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The iQ-R Series Process CPU/Redundant System is designed specifically for industries such as oil and gas, wastewater and building automation with applications that require near 100 percent uptime to prevent harmful disruptions.

The modular ALEC system comprises three simple hardware components - a Zone Controller (ZC001), a standard push button wall plate, and an Internet of Things (IoT) Gateway.

DataMan 70 is optimized with barcode reading algorithms and individually controlled LEDs to ensure continuously high read rates. Measuring 22.2 mm x 35.8 mm x 42.4 mm, it is designed to perform the challenging label-based barcode reading applications.

The Classic Series of enclosures is designed for general electrical and electronic applications as well as applications requiring broader environmental concerns.

The GP-series robots are intended for high-volume assembly, handling and packaging processes and offer acceleration/deceleration control for all robot positions. All models can be floor-, ceiling- or wall-mounted.

Equipped with PWM drives, the A-81x controller integrates closed loop servo control, motor drives, and power supplies in a19-inch rack mount design.

At interpack 2017, Siemens is presenting automation solutions for packaging machines, such as the Multi-Carrier System, as well as machine concepts to meet the requirements for speed, efficiency, individuality, and flexibility.

Combined with the SIL 2-certified One Series Safety Transmitter, UE now offers process instrumentation end users with a e range of options for electromechanical or digital switching in general process or hazardous area functional safety applications.

Automated Control Concepts, Inc (ACC), announced that key executive team members have been promoted to advanced roles within the company as the company founder, Robert Tomasetta, retires from the operational role he has held for 34 years to serve as Chairman of the Board.

This relationship is intended to enhance the integrated Petro-SIM engineering environment for a holistic approach to equipment sizing and rating in process design and troubleshooting across the upstream oil and gas, oil refining and petrochemicals industries.

The Calibir GX series of thermal cameras are available in 320 x 240, and 640 x 480 resolutions and feature shutter-less operations. With radiometric functionality, the cameras can accurately measure temperatures between -25⁰C and +125⁰C.

The Model 9330 displays 24-bit resolution and has a 3750Hz update rate. Incorporating peak and valley capture, it can store up to 6 sensor calibrations and measurements from load cells or torque transducers and can be logged at 1000Hz to a standard SD card.

The integrated, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) platform enables avionics developers to equip their safety critical systems with advanced security capabilities, such as trusted boot and firmware upgrades, certificate management, cryptography, data transport, and device-to-cloud communications.

OTTO M is the software that enables Industry 4.0 capability and connects OTTO self-driving vehicles with the material flow in a production line.

Diakont’s new electric servo actuators deliver higher performance and lower maintenance in automotive manufacturing applications, when compared with alternate solutions. Diakont’s electric actuators are a better choice than ever for motion control systems across a broad array of applications such as resistance spot welding, robotic joining, riveting, dispensing, and injection molding.

The Automation Competency Model has been a tool for educators and parents, industry management, and lawmakers.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Connecting the manufacturing plant floor with the business enterprise through a single, open network has been an elusive goal in today's automation industry. Many industrial automation people believe that TSN will become a high volume, low cost technology with adoption by automotive and consumer industries

AbraxSys announced the enhancement of the operating and storage temperatures for its industrial and sunlight readable outdoor LCDs. Operating temperatures as low as -22°F and as high as 176°F in some models.

The AMT board of directors, which represents more than 600 builders and distributors of machine tools, manufacturing machinery and related products, named Ronald S. Karaisz II to serve as Chairman.

The St. Louis, MO-based contract manufacturing and metrology company has expanded its manpower and footprint to the Wichita-area to serve manufacturers who require services from product design to quality control.