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Lenze partners with ei3 to offer IIoT-based remote analysis and maintenance services
As part of their service contract with Lenze, machine builders can collect all the data that is available inside the Lenze controllers. They can then evaluate this data and make it available to their own customers, either as an up-to-date dashboard or in the form of reports providing performance figures. -
Samsung Electronics joins the OPC Foundation
Samsung Electronics believes that the great potentials of the OPC UA framework could synergy Samsung’s effort to deploy the Industrial IoT edge platform for its manufacturing infrastructures in order to achieve the seamless interoperability aiming for the Industry 4.0. -
ProComSol releases DevCom.iOS HART Communicator App for iOS
The App uses the Device Descriptor (DD) for the connected HART device so the user has full access to every Parameter and Method in the device. -
An Open Electronic Marshalling Solution? Finally! - Siemens Delivers
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Given the number of vendors that have introduced electronic marshalling products, the value of electronic marshalling is clear. With Siemens’ entry into the world of open automation solutions, the value of these solutions should become increasingly clear as well. -
Prosys OPC helps Krüger enable data integration in STAR Utility Solution
Krüger A/S provides with its STAR Utility Solution online control solutions that continuously optimize and stabilize the operation of the entire system for water and waste water. Prosys OPC developed for Krüger A/S a scalable, cloud-based solution for the data integration needs in their STAR Utility Solution platform. -
Skkynet Cloud Systems announces OSP 2017―OPC UA Sandpit event
This international event, held in Osaka, Japan, on September 14, 2017, will showcase ten OPC UA products from leading industrial automation companies. -
CODESYS announces CODESYS-compatible SoftPLC for open Linux device platforms
As of now, SoftPLC systems for the device platforms PFC 100 from WAGO and SIMATIC IOT2000 from Siemens are also available. Both systems are based on an open Linux operating system and are designed to work in industrial environments. -
How to Use the Cloud to Store and Distribute Manufacturing Data
The cloud is expanding and becoming valuable for improving manufacturing systems. -
Phoenix Contact announces series of PROFINET one-day training workshops
Phoenix Contact, Renesas, and Siemens will host several one-day training workshops where attendees will have the opportunity to create a PROFINET device in less than three hours with the Renesas TPS-1 -
Is Your PM Program Passive, Preventative, Predictive or Proactive?
Your PM program represents but one part, although an important one, of the full life cycle of your automation system and facility. -
Bedrock Automation delivers automation control system for Houston oil and gas processor
The Bedrock system will coordinate flow of product from partners, through the Pinnacle processing facilities and onto refiners and shippers. Pinnacle chose Bedrock system for its scalability, ease of engineering, ruggedness, cost efficiencies and intrinsic cyber security. -
How IIoT Revolutionizes Real-Time Plant Maintenance and Analytics
Data from automation and monitoring systems, leveraged with analytics, monitoring, and reporting, creates the basis for a real-time maintenance program. -
Beckhoff to feature automation and IT convergence at Pack Expo 2017
Visitors to the Beckhoff booth will again be able to “BYOD”, using their own smartphones and tablets to connect with PC-based control demos – including a wall of IoT-enabled devices, plus articulated robot arms from Stäubli – using any mobile device with a web browser. -
Hilscher plans introduction of 'coupler' between CC-Link IE and PROFINET
With the new coupler, users can effectively achieve communication between differing parts of a line on separate networks, increasing transparency and integration. -
Opto 22 announces OptoPartners IoT Certification program
This program is designed to address a specific need as Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or Industry 4.0 applications and projects proliferate. -
Bedrock announces free online training for Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Initially developed to train Bedrock end users and partners in programming applications to the IEC 61131-3 standard, the software and the IDE can be used to build PLC, DCS, and SCADA RTU applications that are cryptographically authenticated to the Bedrock platform. -
How to Integrate Valve Actuators with an Automation System
In plant installations, a key requirement is the ability to smoothly integrate actuators used for opening or closing valves with the automation system. -
Rajant announces Michael J. Van Rassen as Executive Vice President of Business Development
Mr. Van Rassen will cover military and commercial markets for Rajant domestically and internationally, bringing to the company more than 20 years of acquisition experience, both in uniform and as an Army Civilian. -
Alicat announces Modbus TCP/IP compatibility to its line of flow, pressure & liquid instrumentation
The option allows PLCs running the Modbus industrial automation protocol to connect to Alicat instruments over Ethernet cable. -
Zebra Technologies Study: 2/3 of global manufacturers to adopt IIoT by 2022
Driven by globalization, intensifying competition and rising customer demand for more options and higher quality products, a connected plant floor has become a necessity. Zebra’s survey shows the number of organizations achieving a fully connected factory is expected to rise dramatically over the next five years.


