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Rob Ruber

Rob Ruber is senior product manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Mitsubishi Electric Automation offers a broad product portfolio including programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots, low-voltage power distribution products, and industrial sewing machines for the industrial and commercial sectors.

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  • Thumbnail for Bronkhorst High-Tech BV announces FLUIDAT database of 1800 gas and liquid properties

    Bronkhorst High-Tech BV announces FLUIDAT database of 1800 gas and liquid properties

    This database, called FLUIDAT, is used by the company for configuration and calibration of its portfolio of flow meters and controllers, and for calculating pressure differences, valve seats, etc..
    21 December, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for 3 Predictions for Industrial Manufacturing Trends in 2019

    3 Predictions for Industrial Manufacturing Trends in 2019

    By Stefan Reuther, COPA-DATA Industry 4.0, the Fourth Industrial Revolution or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Regardless of the phrase used to describe digitalization in manufacturing, there’s no denying that a shift has already taken place. This article gives three predictions for industrial automation in 2019 — no buzzwords included.
    21 December, 2018 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for A Beginner's PLC Overview, Part 4 of 4: PLC Ladder Logic

    A Beginner's PLC Overview, Part 4 of 4: PLC Ladder Logic

    You may become nerdy programming PLCs, but once you get into it, you won't care. This post is about programming PLCs. Specifically programming PLCs with Ladder Logic. This is what I've done almost daily for my job for the past several years.
    By: Stephen Gates
    20 December, 2018 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Dynatrol introduces CL-10GP Proportional Level Detector

    Dynatrol introduces CL-10GP Proportional Level Detector

    The Dynatrol CL-10GP Proportional Level Detector and EC-103C(G) Control Unit monitor and control a precise liquid level range due to its proportional output signal.
    20 December, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Moticont releases GVCM-051-025-01 linear voice coil motor

    Moticont releases GVCM-051-025-01 linear voice coil motor

    This voice coil motor has a force to size ratio of 5.3 lbs (23.5 N) continuous force and 16.7 lb (74.4 N) of peak force at 10% duty cycle with a housing measuring 2.00 in. (50.8 mm) dia. x 1.00 in. (25.4 mm) long.
    20 December, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA) announces their 2019 Board of Directors

    Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA) announces their 2019 Board of Directors

    Founded in the early 1940’s, MCAA has been serving industry organizations for seventy-five years. MCAA is the trade association for manufacturers and distributors of instrumentation and systems associated with the Measurement, Control & Automation Industry.
    20 December, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for IHS Report: Process industry markets up four percent in 2017

    IHS Report: Process industry markets up four percent in 2017

    The top process industries grew at a faster rate than the top discrete industries in 2017, and this trend continued in 2018, according to the “Low Voltage Motors Report” from IHS Markit.
    20 December, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and GlobalPlatform announce IIoT liaison

    Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and GlobalPlatform announce IIoT liaison

    Under the agreement, the IIC and GlobalPlatform will work together to align efforts to maximize interoperability, portability, security and privacy for the industrial Internet.
    20 December, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Integration Objects releases OPC Client for MQTT

    Integration Objects releases OPC Client for MQTT

    OPC Client for MQTT leverages MQTT protocol and OPC standard to link devices and sensors with the Cloud. In fact, it collects real-time data from multiple OPC DA servers.
    20 December, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Hitachi Solutions America introduces version 2.0 of the IoT Service Hub

    Hitachi Solutions America introduces version 2.0 of the IoT Service Hub

    The latest release includes efficiencies designed to strengthen the turnkey IoT platform’s real-time monitoring, rules-based analytics, and autonomous decision-making capabilities.
    20 December, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Hilscher announces support for PROFINET @ TSN technology

    Hilscher announces support for PROFINET @ TSN technology

    The support for PROFINET @ TSN technology will be on its portfolio of netX multiprotocol network controllers. netX is a single-chip ASIC that provides a master and/or slave communication connection to all Industrial Ethernet systems, fieldbuses and Industry 4.0 protocols.
    20 December, 2018 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By Hilscher
  • Thumbnail for Siemens helps Chinese steel facility implement autonomous stockyard management system

    Siemens helps Chinese steel facility implement autonomous stockyard management system

    With autonomous operation of stackers and reclaimers, Binxin Steel will be able to achieve full utilization of the stockyard area, and optimized energy consumption. Siemens’ automation solutions secure autonomous operation of the end customers’ stackers and reclaimers.
    20 December, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Webinar Recording: PID and Loop Tuning Options and Solutions for Industrial Applications

    Webinar Recording: PID and Loop Tuning Options and Solutions for Industrial Applications

    Learn the benefits of knowing your process and PID capability, with a focus on process behavior, loop objectives and different industrial applications.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    19 December, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for R+E Automation introduces BCT-200 solution for blood collection tube manufacturing

    R+E Automation introduces BCT-200 solution for blood collection tube manufacturing

    The BCT-200 can be used to manufacture and package both vacuum and non-vacuum blood collection tubes. The machine can therefore dispense common additives, such as gel, EDTA.K2, EDTA.K3, lithium herapin, trisodium citrate, and more.
    19 December, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Curtiss-Wright’s Sensors & Controls Division announces FTP160 Exlar electric press actuator

    Curtiss-Wright’s Sensors & Controls Division announces FTP160 Exlar electric press actuator

    With continuous force ratings to 200 kN (45,000 lbf) pressing, and speeds to 401 mm/sec (15.8 in/sec), and stroke lengths from 150 mm (6 inches) to 900 mm (36 inches), the FTP Series can be applied across a wide range of pressing applications.
    19 December, 2018
  • Thumbnail for MonarchFx announces Warren Bishop as Operations Director

    MonarchFx announces Warren Bishop as Operations Director

    Previously, Bishop was the Vice President of Finance, Planning, Analysis, Reporting, and Process Improvement for Macy’s Logistics. He also has experience as the Senior Vice President of Logistics at Levitz Furniture, Vice President of Supply Chain at Giggle, and Director of the East Region Distribution at Toys R Us.
    19 December, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for The Rise of Servitization for Manufacturers

    The Rise of Servitization for Manufacturers

    By Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology Engineering giant Rolls Royce pioneered servitization in 1962 with its Power-by-the-Hour approach to jet engine maintenance management. This article discusses what servitization can offer other industries including high-volume, low-margin manufacturing.
    19 December, 2018 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Optimal-Engineering Systems releases AU200-100x100 XY stages

    Optimal-Engineering Systems releases AU200-100x100 XY stages

    The linear travel of the X and Y axes is 100mm x 100mm (3.937 in. x 3.937 in.), and the resolution of each axis is 20 microns(non-micro-step) or 1 micron(20 micro-steps per step motor driver in use), repeatability is 2 microns, and the positional accuracy is 3 microns.
    19 December, 2018
  • Thumbnail for e-con Systems announces See3CAM_CU55 5MP USB 3.0 Camera

    e-con Systems announces See3CAM_CU55 5MP USB 3.0 Camera

    With S-mount lens holder, the See3CAM_CU55 is suitable for applications such as smart surveillance, digital microscopy, document scanning cameras, optical character recognition, smart parking lot management, microscopy/magnification, drones etc.
    19 December, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Reliable Controls releases RC-WebView 3.12

    Reliable Controls releases RC-WebView 3.12

    RC-WebView combines enterprise tools with an interface that connects multiple, independent control systems into a single enterprise website. Accessed by a secure Single Sign-On (SSO), RC-WebView empowers operators to have scalable visibility and control at a glance.
    19 December, 2018
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