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VDMA OPC Machine Vision Initiative and OPC UA Foundation announce OPC UA demonstrator

  • November 15, 2019
  • News

As part of a joint project, members of the VDMA OPC Machine Vision Initiative together with the OPC UA Foundation, have developed a hardware demonstrator that includes the practical implementation of the "OPC UA for Machine Vision (OPC MV) Part 1 Companion Specification".

NK Technologies releases Ground Fault Considerations Tech Guide

  • November 8, 2019
  • News

The Ground Fault Considerations Tech Guide covers a wide range of topics and includes a selection guide, as well as a variety of case studies and application examples.

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.

A Realist’s Prediction for the Future Factory

  • October 28, 2019
  • Feature

By Mark Howard, EU Automation This article looks to establish a realistic ten-year prediction for the future of manufacturing digitalization in the United States.

ABB announces support for Asian-Pacific Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) pilot project

  • October 24, 2019
  • News

The project aims to test the production of hydrogen gas through brown coal gasification, liquefaction of hydrogen gas, storage and loading onto a specialized carrier for transport across the Asia-Pacific.

Thorlabs announces acquisition of OPTEK

  • October 18, 2019
  • News

OPTEK is an designer and manufacturer of large-format, granite-based video (VideoMic) and x-ray (InnerVision) dimensional measurement systems

SIASUN announces cooperation with CENIT AG to create software for 3D laser machine

  • October 18, 2019
  • News

The development is based on CENIT’s FASTSUITE Edition 2 software, which will be customized to work in perfect synchronization with the newly built machine.

Manufacturing Injuries Cost More Than $7B Per Year. Here's How IIoT Technology Can Help

  • September 27, 2019
  • Feature

By Sam Cece, Swift Sensors Beyond preventing accidents in the moment, IIoT analytics can help identify areas that need safety overhauls for better long-term worker protection. Here's how the IIoT is improving safety in each of the major manufacturing injury categories.

Managing the Big Data Flood

  • September 25, 2019
  • Feature

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Much like constant downfalls of water, there’s lots of data being generated — and it needs to go somewhere. This article looks at how to effectively funnel big data for use in operational risk management.

Senseye partners with FANUC on FIELD system IIoT platform

  • September 25, 2019
  • News

Users of the FIELD system will be able to connect Senseye’s analytics and prognostic capabilities to their existing production data by requesting Senseye PdM from the FANUC App Store.