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Calex introduces PyroNFC-K temperature sensor
The PyroNFC-K has a simulated thermocouple output, to enable the use of IR temperature sensors in place of thermocouples. Its side-entry cable and length of just 29 mm make it easy to mount in confined spaces.
Industrial Automation North America at IMTS
Featuring the cutting-edge in factory, process, and building automation, this event has established itself as the place to see the automation industry’s most innovative solutions and technologies. Industrial Automation will stand alongside four additional shows from Germany's HANNOVER MESSE and provide an exceptional opportunity for business development.
Honeywell process automation system improves efficiency at Russian refinery
Honeywell supplied the Ilsky Refinery with a complete set of services for building an integrated production control system based on its hybrid HC900 controllers.
Brooks Instrument releases GF100 series of mass flow controllers
Designed for semiconductor processes that demand fast response and repeatable delivery of process gases with high- and ultra-high levels of purity, the GF100 Series is made to ensure precise and stable process gas flow control over time.
Branson introduces GLX-3 laser welder
The GLX-3 welder from Branson, an Emerson business, is designed for large-format parts that require greater laser and clamping power.
Define Instruments introduces Zen RTU and Zen Datalogger controllers
Each of the Zen units has a narrowed scope of application to make it easier for consulting-specifying engineers to identify the unit that best matches their application needs.
Okuma announces Tombstone City as newest member of THINC
Members of Partners in THINC provide superior technologies that are integrated with Okuma’s CNC machines and controls to deliver advanced manufacturing system solutions.
Servo2Go announces SPH flange gearbox
GAM’s SPH Flange Gearbox has a single piece steel housing and ring gear machined directly inside for maximum stiffness.
C&K releases RM series of rotary switches
The RM Series rotary switches are designed for use in next-generation building automation systems, including lighting and fan controls, and test and measurement equipment.
SICK introduces the IMF inductive proximity sensor
The IMF inductive proximity sensor, designed for the food industry, has a V4A stainless steel housing and LCP plastic sensing face which are FDA-approved, and the sensor is certified by Ecolab.
AutomationDirect introduces NEMA 3R and NEMA 12 enclosure models
NEMA 3R enclosures, typically used in outdoor applications for wiring and junction boxes, provide protection against falling rain, sleet, snow, and external ice formation; NEMA 12 enclosures are designed to prevent the ingress of dust, water, and oil.
igus releases CFRIP stripping protection tool
With an integrated “CFRIP” tear strip, the cable’s jacket is openable like a zip fastener. The CFRIP tool protects fingers from the taught CFRIP thread while stripping.
Sensorex announces TX10, TX20, CX10 & CX20 process transmitters
These panel-mount transmitters are designed to provide reliable data and control of process fluids. Applications include water quality, chemical, electronics, food production, environmental and wastewater treatment.
Westermo's SCADA control system connects railway stations in Croatia
The project involved implementing a SCADA remote control system to connect railway stations, sectioning facilities and substations on the Moravice-Rijeka-Å apjane, and Å krljevo-Bakar lines in the far north-west of the country with the Remote Control Centre in Rijeka.
ABB's SmartVentilation system delivers safety and savings at Boliden gold mine
The SmartVentilation on-demand solution provides fresh air for the 500 meter deep underground mine, which extracts gold, tellurium and other minerals for commercial electronics and industrial uses.
Spectronics releases Spectroline OPK-441 leak detection kit
The starter kit designed to pinpoint the exact source of leaks in hydraulic equipment, compressors, engines, gearboxes and fuel systems.
NexRev LLC announces expansion to Canada
Supported by a qualified network of Canadian resources and industry veterans, NexRev Canada ULC will introduce DrivePak and Freedom—NexRev’s two key energy management solutions—to commercial, institutional and industrial markets
NUM jointly develops CNC gear hobbing machine with Feng Chia University
Development of the machine began in 2014, under the initiative of Professor Ruihong Xu, who works for the Bachelor’s Program in Precision System Design at the College of Engineering in Feng Chia University.
Rotork releases ELB Electronic Line Break valve control
The ELB monitors upstream and downstream pipeline pressure dynamics to provide early detection of pipeline breaks and initiate automatic valve actuator movement to an emergency position, based on user-defined parameters.
Bridging the Islands of Automation: Continuous Manufacturing in the Pharmaceutical Industry
By Robert Holloway, EU AutomationThis article discusses the potential of continuous manufacturing compared to its isolated, batch manufacturing alternative, in relation to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
IHS Report: Hazardous area equipment sales drop $900M in 2015
The report predicts that it will take until 2019 for world sales revenues to recover to their 2014 level. Figure 1 shows a comparison between the three major regions of the world from 2014 to 2020.
API introduces APD 8000 signal conditioner
The APD 8000 is ideal for applications where one device needs to cover any number of I/O types. It can be set up and calibrated using onboard switches and pushbuttons.
PI adds P-620.2 to P-629.2 piezo motor positioners to PIHera family
PIHera precision closed-loop XY-stages are equipped with absolute-measuring direct-metrology capacitance sensors and are designed to provide resolution down to 0.1nm, in an FEA optimized package
OSI's SCADA system selected to support Spain's hydro generation assets
The newly acquired SCADA system will replace and merge two independent Spectrum 4.5.1 systems into one system to allow centralized control, operation and maintenance of all hydro generation assets in Spain.
Fives debuts Landis-Bryant RU2 fuel management grinder
This precision grinding technology incorporates a modular multi-surface grinder with extended flexibility to grind most complex components for fuel systems, valve and drive trains, bearings, aerospace and medical applications.
Schneider Electric announces Line Performance Suite software and support solution
Schneider Electric’s Line Performance Suite is designed to address process improvement in the Food & Beverage industry, offering a line enhancement and productivity improvement solution that can be used across operations.
Assured Automationo announces 30D series of sanitary ball valve
The 30D Series is deisgned for use in brewing, dairy, water bottling, flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, biotech, and pharmaceutical applications.
EGE introduces SDNC 500 series of flow controllers
A solution for compact applications, the SDNC 500 series enables configuration via IO-Link and the use of process data for remote maintenance.
Bedrock Open Secure Automation ICS platform passes EMP test protocol
The test involved repeated 50,000 V/m nanosecond EMP strikes to emulate the energy of a High Altitude Electromechanical Pulse (HEMP), as would be created by an atmospheric nuclear detonation
Pickering Interfaces introduce 50-200 and 50-201 models of PCI Fault Insertion switches
Pickering Interfaces promotes its test solutions in multiple platforms by offering fault insertion in different form factors (PXI and PCI) with the same options. This offering allows the user to choose the most appropriate platform for their test system
ISA and Beamex to co-host webinar on differential pressure flowmeter calibration
The webinar, which will be held from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, will feature three automation experts: David Spitzer, PE, founder of Spitzer and Boyes; Ned Espy, Technical Director at Beamex; and Roy Tomalino, Professional Services Engineer at Beamex
Okuma partners with CPCC to train employees on machine tools
The training programs include leadership, process improvement, SolidWorks, computer operations, electrical assembly and wiring, and enterprise resource planning.
Cleco introduces TULMan Electronic Counter
The TULMan electronic counter is designed to effectively manage pneumatic tools. It allows users to monitor tool usage, and implement preventative maintenance.
Siemens announces launch of WinCC OA Mobile User Interface for iOS, Android
The mobile user interface from Simatic WinCC Open Architecture is a native client for iOS and Android devices which offers the same possibilities and functionality as a standard client.
Pittman announces E21 family of incremental encoders
The Pittman E21 family of 21mm optical incremental encoders come in a 21-by-8 mm size with alternate mounting arrangements and are designed to satisfy the demands of volume OEM precision-motion control applications.
TrendMiner names Bill Muldoon to Board of Directors
Muldoon is an oil and gas industry executive with more than 30 years of industry expertise spanning areas from engineering and design, operations and supply chain offerings, as well as management and project execution.
Tolamatic releases MXB family of belt-drive actuators
With loads up to 520 lbs. (235 kg), speeds up to 100 in/sec (2.54 m/sec) and strokes up to 230 in (5.8 m), the MXB-S belt-drive actuator’s a solution for light- to moderate-loading applications requiring high duty cycle and high speeds over long strokes.
igus' motion plastics car wraps up 20000-mile tour across North America
Thousands of visitors stopped to see the car and chat with igus team members about their applications, and how plastic technology and components can increase the service life and reduce the cost of applications ranging from automotive design to medical components.
Fluidwell announces N413 batch controller
he N413 is designed for situations where you need a locally printed ticket as evidence of the delivered quantity like tank and truck (un)loading applications.
FIVES introduces Landis Twin Turret grinding machine
The newly configured design provides a common platform for multiple machine configurations and processes. It features thermal stability, and offers a compact machine footprint.
2015 MCAA report shows process automation bookings down 4.4%
Bookings in 2015 took their first downturn after having trended upwards for several years after the “Great Recession” of 2009. In the six years since, bookings are up a total of 46.4%.
PA&E announces partnership with Litron
PA&E is a manufacturer of hermetic electronic packaging and interconnect products for the defense, space, energy and medical industries. Litron, Inc. is a supplier of laser welding systems, laser sealing/welding/cutting and other manufacturing services.
High Precision is the Key to the Future of Robotics
By Graham Mackrell, Harmonic Drive UKThe global market for service and industrial robots is estimated to reach $59.5bn by 2020 and the UK has identified robotics as a technology that’s key to its future growth.
Festo introduces Optimized Motion Series of linear & rotary axes solutions
Along with the Festo Fast Mobile App for easy access to the company’s Fast Products catalog, and the Handling System Online configurator for fast specifying of gantry systems, OMS is the third productivity enhancing solution for OEMs launched by Festo in 2016.
Honeywell honors top channel partners in Americas
Relevant Solutions of Sugar Land, Texas, and Business & Engineering Solutions Team (BEST), Inc. from Houston, Texas received top honors at the Honeywell's annual Channel Partner of the Year awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas.
Emerson helps HRSD wastewater utility automate remote assets in Virginia
Emerson Process Management is replacing an outdated SCADA system as well as remote terminal units (RTUs) used throughout HRSD’s vast wastewater collection system.
Sunnen releases SVL-2115 automated lapping machine
The SVL-2115 automated lapping machine is designed to bring increased productivity and part consistency to what is traditionally a manual process.
President Obama Immersed in Manufacturing Innovation at Hannover Fair 2016
By Bill Lydon, EditorAs the highest-level attendees of Hannover Fair 2016, President Obama and Chancellor Merkel did the traditional tour of vendor booths, learning about some of 2016’s innovative industrial automation technologies from some of the biggest names in the industry.
Thomson releases web video 'How to Increase Rigidity in a Linear Actuator'
Thomson has authored a range of educational videos, webinars and technical white papers to inform and guide design engineers, explain technology alternatives and simplify the linear motion component selection process.
OG&E selects OSI technology for Advanced Distribution Management System
The OSI ADMS would provide an integrated real-time solution that enables OG&E to implement the next generation of advanced smart grid capabilities.
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