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Abaco Systems announces Kevin Campbell as Vice President of Engineering
Campbell’s appointment is the latest addition to the company’s growing pool of talent, which has seen Abaco grow from ~600 employees in December, 2015 to over 800. -
Opto 22 announces joining of Dell IoT Solutions Partner Program
This combination brings together a hardware platform, data visualization for mobile and web clients, industrial automation protocol support including Modbus/TCP and OPC UA, and data flow processing with software development environments like Node-RED. -
Industrial Automation Technologies to Shape 2017
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Innovation is the driver of progress in industrial automation. This article discusses a few key technologies that will shape industrial automation in the year ahead. -
PI North America announces GE's Rich Carpenter as newest board member
Carpenter is responsible for leading GE's automation controls strategy. Prior to this position, Carpenter was Chief of Product Strategy for GE Intelligent Platforms’ Software and Services business. -
Gainco chooses noax to implement industrial HMI in poultry plant
Gainco had strict requirements when it came to choosing an industrial touchscreen computer. After considering different options, Gainco chose the noax S15 PC with the N11 mainboard. -
Wibu-Systems uses Hyperstone controllers to boost data protection dongles
For coupling CodeMeter smartcard-chip-based protection, licensing, and security features with NAND flash mass storage, Wibu-Systems takes advantage of Hyperstone’s Application Programming Interface (API), which allows the addition of proprietary firmware extensions to existing Hyperstone firmware. -
CC-Link announces Molex receives network certification for PCI Express interface cards
Molex, Inc. provides two CC-Link certified PCI-Express interface products that are designed to work as a complete solution including full and half height boards for Industrial CC-Link Network interface -
Production Line Monitoring Utilizes Live PLC Data
By Chuck Karwoski, CimQuest INGEAR LineView needed a software solution to connect its system to the programmable logic controllers (PLCs) found on the factory floor. To make this connection, they chose CimQuest INGEAR PLC drivers. -
Automation Controllers & Word Processors Embrace the Technological Shift or Die
The foundations of the automation industry are being reshaped right now from the torrent of ideas driven by Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Given today’s trends, are industrial automation controllers headed down a path to extinction? -
Sensor Concepts chooses Acromag's XCOM-6400 for InfiniSCAN measurement systems
Although the original intent was to use the power management system to reduce processor throughput and keep the board operating under 20 watts per hazardous location requirements, SCI chose to proceed with a design based on the XCOM-6400-108E-LF that allows full processor throughput. -
IBASE announces joining of Microsoft Azure for IoT devices
Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT allows businesses to reach customers where they are, working with an ecosystem of devices and platforms, allowing for faster time to production. -
Bill's Deep Dive: The Harting IIC MICA
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com In this week's Deep Dive, Bill explores the HARTING MICA, an open and modular computing platform, which was awarded with the 13th annual HERMES AWARD at the 2016 Hannover Fair Opening Ceremony in April. -
Surlean Foods chooses noax' industrial hardware for weighing and packaging in custom-food manufacturing
To meet customers’ complex custom-batch processing requirements, Surlean Foods chose noax industrial touchscreen computers to support their business operations. -
Comark appoints Parag Shah as Chief Technology Officer
As Comark's CTO, Mr. Shah is responsible for the company's technology vision and strategy as well as the development of products and solutions to support Comark's "Smarter Automation" strategy. -
congatec announces support for SMARC 2.0 specification
First congatec SMARC 2.0 modules as well as carrier boards and starter kits including extensive software, driver and BIOS support will be available in August. -
Daisy Data Displays' Ramskow named ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor
To attain the CQA title, Ramskow had to successfully demonstrate proficiency in the standards and principles of auditing, as well as the auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting to determine a quality system’s adequacy and deficiencies. -
APLEX announces ATEX and IECEx certifications for AEx series of panel PCs
The fanless AEx-P526 is equipped with 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x LAN port, 1 x COM1, 1 x COM 2 and wide-ranging power input (11~32V DC) port with M12 connector cables and provide sealed & stable communications. -
CIMdata releases 2015 Computer-Aided Machining market report
CIMdata estimates that based on end-user payments, the worldwide CAM software and related services market grew by 2.8% in calendar year 2015. The estimated end-user payments grew from $1.76 billion in 2014 to $1.81 billion in 2015. -
Embedded IEC 61131 is Enabling Industry 4.0 & Industrial Internet of Things
By Bill Lydon, Editor Embedding intelligence in devices at the network “edge”, where sensing and control is performed, is fundamental for the successful implementation of Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet. This article discusses the role of IEC-61131 in helping organizations move forward with IIoT -
AAEON adds WiTAs extended temperature support to industrial computing products
AAEON’s Extended Temperature support, also known as WiTAs, is divided into two categories that are determined by temperature range: WiTAS 1 for temperatures between -20 to 70°C and WiTAS 2 for -40 to 85°C.