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Robert Lu

Robert Lu is the VP of product engineering for Premio inc. Premio is a global solutions provider specializing in computing technology from the edge to the cloud, including embedded IoT computers, rugged edge computers, HMI displays, and HPC storage servers.  For more than 30 years, the company has designed and manufactured highly reliable, worldclass computing solutions for enterprises with complex, highly specialized requirements.

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  • Thumbnail for OleumTech announces partnership with Sigfox

    OleumTech announces partnership with Sigfox

    The partnership is intended to benefit customers with Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) wireless connectivity leveraging OleumTech’s self-contained, battery-powered wireless transmitter technology.
    15 March, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Identifying Cyber Security Pitfalls in Manufacturing

    Identifying Cyber Security Pitfalls in Manufacturing

    By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation With new strains of ransomware and other vulnerabilities created every week, what should manufacturers look out for in new year?
    15 March, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek announces tBOX324-894-FL fanless embedded computer

    Axiomtek announces tBOX324-894-FL fanless embedded computer

    The tBOX324-894-FL features modular I/O design allowing flexibility of different combinations: for example, with four M12 connectors or optionally four RJ-45 for GbE LANs; with three isolated COMs and one isolated CANbus; or with four isolated COM ports.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Microchip Technology introduces CEC1702 microcontroller

    Microchip Technology introduces CEC1702 microcontroller

    The CEC1702 is designed to address the increasing need for security measures, such as secure boot, driven by the continual growth of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for VAHLE announces the SMGM data communication system

    VAHLE announces the SMGM data communication system

    SMGM provides an Ethernet interface that can be used for transmitting data such as PROFINET data. he technology meets all requirements for communication interfaces used in transport task applications involving the safety of people.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence introduces Leica Absolute Tracker AT403

    Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence introduces Leica Absolute Tracker AT403

    With full IP54 certification, an operating temperature range of -15°C to 45°C and the introduction of the RapidSight aim alignment tool, the Leica Absolute Tracker AT403 is able to provide CMM capabilities in a range of challenging measurement environments.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Saelig introduces Cambrionix ThunderSync16 USB connector

    Saelig introduces Cambrionix ThunderSync16 USB connector

    The ThunderSync 16 is designed for use by manufacturers, defense, security, software QA, and wearable camera companies who perform large scale charging and data transfer.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for congatec introduces conga-IC175 industrial motherboard

    congatec introduces conga-IC175 industrial motherboard

    The design of congatec’s Thin Mini-ITX industrial motherboard family makes it suited for slim system designs such as industrial GUIs/HMIs, digital signage systems, point-of-sale terminals, and medical tablets.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for ABB announces launch of ABB Ability portfolio of digital solutions

    ABB announces launch of ABB Ability portfolio of digital solutions

    ABB Ability helps customers in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure develop new processes and advance existing ones by providing insights and optimizing planning and controls for real-time operations.
    15 March, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ISA releases iOS app to calculate process variables and loop signals

    ISA releases iOS app to calculate process variables and loop signals

    The tool is at users' fingertips on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, and it allows the user to choose from a variety of engineering units (like pressure, temperature, level, or flow) and process signals (like 4–20 mA or 1–5 VDC) for the calculations.
    15 March, 2017 | 1 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Thumbnail for Korenix introduces JetNet5020G industrial Ethernet switch

    Korenix introduces JetNet5020G industrial Ethernet switch

    Korenix’ Industrial Ethernet Switch JetNet5020G is a 16-port Fast Ethernet plus 4-port Gigabit Managed Switch designed for field site data convergence.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect introduces Patlite stacklights

    AutomationDirect introduces Patlite stacklights

    Patlite stack lights offer LED illumination and prism-cut lens design for enhanced visibility from any direction and are ideal for use in applications such as machine tools, packaging machines, conveyor systems, loading docks, retail center check outs and more
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Crydom introduces PMP series of solid state relays

    Crydom introduces PMP series of solid state relays

    PMP Series Proportional SSRs can be used in a range of applications that require proportional power control, and they are a solution for lamp dimming and resistive heating control.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for GE Automation & Controls introduces RXi2-EP and bCOM6-L1800 industrial PCs

    GE Automation & Controls introduces RXi2-EP and bCOM6-L1800 industrial PCs

    The RXi2-EP IPC is a platform for running industrial apps right at the machine. The bCOM6-L1800 has been designed specifically for industrial control applications.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for HMS Industrial Networks releases IXXAT PC interfaces for CAN FD

    HMS Industrial Networks releases IXXAT PC interfaces for CAN FD

    IXXAT CAN FD interfaces can be adapted to various applications. Depending on the version, the CAN FD interfaces offer up to two CAN FD and up to four CAN channels.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Bachmann introduces GMP 232 series grid measurement module

    Bachmann introduces GMP 232 series grid measurement module

    The GMP232 is designed as a PLC-integrated solution, however, it can also be used in combination with a small M1-CPU as an autonomous grid measuring product.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for L-com releases DPU2-series of MIMO antennas

    L-com releases DPU2-series of MIMO antennas

    These antennas are designed for enabling multi-stream communications on IEEE 802.11n/ac networks.
    15 March, 2017
  • Thumbnail for The Automation of Access and Its Impact on Manufacturing

    The Automation of Access and Its Impact on Manufacturing

    By Dean Wiech, Tools4ever One of the primary issues that employees in manufacturing facilities encounter, regardless of if they are front office or plant floor, is the number of user names and passwords they need to remember.
    14 March, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Ubiqconn announces acquisition of RuggOn

    Ubiqconn announces acquisition of RuggOn

    This is the first acquisition case of Ubiqconn since its establishment 5 years ago. The management team remains after the acquisition, and resources from the parent company FICG will be provided to expand product lines and branding development for RuggON.
    14 March, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Altech introduces AMT series of multi-timers

    Altech introduces AMT series of multi-timers

    All Altech multi-timers and switches are UL listed and CE certified and are designed to provide solutions for applications where timing is critical.
    14 March, 2017
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