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Nigel Smith
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IBASE introduces FWA8800 1U rackmount appliance
The FWA8800 utilizes the Intel I210-AT Ethernet controller and two NIC modules to accommodate two IBN cards for up to 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports. -
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EXAIR releases Gen4 Ionizing Bar
The Gen4 Ionizing Bar uses an integrated mounting flange, where a static charge is generated. A concentration of positive and negative ions produces static decay, neutralizing surfaces which are causing production, quality or safety problems. -
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Antaira Technologies STM-60XC of Serial to Modbus Gateways.
The STM-601C, STM-602C, and STM-604C provide options for a range of applications in industrial applications including 1, 2, and 4 serial port options. -
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Eaton announces ESVL9 screw-in cartridge valve
Eaton’s valve offering is designed to allow customers to optimize flow forces and metering of flow to the spool–providing stable, even and manageable proportional control. -
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JVL Industri Elektronik introduces ServoStep integrated stepper motor
The ServoStep integrated stepper motor series MIS171 to MIS176 have a NEMA 17 42x42 mm flange and include controller with 6 different industrial Ethernet protocols, absolute multiturn encoder, closed loop and M12 connectors. -
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Itris Automation announces ICS Monitoring real-time diagnostic solution
This solution supports the troubleshooting of PLC-based control systems, by facilitating the understanding of the system and by helping to find the origin of a problem more quickly. -
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PLC and DCS: How Do They Differ & How Did They Come About?
By Mondi Anderson, RealPars A DCS or distributed control system is similar to a PLC in that it has rugged computer controllers, however, the DCS contains multiple autonomous controllers that are distributed throughout a system, also used for automating processes. -
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LNS Survey: Industrial companies using safety to increase profitability
75 percent of industrial companies said they have seen operational improvements resulting from the use of advanced safety technology. Similarly, 60 percent of respondents said they have seen financial improvements resulting from the use of advanced safety technology. -
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VDMA Machine Vision group announces results of board elections
At the members’ assembly of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association, the VDMA Machine Vision sector group (VDMA MV) elected a new Board for a three-year term. Klaus-Henning Noffz, CEO of Silicon Software GmbH, Mannheim, was elected Chairman -
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Kistler announces addition of SMETEC to Kistler Group
The German company is part of the Kistler Group with immediate effect. The Swiss measurement technology experts thereby are expected strengthen their portfolio in the area of optical measurement technology. -
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ABB releases LMT Series of magnetostrictive level transmitters
The LMT magnetostrictive liquid level transmitters are designed to improve level measurement for a variety of applications in oil, gas, chemical and power generation industries. -
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Pick-it and Zivid collaborate to introduce Pick-it M-HD (High Definition) robotic 3D vision solution
The M-HD solution enables robot operators to get started with 3D bin-picking . By using HD 3D color vision that can handle all sorts of objects, whether it be tiny or shiny, the Pick-it software now detects parts that are 10x smaller with 30x increase in picking accuracy. -
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Axiomtek releases UST500-517-FL transportation embedded PC
The UST500-517-FL is able to operate under a temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and vibration endurance up to 3 Grms. This transportation embedded box is in compliance with E-Mark and EN 50155 for mobile surveillance applications. -
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Balluff introduces BID family of mechanical safety switches
The metal housing fits on commonly used extrusion and a built-in LED provides switch status. These features make the switches suitable for many applications including packaging, food & beverage, automotive, robotics, machine tools, assembly and factory automation. -
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Compensation for Cascade Dead Zones in Proportional Control Valves [technical]
The cascade dead zones problem in a typical two-stage proportional directional control valve is analyzed and a cascade dead zones model is developed for the main stage spring constant. -
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Scottish universities to partner with Mexican government to launch energy sector education program in Mexico
SENER (Mexico’s Secretary of Energy) this week announced that Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Aberdeen will join Imperial College London and the IFP School in France as the selected universities. -
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Parker Hannifin releases Parker T-Slot Aluminum Design Architect software
Available as a free download on the Parker website, the software has been highlighted by Parker design centers, professional users, and DIYers for its interface, BOM generation, and quote capabilities. -
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Safety over EtherCAT approved as Chinese National Standard
EtherCAT itself has been a Chinese recommended standard since 2014. With FSoE now also reaching this official status, end users, system integrators and device manufacturers alike have the reassurance that the entire EtherCAT technology ecosystem is fully accepted in China -
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EMX Industries announces Joe Williams as new CEO
Joe Rozgonyi, who founded EMX in 1987, has made the decision to sell his stock and transition the company so he can retire. He will remain a consultant to the executive management team. Joe Williams, who also invested alongside Watervale in the transaction, will lead the company as CEO. -
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Augmented Reality in the Manufacturing Space
By Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology While AR is becoming increasingly popular in popular culture, how does the world of manufacturing keep up with the opportunities available to them? This article examines how AR can be used across the manufacturing industry.