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Virtual and Augmented Reality in Manufacturing

  • June 6, 2019
  • Feature

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Simulating the factory can help fix mistakes and improve production. This article explains how VR and AR can be used in the factory to improve safety and increase productivity.

Yale Materials Handling announces safety resources ahead of 2019 National Forklift Safety Day

  • June 6, 2019
  • News

In recognition of the sixth annual National Forklift Safety Day on June 11, Yale is offering online resources to highlight the safety features of its lift truck power, robotics and telemetry solutions.

Micro-Epsilon helps Donfabs & Consillia enhance inspection process

  • June 5, 2019
  • Case Study

The task was to measure the wear on the power rail to ensure it was not worn beyond the conductor rail. This would cause a loss of connection and stuttering of the train, which in turn leads to disruptions and an uncomfortable ride for commuters. Previously, the track bed geometry was checked through visual inspection by the operator.

Regulations Require Surge Protection for Safety Circuits

  • June 4, 2019
  • Feature

By Brent Purdy, PE, AutomationDirect Recent additions to the National Electrical Code (NEC) mandate surge protection for safety interlock circuits to protect operators and machinery.

Fluke announces online safety resources for National Safety Month

  • May 23, 2019
  • News

Making a mistake while working on a high-energy electrical system can cause serious injury to anyone who fails to take the right safety precautions. In anticipation of National Safety Month in June, Fluke is highlighting its safety content to create more awareness of its free online resources to improve workplace safety.

Digital Safety for the Energy Industry: Inside Siemens & TÜV SÜD’s cybersecurity partnership

  • May 20, 2019
  • Feature

By Bill Lydon, Automation.com Cyber threats continue to be a prominent concern as the digitalization movement grows ever larger. Siemens and T√úV S√úD are partnering to try and counter these concerns.

ABB announces its first CO2-neutral production site in Germany

  • May 8, 2019
  • Case Study

The installed ABB technology will generate enough power to cover on sunny days 100 percent of the factories` power requirements.

Cipher Resources announces Alexandra Woodyer Sherron as company President and Chief Executive Office

  • May 6, 2019
  • News

Elena Tanzola has resigned as a director and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company thanks her for her contributions and service.

Cipher Resources announces Alexandra Woodyer Sherron as company President and Chief Executive Office

  • May 6, 2019
  • News

Elena Tanzola has resigned as a director and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company thanks her for her contributions and service.

exida announces ALM 102 online alarm management training course

  • April 30, 2019
  • News

This course allows students to achieve the exida Alarm Management Practitioner (AMP) certification, while learning at their own pace.

Understanding Fire and Gas Systems Increases Safety

  • November 6, 2019
  • Feature

By Edward Naranjo, Emerson When plant personnel have a basic grasp of fire and gas system operation, they can recognize factors that compromise safety.

Festo announces distribution agreement with Magswitch

  • November 5, 2019
  • News

Magswitch offers single sided gripping systems featuring true on-and-off magnetic technology that can simplify complete automation systems in OEM assembled lines in such applications as robotic welding, pick-and-place, and body-in-white.

Emerson New Jersey-based facility earns Environmental Stewardship recognition

  • October 30, 2019
  • News

The facility was highlighted for voluntary and proactive measures taken to improve the environment and foster sustainability. Besides being the headquarters for the fluid control & pneumatics businesses, the facility houses the global development center for the ASCO brand of fluid control solutions.

Rockwell Automation announces three additions to Machine Safety System Integrator program

  • September 12, 2019
  • News

The Machine Safety System Integrator program connects companies with system integrators that have expertise in current safety standards and a track record of designing safety systems. The program now has 45 members located around the world.

Collaborative Robots Providing Amazing Automation Opportunities for Small Manufacturers

  • August 27, 2019
  • Feature

By Bill Lydon, Automation.com Amongst the many new technologies that are impacting the manufacturing industry today, collaborative robots may be the highest impact automation development that can improve manufacturing for small and medium manufacturing enterprises.

Sea Machines Robotics demonstrates autonomous systems to assist marine oil-spill response

  • August 26, 2019
  • News

The on-water demonstrations took place aboard the world’s first autonomous spill response vessel – a Vigor/Kvichak Marine Industries-built skimmer boat, owned by Marine Spill Response Corp. (MSRC) – before a live audience of MARAD, government, naval, international, environmental and industry representatives.

ISA’s 2019 Process Industry Conference to shed light on issues in the energy processing and proces

  • August 26, 2019
  • News

ISA’s 2019 Process Industry Conference (PIC) is taking place 4-6 November at the Westin Houston, Memorial City. This is an event for those who wish to understand the demands and find answers to problems in energy processing and process manufacturing.

ISA’s 2019 Process Industry Conference to shed light on issues in the energy processing and proces

  • August 26, 2019
  • News

ISA’s 2019 Process Industry Conference (PIC) is taking place 4-6 November at the Westin Houston, Memorial City. This is an event for those who wish to understand the demands and find answers to problems in energy processing and process manufacturing.

Emerson helps BP Alaska enhance process safety with wireless pressure gauges

  • August 23, 2019
  • Case Study

Rosemount Wireless Pressure Gauges work to contribute to decreased personnel and environmental risk by providing visibility into well integrity without the need to physically enter the well, protecting personnel from potentially hazardous conditions.

Inside JST's efforts to automate process automation cleaning process

  • August 2, 2019
  • Case Study

Cleaning, an integral part of many manufacturing and maintenance process, is often critical to the performance of a broad range of technologies and refers to the use of agents such as solvents, acids or bases to remove unwanted particulates and other contaminates.