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AutomationDirect introduces ProSense SC6 Series signal conditioners
ProSense SC6 Series signal conditioners are housed in a 6mm width package that allows high density mounting on a 35mm DIN rail to optimize panel space.
Emerson introduces Branson UWS40 ultrasonic splicer
The Branson UWS40 splicer is designed for productivity, whether deployed as a portable unit on a wire harness assembly board or on a tabletop.
Mek introduces PowerSpector BTL AOI systems
The Mek PowerSpector BTL AOI systems offer synchronized inspection of the top and bottom side of PCBs after Reflow, Wave or Selective soldering & placement of SMT & THT components.
CAMI Research releases M4 low voltage continuity tester with twist pair relationship testing
CAMI Research, manufacturer of the CableEye automation-ready cable and harness test system, has developed the capability of checking and measuring twist pair relationships in cables as short as six feet.
Sterling Systems & Controls announces Automated Feedmill Control System
Included in this Feedmill Automation System is the control and automation of Batching, Grinding, Material Receiving, Truck Scale and Loadout processes. Two (2) desktop PC’s are provided.
Phoenix Contact releases VAL-US surge protection
The is Listed to UL 1449 and is available with up to 80 kA surge capacity. This line was developed specifically to conform to North American-centric voltage values and includes a variety of U.S.-based circuit configurations.
ISA announces registration call for 2018 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Symposium
To be held at the Hyatt Regency , from 7-9 August 2018 in Bethesda, Maryland, the event will include briefings by American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF) officials, training opportunities, and a vendor exhibition that will showcase new products and services.
EXAIR introduces 2-1/2" and 3" Heavy Duty Line Vacs
Designed for industrial applications, Heavy Duty Line Vacs have a hardened alloy construction that are designed to prevent premature wear when transporting abrasive or heavy materials like shot blast, tumbling media or metal fittings.
MINMAX releases MTQZ50 and the MTQZ75 DC-DC converter modules
The MTQZ50 and MTQZ75 DC-DC converter series, comprising of 8 models, integrate an I/O isolation of 3000VAC, offering input voltage ranges of 72 (43-101 VDC) and 110 (66-160VDC) with outputs of 5V, 12V, 15V, and 24V.
Fluidwell introduces E126 explosion-proof flow computer
The E126 explosion-proof flow computer for corrected gas and liquid volume measurement measures the actual flow, temperature and pressure and converts it with a gas formula to gas volume at reference conditions.
Honeywell helps Indian phenol and cumene plant enhance process operator traning
DPL is using Honeywell Connected Plant UniSim Operations to train process operators on safe startups and operations.
What's the Use of the IIoT?
By Radley CorporationThe IIoT connects devices with the digital world to provide data visibility. But the real value of the IIoT lies in how that data will be used by industry to realize the potential benefi ts of this connectivity.
The Burden of Proof in Cybersecurity: Inside Eaton and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Strategic Collaboration
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.comRecent security breaches have demonstrated the continued dynamic evolution of cybersecurity as vulnerabilities in both software and hardware continue to be identified. Consequently, it is increasingly imperative that cybersecurity is designed into the system components and overall design…and people will want proof of that.
Beckhoff introduces C6015 Industrial PC (IPC)
Measuring 82 x 82 x 40 mm, the C6015 IPC with multi-core technology can be installed in confined spaces and is equipped with an Intel Atom processor that offers up to four CPU cores.
NewTek Sensor Solutions introduces M-375 Series Miniature AC LVDT
The NewTek M-375 Series Miniature AC LVDTs provide dynamic measurement for machine operations such as robotics, automatic inspection equipment, plastic injection molding, hydraulic cylinder and valve positioning, downhole drilling, and dimensional gaging.
NovaTech releases D/3 Version 16 distributed control system software
At the core of v16 is the PCM5 controller. It has a touchscreen interface for troubleshooting, fanless cooling, and embedded cyber security that is auto-configured and enabled by default.
C&K announces SSW Detect Switch
The SSW Detect Switch has many attributes, such as Electric Parking Brakes (EPB) and x-by-wire, which each require functional safety in accordance with the ISO 26262 automotive standard, as well as any other applications where low-level signals are used.
HANNOVER MESSE USA 2018 announces Digital Factory display at Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives USA
Digital Factory will feature software and wireless technology innovations, digital twin, production monitoring and control systems, IT security and more solutions for the entire production process. The specialty area brings together a high concentration of industrial technology market leaders on Level Two of the East Building in McCormick Place co-located with IMTS 2018.
ISA releases Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach book
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach by Paul Gruhn, PE, CFSE, and Simon Lucchini, CFSE, MIEAust CPEng, leverages the performance and documentation requirements defined in the ISA/IEC 61511 functional process safety standard.
Balluff releases BML SF2 incremental encoder system
The BML SF2 incremental encoder system is available with industry-standard A/B/Z quadrature or analog sine/cosine interfaces and is available in operating lengths of up to 48 meters.
Electromate introduces SMAC LAR55 Actuator
The automated thread checking solution from SMAC enables a detailed inspection and verification of all parts. It also identifies tool wear, and allows SPC data acquisition for process control and quality systems.
ABB to upgrade inter-island New Zealand HVDC link
The link is an element of the country’s transmission system and is used as an energy-balancing system, between the two islands. ABB Ability MACH control system, which acts as the brain or nerve center of the link will be a key component of the upgrade.
Siemens releases Simatic RTU3031C (Remote Terminal Unit/RTU) with integrated GPS functionality
The Simatic RTU3000C telecontrol units are specially designed for energy-autonomous operation in environments without a power supply system. They can be supplied with power redundantly, for example with up to six battery modules or rechargeable battery with solar panel.
PLCopen releases version 2.0 of the Safety Specification Part 1
PLCopen Committees are working on two levels:Standardization in the look and feel of safety function blocksIntegration of standard procedures in the development environment
Sterling Systems & Controls announces Dust Containment System for bulk bag unloading systems
The integral dust containment system provides operator access to the bag spout for connecting a full bag or disconnecting an empty bag, within a Dust Containment Box. Operator access to a positive shutoff valve to turn flow from the bag on and off as needed is provided within the Dust Containment Box.
SICK releases W16 and W26 photoelectric sensors
The W16 and W26 were designed as smart sensors so they can be configured remotely via IO-Link. As smart sensors, W16 and W26 also offer additional diagnostic functions that can be used to predict maintenance and other smart tasks.
Rotork to provide supply electric and pneumatic valve actuators and gearboxes to Chinese petrochemical facility
The latest contract involves approximately 2,000 explosion-proof electric actuators to operate gate valves and ball valves in tank farms.
AAEON releases COM-APLC6 COM Express Type 6 module
Powered by an Intel Atom E3900 Series processor, the COM-APLC6 is designed for modern IoT applications. The module features two SODIMM sockets that support DDR3L-ECC memory.
AVEVA to help ENEL monitor global thermal generation plants
This solution will remotely monitor 21 thermal generation plants across Europe and South America, a total capacity of 18.5 GW. The software will provide early warning notification of potential future equipment issues.
Siemens introduces Ruggedcom RSG908C and Ruggedcom RSG910C Ethernet switches
The switches are designed to operate in harsh environments with varying climatic and environmental conditions, and is intended for digital substations, transportation and oil & gas industries.
Mobile Industrial Robots introduces MiR500 autonomous mobile robot
The MiR500 is the same size as a standard Euro-pallet (47.2 in × 31.5 in × 5.7 in), and MiR expects that most MiR500s will be used to transport pallets in manufacturing floors and warehouses.
GAM releases EPR and PER Series of right angle bevel planetary gearboxes
Featuring a spiral bevel gear input to an inline planetary gear output, the EPR and PER are available in ratios of 3:1 to 1000:1 and a wide range of sizes and configurations.
Data Logging 101
By CAS DataloggersThis brief overview has been designed to help guide users through the basics of data loggers and how they can simplify data collection for an organization.
Industry Trend in Process Instrumentation: Cloud-based Solutions to Optimize Project Results
By Phil Ng, Honeywell Process Solutions
Rockwell Automation releases Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 I/O platform
The platform’s connectivity and bandwidth deliver data back to the controller. This helps future-proof control systems for a Connected Enterprise. It is built on a 1 Gigabit architecture with communications supporting Device Level Ring (DLR), linear and star topologies.
Bedrock Automation helps Arkansas water treatment plant enhance SCADA system
The main water treatment plant in Hot Springs, Arkansas had a problem: nine filters critical to its treatment process couldn’t achieve adequate flow rates necessary to meet future production goals. Changes were needed, but they had to be made within the few months when water usage is low because high-demand months required the plant to operate at near capacity.
Bedrock Automation helps Arkansas water treatment plant enhance SCADA system
The main water treatment plant in Hot Springs, Arkansas had a problem: nine filters critical to its treatment process couldn’t achieve adequate flow rates necessary to meet future production goals. Changes were needed, but they had to be made within the few months when water usage is low because high-demand months required the plant to operate at near capacity.
GE Power announces MXL2 power upgrade solution with Additive Manufactured Performance (AMP)
The MXL2 with AMP includes two components produced by GE’s Additive Manufacturing Works (AMW) teams in Birr, Switzerland, and Greenville, South Carolina, United States: the first-stage turbine vanes and heat shields.
What do Industrial Engineers Need to Know About Functional Safety?
By Scott Orlosky and Jean-Marc Hubsch, Sensata TechnologiesEngineers designing systems for industrial and factory applications are adopting functional safety design practices to reduce the risk of system failures that could result in costly damage or injury.
OSI to help Arizona power company replace legacy distribution systems
The ADMS will replace the utilities’ legacy Outage Management System (OMS) with an integrated, enterprise OT solution that enables operational decisions based on information from various grid devices and automated meters.
ABB to build $30 million manufacturing unit at Swedish complex
The unit is intended to boost production and expand the capacity and range of its high-voltage dry bushings offering and is under construction at the company’s complex in Ludvika, Sweden
Rockwell Automation announces Studio 5000 Application Code Manager application
The Studio 5000 Application Code Manager application provides a single place for engineers to access the content, build their applications and even test applications before they build a cabinet.
Optimal Engineering Systems releases AU300-AER three-axis Gimbal Mount
This three-axis gimbal mount handles loads to 10kg (22.5 lbs) and has a clearance of 300 mm x 300 mm, (11.8 in. x 11.8 in.) around the roll axis stage.
Alliance Sensors Group introduces LA-20.6 series of industrial AC-LVDTs
LA-20.6 series industrial AC-LVDTs operate from a nominal 3 Vrms, 2.5 - 3.3 kHz excitation source. They are packaged in a 0.812 inch (20.6 mm) OD SS housing with 12-inch leads, and are offered with either a metric or unified threaded 0.250 inch (6.4 mm) diameter core that works in a 0.313 inch (8 mm) ID bore.
ams releases TSL2540, TSL2541 and TSL2740 light and proximity sensors
All three optical sensors are offered in a 2.0mm x 2.0mm 0.5mm QFN package. The TSL2541’s package is made with a special dark compound which makes the device almost undetectable when mounted under inked cover glass.
The Open Group announces The Open Group Houston 2018 event
The Open Group Houston 2018 - Digital Transformation in the Energy Industry - will bring together vendors and end user organizations to discuss the development of standards-based and interoperable architecture, with a particular focus on technical and business issues for process automation.
Honeywell to help Egyptian petrochemical company enhance propylene production
Honeywell also will provide the process design package, proprietary and non-proprietary equipment, on-site operator training, technical services for startup and continuing operation, and catalysts and adsorbents for the project.
ACIENNA announces MEMS based, MTLT305D Dynamic Tilt Sensor Module
The MTLT305D uses sensor fusion (Extended Kalman Filtering) and calibration algorithms to achieve 0.5 degree tilt and
Schneider Electric announces 2018 Global ALLIANCE Excellence Award winners
The Global ALLIANCE Excellence Awards program is an annual competition that recognizes Schneider Electric system integrator (SI) partner companies and individuals responsible for innovations, achievements and service that empowers industrial and infrastructure
MonarchFx announces launch of its food and beverage sector
Simultaneous to the launch of the food and beverage sector, the company also announced the appointment of Keith Goldsmith, Senior Vice President of MonarchFx.
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