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A Closer Look at Composites
By Robert Glass, Exel Composites Composites have transformed the technologies of many industries —although the materials used to manufacture them have evolved. This article examines the progress of composites and their advantages over traditional materials like steel. -
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VDMA Report: German robotics and automation sector expects 5 percent downturn in 2019
The reasons for this downturn are a global economy that is losing momentum and saturation effects in important markets. For example, worldwide sales of smartphones are stagnating, which is also having an impact on investment in machinery. -
Industry Product
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. -
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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. -
Industry Product
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. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: 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. -
Industry Product
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. -
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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. -
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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) -
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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. -
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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) -
Industry Product
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. -
White PaperOpen 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 -
White PaperWhat 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. -
White PaperHow 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. -
White PaperThe Trillion-Dollar Question for Advanced Industries: How to extract full value from technology?
As data, connectivity, and processing power expand, so do opportunities for industrial companies to extract value through innovative products, services, and business models. This McKinsey study delves further into how technology delivers value to today's industry. -
White PaperWhat Design Engineers Need to Know About Voice Coil Actuator Technology
Originally developed for audio speakers, voice coil actuation technology is now being used to provide precise and reliable motion control for a wide range of medical, industrial process and space applications. -
White PaperWhat Do Industrial Engineers Need to Know About Functional Safety?
Engineers designing systems for industrial and factory applications are adopting functional safety design practices to reduce the risk of system failures that could result in costly damage or injury. -
White PaperA Case for an Internet Code of Conduct
Self-regulation or legislation does not stifle innovation at all. It steers the internet in the right direction. It is just an example, albeit a very important example, of market feedback for engineers and innovators to develop the right products. -
White PaperExtending Connectivity to the Bottom of the Ocean
If you have a ControlLogix PLC being used as the MCS, how can you make use of the OPC UA MDIS spec and bypass the old Modbus integration to the DCS? Softing has developed an OPC UA MDIS compliant server module that inserts into the ControlLogix chassis and creates the OPC UA provides a framework that can be used to represent field devices, for example.
