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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 Honeywell releases ICS Shield software solution

    Honeywell releases ICS Shield software solution

    The multi-site solution for cybersecurity management is based on Honeywell’s ICS Shield, which provides a top-down operational technology (OT) security management solution for securing connected industrial control system (ICS) environments with multiple physical sites and multiple automation equipment types.
    By: Honeywell Industrial Automation & Control
    05 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Automating the Food and Drink Industry

    Automating the Food and Drink Industry

    By Nigel Smith, TM Robotics Many industries have already made the jump to automated processes. However, it’s only been in recent years that the food and beverage industry has begun to truly explore what automation and robotic technology has to offer.
    04 June, 2018 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek introduces EN 60601-1 certified panel PC for medical applications

    Axiomtek introduces EN 60601-1 certified panel PC for medical applications

    This medical PC adopts a 10.1-inch WXGA TFT LCD display with a projected capacitive touch screen and 350 nits of brightness. The 10.1” WXGA medical grade computer has one 204-pin DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM socket for up to 8 GB of system memory. It also provides a choice of two types of storage: a half slim SATA SSD and an mSATA.
    By: Axiomtek
    04 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for EVT introduces EyeVision 3D PinInspector

    EVT introduces EyeVision 3D PinInspector

    The laser triangulation sensor delivers 2048 points per profile in a time of 25.000 profiles per second. “Laser triangulation“ means that, a camera is following a laser line which is projected onto the scan object and from that captured image the line profile and height information are calculated
    04 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Weidmuller announces OMNIMATE Power Printed Circuit Board (PCB) terminals

    Weidmuller announces OMNIMATE Power Printed Circuit Board (PCB) terminals

    This rating applies to terminal versions with 2 or 3 pins in alternating positions per pole. These provide the creepage distances required to maintain a higher amp rating.
    By: Weidmuller
    04 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for SICK announces SES/SEM70/90 Motor Feedback Encoders

    SICK announces SES/SEM70/90 Motor Feedback Encoders

    The SES/SEM70/90 are motor feedback systems offered in 25 mm and 55 mm diameters that use holistic sensing capacitive technology, to minimize external influences such as electromagnetic interference and humidity.
    By: SICK, Inc.
    04 June, 2018
    Sponsored By SICK, Inc.
  • Thumbnail for Maxim Integrated introduces MAX22505 ±40V USB fault protector

    Maxim Integrated introduces MAX22505 ±40V USB fault protector

    The MAX22505 is a solution that combines USB fault protection (480Mbps) for industrial voltages, while being flexible to support either host or device applications including USB On-The-Go (OTG).
    04 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Nozomi Networks announces Version 18.0 of its ICS cybersecurity solution

    Nozomi Networks announces Version 18.0 of its ICS cybersecurity solution

    Expansion of the company’s global partner network is designed to better enable IT/OT integration in customer deployments; and global expansion provide CIOs and CISO’s around the world with the security expertise they need to better manage and reduce their OT risks.
    04 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for What Is the Value of Standards-Based Cybersecurity Conformity Assessments for Industrial Automation and Control Systems?

    What Is the Value of Standards-Based Cybersecurity Conformity Assessments for Industrial Automation and Control Systems?

    The industrial automation and control system (IACS) community must recognize the value of the ISA/IEC 62443 IACS family of cybersecurity standards.
    By: Andre Ristaino
    04 June, 2018 | 11 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Digitalizing Your Business Ahead of 2030

    Digitalizing Your Business Ahead of 2030

    By George Walker, Novotek Plans to integrate digitalization across the globe have led many governments to set-out initiatives to accelerate the rate of adoption over the next 10 to 20 years. This article explains why businesses should be looking to digitalize their systems sooner rather than later.
    01 June, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation introduces Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1492-P series push-in terminal blocks

    Rockwell Automation introduces Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1492-P series push-in terminal blocks

    The vibration-proof terminal blocks feature a clamp to secure loose wiring and achieve a safe connection point. The front facing terminals provide a sight line and access for wiring.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    01 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Sterling Systems & Controls announces automatic Material Weighing Systems

    Sterling Systems & Controls announces automatic Material Weighing Systems

    These systems (a.k.a. micro, minor and major ingredient weighing or batching systems) can include supply bins, feeders, work platforms, automatic or manual bin refilling, raw material bag handling equipment, dust collection/control, batched material conveying equipment (pneumatic and mechanical) or transport totes, lot tracking and traceability, barcode scanning, and RFID scanning.
    By: Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
    01 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Define Instruments introduces Nimbus smart relay unit

    Define Instruments introduces Nimbus smart relay unit

    Designed specifically to allow industrial companies using process machinery to control and connect their machines to the Cloud, the Nimbus provides the opportunity for these companies to utilize operational data from their machines to plan maintenance, consumables replenishment, parts replacement and other ongoing tasks.
    By: Define Instruments Inc
    01 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Balluff releases Balluff SmartCamera

    Balluff releases Balluff SmartCamera

    This offering includes: optics, lighting, displays, mounting hardware and power supplies along with a wide range of IO-Link products which can be directly controlled by the SmartCamera.
    01 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: Characteristics of a Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier Circuit

    AutoQuiz: Characteristics of a Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier Circuit

    A bridge rectifier consists of diodes in a bridge circuit configuration. It features the same output polarity for either input polarity, and is used for converting an alternating current (AC) input in
    By: Joel Don
    01 June, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How Oil & Gas Operators Are Investing for Innovation

    How Oil & Gas Operators Are Investing for Innovation

    By Stephany Romanow, Industry Consultant Because of the ever-changing business environment, O&G operators can no longer thrive, or even survive, by relying solely on yesterday’s technologies. They must reinvent themselves to be competitive within the marketplace and remain attractive to investors.
    31 May, 2018 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Fluke Process Instruments announces Thermalert 4.0 infrared spot pyrometer

    Fluke Process Instruments announces Thermalert 4.0 infrared spot pyrometer

    The Thermalert 4.0 is a smart, integrated sensor providing temperature measurement suitable for factory automation applications. The device offers a choice of optics for long and short focal distances, and an ambient temperature range of 68 °F to 185 °F (-20 °C to 85 °C)
    By: Fluke Corporation
    31 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Sensata announces Crydom DR45 Series solid state relay

    Sensata announces Crydom DR45 Series solid state relay

    This DIN rail mount SSR offers power density up to 60 Amps at 40°C in a 45mm package and is a solid state relay capable of accepting output wires up to 3 AWG with an IP20 protection rating.
    31 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Alibaba and RoboSense announce G Plus solid-state LiDAR unmanned logistics vehicle

    Alibaba and RoboSense announce G Plus solid-state LiDAR unmanned logistics vehicle

    The unmanned cars and trucks can also be equipped with different smart devices according to demand, turning the vehicle into a courier vehicle, a mobile self-pickup station, a mobile coffee vending cart, etc., which can be applied to various new retail scenarios.
    31 May, 2018
  • Thumbnail for ABB announces new connectivity functions for ABB Ability Electrical Distribution Control System

    ABB announces new connectivity functions for ABB Ability Electrical Distribution Control System

    Users can allocate energy consumption and costs to specific assets and the ABB Ability Electrical Distribution Control System helps them optimize power use by receiving data-driven insights and alerts via smartphone, tablet or PC.
    By: ABB
    31 May, 2018
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