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Rexroth announces new FRL air service system
Series AS3 Air Service system has a modular construction and is comprised of filters, regulators, lubricators, and accessory devices such as shut-off valves and distribution blocks. With a width of 63 mm, an AS3 regulator provides a high flow rate of 184 SCFM. The AS3 compressed air preparation system is offered with 3/8” and ½” NPT, and G3/8 and G1/2 ports with a pressure range of 232 psi and can be used at temperatures between +14° to +122°F. -
Industry Product
Rexroth announces new mini air preparation units
The new Series NL1 mini air preparation units from Rexroth are fully modular and customizable. The units are easy to assemble (without tools), and easy to install and maintain. Series NL1 features transparent polycarbonate and solid metal bowls, and a choice of 1/8” or ¼” NPT ports. Series NL1 complements the Series AS2 and AS3 (1/4 to ½ ports) family of FRLs. -
Industry Product
Kooltronic introduces hazardous location enclosure air conditioners
Air conditioners are for use in NEC Class I, Division 1 Groups A, B, C & D and Division 2 Groups A, B, C & D locations in conjunction with types X and Z purged enclosures. -
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AutomationDirect releases C-series Pneumatic Air Cylinders
C-series cylinders feature type 304 stainless steel bodies with anodized aluminum alloy heads. -
Opinion
Robotics Software Platforms Review
This article gives a short overview of general-purpose robotics software platforms currently available for service robotics applications. The article is a compilation of the knowledge the authors accumulated during an experimentation work they’ve been recently involved in. -
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Essential Digital Twins for Upstream Oil and Gas Production Operations
The technology is enabling remote asset and enterprise performance management. -
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Digital Twins Are a Win-win at IChemE Global Awards
Sellafield Ltd and the National Nuclear Laboratory scooped the Outstanding Achievement in Chemical and Process Engineering Award, sponsored by ExxonMobil, at the Institution of Chemical Engineers Global Awards, held Nov. 17, 2022. -
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Engines of Automation: APIs, the Cloud and Edge Computing
Zededa’s Transform Edge Computing conference highlighted why there's no place better place to compute than the cloud and how OT systems can benefit. -
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Registration Opens for IMTS 2024
Registration has opened for IMTS 2024–The International Manufacturing Technology Show, taking place Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago. -
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What Are the Pro and Cons of Different Types of Dynamic Process Simulators?
The best way to classify process simulators is to look at the original intent of the simulator software when first released, who are the software developers, who configures the models, and how are the -
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Accelerating Digital Maturity with S.I.R.I. Assessments
The Smart Industry Readiness Index assesses digital transformation in 16 areas within three foundational pillars: process, technology and organization. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
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What is Your Wish List for Achievement and Recognition? Part 2
What is your personal wish list of prospective achievements in process automation? -
Feature
Intelligence-based Manufacturing
Automation.com, June 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Participants of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable discussed the use of data, modeling and other automation technology for Intelligence-based Manufacturing. The goal is to move from responsive and reactive actions to preventative and proactive manufacturing strategies. This is part 6 of a 6 part article series. -
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Comau: Supporting Sustainability on Multiple Fronts
From robots to design-to-manufacture production lines, Comau brings its sustainable automation to companies across the globe. -
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Growing IIoT Challenges Require Smarter MQTT
Larger, more complex systems can benefit from a smart MQTT broker. This feature comes from the ebook AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 3: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Industry Product
FCI’s Liquid Level Sensors Detect Aircraft Gearbox Oil Level To Support Maintenance Needs and Prevent Safety Issues
FCI Aerospace presents the AS-LL Liquid Level Sensors. -
News
How to Pick the Right Fieldbus Protocol
There are four leading types of protocols commonly used in process plants: HART, PROFIBUSPA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and WirelessHART. All four of these protocols are designed to connect field instruments to control and monitoring host systems, typically a distributed control system (DCS) or an asset management system -
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OptiDyn compressed air system saves energy for Cooper Bussmann
Cooper Bussmann's Juarez factory will save $147,000 yearly with the installation of a PLC-based Compressed Air Management System (CAMS).











