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Interact Analysis Report: Bumpy road ahead predicted for global manufacturing industry
The report shows that the current deceleration in manufacturing output seen in 2019 is expected to continue into early 2020. However, a solid recovery is anticipated by 2021, before the sector enters another natural business downcycle towards the end of 2022. A rise in output for most industrial segments is then forecast beyond 2022. -
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IFR Report: Top Robotics Trends Heading into 2020
From 2020 to 2022 almost 2 million new units of industrial robots are expected to be installed in factories around the world. New technology trends and market developments enable companies to react to changing requirements. The International Federation of Robotics shows top trends to innovate. -
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Industrial Internet Consortium announces winners of Smart Buildings Challenge
Designed to help digitalize the smart buildings industry, the Smart Buildings Challenge had technology suppliers compete to design solutions for four different use cases. -
Opinion
Sustainable Manufacturing Through Obsolescence
The amount of worldwide e-waste generation is expected to exceed 50 million tons by 2020. Americans specifically, throw away an estimated 55 billion USD in e-waste material each year. This article explains how manufacturers can achieve sustainable manufacturing through obsolescence management. -
Industry Product
Nanotec introduces APBA60 series of brushless DC motors
Because of their low voltage the motors of the APBA60 series are suited for battery-powered applications, such as AGVs or service robots. They are also safe for use in medical or other environments where standard AC servos would require additional insulation and safety measures. -
Industry Product
Schneider Electric announces EcoStruxure Power SCADA Operation 2020 release
Designed to provide real-time vision and control for timely response, this update to the EcoStruxure Power edge control portfolio keeps demanding operations running with new levels of cybersecurity and graphics customization. -
Industry Product
Axiomtek releases CEM520 COM Express Type 6 basic module
The 125 x 95 mm system-on-module was designed for graphics-intensive applications over the Industrial IoT, including automation control, medical imaging, digital signage, and gaming machines. -
Industry Product
AutomationDirect introduces 5-pole, M8 (Pico) quick-disconnect cables
AutomationDirect's 5-pole, M8 (Pico) quick-disconnect cables are available with axial or right-angle female connectors and pigtail wiring in 1.5, 5 and 10M cable lengths. -
Industry Product
EPLAN announces version 2.9 of the EPLAN Platform
Users can generate QR codes, which can be opened out in the field. Layers Management ensures all changes are saved automatically. Projects can be completed with mass editing of project data using expanded navigators. -
News
Cimcorp announces Joel Kuusman as Manager of US Operations
Through his experience on numerous projects, Kuusman has acquired a breadth of knowledge in the company’s systems and site work management, which he now brings to this new role. Namely, he will be responsible for leading the Cimcorp U.S. office in Norcross, Georgia, guiding its strategic growth and quality of customer service and after-sales support. -
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National Instruments announces Averna as SystemLink Platinum Alliance Partner
SystemLink was developed by National Instruments as a tool to help engineers and engineering management navigate through Industry 4.0. It works to simplify tasks such as software deployment, device configuration, system monitoring, and data management. -
Feature
Local Learning: Gruhn to speak on safety, HMIs, more
ISA past president Paul Gruhn, PE, CFSE, will be presenting at local meetings around the country during the first quarter of 2020. As a global functional safety consultant with aeSolutions, Gruhn has gained extensive experience consulting with sites around the world. -
Industry Product
Mencom introduces W-TYPE Series rectangular enclosures
W-TYPE series industrial enclosures for aggressive environments are specially designed for industrial applications operating in where corrosive external agents are present such as saltwater sprays. -
Feature
How to Reduce Control Valve Noise
Understanding and reducing noise from control valves is an important consideration for the process industries, especially those close to residential areas. -
News
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) Announces Acquisition of AECm Architects | Engineers
This strategic initiative is intended to expand Wunderlich-Malec’s services including Civil and Structural Engineering and enhance their capacity for Architectural and MEP services. -
Industry Product
CyberGuard 360 announces Deep Diver, a Dark Web monitoring and prospecting engine
The dark web is a place where illegal and illicit activities occur; traditional businesses and email users are constantly warned about the dangers of their information being breached and ending up on the dark web. -
Case Study
Rockwell Automation helps Pacific Coast Terminals enhance process safety and control
PCT set out to find a solution that would remove the cab from the boom and, instead, allow operators to control and monitor the process remotely. If the company pulled it off, it would be a first for ship loading in North America. -
Industry Product
Balluff introduces expanded range of EX intrinsically safe sensors
Designed specifically to meet the demands of applications in hazardous atmospheres, each sensor works on such a low current and voltage that it cannot ignite flammable material present in explosive zones -
Industry Product
Binder introduces M16-X 415 Series male/female cable and panel mount connectors
The M16-X has a rated voltage of 50 V AC/60 V DC and is available with an optional female panel mount connector. -
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AutoQuiz: What is “Slip” in an AC Induction Motor?
Slip is usually expressed as a percentage, and varies by motor, from nominally 0.5 percent for very large motors to about 5 percent for small, specialized motors..





















