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Vision System helps Exide read battery labels
Exide had difficulties in reading 2D data matrix codes burned into plastic with a laser burner. The problem was solved by switching to image-based Cognex DataMan 200 readers with 2D decoding software and an EtherNet/IP interface to the PLC. -
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Farsens’s RFID sensor tags monitor data center conditions
RFID sensor tags do not require batteries to monitor temperature, pressure and humidity of equipment remotely. -
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Rockwell Automation drives Underground Mining operations
Four PowerFlex 755 Variable Frequency Drives operate motors that run the hydraulic emulsion pumps responsible for advancing roof supports at an unnamed mining company in Illinois. -
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Is it Time for New SCADA Software Technology?
By Rich Hunzinger, B-Scada With all of the opportunities presented by today's data-driven enterprise, the time has come to consider whether your SCADA system is limiting your potential. -
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A Case for Mobile HMIs in Automation
By Rich Hunzinger, B-Scada One of the fastest-growing and most widespread trends in the HMI and SCADA software realms is that of mobility. Namely, how can we - or should we - take advantage of mobile devices in automated work environments? -
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HIMA to supply safety solution to Daqing Petrochemical
Daqing Petrochemical Company will use the HIMA FlexSILon TMC solution for safely controlling turbomachines at its gasoline desulfurization plant being built in Daqing City, in China’s Heilongjiang province. -
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AvaLAN Supports the New FCC Ruling for Additional Outdoor Channels
The FCC recently approved the use of high power transmitters at 5.15-5.25GHz. The AvaLAN 5Ghz product family now has twice as many channels resulting in twice the amount of data capacity. -
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GE adds Webalo Pro Appliance to Proficy
Proficy Scorecard generates real-time views of information, from multiple data sources within the company, to provide actionable “Scorecards” for all departments in an organization. -
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Building Safety into Metal Forming Machines
By Steve Aamodt, SICK To help prevent injuries and increase productivity for end users, machine builders are incorporating safety into the design of metal forming and bending machines. The old way of thinking, that safety harms productivity, has changed, in large part due to better safety systems. -
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Honeywell opens Customer Experience Center in Houston
Interactive demonstration center in Houston gives industrial customers a glimpse into the future of managing their manufacturing operations. -
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Red Lion Crimson Software Supports 300+ Protocols
Crimson-enabled products allow companies to easily integrate almost any PLC, PC or SCADA system for data collection, monitoring and control. -
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ITTIA puts embedded database in robots
Wasserbauer installed ITTIA DB SQL data base into its Butler robots. -
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Kepware connects 17 plants of Cascades Tissue Group
Using Kepware’s KEPServerEX, Cascades now supports communications across all of its seventeen plants, seventeen paper machines, and nearly ninety converting lines with just one piece of software. -
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Rexroth adds CIP Safety on Sercos to its drives
To simplify the development of complex machines, Rexroth is integrating safety technology into the Sercos automation network. -
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InfinityQS opens office in Europe
InfinityQS ProFicient manufacturing quality software provides companies with real-time visibility across the enterprise and into the supply chain. -
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Rockwell Automation Acquires ESC Services
ESC Services is a hazardous energy control provider of lockout-tagout services and solutions. -
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Rockwell Automation controls Ridgeline Pipe Manufacturing
Ridgeline Pipe manufactures about 125 different PVC pipe products that vary in length, diameter, color, markings and other requirements. Allen-Bradley ControlLogix L61 programmable automation controller (PAC) manages all control and motion functions for each piece of equipment in the PVC manufacturing process. -
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Securing Industrial Wireless to Its Fullest
By Julia Santogatta, Belden Wireless can actually be extremely secure, shared medium or not, if you follow the “wireless Golden Rule” and ask yourself some typical security questions when planning a wireless local area network (WLAN). -
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Focus on Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure
By Bill Lydon, Editor By recently joining the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), MOXA emphasized their strong focus on the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Another example of this commitment is their increased rugged industrial communications product scope, including security offerings. -
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Emerson Wireless Steam Trap Monitors Increase Efficiency at Coffee Plant in Mexico
By David Gustafson, Emerson Process Management It took only two weeks to install the first system, and already it’s saved $100,000 in maintenance costs and increased production by 5,000 tons per year.