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Parker Hannifin announces LINKnet capability for AC890 variable speed drives
The LINKnet option card is suitable for use with the 890CD Common Bus Drive, the 890SD Standalone Drive, and the 890PX Cabinet Built Drive. LINKnet is a peer-to-peer network designed to integrate AC and DC drives with remote I/O, with or without a supervisory PLC. -
Bill's Top 10 Automation & Control Trends for 2017 - Convergence, Divergence, or Chaos?
2016 was an exciting year of innovation and exploration in industrial automation. All this cutting-edge development fuels the excitement, but also begs a relevant question: Will these developments lead to convergence, divergence, and/or chaos in 2017? -
Greer Industries chooses Emerson's Powerdrive FX variable speed drive to enhance mining production
The product is being used as a regenerative drive on a downhill conveyor at one of the company’s limestone mining facilities. Leroy-Somer was selected as the preferred supplier following a recommendation when the conveyor’s existing drive became obsolete. -
ELNOR delivers automated coffee grinding for MAHLKÖNIG
To meet MAHLKÖNIG’s high-precision requirements, ELNOR ensures accurate production and assembly of its motor parts. Engineers from ELNOR perform geometric verification measurements on a CMM as well as noise and vibration investigations in its laboratory. -
Control Techniques & Leroy-Somer's speed drives enhance energy efficiency for Dutch fishing vessel
The solution comprises a number of Unidrive M variable speed drives, along with motors, transformers, brake resistors, rectifier units and generators. -
Physik Instrumente announces acquisition of ACS Motion Control
ACS will continue to be independent within the PI Group, the management will not change, and they will continue to supply existing customers. -
Association for Advancing Automation announces Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition
The Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition seeks out startup companies looking to generate awareness of their technology and find new sources of funding. -
NORD engineers it's largest industrial gear unit for Moroccan phosphate mine
The drive unit comprises an SK 15407 industrial bevel gear unit, a medium-voltage electric motor with a 450 kW performance rating, a swing base, a hydraulic coupling, and an electro-hydraulic brake. -
Lenze Americas announces appointment of Ralph Rosa as president
Rosa brings a strong track record to Lenze with more than 25 years of experience at Eaton Corporation in the controls, automation, power electronics, and services businesses. -
Gilman Precision announces Donald Hunkel as new application engineer
In his current role, Don’s objective is to assist customers in overcoming engineering challenges and produce customized products that achieve the desired application using high quality solutions. -
TT Electronics announces participation in NASA mission to Mars
The Mars 2020 Rover will carry an entirely new subsystem to collect and prepare Martian rocks and soil samples. This subsystem will include a coring drill on its arm, controlled partially by TT Electronics’ Hall-effect sensors. -
ESA Automation announces acquisition of Selema.
The recent acquisition represents a step ahead towards the accomplishment of a complete supply chain for the world of industrial automation -
Fluke announces Motor and Drive Troubleshooting course
The Fluke Motor and Drive Troubleshooting Course delivers critical knowledge so maintenance professionals can gain the practical diagnostic skills needed to better understand motor/drive system health. -
Bill’s Deep Dive: Prometheus Multivendor PLC Configuration and Management Software from Wonderware
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Wonderware/Schneider Electric's Prometheus is configuration and management software for defining HMI and multiple vendor PLC and control code -
ABB's Dr. Roger Daugherty earns NEMA's Kite & Key Award
Daugherty was instrumental in the establishment of efficiency standards for energy-efficient induction motors, including the passing of the landmark Energy Policy Act of 1992. -
NORD announces opening of Mexican assembly plant
The assembly plant and office in Huimilpan, in the state of Querétaro, Mexico, is one of five assembly centers of the international NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group in North America. -
Red Lion names Bruce Macpherson Vice President of EMEA and SAARC
As Vice President of Sales for the EMEA and SAARC regions, Macpherson will oversee customer relationships and business growth. Bruce reports directly to Red Lion President Jack Lee and serves on the company’s leadership team. -
ABB's John Malinowski recieves Motor Summit 16 award
John Malinowski, Senior Director of Industry Affairs for Baldor, the ABB Group Company received a MS’16 Award in recognition “for his personal engagement to make IE3 premium efficiency motors the global market standard” -
PI appoints Scott Jordan as Head of Photonics Market Segment
Jordan, who has several patents related to fast alignment techniques, was central in the development of PI's Multi-Channel Photonics Alignment System, a system that automates SiP alignments for packaging and test, operating with nanometer precision and device safety. -
Top-Down Security Approach – The Final Stage for OT Protection and Compliance
By Shmulik Aran, NextNine This article, the fourth and final article in a series on OT security management for the manufacturing industry, will discuss a top down approach for protecting ICS systems
