FEATURED ARTICLES
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Changing Business Models with IoTBy Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation
An organization’s business model sets out how it will create and deliver value.Over the years, such models... -
Move to Smart Automotive Manufacturing With StandardizationBy Larry Smentowski, Rockwell Automation
Smart manufacturing or Industry 4.0 initiatives present an opportunity to help all automakers address... -
Retrospective Digitalization: Making the most of legacy equipmentBy Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology
The proposed benefits of data collection from smart sensors are huge, but some manufacturers still feel that... -
7 Switch Myths BustedBy John Sestito, United Electric Controls
Seven common myths surrounding switches are analyzed in this paper in conjunction with new high-tech...
NEWS
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- Moxa's SDS-3008 Smart Ethernet Switch earns Red Dot Award for Product Design
- HANNOVER MESSE USA 2018 announces Industrial Energy Systems Special Display
- FANUC America announces Michigan expansion plans
- Mitsubishi Electric announces acquisition of ASTES4 SA
- OnRobot's Gecko Gripper wins Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award (IERA) at the 50th International Symposium on Robotics
- ESMERA announces first call for experiment proposals
- Festo announces opening of Silicon Valley Festo Experience Center
- Rockwell Automation announces addition of 5 members to Machine Safety System Integrator program
- Falkonry releases machine learning infographic
- Boulting announces Robin Whitehead as managing director
- Mek announces Jeroen Nagtzaam as Operations & Logistics manager
FEATURED PRODUCTS
PRODUCT NEWS
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Optimal Engineering Systems releases AT20-300 Motorized Vertical Lift StageApplications for the AT20-300 Motorized Vertical Lift Stage include: Positioning of Flasks, stirrers, hotplates, and other lab equipment, testing,...
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ABB introduces IRB 14050 single-arm YuMi collaborative robotWeighing less than 10kg, and capable of being mounted from a ceiling, table and wall, this addition to the YuMi family offers increased flexibility...
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ABM Greiffenberger introduces unit sizes 80 and 100 of SINOCHRON MotorsThe drives operateat ambient temperatures from –30 °C to +60 °C. Torque fluctuations are minimal thanks to the special rotor design. This...
MEDIA
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RESOURCES
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The AMP program will be offered in conjunction with the exida Academy Training course ALM 101: Introduction to Alarm Management Practices &...
CLPA’s activity with the OPCF aims to expand its existing CSP+ (Control & Communication System Profile) technology from just describing...
The recently published Gartner Magic Quadrant evaluates multiple integrated risk management solution providers who serve the needs of security and...
WHITE PAPERS
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By James McNamara, Sensata Technologies
Originally developed for audio speakers, voice coil actuation technology is now being used to provide...
By Radley Corporation
The IIoT connects devices with the digital world to provide data visibility. But the real value of the IIoT lies in how that...
By CAS Dataloggers
This brief overview has been designed to help guide users through the basics of data loggers and how they can simplify data...
CASE STUDIES
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YELLOWSTONE LIVE, shows the Yellowstone park’s ecosystem in real-time over a four night period. With more geysers in the park than any other...
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) is increasingly being used in the manufacturing industry for prototyping, low volume manufacture and for...
SYSTEMATIX developed a VGR solution. Using a discrete distance measurement sensor, a Cognex In-Sight 8000 vision system with PatMax RedLine...
EVENTS
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The 2018 Process Control & Safety Symposium and Exhibition (PCS) returns to Houston, TX. Sponsored by the Process Measurement and Control, Safety and Security, Chemical and Petroleum, Communications, Education, Pulp and Paper, and Management Divisions of ISA and the ISA Houston Section who are teaming up to bring another world-class program, exhibit, and networking event this November.
TRAINING
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The 2018 Process Control & Safety Symposium and Exhibition (PCS) returns to Houston, TX. Sponsored by the Process Measurement and Control, Safety and Security, Chemical and Petroleum, Communications, Education, Pulp and Paper, and Management Divisions of ISA and the ISA Houston Section who are teaming up to bring another world-class program, exhibit, and networking event this November.
