Larson Electronics’ explosion proof emergency switch features a red mushroom head switch for visibility and is mounted with mounting lugs This unit allows operators to connect to low-voltage auxiliary contacts.

In the company’s whitepaper, Radiflow explains that while the reporting on cybersecurity incidents and attack campaigns is on the rise, each reporting organization uses a different analysis methodology.

By CAS DataLoggersThe goal of an energy audit is to get accurate energy data that shows you where your facility’s energy went over the period; which equipment, circuits, buildings or divisions consumed the energy; and exactly when this usage occurred.

By Dominique Stucki, ABB Control TechnologyThere was widespread panic across Europe in mid-2017 when millions of eggs were recalled due to being contaminated with Fipronil — a highly toxic insecticide that is banned in the EU.

Ideal for applications in life science, chemical/petrochemical research, laboratory, analytical, fuel cell, thin film and other segments, the SLA5800 Series features zero stability and high repeatability. Available with configurable multi-gas/multi-range capabilities, the SLA5800 Series offers a zero-drift specification.

With its integrated light launcher and detector, this probe type tunable diode laser spectrometer is intended to reduce the need for the installation of flangesand scaffolding.

They are developing a profilometer that will provide part inspection. Based on an optical technology, the profilometer for composite placement has in-process inspection technology designed to help manufacturers meet strict standards by providing measuring information without limiting the process functionality.

With a goal of increasing productivity and shortening the development time of new products, Maxiforja has adopted Femap software, the Plant Simulation solution in the Tecnomatix portfolio, the Teamcenter portfolio, NX software and Line Designer from Siemens in order to reach its goal of becoming a digitalized enterprise.

The DT-BB is rated to measure DC current at working voltage to 1500 VDC. The power supply and output signal wires are connected to the sensor with a terminal block, which plugs into the header on top of the sensor.

By Carlos Millan, Oceaneering International For decades, automated guided vehicle (AGV) technology has delivered materials handling and logistics solutions to automotive companies. Automotive manufacturers, in general, have embraced the lean principles of advanced logistics and manufacturing solutions.

Rego has proven himself over his 18 years of growth within PI USA’s sales operations and in progressive sales leadership while working at PI USA’s Auburn headquarters.

They are designed for liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing, industrial gas processing (argon, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen), pharmaceutical production (statin drugs, biotech products such as vaccines) and frozen food production/storage.

By Nick Boughton, Boulting TechnologyEvery plant has its unique lifecycle, which sees both equipment and employees evolve over time. This article explains the concept of virtual commissioning and its benefits when installing new plant equipment.

Built with environmental resistance and long-distance detection in a right-angle housing, the RightSight M30 smart sensor offers performance required for a range of applications.

The platform reinforces the competencies essential to fostering digital transformation and is intended to help close the workforce skills gap as the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) era continues to change the way manufacturing and process companies do business.

HARTING Customised Solutions (HCS) is now manufacturing tailor-made solutions in its 500m2+ facility. These products and solutions are primarily intended for mechanical and plant engineering.

By Bill Lydon, EditorThe HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) protocol, adopted worldwide, provides digital signal and measurement data from smart field instruments in a wide range of control, monitoring, and automation applications.

The device provides precision measurement while minimizing the increasing influence of high-frequency interference by offering an operating range and on-chip electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters.

Under the terms of the agreement, Schneider Electric will collaborate with Nozomi to provide customers in the industrial manufacturing and critical infrastructure segments advanced anomaly detection, vulnerability assessment and other cybersecurity solutions and services

With their design and all-welded and hermetic construction, the sensors and systems are suitable for rocket and turbine engine validation testing. They are also a choice for other applications, including nuclear reactors, steam and gas turbines, chemical processes, and high temperature processing.

These model MH encoders provide up to 16 bits per turn and 14 bits of turns counting. The packaging allows these encoders to be integrated into existing designs while an operating temperature range (-40 to +85C) and an IP65 rating makes them suitable for most industrial applications.

The Super Ion Air Wipe uses compressed air to entrain high volumes of room air. Two shockless ionizing points powered by a UL Component Recognized 5kV power supply fills the airstream with static eliminating ions.

Adesto’s SmartServer IoT edge server platform features built-in device and data management for sensors, meters, actuators and controllers in buildings, through various emerging and traditional protocols including BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, and others.

Nichols will manage the commercial vehicle show portfolio, which currently includes the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show 2019). He also will develop new North American events in the fire and safety segment of the company’s portfolio of INTERSCHUTZ exhibitions & conferences.

By Kevin Finnan, Yokogawa Electric CorporationMany factors come into play when selecting a new or upgraded control system, with careful consideration of each resulting in the best outcome.

An explanation of what a gas spring is, component parts, and how they are both constructed and operate. It gives the reader a basic understanding of the workings and terminology used when specifying gas springs.

The MGS-400 gas detectors support safety compliance inside of machinery rooms, mechanical equipment rooms, chiller plants, cold storage facilities and walk-in freezers by monitoring for dangerous refrigerant leaks for numerous gases including HFCs, HFOs, HCFCs, CO2, and NH3 (ammonia).

Through this acquisition, eSimulation can offer a range of solutions to the midstream and upstream industries. For example, ControlSoft’s MANTRA advanced process control (APC) platform can help stabilize gas plants, condensate stabilizers, and fractionation facilities and enable operators to effectively hit optimization targets

The batch processing feature is designed for OEMs and end users with thermal processes who seek to collect manufacturing part processing thermal data. The F4T or D4T with batch processing automates data record entry and reports.

By Robert Glass, ABBDigitalization encompasses a transformation in the way industrial environments work. For the food and beverage industry, this means companies can better comply with legislation through a transformation in areas including connectivity, smart sensors, traceability, cloud computing and monitoring.

Built on a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), the full MAPS 4 process suite delivers flexibility in handling, automating, controlling, verifying and auditing processes.

While updating the plant’s control layer, IT teams at Arkansas Steel began considering additional opportunities to improve operations. What they found was an issue with workforce utilization: Operators’ attention was divided between the process of creating tie plates and handling data.

All parameters are software-settable including control-loop gains and system safety functions. With the XL4s, userscan achieve settling times, thermal stability, and sub-micron-level tracking accuracy with features such as full state feed-forward, 192 kHz servo rates, and look-ahead-based velocity control.

By Andrew Kling, Schneider ElectricHackers follow a process to launch an attack, and there’s a concurrent process for manufacturers to defend themselves from these attacks. By describing both of them, organizations can ensure they’ve addressed every element of their cyber risk strategy.

Offering linearity, precision and resolution, these spring-loaded AC-LVDTs are designed for use in roundness measurements, automotive testing, metal component gaging and materials testing.

Data access will be through Aker BP’s Cognite cloud platform, their drilling monitoring solution and other 3rd party applications. OPC UA-based information modelling enables Aker BP to use models that can be shared between companies.

The application allows personnel to record field condition data and automatically deliver that data to other plant systems where decision makers can drive effective action.

A signal splitter mode lets one input drive both outputs. Loop-powered 2-wire and externally-powered (7-32V DC) 4-wire versions are available. Input options include process current, DC voltage, thermouple, RTD, and resistance signal types with proportional process current or unipolar/bipolar voltage output.

The FlowNavigator software unlocks the Flow Configuration Wizard (FCW) and Obtain Flow Coefficient (OFC) modules in the DTMs of the respective devices, adding material and fluid property databases.

The 876PH-S transmitter now has a backlit LCD display and enhanced diagnostics with predictive maintenance capabilities. The local user interface can be operated in seven languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, or Russian.

The 7500 series Ex pzc/Type Z purge and pressurization system can be fully automatic or manual and purges a common enclosure of hazardous gas or dust to maintain positive pressure.

By Antony Bourne, IFSA new generation of point AI solutions will prove themselves in 2019. They’ll build new trust, urgency and understanding of what ‘AI’ actually is, and just how much it can deliver. Here are 3 key predictions for manufacturing for 2019—and beyond.

By John Fryer, Stratus TechnologiesManufacturing professionals looking to implement IIoT and edge computing need to ask themselves the following questions to identify underlying challenges and figure out how to address them.

The linear profile rails are mounted to a machined aluminum base, which offers support over the entire travel of the table's carriage. The load is mounted to a machined aluminum carriage, which has threaded stainless steel inserts.