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Pixelink introduces M12B cylindrical microscopy camera
The M12B cylindrical microscopy camera, based on the Sony Pregius IMX304 CMOS sensor technology, is a solution for customers requiring high resolution and focus with a larger sensor. Available in both color and monochrome, the 12 MP camera has a 1.1” lens format. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How is the Reynolds Number Used in Flow Measurement?
For the Reynold's number, the inertial forces in the numerator are given by the product of mass (density), fluid velocity, and pipe diameter. -
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ABB to build $30 million manufacturing unit at Swedish complex
The unit is intended to boost production and expand the capacity and range of its high-voltage dry bushings offering and is under construction at the company’s complex in Ludvika, Sweden -
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Rockwell Automation announces Studio 5000 Application Code Manager application
The Studio 5000 Application Code Manager application provides a single place for engineers to access the content, build their applications and even test applications before they build a cabinet. -
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Plug and Play Technology in Industrial Plants
By Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology A plug and play device or computer bus has a specification that allows for the discovery of a hardware component in a system without physical device configuration or user intervention. This article explores the growing trend of plug and play technologies. -
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The Open Group announces The Open Group Houston 2018 event
The Open Group Houston 2018 - Digital Transformation in the Energy Industry - will bring together vendors and end user organizations to discuss the development of standards-based and interoperable architecture, with a particular focus on technical and business issues for process automation. -
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Honeywell to help Egyptian petrochemical company enhance propylene production
Honeywell also will provide the process design package, proprietary and non-proprietary equipment, on-site operator training, technical services for startup and continuing operation, and catalysts and adsorbents for the project. -
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L-com releases OM4 and OM3, 24 channel, MPO fiber optic cables
L-com’s OM4 and OM3, 24 channel, MPO fiber cables handle network throughput up to 100Gpbs (OM4) per fiber channel. Additional features include low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) cable jackets as well as full compatibility with US Conec MTP products. -
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Optimal Engineering Systems releases AU300-AER three-axis Gimbal Mount
This three-axis gimbal mount handles loads to 10kg (22.5 lbs) and has a clearance of 300 mm x 300 mm, (11.8 in. x 11.8 in.) around the roll axis stage. -
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Alliance Sensors Group introduces LA-20.6 series of industrial AC-LVDTs
LA-20.6 series industrial AC-LVDTs operate from a nominal 3 Vrms, 2.5 - 3.3 kHz excitation source. They are packaged in a 0.812 inch (20.6 mm) OD SS housing with 12-inch leads, and are offered with either a metric or unified threaded 0.250 inch (6.4 mm) diameter core that works in a 0.313 inch (8 mm) ID bore. -
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ams releases TSL2540, TSL2541 and TSL2740 light and proximity sensors
All three optical sensors are offered in a 2.0mm x 2.0mm 0.5mm QFN package. The TSL2541’s package is made with a special dark compound which makes the device almost undetectable when mounted under inked cover glass. -
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Microchip Technology announces ATtiny3217 and ATtiny3216 MCU devices
Suitable for sensor applications including capacitive touch interfaces, the ATtiny3217 and ATtiny3216 have two Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) that enable systems to implement touch control simultaneously with other analog measurements. -
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Autonomous Delivery is Not All it’s Cracked Up to Be… Yet
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation The logistics and supply chain sector has been inundated with new and novel transport technologies in the past two years, however, experts don’t expect many of these technologies to be widely available for another 5-10. This article explains why parts suppliers may be better served by focusing on reducing lead-times to same-day delivery. -
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Schneider Electric announces 2018 Global ALLIANCE Excellence Award winners
The Global ALLIANCE Excellence Awards program is an annual competition that recognizes Schneider Electric system integrator (SI) partner companies and individuals responsible for innovations, achievements and service that empowers industrial and infrastructure -
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MonarchFx announces launch of its food and beverage sector
Simultaneous to the launch of the food and beverage sector, the company also announced the appointment of Keith Goldsmith, Senior Vice President of MonarchFx. -
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Don’t get stuck in reverse: When is it time to evaluate your reverse logistics practices?
By Tom DeVroy, IFS This article outlines three common reverse logistics scenarios. If these ring true then it may be time to evaluate whether your reverse logistics strategy is costing you time, money and customer satisfaction. -
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HARTING Russia celebrates 25 years
Harting thanked the company’s numerous customers for their, in some cases, years-long trust, also thanking their employees for their dedication, which had been decisive for the positive developments at the company: -
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ACIENNA announces MEMS based, MTLT305D Dynamic Tilt Sensor Module
The MTLT305D uses sensor fusion (Extended Kalman Filtering) and calibration algorithms to achieve 0.5 degree tilt and <10 milli-g acceleration accuracy in a variety of conditions. -
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IDS Imaging releases uEye LE USB 3.1 Gen 1 single board cameras
uEye LE industrial cameras with twist-proof USB Type-C connection and practical USB power delivery are designed for logistics systems (e.g. for package acceptance and sorting), for microscopy and traffic monitoring as well as for installation in small medical or industrial devices. -
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Lanner announces HTCA-6400 carrier grade hardware platform
Leveraged from the HTCA-6200, HTCA-6400 is designed with four CPU blades and four network I/O blades. Each of the CPU blades is empowered by two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 CPUs and sixteen DDR4 R-DIMM sockets.