The Heavy Duty HEPA Vac is designed to move more material with less wear. It has been engineered to filter contaminants to HEPA requirements in dusty environments requiring frequent cleaning.

This guide is the first in a series intended to provide guidance on the evaluation, specification, and use of surge protective devices (SPD) deployed in low-voltage power distribution system applications.

Highlights of the models include an enhanced sensing distance that minimizes target contact during production and IoT capabilities for predictive maintenance.

Together, MicroSCADA X and SDA500 are designed to help improve grid reliability and power quality by reducing outage time and supporting the fast restoration of the entire grid.

These systems can typically include supply bins, feeders, work platforms, automatic or manual bin refilling, raw material bag lift handling equipment, dust collection/control, batched material conveying equipment (pneumatic and mechanical) or transport totes, lot tracking and traceability, barcode scanning, and RFID scanning

RSB 3600 Series sensors are EGMR (enhanced giant magnetic resistance) devices that retain their angular position even when power is removed.

The five-day event provides an educational atmosphere for attendees and exhibitors to share experiences, challenges, research, concepts and theory.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU AutomationSimulating the factory can help fix mistakes and improve production. This article explains how VR and AR can be used in the factory to improve safety and increase productivity.

In recognition of the sixth annual National Forklift Safety Day on June 11, Yale is offering online resources to highlight the safety features of its lift truck power, robotics and telemetry solutions.

The NECSTL, headed by Prashant N. Kumta, PhD, focuses on energy conversion and storage, including rechargeable battery systems. Malvern Panalytical’s Empyrean X-ray Platform, a multipurpose diffractometer, will be used in the lab to identify solid-state materials by determining their internal structure, composition and phase while they are in use.

By Kevin Conlin, Kaman Precision ProductsTo get the most out of eddy current sensors, follow these tips for reducing errors that can affect a measurement’s accuracy. Pay attention to circuit selection, placement, calibration and mounting.

The task was to measure the wear on the power rail to ensure it was not worn beyond the conductor rail. This would cause a loss of connection and stuttering of the train, which in turn leads to disruptions and an uncomfortable ride for commuters. Previously, the track bed geometry was checked through visual inspection by the operator.

By Brent Purdy, PE, AutomationDirectRecent additions to the National Electrical Code (NEC) mandate surge protection for safety interlock circuits to protect operators and machinery.

Effective as of June 1 2019, François Rainville became President and CEO of the company. Former CEO and President André Gareau has moved to a new position as Executive Chairman of the Board.

The Hi-Def Controls team comes with relevant industry-specific experience which will not only provide synergies to the JMP Solutions organization but will also compliment the skills of the current JMP team allowing for growth, promoting learning, and ultimately resulting in the delivery of end to end customer experience.

The XC1302S pump features a solenoid-operated valve which enables pendant control, allowing the operator to work up to 10-feet away from the pump.

In robot applications, sensors must be lightweight, small, and self-contained, and the Balluff IO-Link miniature sensors are designed to fulfill these requirements. They can be remotely configured.

For observation of features with all shapes and sizes, 15 objective lenses are available for the DSX1000, providing a range of magnifications, resolutions and working distances.

This NVR embedded box PC is powered by the 7th/6th generation Intel Core (Kaby Lake/Skylake) or Intel Celeron processors with a 35W/65W TDP and comes with Intel Q170 chipset.

The portable analyzer case contains a Smart Pneumatics Monitor, AS series air preparation units and a tablet for visualizing the live data. Emerson personnel can show a user within minutes how they can use IIoT-enabled data for insights into their own machine.

Both DPC A and B models feature a choice of eight bore sizes and variable stroke lengths up to four inches. Both models are pre-lubricated with Magnalube-G PTFE grease

With a plastic threaded barrel and a sensing range of 500 mm, the sensors are a detection solution for industrial applications such as tote or container detection, level monitoring, packaging applications and more.

The AMS Trex Device Communicator enables technicians to carry a handheld communicator that is capable of both configuring and powering radar devices via the Radar Master app.

Both devices are designed to monitor equipment health and prevent mechanical failures before they occur.

By Bill Lydon, Automation.comAmazon is clearly focused on manufacturing and, based on industry events, interviews, analysis, and briefings with users applying AWS technology, is causing another round of disruption in industrial automation.

In this webinar, Kepware and JPI introduce the KEPServerEX Configuration API and discuss two advanced use cases that allowed JPI to quickly implement critical connectivity for their customer’s operations

The premium hand tools are rated at 1000 volts, but individually tested to over 10,000 volts. They are compliant to globally-recognized safety standards established by European regulatory agencies to ensure the greatest safety when working in live environments.

By Jack Wilson, Optimum Consultancy ServicesThe lack of strategically implemented Business Process Automation (BPA) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) within the Smart City’s Data Centers could result in the city’s inundation by the data wave following a Smart City transformation.

The 13,500-square-meter plant includes roughly 3,700 square meters of production space, 1,500 of which is set aside for clean rooms. The office facilities and cafeteria were expanded as well.

The integrated thermal imaging camera of the Cube 800 with long-wave infrared (8-14μm), a thermal sensitivity of 50mK and automatic flat field correction (FFC) indicates potentially critical, overheated areas.

Making a mistake while working on a high-energy electrical system can cause serious injury to anyone who fails to take the right safety precautions. In anticipation of National Safety Month in June, Fluke is highlighting its safety content to create more awareness of its free online resources to improve workplace safety.

The 3D camera is also directly supported in the Matrox Design Assistant X flowchart-based interactive development environment (IDE) by way of a software interface also developed using the Zivid 3D Camera Core API.

Emerson will install 68 Ovation controllers to control and monitor various utility processes including high-voltage breakers; gas distribution network flow and pressure; water treatment plant control; water well level monitoring; and wastewater lift station monitoring.

Volume X is the result of a full year of research, and displays in one glance a comparison of the revenues, units sold, and compound annual growth rate for all the main types of flowmeters. No other study exists that provides this type of all-in-one view of the flowmeter market.

The courses cover a range of topics to help engineers, technicians and IT personnel design, implement and maintain industrial control systems. Currently, 14 courses are available spanning six technology areas

Covestro chose AVEVA’s SimCentral Simulation Platform as a single solution to replace legacy systems across the plant lifecycle.

Added for equipment with active inputs, the sinking digital I/O provides a ground connection to the load while the sourcing digital I/O version provides an active voltage source for PLCs designed for source output.

Cyber threats continue to be a prominent concern as the digitalization movement grows ever larger. Siemens and TÃœV SÃœD are partnering to try and counter these concerns.

ICONICS’ software products are used for SCADA, HMI, IoT, mobile, analytics and cloud applications. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

BASF will implement Emerson’s hybrid automation solution that replaces existing programmable logic controllers (PLCs), used to control 20 reactors, with Emerson’s DeltaV PK Controller.

The I/O scanner acts as a direct communication interface between the Rockwell Automation controller and the Honeywell I/O network for complete connectivity, so users can use their existing I/O and field wiring.

On Wednesday, May 1, during the Association’s Industry Forum in Tucson, AZ, the distinguished achievement award was presented to Ken Hoffer, Chief Executive Officer of Hoffer Flow Controls, Inc.

Headquartered in Oxnard, CA USA, Sensortech joins KPM as provider of real-time moisture measurement and solutions that automates quality control. Sensortech further expands KPM’s core NIR technology portfolio while adding RF to KPM’s technology mix.

The 4200 transmitter provides a viable migration path where Coriolis meters were previously not practical as a 2-wire solution, either due to restrictions on running additional wiring or a lack of power sources. The unit is also a solution for greenfield applications.

Offering flow and test solutions to international markets, Sierra Instruments is comprised of two divisions: FLOW, headquartered in Monterey, California and AUTO, headquartered in Malvern, United Kingdom.

Sightline Process Control is a company specializing in 3D color vision and automated inspection systems for the food production process.