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NewsOpen Systems International announces Dr. Thierry Godart as Senior Vice President of Industrial Technology
Dr. Godart is known for developing high-performance teams and applying groundbreaking technologies to improve business productivity and sustainability. He comes to OSI well equipped to provide strong strategic leadership to the company’s industrial energy management business unit. -
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Windows XP for embedded applications
Suggested industrial applications for XP Embedded include human-machine interface (HMI) panels, process automation systems, industrial robots, inspection systems, Soft programmable logic controllers (Soft PLCs), remote control devices and factory monitoring systems. Accordingly, many Advantech systems are compatible with XP Embedded. A few of the many possible consumer and commercial applications of XP Embedded would include set top boxes and terminals such as kiosks and ATMs. -
NewsInnovations in Corrosion Monitoring
Over the years, corrosion evaluation tools have been developed to help the corrosion engineer do his or her job more efficiently. In the end, these tools gave the corrosion expert a high level of data for determination of corrosion but the data was only useful to the specialist, not the facility operator or control systems engineer – that is, until now. Finally, corrosion monitoring technology is available that can be easily implemented into standard control room architecture. -
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Continuous Monitoring for Reciprocating Compressors
Traditional compressor monitoring has focused on velocity vibration and rod drop. Hardy provides two additional measurement techniques, Impact and Triangulated Rod Drop, that were developed especially for reciprocating compressors. -
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Considerations for Specifying, Installing and Interfacing Rotary Incremental Optical Encoders
The vast majority of encoder users have a solid understanding of the type of encoder they need to accomplish their objective. What they don’t always know, at least without painful experience, are the major factors that need to be considered when specifying, installing, and interfacing with the encoders they select for their machine. This article will address those issues, primarily as they relate to rotary incremental optical encoders, though most of the concepts that follow apply to several encoder types. -
NewsContinuous Process Improvement (CPI) Algorithm
The methodology proposed in this paper can be applied to any processes i.e. manufacturing, management, software development, financial, etc. -
NewsProduct Spotlight: Micro DCS - Small to Midrange Process Control
The Freelance system combines easy engineering with open system architecture. ABB describes Freelance as a small footprint DCS for small to medium sized plants in the process industry and for applications requiring DCS functionality in a compact system with intuitive and efficient engineering tools. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Process Confirms That a Company Meets the Needs of Customers and Complies With Statutory and Regulatory Requirements?
ISO 9000 is a family of international quality management systems standards designed to help organizations ensure that they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders while meeting statutory an -
Industry ProductSwift Sensors releases Swift Sensors PoE Standard Bridge 1011
The Power over Ethernet (PoE) bridge is intended for use in manufacturing plants, restaurants and other spaces where water, cleaning solutions and other chemicals come into contact with monitoring equipment. -
NewsRockwell Automation announces acquisition of Italy-based ASEM
The transaction includes the purchase of a minority interest in ASEM held by KEB Group, Germany. Post-close, Rockwell Automation will maintain ASEM’s strategic supplier and technology partner relationship with KEB. -
NewsPhysik Instrumente announces Markus Spanner as CEO
In his role, Markus Spanner has established an extended management team to take a structured approach to achieving the new targets. He will be assisted bDr. Peter Schittenhelm (COO), Dr. Markus Czanta (CTO), Stéphane Bussa (CSO), and Heiko Brehm (CFO). -
FeatureAlarm Management and DCS Versus PLC/SCADA Systems
There are very few if any chemical or refinery units that would not benefit from state-based alarming. -
Industry ProductNanotec 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. -
NewsOrange Business Services to partner with Ekinops and Dell Technologies to introduce universal customer premise equipment (uCPE) solution
The solution is a result of co-innovation between Orange and its strategic partners Ekinops and Dell Technologies, combining Enterprise Branch Server IT and Virtualization Management. -
NewsBentley Systems announces call for nominations for Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards
The awards, which are judged by independent juries of industry experts, recognize infrastructure projects for digital innovations that improve project delivery and/or asset performance. The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2020. -
NewsInteract 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. -
NewsIFR 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. -
NewsIndustrial 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. -
OpinionSustainable 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 ProductAxiomtek 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.