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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 In the Hacker Age, How Secure Is Your PLC?

    In the Hacker Age, How Secure Is Your PLC?

    By Bill Dehner, AutomationDirect.com A recent study by the Identity Theft Resource Center concluded that in 2016 U.S companies and government agencies were breached 1,093 times. That’s a new record and a 40% increase from the 780 breaches in 2015.
    13 June, 2017 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation to speak on Industrial Safety at ASSE Safety 2017 Conference

    Rockwell Automation to speak on Industrial Safety at ASSE Safety 2017 Conference

    Safety professionals will hear how contemporary technologies that combine machinery and safety control into one platform can help to identify the root causes of downtime and stoppages. This can help increase efficiencies, improve product quality and make operations more responsive.
    13 June, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ARC and SANS announce collaboration on Cybersecurity workforce education efforts

    ARC and SANS announce collaboration on Cybersecurity workforce education efforts

    The two organizations will work together to support cybersecurity workforce education and development for industry, energy, utilities, government, academia, and infrastructure.
    13 June, 2017 | 1 minutes
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    You Have a Voice in Helping to Shape ISA’s Future

    ISA President Steven Pflantz encourages ISA members to make a more conscious effort to talk about ISA and their experience.
    By: ISA Past-Presidents
    13 June, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Antaira announces LNP-1002G-10G-SFP-24 industrial Ethernet switch

    Antaira announces LNP-1002G-10G-SFP-24 industrial Ethernet switch

    The LNP-1002G-10G-SFP-24 is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as, manufacturing automation, security surveillance, power/utility, water wastewater treatment plants, oil/gas/mining, and transportation.
    13 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for FCI releases MT100 series of thermal mass flow meters

    FCI releases MT100 series of thermal mass flow meters

    FCI’s MT100 Series Air/Gas Flow Meters provide temperature-compensated direct mass flow measurement of air and gases for repeatable measurement in large diameter pipes, stacks and rectangular duct installations
    13 June, 2017
    Sponsored By FCI - Fluid Components International
  • Thumbnail for Allied Motion introduces HeiMotion Premium AC servo motor

    Allied Motion introduces HeiMotion Premium AC servo motor

    The HeiMotion Premium (HMP) brushless AC servo motor is engineered for use in the machine tools, autonomous vehicles, robots, medical diagnostic equipment and similar applications.
    13 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for How to Become a Small Business Defense Contractor

    How to Become a Small Business Defense Contractor

    It may seem intimidating to sell to the government, but the opportunity is there if you are financially sound, well prepared, and persistent.
    By: Contributing Authors
    12 June, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for NEXCOM announces NEIO series of EtherCAT I/O modules

    NEXCOM announces NEIO series of EtherCAT I/O modules

    NEXCOM's latest series of EtherCAT slave I/O modules provides EtherCAT communication and compatibility for machine control and robotic control applications.
    12 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: What Type of Electrical Enclosure Resists Corrosion and Provides Protection?

    AutoQuiz: What Type of Electrical Enclosure Resists Corrosion and Provides Protection?

    NEC 2002 defines an enclosure Type 4x as ideal for outdoor use and resistant to splashing water, windblown dust, hose directed water, and corrosion.
    By: Joel Don
    09 June, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Festo announces launch of UK Industry 4.0 course

    Festo announces launch of UK Industry 4.0 course

    Over two days, Festo's course will assist leaders to identify opportunities for change within their own workplaces and help them recognise how and where to apply the principles of Industry 4.0.
    08 June, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Siemens and TCS announce partnership for IoT innovation

    Siemens and TCS announce partnership for IoT innovation

    Focused on customers in the manufacturing, energy, building technology, healthcare and railway industries the partnership is intended to enable customers to benefit from new data insights and services based on MindSphere, the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens.
    08 June, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ABB to update control and automation equipment for Swedish iron mine

    ABB to update control and automation equipment for Swedish iron mine

    ABB’s delivery includes mechanical equipment for the hoist plants and shafts, electrical and control equipment, construction, electrical installation, installation supervision, site management as well as commissioning.
    08 June, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces TechEd training event

    Rockwell Automation announces TechEd training event

    The Rockwell Automation TechED event will feature over 750 hours of training, including hands-on labs, technical sessions and discussion forums. Attendees can learn about the techniques and technologies to maximize their manufacturing and production operations.
    08 June, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Thorlabs announces PolySense industry-university research lab to advance gas sensing technologies

    Thorlabs announces PolySense industry-university research lab to advance gas sensing technologies

    The move augments Thorlabs’ current research collaborations with Vincenzo Spagnolo, an expert in optical gas sensing and associate professor at the Technical University in Bari.
    08 June, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for e-con Systems announces See3CAM_CU135 USB 3.0 camera

    e-con Systems announces See3CAM_CU135 USB 3.0 camera

    With S-mount lens holder, the See3CAM_CU135 is a solution for Medical applications such as digital microscopy, Document Scanning cameras, Optical Character Recognition applications, smart surveillance, smart parking lot management applications, high-resolution Microscopic/Magnification applications, Drones etc.
    08 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek introduces NA345R network security appliance

    Axiomtek introduces NA345R network security appliance

    The network security platform features six Gigabit Ethernet ports using Intel i211 Ethernet controller, and one pair of LAN bypass function.
    08 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for PI announces the V-731 PIMag linear motor stage

    PI announces the V-731 PIMag linear motor stage

    The V-731 is equipped with incremental linear encoders for direct position measurement and 3-phase electromagnetic linear motors. Fields of application include micro-assembly, biotechnology, precision laser machining, optics, lens testing, and photonics alignment.
    08 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Antaira introduces LNX-1202G-10G-SFP unmanaged Ethernet switch

    Antaira introduces LNX-1202G-10G-SFP unmanaged Ethernet switch

    The LNX-1202G-10G-SFP is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as manufacturing automation, security surveillance, power/utility, water wastewater treatment plants, oil/gas/mining, and transportation.
    08 June, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Sealevel Systems introduces SeaConnect 370 IoT edge device

    Sealevel Systems introduces SeaConnect 370 IoT edge device

    Designed for a variety of applications including asset management, data acquisition, environmental monitoring and facility management, the SeaConnect 370 originally emerged as a solution for sign monitoring and notification.
    08 June, 2017
    Sponsored By Sealevel Systems, Inc
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