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Paul Darnbrough

Paul Darnbrough

Paul Darnbrough, P.E., CAP, is a principal at ControlsPR and previously worked in the Automation Solutions Group at MAVERICK Technologies, a Rockwell Automation company. He has more than 25 years of experience in engineering, documentation, and construction of automated industrial and process control systems. Paul has worked with clients ranging in size from small single-owner operations up to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, involving operations in the plastics, food, dairy, chemicals, material handling, discrete manufacturing, water treatment, and pharmaceutical industries.
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  • Thumbnail for PID Controller Tracking of Industrial Robotic Manipulators [Technical]

    PID Controller Tracking of Industrial Robotic Manipulators [Technical]

    Robotic manipulators in industry perform repetitive tasks in manufacturing processes, and ensure a high production volume along with high quality standards.
    By: ISA Transactions
    20 November, 2019 | 1 minutes
  • Exposing Cybersecurity Total Cost of Ownership

    This presentation shares a unique definition and perspective on Cybersecurity TCO (total cost of ownership). We will expose the unexpected costs of loss with a cyber incident, as well as both the cost savings and value-add to the organization by investing in cybersecurity early.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Bridging the IT/OT Divide

    Bridging the IT/OT Divide

    Today’s smarter edge devices can streamline integration efforts while providing secure remote access for end users and machine builders, too
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement - 4th Ed.

    The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement - 4th Ed.

    The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement examines the gas flow measurement market on both a worldwide and regional basis. It covers each flow technology used for gas flow measurement.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for A Guide to Customized PROFINET Validation

    A Guide to Customized PROFINET Validation

    While serial bus systems will continue to play an important role in the future, solutions based on Industrial Ethernet are becoming increasingly common with Industry 4.0 applications. The focus is less on cable measurements, signal levels or signal shapes, but in the case of standards such as PROFINET, utilization and the greatest possible availability of the networks are the focus of interest.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for How to Conduct an Energy Audit to Acheive Long-Term Savings

    How to Conduct an Energy Audit to Acheive Long-Term Savings

    The goal of an energy audit is to get accurate energy data that shows you where your facility’s energy went over the period; which equipment, circuits, buildings or divisions consumed the energy; and exactly when this usage occurred.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Understanding The Basics: A Guide to Gas Spring Application

    Understanding The Basics: A Guide to Gas Spring Application

    An explanation of what a gas spring is, component parts, and how they are both constructed and operate. It gives the reader a basic understanding of the workings and terminology used when specifying gas springs.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Industrial IoT Trends: WSN, LPWAN & Cloud Platforms

    Industrial IoT Trends: WSN, LPWAN & Cloud Platforms

    Wireless sensor networks (WSN), low power wide area networks (LPWAN) and cloud-based platforms are driving growth for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT)
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for What is An Energy Audit?

    What is An Energy Audit?

    The aim of an energy audit is to reduce usage and improve performance. It is becoming a standard practice for large industrial locations as well as smaller operations
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Data Protection Best Practices

    Data Protection Best Practices

    Protecting sensitive data created, stored and consumed by sensor-driven Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology and applications is one of the foundations of trustworthy IIoT systems.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek releases AIE500-901-FL Artificial Intelligence embedded system

    Axiomtek releases AIE500-901-FL Artificial Intelligence embedded system

    The edge computing device provides solutions as Edge AI embedded system, specifically designed for video analysis, object classification, computer vision, quality control and more.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell announces development of OneWireless IoT Module for Cisco industrial access points

    Honeywell announces development of OneWireless IoT Module for Cisco industrial access points

    The Honeywell OneWireless IoT Module will deliver ISA100 Wireless and WirelessHART multi-protocol connectivity, extending the Wi-Fi connectivity delivered via the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point, the successor to the Cisco Aironet 1552S Outdoor Access Point.
    20 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces Accenture, Microsoft, PTC, ANSYS, and EPLAN as part of Digital Partner Program

    Rockwell Automation announces Accenture, Microsoft, PTC, ANSYS, and EPLAN as part of Digital Partner Program

    Through the Digital Partner Program, businesses can consult with industry advisors to create roadmaps for their digital initiatives and learn how industrial IoT concepts like digital twin, the factory of the future and a connected workforce can improve their uptime and efficiency.
    20 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces Accenture, Microsoft, PTC, ANSYS, and EPLAN as part of Digital Partner Program

    Rockwell Automation announces Accenture, Microsoft, PTC, ANSYS, and EPLAN as part of Digital Partner Program

    Through the Digital Partner Program, businesses can consult with industry advisors to create roadmaps for their digital initiatives and learn how industrial IoT concepts like digital twin, the factory of the future and a connected workforce can improve their uptime and efficiency.
    20 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • ABB announces testing completion for subsea power distribution and conversion technology system

    For the first time worldwide, energy companies will be able to access a supply of up to 100 megawatts of power, over distances up to 600 kilometers and down to 3,000 meters water depth, at pressures that could shatter a brick.
    20 November, 2019 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Advancing Automation: Sensors & Instruments

    Advancing Automation: Sensors & Instruments

    Learn the latest about Sensors & Instruments from industry leaders including how smart transmitters enable smart sensors, powering wireless instruments and sensors, and how sensors and systems enable the computer-controlled production of automobiles in this edition of Advancing Automation.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Mobile Safety in Hazardous Areas

    Mobile Safety in Hazardous Areas

    Mobile devices can solve many challenges in hazardous industrial environments. But a device that lacks the proper protection could seriously compromise the safety of your plant and personnel.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect announces Leadshine 2-phase Digital Stepper Drives

    AutomationDirect announces Leadshine 2-phase Digital Stepper Drives

    These drives accept a range of input voltages (12-110 VDC, 18-80 VAC) and provide over-voltage and overcurrent protection, motor auto-configuration on power up and Soft-start at power on. Motor output current ranges from 0.3 to 7.2A.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for United Electric Controls announces addition of ammonia and hydrocarbons sensors to Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector

    United Electric Controls announces addition of ammonia and hydrocarbons sensors to Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector

    WirelessHART Vanguard Gas Detectors interface with existing networks to provide continuous coverage while working to reduce the cost of detecting toxic and combustible gases
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Siemens announces Simatic Drive Controller

    Siemens announces Simatic Drive Controller

    The controller combines a Simatic S7-1500 controller with motion control, technology and safety functionality with a Sinamics S120 drive control in one device.
    20 November, 2019
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