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Fluke introduces Integrated Condition Monitoring for Maximo
Fluke is adding condition monitoring data to IBM Maximo with Integrated Condition Monitoring for Maximo, a solution that incorporates real-time asset data within existing IBM Maximo workflows.
AkzoNobel announces digital Color Sensor
The small portable device can scan color on any object. It then links to a Color Sensor app which provides the paint color match.
AMETEK introduces HPC50 handheld pressure calibrator
Common applications include maintenance and troubleshooting of gauges, switches, transmitters, transducers, valves, gas meters, flow computers, pumps, and filters. The HPC50 can also replace a deadweight tester.
Larson Electronics announces EXP-PTM.200K-1W explosion-proof rotary potentiometer
This 2-watt unit operates on 30V DC and provides 200k ohm resistance. This device is used to support vehicle steering systems.
Marktech Optoelectronics introduces Model MTE6063M-UHR visible red LED emitter
Marktech Model MTE6063M-UHR visible red LED emitters offer output power, typically 27.5 mW, along with a radiation pattern, and a peak emission wavelength of 630 nm.
Balluff introduces M12 series capacitive sensors
These capacitive sensors are suitable for detecting the presence of solids, but are equally good at detecting material or liquids like granulates, sugar, oil, and aqueous media through a nonmetal wall, such as packaging, glass or plastic, with a maximum thickness of 4 mm.
Reliable Controls announces partnership with IR-TEC
The IR-TEC product line consists of Passive Infrared (PIR), High Frequency Doppler (HFD) and Ambient Light Sensors (ALS) among others. These sensors are combined to make up a variety of ceiling and wall mount occupancy sensors, light sensors, and wall switching/sensing stations
HEMCO introduces ModuLab custom-designed room enclosure with control system
HEMCO ModuLab is a custom-designed room enclosure with control systems that meet a variety of environmental and class clean requirements. ModuLab is a choice for industrial applications such as Powder Coating, Food Processing, Seed Production, Mining, and Bulk Solids Handling.
Inside JST's efforts to automate process automation cleaning process
Cleaning, an integral part of many manufacturing and maintenance process, is often critical to the performance of a broad range of technologies and refers to the use of agents such as solvents, acids or bases to remove unwanted particulates and other contaminates.
Kryon announces Kryon Process Discovery Version 19.3
Kryon Process Discovery 19.3 is intended to offer offers quicker analysis, process mapping accuracy, process insights, prioritization tools and overall faster time-to-automation.
WERMA introduces 240 series LED Installation Beacon Multicolor
A tricolor version is available as an alternative, combining the colors, red, yellow and green in the one beacon. The beacon can be actuated via either acable connection or a pre-assembled M12 plug – for plug & play
Frost & Sullivan Report: Industrial Valves and Actuators market set to surpass $7 billion by 2024
The primary factors driving the $5.8 billion market towards $7.05 billion by 2024 include an increased focus on automation across industries to improve operational efficiencies and initiatives like Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Specifying Fire and Gas Detection Systems to Improve Operations
By Edward Naranjo, EmersonAccuracy, response speed and measurement range must be understood when designing, installing and maintaining fire and gas detection systems.
AutomationDirect announces ASO Safety Solutions safety mats, edges and bumpers
Diamond plate safety mats, are available in 24 x 36 and 24 x 48-inch sizes with a diamond plate aluminum surface designed for heavy industry applications, steel wheel carts and similar equipment; and can survive welding debris, hot parts, metal chips and foundry splatter.
AW-Lake Company introduces PRO Plus Series of TRICOR Coriolis Mass Flow Meters
This digital flow meter offers measurement accuracy, low pressure drop, zero point, and fist-class data update rate with fast 100 Hz signal transmission.
HEITRONICS introduces CT13 infrared radiation thermometer
With its IP67 rating and the chemical resistance of the housing in conjunction with a temperature range of -50 - 500 ° C, the CT13 infrared radiation thermometer has a diamond window and a PVDF flange
Endress+Hauser announces Liquiline System CA80HA hardness analyzer
The CA80HA colorimetric analyzer uses the phthalein purple method, for direct comparability to lab results. It measures calcium carbonate (CaCO3) over a range of 0 to 80 mg/l with accuracy of ±0.5 mg/l.
Hawk Measurement and FLO-CORP announce merger
The combined company is privately held and will operate under the Hawk brand. Les Richards will remain CEO of Hawk Measurement Systems. Jack Evans will remain President of Hawk Measurement and Dave Grumney, CEO of FLO-CORP, will become VP of Sales for Hawk Measurement.
Rockwell Automation introduces Allen-Bradley ControlLogix CIP Safety I/O modules
The modules provide local, in-chassis safety I/O for GuardLogix 5580 controllers, eliminating the need for adapters that require panel space and additional configuration time. If desired, the modules can also be used for distributed safety I/O.
Bosch Rexroth AG announces appointment of Dr. Heiner Lang to Executive Board
In his role, Lang will also be responsible for the three Bosch Rexroth business units which constitute the factory automation division (automation and electrification solutions, assembly technology, linear motion technology).
Emerson and Dragos partner to enhance cybersecurity protection for power and water industries
Beyond this agreement, Emerson and Dragos will continue to explore additional areas of collaboration with regards to solutions used by Emerson power and water industry customers.
OSI to help Californian irrigation district modernize transmission network
The Turlock Irrigation District, located in Turlock, California, is the first publicly owned irrigation district and one of four that provides irrigation water and power to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers within its service area.
EVT announces WireInspector application
The system allows to inspect component parts in different positions and rotations, which means that it is not necessary to position the component parts in an exactly defined rotation.
Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro) announces Marcel van Helten as President
Marcel was previously with Current, powered by GE, where he was the European Chief Digital Officer, responsible for transforming the business into a digitally-enabled and solutions-oriented business.
Automating a Workforce with Augmented Reality
By Seth Patin, Founder and CEO, LogistiVIEWAR technology ensures consistency, so an unskilled workforce can think and behave in the same way as those workers with years of experience. Workforce technology is all about efficiency, consistency, repeatability, and safety, regardless of the person performing the task.
AutomationDirect releases “Safety Components on Guard” white paper
This white paper offers an introduction to safety standards for guarding and protecting personnel; understanding safety fundamentals is critical to applying safety components properly.
Phoenix Contact announces 4-20 mA/HART signal duplicator as part of 6-mm MINI Analog Pro family
On the input side, the module can be used for isolating four-wire powered devices, or for powering and repeating the signal of two-wire field devices. The two outputs are isolated 1:1, 4-20 mA with the HART communications signal intact.
"Fundamentals of Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, and Control"
The course will cover fundamentals of temperature, pressure, flow, and level measurements; process control loops and tuning, with process control exercises. Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Fieldbus Technology, and final control elements will be presented and discussed.Instructors are practicing engineers who are enlisted by the ISA Birmingham Section.
Training: PID Controller Tuning & Advanced Process Control Techniques
In this class you'll learn how to tune a PID controller, for tighter control, improved product quality, and reduced scrap. You'll also learn advanced process control techniques, such as multi-layer cascades, override control, gain scheduling, feedforward compensation, design, and tuning. Optional third day of training shows you how to work with critical boiler control loops and control methods.
EtherCAT Technology Group holds first Safety over EtherCAT Plug Fest
A total of 36 participants from 18 different companies came to Verl, Germany to test their FSoE devices for interoperability, and in total they brought nine masters, 15 slaves as well as one stack and one tool
PAC introduces OptiPMD micro-distillation analyzer
OptiPMD's design and size makes it suitable for mobile lab applications. It also includes safety standards including an optical flame detector, a built-in fire suppression system, and quality control functions, which allow users to enter specification limits by product.
Siemens announces launch of MindSphere World Korea association
World Korea is designed to create synergies among members by exchanging technical demands, developing market models and establish IoT platforms and ecosystems based on MindSphere
LNS introduces Premium Accessory Kit for LNS Fox WS Series of oil/coolant mist collectors
Included in the kit are adjustable mounting rails, a sealed connecting plate, splash guard and airflow regulator.
Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation (AMS) earns ISA Power Industry Division (POWID) Co-Facilities Award
The award recognizes outstanding application of innovative control systems and/or instrumentation technology in the production of electric power.
Honeywell introduces Honeywell Forge Inspection Rounds software
Honeywell Forge Inspection Rounds is a mobile solution for field operations designed to improve technician operator rounds by enabling users to make informed, data-driven decisions.
SignalFire Wireless Telemetry introduces Link Scout HART-to-Wireless Adaptor
By tunneling HART traffic over SignalFire’s proven 900MHz platform, the Link Scout allows maintenance personnel to configure, calibrate and troubleshoot assets equipped with a HART-enabled instrument using DTM software.
Binder USA announces Series 813 M12 L-coded male cable connector
The Series 813 M12 L-coded connector is a panel-mount connector with single wires. (Standard wire length is 200 mm; other lengths are available upon request.) The screw locking mechanism meets the IEC 61076-2-111 standard.
Stratus announces joining of The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF)
The group brings together global leaders from the process industries such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, and DuPont, as well as system integrators, suppliers, integrated distributed control system (DCS) vendors, academia and other standards organizations
Bacharach introduces MVR-SC controller
The MVR-SC eliminates the need to integrate VRF leak detection into a BAS controller. By implementing a hybrid Ethernet serial network the MVR-SC simplifies the Modbus integration
ABB introduces ABB eFinder portal
The ABB eFinder portal works to simplify the process of locating inventory from ABB’s selection of products used for connection and transmission of electrical power.
H2W Technologies announces NCC14-78-830-1SM DC linear actuator
The model NCC14-78-830-1SM can generate a continuous force of 92 pounds [410 N] and a peak force of 294 pounds [1300 N] at a duty cycle of 10% (i.e. 1 second on, and 9 seconds off). A moving mass of 4.4 lbs [1.97 kg] allows for a maximum theoretical continuous acceleration of more than 20 G’s.
NewTek Sensor Solutions introduce NTC-6000 signal conditioner
With measurement ranges of ± 0.04 to ± 2 inches, the gage heads operate over anoperating temperature range of 65°F to 185°F while performing at a linearity ±0.15% of full range.
COPA-DATA releases zenon 8.10 and zenon Analyzer 3.30 software
By updating the technology and optimizing the storage system, the software has been upgraded from 400 to up to 150,000 value changes per second. Runtime performance is now unaffected when archiving large amounts of data.
Balluff introduces BOS precision laser sensors
These laser sensors’ different detection and processing modes enable detection of complex-shaped objects. While their enhanced background suppression capability allows them to detect and measure dark and transparent objects, such as plastic film or products.
Rotork to help Malaysian petroleum company enhance actuator control
Rotork’s IQ3 actuators will be used to control the flow of the products on to carriers which use a deepwater jetty with depths up to 24 metres to carry products to the two sites, and will also ensure the isolation of the hydrocarbon products to prevent contamination.
NK Technologies announces AG-LC Series ground fault sensors
The AG-LC Series has a solid-core housing design that provides aspace for multiple conductors to pass through one sensing window.
Emerson introduces two Rosemount 628 Universal Gas Sensors to measure carbon monoxide and oxygen depletion
With the addition of sensors for carbon monoxide and oxygen depletion detection, these monitors can now be used for other applications, or additional gas monitors can be deployed. When and if process conditions change, monitors can be moved as necessary, so long as they are placed within the coverage area of the WirelessHART network.
Universal mCloud announces acquisition of Fulcrum Automation Technologies
The transaction remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"). mCloud received conditional approval for the transaction from the TSXV on June 10, 2019.
Monnit announces ALTA Advanced Vibration Meter
The wireless meter features a configurable frequency measurement range from 0.4 Hz to 4800 Hz (24 RPM to 288,000 RPM).
Human Error: How Automation Can Mitigate Operational Risk
By Neil Ferguson, OpsviewAutomation can effectively monitor operations to reduce risk and flag issues caused not only by software bugs, attacks or unauthorized applications but by human error.
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