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Opinion
Licensure, ISA Turning 75, and the 2019 Annual Leadership Conference
ISA 2019 President Paul Gruhn discusses critical industry issues related to professional licensure. He also celebrates ISA's 75th birthday and invites readers to attend the annual ISA leadership confe -
Industry Product
PREMO announces 3DC14EMR-ULP series of 3D antenna coil
This is a sensor with a 12mm x 14mm footprint and a 1.65mm maximum height that is able to be integrated into ultra-thin devices such as SmartCard-type key fobs, traditional automotive key fobs, special miniaturized key fobs (sport keys), Smartphones (to be used as a digital key with the same user experience of current PKE access), and other devices such as hand-held controllers. -
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Kaspersky Report: ICS Energy Sector faces increased pressure from cyberthreats
Of the Kaspersky solutions installed on ICS computers, 41.6% experienced and blocked a cyber threat. The three main cyber threats detected in energy ICS environments included worms (7.1%), spyware (3.7%) and cryptocurrency miners (2.9%). -
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Automation-Readiness: Part of Determining the Right Time to Sell a Manufacturing Company
By Frances Brunelle, Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers Selling a manufacturing company requires consideration of several factors, including automation-readiness. -
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Festo's BionicOpter earns spot in Guinness Book of World Records
The BionicOpter, a flying object based on the dragonfly, was named there as the world record winner for biggest flying robotic insect. -
eBookInTech Focus: Final Control Elements
This edition of InTech Focus centers on fundamentals related to final control elements, including of troubleshooting the control loops related to them, understanding how to calculate rated capacity, eliminating valve noise, and understanding ISA100 wireless valve control. -
Industry Product
ElectroCraft announces CompletePower Plus Universal Drive with ElectroCraft CompleteArchitect configuration software
The CompletePower Plus Universal Drive combined with ElectroCraft CompleteArchitect configuration software utilizes digital drive technology combined with an configurable user interface. -
Industry Product
GE Digital announces enhanced versions of Predix Essentials, Asset Answers and Webspace 6.0 software
The enhancements are intended make it possible for companies to operate their plants, analyze industrial data and optimize their operations. -
Industry Product
Phoenix Contact introduces video monitoring product portfolio
The range includes IP camera networking components, power supplies, surge protection, connectors, patch panels, and cables — all designed for harsh environments. -
Industry Product
Micro-Epsilon introduces IF2030/PNET interface module
Micro-Epsilon designed the IF2030/PNET interface module as a link to PROFINET controllers. Terminals enable sensors from Micro-Epsilon to be connected to this module via RS422/RS485 interfaces. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Are Errors Corrected in Industrial Network Data Communications?
Cyclic redundancy checking is a method of checking for errors in data that has been transmitted on a communications link. -
Industry Product
Valcor Engineering introduces Quick Disconnect (QD) couplings
Current QD designs are non-locking type, that require contact to maintain the couplings in the open position. Upon pulling the QD apart, each end closes and maintains the gas/liquid on each side of the fitting. -
Industry Product
Axiomtek announces CAPA310 embedded SBC
The CAPA310 is a platform designed for Industrial IoT and intelligent systems such as industrial automation, self-service terminals, digital signage, POS/kiosk displays, medical, and more. -
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Collegiate Inventors Competition names 2019 finalists
Established in 1990, the Collegiate Inventors Competition is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame and is sponsored by the USPTO, Arrow Electronics (People’s Choice Award), Merck, Hologic and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. -
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Manufacturing Injuries Cost More Than $7B Per Year. Here's How IIoT Technology Can Help
By Sam Cece, Swift Sensors Beyond preventing accidents in the moment, IIoT analytics can help identify areas that need safety overhauls for better long-term worker protection. Here's how the IIoT is improving safety in each of the major manufacturing injury categories. -
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Report: Medical Device Manufacturers, Others Benefit from New Assembly Machines
Because both manual and automated assembly lines improve productivity, efficiency and quality of manufacturing while reducing labor costs and cycle time, the market for new assembly machines is expected to grow 27% by 2025, according to recent research by Global Market Insights. -
Industry Product
TRACO POWER releases TSR 0.6WI and TSR 1WI non-isolated point-of-load converters
The 8:1 input range of 9-72 VDC make these a solution for designers to standardize on one converter to support multiple applications and bus voltages. -
Industry Product
Emerson and Cisco introduce Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateway with Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point
This wireless access point provides wi-fi bandwidth necessary for real-time safety monitoring, including Emerson’s Location Awareness and wireless video. These applications are intended to enhance personnel safety practices, improve plant security and help ensure environmental compliance. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces PID loop control capability to CLICK series of micro brick PLCs
CLICK PID control is streamlined with only the features that most users need, including direct or reverse acting control, pulse width modulated control outputs, bumpless transfer, anti-windup, auto-tuning, process variable alarms, process variable limits, control output limits and error deadband. -
Industry Product
Weintek introduces cMT-CTRL01 - IIoT Programmable Logic Controller
igus CF130US and CF140US series tray rated control cables are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured for use in both continuous flexing and fixed tray applications.