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ISA publishes new book: Process Analyzer Systems Project Engineering and Management
Process Analyzer Systems Project Engineering and Management by Gary Nichols, PE, CAP®, includes specific recommendations for defining hardware and documentation deliverables, adhering to procurement policy, working with team members in other disciplines and in the supply chain, and communicating among project teams. -
Industry Product
DENSO introduces HSR four-axis SCARA robot
The HSR robot can be switched between floor- and ceiling-mount simply by making a change in the configuration file of the controller, with no additional hardware necessary. -
Industry Product
Fluke announces T6 Electrical Testers with FieldSense Technology
The Fluke T6 Electrical Testers with FieldSense Technology are designed to make troubleshooting safer and more efficient by allowing electricians to take simultaneous voltage and current measurements — not just detection — without test leads. -
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IoT Collaboration Bridging Edge to Cloud: Inside Petasense & OSIsoft’s Effort to Improve Manufacturing
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Reducing downtime has been one of the most relevant, shining examples of how Internet of Things (IoT) technology can have a real impact on today’s factory. The recent collaboration between OSISoft and Petasense aims to enhance this effort as this article explores. -
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Rockwell Automation renews commitment to Houston with upcoming Automation Fair
Weeks after the devastation from Hurricane Harvey and Irma, leaders at Rockwell Automation are confidently moving forward with plans to host the annual Automation Fair event in Houston. -
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Emerson lauds wireless technologies as foundation of IIoT adoption
Emerson predicts the next 10 years will see exponential growth in the adoption of wireless and pervasive sensing applications that help companies maximize safety and reliability, optimize production and enable Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) strategies. -
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ABB announces opening of Collaborative Operations Center in Helsinki, Finland
The center will function as the central focal point for expert resources and for systems that are equipped with ABB technology. It will leverage ABB’s pulp and paper expertise to provide true data-driven solutions for its customers by providing remote connectivity, secure access to process performance information, and technical support. -
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Beckwood partners with Siemens to produce automated hydraulic press
The company was seeking a turnkey package consisting of two 1400-ton hydraulic presses and two automated stamping die handling systems to load and unload the presses more efficiently than the conventional forklift and manual labor-intensive system this customer was currently utilizing. -
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Opto 22 announces Norma Rodriguez as Director of Training
In this position Rodriguez will continue to teach free hands-on classes at the company’s headquarters in Temecula, California, and will expand the company’s current online training videos and tutorials into a structured series of online courses for customers. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces SureMotion linear motion slide actuators
The SureMotion lineup includes both motor-ready actuator assemblies and an assortment of sliding components and accessories to provide a variety of motion control solutions for X-Y and X-Y-Z positioning systems. -
FeatureWhat Are the Benefits of Oxygen-Based Fuel Controllers for Biomass Plants
For plants that use automated fuel control, a pressure-based controller is the most common. -
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Identifying Odor Control Needs in Manufacturing Operations
Timur Dunaev, BioAir Solutions Odor problems at manufacturing facilities can be unexpected, and can work against the production the facility is meant to accomplish. Solving the problem requires analyzing how a facility’s processes generate and disperse odorous air, and then identifying an appropriate odor control solution. -
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Kamstrup announces investment in NB-IoT communication for its electricity meters
The Danish company says communication modules and meters with integrated NB-IoT have already been developed and successfully tested. Pilot tests are planned for spring 2018 and a commercial solution will be available in the next 12-18 months. -
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Sager Electronics announces acquisition of Power Sources Unlimited
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, announced that it has acquired the distribution and supply business of Power Sources Unlimited, Inc. -
Industry Product
Lenze introduces c250-S safety controller
The c250-S is a safety controller that enables engineers to program all of the machine’s safety needs using one engineering tool based on the PLCopen standard. -
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ABB to embed safety I/O's in robot controllers to enhance collaboration
As the safety I/Os are controlled by the safety module inside the robot controller, there is no need for third party stand-alone safety PLCs to be used. It also reduces the time associated with the set-up and operation of robotic production cells. -
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Schneider Electric announces partnership with MaxGrip
Schneider Electric’s expanded APM assessment delivers a comprehensive view of asset health as a first step of an asset reliability strategy that takes into account business context to benchmark current performance and identify areas for improvement. -
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Emerson unveils Plantweb IoT platform enhancements at 2017 Emerson Global Users Exchange
Built on the foundation of process control and safety systems, Plantweb expands on existing automation infrastructure to make the promise of Industrial IoT scalable and achievable, with a portfolio of Pervasive Sensing technologies, a suite of analytical software tools, secure data infrastructure devices and expert services. -
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GE announces GE Power’s Monitoring & Diagnostic Center to incorporate Predix-based Asset Performance Management (APM) software
Running GE Digital’s APM solution will help further prevent power outages by increasing the reliability of the thousands of power producing turbines and generators monitored by the M&D Center. -
Industry Product
FSL Electronics introduces range of WEARABLE Industrial Remote Controls
From industrial winch and lift automation to allowing sports referees to control the scoreboard from the field, the FSL wearable wrist remote is truly adaptable to any need, whether industrial or domestic.