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William Bentley

William Bentley, PE, CSEP, earned his Professional Engineer’s license in Industrial Controls and is a Certified Systems Engineering Professional. Retired after 28 years in product supply engineering with Procter & Gamble, he is now an Industry Business Consultant with Dassault Systèmes.
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  • Thumbnail for EXAIR releases 303SS Air Jets

    EXAIR releases 303SS Air Jets

    These 1/8 NPT Stainless Steel Air Jets replace open tubes and pipe nipples on parts cleaning, drying and cooling operations. With temperature rated up to 400°F, they will produce up to 1.25 pounds of force upon a target.
    05 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Seeq releases R20 software update

    Seeq releases R20 software update

    Recent releases of Seeq have focused on enabling larger deployments through scalability features in the software by making the Seeq application easier to use. Seeq also announced their new Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) office will be led by Seeq Managing Director for EMEA Mike Purcell
    05 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for PCB Piezotronics introduces Model EX378B02 prepolarized condenser microphone system

    PCB Piezotronics introduces Model EX378B02 prepolarized condenser microphone system

    The EX378B02 is equipped with a free-field microphone cartridge. It has a frequency range of 3.75 to 20,000 Hz. With the low-end noise-floor measurement capability of 15.5 dBA, it can measure accurately to 137 dB at the top end.
    05 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Applied Motion Products introduces TSM, SSM & TXM series of StepSERVO Integrated Motors

    Applied Motion Products introduces TSM, SSM & TXM series of StepSERVO Integrated Motors

    Using closed loop feedback and control technology, Applied Motion StepSERVO Integrated Motors create torque for acceleration in meeting faster machine cycles.
    05 June, 2018
  • Thumbnail for HANNOVER MESSE USA announces 2018 Integrated Industries Conference

    HANNOVER MESSE USA announces 2018 Integrated Industries Conference

    The 2018 Integrated Industries Conference takes place on Tuesday, September 11 during IMTS 2018 and covers three major educational topic tracks: Motion, Drive, and Automation; Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)/Industry 4.0; and Integrated Industries.
    05 June, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for TT Electronics announces acquisition of Precision

    TT Electronics announces acquisition of Precision

    TT will provide Precision with customer and market access in Europe and Asia, supported by a global Field Application Engineering team and distribution network. TT’s operating footprint will provide manufacturing and supply chain capabilities in Asia to support customers in region.
    05 June, 2018 | 1 minute
  • 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.
    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.
    04 June, 2018
    Sponsored By SICK, Inc.
  • 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.
    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 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 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 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 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.
    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.
    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.
    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 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 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
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