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Güdel-TSC becomes first member of A3 Mexico
Membership in the organization will allow Güdel-TSC to expand its reach and make strategic business connections through access to automation trade shows, conferences, other networking events, market research, consensus standards and certification programs. -
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Indegy Poll: Critical Infrastructure operators say cyber security controls are lacking
The recent Indegy poll of nearly 100 executives from various critical infrastructure organizations underscores the lack of preparedness in key sectors including energy, utilities and manufacturing. -
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TRACO POWER releases TSR 2 series of step-down switching regulators
The TSR 2 switching regulators come in a SIP Package that measures 0.55 x 0.30 x 0.40”. The product family consists of 14 models with output voltages ranging 1.2 ~ 15VDC. -
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Matrox Imaging introduces Matrox Rapixo CXP series of multi-link CoaXPress 2.0 frame grabbers
Leveraging the latest version of CoaXPress, the Rapixo CXP boards support data rates of up to four times 12.5 Gbps, with a PCIe x8 host computer interface to match, as required in machine vision applications. -
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Otek announces release of Solid State Analog Meter
The Solid State Analog Meter (known as SSAM) is designed to replace 100% form, fit and function analog signal-driven meters used for current loops, ac/dc Volts, Amps, Watts, Frequency and other signals capable of producing five (5) milliWatts or more -
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L-com introduces IP67 waterproof Ethernet cables
The design of L-com’s IP67 waterproof cables allows them to be used with IP-rated receptacles for a watertight seal, or they can be used with standard RJ45 jacks. This dual functionality is accomplished by a waterproof shroud that can be pulled back to mate with standard RJ45 jacks. -
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InduSoft releases InduSoft Web Studio version 8.1 Service Pack 1
The Mobile Access thin client allows remote personnel via any current browser to view and change set points, modes, levels and more. Enhancements to Alarm and Event monitoring allow remote users to add file history format to the existing SQL Database format as a source. -
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FeatureTuning Strategies and the Fragility of Fractional-Order PID Controllers [Technical]
A properly designed control system must provide an effective trade-off between performance and robustness. One of the main reasons to investigate the fragility of fractional-orde PID controllers is to -
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Watlow releases EZ-LINK mobile app
EZ-LINK is available free-of-charge from the Apple and Android app stores for phones and tablets, and provides access to the controller’s parameters with fully spelled out names in plain text with help topics that explain each parameter and option. -
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Exploring Security by Design
By Siegfried Müller, MB Connect Line Nowadays it‘s difficult to imagine that a new appliance will be developed without a safety risk analysis, or by using safety elements without corresponding certifications. In fact, standards and norms regulate how security components have to be designed and deployed. Within information technology, such regulations don‘t exist yet. -
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Jenoptik announces appointment of three members to Executive Management Board
The focus will be on developing a corporate culture that influences more innovation and internationalization. Jenoptik will establish or expand local R&D teams and production facilities in all major markets. -
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Optigo Networks releases Visual BACnet suite of Capture Tools
The Visual BACnet Capture Tools collect network data at the edge and push it to the Visual BACnet cloud, a visualization platform for building automation system service providers. -
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Delta Electronics introduces 30kW wireless battery charging system
This charging system is designed for large and complex vehicles associated with the burgeoning warehouse automation industry, such as scissor lifts, forklifts, trucks, golf carts, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). -
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Heartland Automation announces AutoGuide Max N10 Mobile Robot
The Max N10 Mobile Robot platform has a modular design with standard attachments to form application specific vehicles. The LiDAR Natural Features Guidance technology works within an existing facility, without requiring infrastructure changes. -
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Echelon introduces SmartServer IoT platform
The SmartServer IoT features web APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and an IoT-friendly distributed intelligence architecture. -
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PROCENTEC announces PROCENTEC Mercury PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet diagnostics solution
The PROCENTEC Mercury is a mobile tablet for delivery of PROCENTEC’s cross platform software package. This device is designed for troubleshooting, maintenance and monitoring Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS networks. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of RTDs?
Resistance temperature detectors require a temperature transmitter to function. This is not a disadvantage of an RTD, since its function does not require a temperature transmitter to be installed. -
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ISA to promote automation careers at 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition
The annual championship—which celebrates excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), innovative thinking and teamwork—takes place 18-21 April in Houston, Texas and 25-28 April in Detroit, Michigan. -
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TM Robotics' SCARA robot helps ASG earn RIA Certified Robot Integrator status
The RIA Certified Robot Integrator program was established in 2012. The program was designed to set standards for the industry and identify a quality benchmark for robot integrators to meet. -
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Siemens announces acquisition of Agilion GmbH
Agilion is a supplier of industrial Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) focusing on applications in production, logistics and maintenance. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the field of RTLS in the Ultra Wide Band (UWB) frequency spectrum.