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HARTING introduces sensor actuator IO boxes
With a choice of 4, 8 or 10 slots, the sensor cables no longer have to be drawn from the sensor into the control cabinet as previously, but only to the local, application-led distributor box. -
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Compliance of the Victim: ARC Industry Forum Highlights an Industry in Transition
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com There is an common adage that has survived the ages: If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. Automation system users are expressing frustrations with existing systems and the lack of modern and open technology. -
FeatureRobust SDRE Filter Design for Nonlinear Uncertain Systems
Remedy for effects of modeling uncertainty, measurement noise & input disturbance on performance of the standard state-dependent Riccati equation filter, -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - March 15, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Peter L. in Pennsylvania. -
Case Study
Magic Software's Magic xpi brings Industry 4.0 to Swiss manufacturer
Assa Abloy AG, the Swiss global leader in locking systems and security technology, has put the Magic xpi Integration Platform at the heart of the company’s new fully automated manufacturing system for its KESO keys. -
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Magnum Energy releases eBox 2.0 BACnet integration gateway
The eBox 2.0 requires no programming and no scripting but the hardware received an upgrade to streamline the installation and commissioning of building management applications and Magnum’s wireless end devices. -
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Synapticon announces SOMANET IFM Drive DC1000 and REM 16MT rotary encoder
The SOMANET modules are a central component of the Synapticon GmbH portfolio. These are hardware and software components for the realization of robotic control systems. -
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Visionet announces VisiCapture document capture platform
VisiCapture is a workflow based, customizable document and data capture platform that scales to accommodate requirements ranging from a few thousand pages to several million pages per day, in both centralized and distributed environments. -
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Fieldbus International (Fint) joins the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute
Fint provides fieldbus network products and services to vendors and users in the process control and offshore industry. Fint specializes in products based on the Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, HART, WirelessHART and now ISA100 Wireless technology. -
Case Study
Westermo helps Electricity North West upgrade to Ethernet/IP communications network
The modernised, `non-operations’ network provides reliability and bandwidth helping the company to better monitor and control the supply of electricity to 2.4 million properties in the UK. -
Industry Product
Novotechnik introduces Vert-X 31E series of rotary sensors
This Series includes basic plug-and-play models as well as programmable models. Programmable output characteristics include custom characteristic curve, angle range, zero point, and curves as well as gradient-direction versus direction of rotation. -
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IDEC introduces the SE2L Safety Laser Scanner
The scanner is certified for use in safety applications including AGVs, forklifts, robots and other items of moving equipment found in industrial facilities. -
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Servo2Go announces IXARC analog encoders
These devices are part of the IXARC family of magnetic rotary sensors and are available in single- or multiturn versions. -
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Agincourt Resources chooses Optimum to drive performance
MPPIglobal receives project work with Agincourt Resources Brisbane, QLD, March 13, 2017– MPPIglobal has been awarded the complete installation package of Optimum, MPPIglobal’s Asset Optimization Solution with Agincourt Resources at the Martabe Gold Mine. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How to Define the Flow Characteristic for a Valve
A linear flow characteristic is when flow capacity or (Cv) increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel. -
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ARC Forum Wrap Up: Finding the Balance Between Connectivity and Security
By Cory Fogg, Automation.com The February 6-9 event provided an atmosphere buzzing over the potential that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and connected technology are bringing to today’s industry. -
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Advanticsys helps Welsh high school enhance wireless building management efficiency
Advanticsys wireless solution supporting M-Bus and Modbus RTU / TCP was chosen by the School and Cardiff Council due to the non-intrusive nature of the installation, with little preparatory work needed resulting in a cost reduction compared to other wired alternatives. -
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Bluefield Report: Big Data, IoT to address water infrastructure gap
Smart water solutions are gaining traction with municipal water utilities. Over $20 billion is slated for metering, data management, and analytics from 2016 to 2025, globally, according to Bluefield Research. -
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IDS introduces Ensenso X 3D camera system
The system comprises a 100W projector unit with an integrated GigE switch on which two 1.3 megapixel cameras can be mounted at different distances. -
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BLH Nobel announces v1.3.0 of G5 series of measurement amplifiers
Originally launched in February 2016, the BLH Nobel G5 Series combines standard interfaces, a modular design, and onboard integral web servers for commissioning and calibration functions.