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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.