers Need to Know about Encoders and Motors for Oil & Gas?

    Position sensors and motors are crucial components in oil and gas equipment and must operate day in and day out in some of the most challenging conditions.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for How Will the PLC Market be Impacted by the Manufacturing Slowdown?

    How Will the PLC Market be Impacted by the Manufacturing Slowdown?

    With the manufacturing sector facing a bleak outlook in 2019, we thought it prudent to share our projections for the growth and development of the programmable logic controller (PLCs) market in key countries and industries, calling out specific bright spots and those set to suffer more deeply.
    21 November, 2019
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