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Configurations include one-pole, one plus neutral, two, three and three plus neutral, with current ratings from 0.5A to 63A, all with thermal and magnetic trip elements for overload and short-circuit protection.

The Gecko Gripper, Polyskin Tactile Gripper, RG2-FT gripper and a technical upgrade of the HEX force-torque sensor product line based on OptoForce technology will open up new applications for collaborative robotics

The catalog and design guide illustrates a range of products engineered for use as building blocks in linear motion assemblies depending on the customers’ application needs.

By Helen Marston, CressallThere are several women in our past that have changed the face of engineering forever, being highly praised for their skills and expertise. This article discusses the role of women in engineering throughout history.

BISTel’s online DFD system offers manufacturers real-time monitoring and detection of full sensor trace data. Customers can now detect, and analyze yield impacting events and resolve yield issues. DFD® also integrates s to legacy FDC systems.

Since 1968, Moore Industries has been serving process manufacturing businesses and fortune 500 companies in oil, gas, mining, chemical, power generation, water/waste water treatment, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, semiconductor, and biotechnology industries.

Industry 4.0 continues to open up new opportunities across food and beverage manufacturing. Virtual commissioning is one of these key technologies. This article explores the concept of virtual commissioning and how system testing can benefit the food industry.

Features include programmable zero point offset, measurement averaging and sign of rotational direction. RFC4800 Series has a resolution of 14-bits across 360°, repeatability of 0.36° and independent linearity of ±0.5% of full scale.

Developed to meet the versatile nature of collaborative robots, Bimba’s CRVT comes off-the-shelf as a solution with no external valve required.

This system release leverages enabling technologies to eliminate a complexity barrier for small to mid-sized operations seeking to implement a DCS. By consolidating servers into a single machine, applications can implement the full functionality of a modern DCS.

This agreement provides that Sartorius Stedim Biotech will use Siemens automation technologies, which will include industrial PCs, the S7-1500 software controller, the TIA Portal and the SCADA system Simatic WinCC, among others.

The updates include extensive functionality for smart factories and energy distribution, as well as new predictive analytics calculations.

Following its acquisitions of artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Zementis (2016) and the Cumulocity IoT (2017), Software AG’s acquisition of TrendMiner is consolidating its position in the IoT market.

By Alan Binning, COPA-DATA UKRenewables are set to be the fastest-growing source of electrical energy generation in the next five years. This article explores three common issues for renewables — managing demand, combining distributed systems and reporting.

Simotics XP Chemstar low-voltage motors are used in machines and applications such as pumps, compressors, fans, extruders, agitators and separators.

The goal is to fully integrate the Endress+Hauser field instruments as digital twins into the SAP cloud platform. Both companies want to take advantage of the services and smart apps from SAP’s Leonardo system as well as Endress+Hauser’s IIoT offering.

The new company combines U.S.-based Perception Robotics, Hungary-based OptoForce, and Denmark-based On Robot to become OnRobot, which aims to drive innovation for robotic end-of-arm tooling. OnRobot's headquarters will be located in Denmark under Iversen’s management, and the three entities will continue their individual operations and development as well.

The solution will connect an ABB Ability PowerStore 30 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage solution to the Electranet transmission system enabling the value stacking of storage in regulated energy market.

Equipped with complete air cooling, the oil-free VARODRY screw pump is intended to make water cooling superfluous. The developers at Leybold were guided by the idea of using fewer, machine parts and components in their design.

Housed in a glass-clad building, the 400-kilovolt (kV) Länsisalmi substation plays a key role in Finland’s transmission grid. As part of the project, ABB replaced an outdoor air-insulated switchgear (AIS) installation with its gas insulated switchgear (GIS) technology, freeing up 70 percent of the space occupied by the old facility.

The certification recognizes the cyber security features of the ControlEdge RTU, which is used for remote automation and control applications such as wellhead monitoring in the oil and gas industry

The HART7 Sitrans P transmitters are ready for plant digitalization, giving users control and analysis through data logging functions and event control.

In addition to the specification-driven workflow and class warranty, the process engineering with EB 2018 also has rule-based design. Here it can be specified what information is to be passed on from which object to where.

This cutting tool and insert system from ARNO USA is designed to optimize turning, grooving, parting-off and copy turning operations.

Averna’s DP-1000 Protocol Analyzer is a mixed-mode, dual DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 sniffer, allowing simultaneous capture and monitoring of channels of different types (DS 3.0, DS 3.1, US 3.0, US 3.1 channels).

Applications of these modules measuring 3.000 in. x 3.000 in. include: solenoids, valves, actuators, DC motors, electromagnets, hydraulics, LEDs, power amplifiers for electro-pneumatic proportional valves, and pressure and flow control valves.

Recent releases of Seeq have focused on enabling larger deployments through scalability features in the software by making the Seeq application easier to use. Seeq also announced their new Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) office will be led by Seeq Managing Director for EMEA Mike Purcell

The EX378B02 is equipped with a free-field microphone cartridge. It has a frequency range of 3.75 to 20,000 Hz. With the low-end noise-floor measurement capability of 15.5 dBA, it can measure accurately to 137 dB at the top end.

The MAX22505 is a solution that combines USB fault protection (480Mbps) for industrial voltages, while being flexible to support either host or device applications including USB On-The-Go (OTG).

By Nigel Smith, TM RoboticsMany industries have already made the jump to automated processes. However, it’s only been in recent years that the food and beverage industry has begun to truly explore what automation and robotic technology has to offer.

Expansion of the company’s global partner network is designed to better enable IT/OT integration in customer deployments; and global expansion provide CIOs and CISO’s around the world with the security expertise they need to better manage and reduce their OT risks.

The vibration-proof terminal blocks feature a clamp to secure loose wiring and achieve a safe connection point. The front facing terminals provide a sight line and access for wiring.

These systems (a.k.a. micro, minor and major ingredient weighing or batching systems) can include supply bins, feeders, work platforms, automatic or manual bin refilling, raw material bag handling equipment, dust collection/control, batched material conveying equipment (pneumatic and mechanical) or transport totes, lot tracking and traceability, barcode scanning, and RFID scanning.

Designed specifically to allow industrial companies using process machinery to control and connect their machines to the Cloud, the Nimbus provides the opportunity for these companies to utilize operational data from their machines to plan maintenance, consumables replenishment, parts replacement and other ongoing tasks.

The Thermalert 4.0 is a smart, integrated sensor providing temperature measurement suitable for factory automation applications. The device offers a choice of optics for long and short focal distances, and an ambient temperature range of 68 °F to 185 °F (-20 °C to 85 °C)

Manual record-keeping and notifications are replaced by customizable on-screen alerts prior to the due date, warning alerts on and after the due date, and an optional capability to lock the gauge from use after its calibration due date. Dates, reminders and message types are set by supervisors through free software.

Users can allocate energy consumption and costs to specific assets and the ABB Ability Electrical Distribution Control System helps them optimize power use by receiving data-driven insights and alerts via smartphone, tablet or PC.

Suitable for applications that use closed-loop control, the PIC18 Q10 and ATtiny1607 MCUs are the CIPs that independently manage tasks required from the CPU.

By Stephany Romanow, Industry ConsultantBecause of the ever-changing business environment, O&G operators can no longer thrive, or even survive, by relying solely on yesterday’s technologies. They must reinvent themselves to be competitive within the marketplace and remain attractive to investors.

OMV will use the Honeywell Connected Plant's Process Insight Reliability Advisor to continuously feed plant data through Honeywell UOP process and fault models, and to provide performance information and process recommendations.

The KFD2-RSH safety relays from Pepperl+Fuchs combine a diagnostic function, line fault transparency, and dual redundancy in a 1oo3 (one out of three) architecture. During each switching operation, the function of the switching contacts is automatically checked.

By Alessandro Bosio, Sensata TechnologiesAutomated and integrated systems are proving to be solutions in industries like Materials Handling. The rise of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in these applications is driving the need for safer and more reliable sensing systems and controls.

To assure longevity in demanding applications such as steel-, mining- or construction -hydraulics the Gemco 958A Compact Housing LDT is designed to deliver tolerances of 1,000Gs shock resistance and 30Gs vibration resistance.

Measuring 30x30 mm, the MicroDyn has a natural frequency of 15 kHZ in all three axes, and dynamic forces up to 500 N can be measured and the resulting torques of up to 50 Nm calculated.

Honeywell will provide licensing, the process design package, proprietary and non-proprietary equipment, on-site operator training, technical services for startup and continuing operation, and key catalysts and adsorbents for the project.

They support system-wide diagnostics, configuration changes and plant expansions during operations as well as the construction of redundant networks.