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Updated 2024-11-21 11:30
Rockwell Automation announces addition of five companies to PartnerNetwork Program
The PartnerNetwork program allows companies to face automation challenges together by providing access to a network of suppliers, distributors, system integrators and OEMs.
HARTING, HIROSE and FLUKE networks announce ix Industrial Ethernet Connector test adapter for FLUKE DSX CableAnalyzer
This Ethernet interface is a joint development of HIROSE and HARTING. The adapter allows the DSX Series to connect to cabling systems employing the ix Industrial connector for the purposes of pre-startup verification and troubleshooting.
ASM Sensors releases posichron PCFP25 magnetostrictive position sensor
The posichron PCFP25 profile was designed especially to suite limited space applications such as crane outriggers.
SICK announces outdoorScan3 safety laser scanner
Safety laser scanners enable humans and machines to work safely alongside one another in industrial environments by reliably protecting stationary and mobile applications.
C&K releases LCW series of sub-miniature sealed snap-acting switches
With a contact rating up to 0.1 amp as first release, the products deliver a repeatable action, making them suitable for detection applications, such as temperature, and pressure switching in motorized equipment, sump pumps thermostatic controls and air conditioners.
Rockwell Automation announces IEC 62443-4-2 certified Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5580 controller
The certification by third party TÜV Rheinland confirms that the controller meets the global standard’s cybersecurity requirements. The controller achieved compliance with the addition of security features to its firmware.
L-com announces M12FT8A series field termination connectors
These M12 interconnects were designed for factory automation, industrial control, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, or any connectivity application where a screw down interface is necessary.
Servitization for Sensors: Is S2aaS a viable business model?
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU AutomationThe rapid pace of change in North American manufacturing is causing a dramatic increase in the servitization of products. The reason for this spike? Sensors.
AW-LAKE COMPANY introduces RT-50 Flow Rate Transmitter
The FAC-S Analog Output Sensor and FAC-R Frequency to Analog Converter also offer Bluetooth connectivity and analog output options when interfacing with AW-Lake Flow Meters and other instrumentation.
ABB announces its first CO2-neutral production site in Germany
The installed ABB technology will generate enough power to cover on sunny days 100 percent of the factories` power requirements.
Tension in Industrial Automation: Open Systems and the User’s Dilemma
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com Suppliers either adapt with technology, or they lose customers and die. This is true in every industry. The industrial and process automation industries will be no exception.
AVEVA announces winners of competition for Chemical Engineering students
The competition involved 56 students from 20 universities in North America remotely using AVEVA’s industrial simulation software platform, SimCentral, to solve a challenge: design, optimize and operate a process to produce dimethyl ether—a gas that can be used as automotive fuel—for electric power generation and in domestic applications such as heating and cooking.
Emerson partners with Vayu to optimize wind farms with machine learning
The three-year collaboration combines the power applications and networking capabilities of Emerson’s Ovation automation platform with Vayu’s cloud-computing wind energy optimization technology.
MB Dynamics announces Win475 CRASH-CAL automated accelerometer calibration system
The design of the CRASH-CAL system integrates MB’s own Model CAL25AB air bearing shaker, together with its Model 407-8X multi-channel signal conditioner; MB 500VI power amplifier; and Win475 CRASH-CAL software, facilitating the simultaneous calibrations of up to eight piezoresistive accelerometers
Tesco announces acquisition of Trimax Systems
The union with TRIMAX is intended to provide opportunities for TESCO to increase its water/wastewater market share in Southern California and gain entry to additional industries served by TRIMAX.
Universal Robots and ARC Specialties introduce Artificial Intelligence Pipe Welding System (AIPW)
The AIPW pre-scans the root opening (gap) using a 2D laser, then uses the data to generate the robot path and welding parameters. Gap variations are compensated for with changes in oscillation, torch position, travel speed and welding conditions. Th
Emerson to provide predictive maintenance services to BP's Clair Ridge project
Emerson’s cloud engineering services enabled global project personnel to remotely collaborate on design, development and testing in a common virtualized environment. This allowed project changes and testing to be managed efficiently and remotely.
Cipher Resources announces Alexandra Woodyer Sherron as company President and Chief Executive Officer
Elena Tanzola has resigned as a director and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company thanks her for her contributions and service.
UL announces Machine Risk Assessment services
The on-site risk assessments can be conducted across industries and a wide range of machine types, for a single machine or an entire factory.
Festo introduces VOFC/VOFD family of solenoid valves at Offshore Technology Conference
VOFC/VOFD solenoid valves and VACC solenoid coils are designed to increase process safety across the entire system. VOCD/VOFD solenoid valves can be used in many applications and meet safety standards (up to SIL3, explosion protection).
Micro-Epsilon introduces induSENSOR MSC7401 controller
The induSENSOR MSC7401 controller is used for displacement and distance measurements in automation technologies and machine building. The controller is compatible with the inductive LVDT and LDR measuring gauges and displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon.
Nikon Metrology announces strategic partnership with Pixelink
As part of this collaboration, Nikon Metrology NV will distribute Pixelink cameras as stand-alone solutions or integrated with Nikon NIS-Elements Microscope Imaging Software.
Emerson helps U.K. refinery implement terminal automation system
The scalable, enterprise-level midstream logistics management solution based on Emerson’s TerminalManager software and DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) is working to help the terminal achieve its goals
Thorlabs announces acquisition of Cirtemo
The acquisition includes two technologies: Multivariate Optical Elements for spectroscopic chemical analysis and Nanopatterning Tools known as MagAssemble, which were originally developed by MagAssemble, LLC and are used to “3D print” photolithography masks using nanoparticles.
AutomationDirect announces three new sizes of INTEGRA Premium Series polycarbonate enclosures
The Premium series features INTEGRA's unique T-Rail mounting system for dead-front panels, swing-out panels, layering subpanels, and/or variable subpanel height.
Pepperl+Fuchs announces F199 inclination measurement sensor
The F199 measures angles from 0 to 360° with less than 0.01° resolution and absolute accuracy of ±0.15° across the entire measuring range. This addition complements the current portfolio of inclination sensors, which includes the F99 series.
Enerpac announces HM-Series HydraMax and updated GT-Series Hydraulic Topside Tensioners for bolt tightening
Both product series are engineered to achieve accurate bolt-load in single or multiple tensioner configurations, delivering bolt tensioning with performance on critical joints.
Emerson introduces Rosemount R305 Integral Manifolds and Rosemount R306 In-line Manifolds
When a Rosemount R305 or R306 is selected with a transmitter, the components are fully assembled and high-pressure leak tested at the factory.
IQD Frequency Products introduces IQXO-923 series of HCMOS based clock oscillators
Available in either a voltage of 1.8V (IQXO-923-18) or 3.3V (IQXO-923-33) this clock oscillator is housed in an hermetically sealed 3.2 x 2.5 mm ceramic package with a height of 1.1mm.
Robotic Process Automation: Human Touch Still Required
By Jack Wilson, Optimum Consultancy ServicesRPA allows a robot to observe human-initiated actions between multiple data sources and technologies on a User Interface, memorize the actions and corresponding sequences, and replicate.
FCI introduces retractable packing gland option for ST series of flow meters
When it comes to maintaining insertion style meters such as FCI’s ST Series, the sensor assembly is retracted from the pipeline through a ball valve/packing gland. When retracted, the ball valve is closed.
Rockwell Automation releases insulated bus option for Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE 2100 motor control centers
Suited for oil and gas operations, it is designed to eliminate the need to manually tape the splices onto the bus. This UL-listed option is available for NEMA MCCs up to 1600 A.
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces UCC*-50GK series ultrasonic sensor
The UCC*-50GK uses ultrasonic pulses to measure the distance to the target and reports information through one of three sensor outputs.
CONTA-CLIP releases sheet-metal puncher with hydraulic hand pump
The hydraulic hand pump contains no hose and weighs 2 kg. The hydraulic cylinder can be rotated and swiveled by 360° along three axes, allowing for use in hard-to-reach places.
Fluke introduces Fluke ii900 Sonic industrial imager
An array of microphones combined with SoundSight technology, the handheld Fluke ii900 Sonic Industrial Imager filters out background noise so maintenance teams can locate leaks in compressed air systems.
AutomationDirect announces custom-length control and signal cables
Individual conductors are stranded tinned copper with PVC insulation in black, red, white and green color codes for identification. Shielded cable versions include an aluminum mylar foil tape with a tinned copper drain wire for effectiveness against external electrical noise.
exida announces ALM 102 online alarm management training course
This course allows students to achieve the exida Alarm Management Practitioner (AMP) certification, while learning at their own pace.
Senseye announces Peter Livaudais as director of French operations
At Senseye, Peter will be responsible for managing relationships with key customers in France and finding opportunities across the region with large-scale organizations in sectors such as automotive, energy and heavy industry.
ONICON Measurement Solutions announces company acquisition by TASI Group
All ONICON Measurement Solutions business units (ONICON, Air Monitor, Fox Thermal, Seametrics, Greyline and Pulsar Process Measurement) are included in this transaction.
Assured Automation announces GVI, GV, and GH series of actuated Globe valves
The equal percentage and linear plugs in the 2-way valves and linear plugs in the 3-way valves provide modulating control of a variety of fluids for pressure, temperature, level, and flow applications from –20 to 800°F. Available with electric or pneumatic actuator packages in ½"- 8" line sizes.
Balluff releases BMP magnetic position sensors
The BMP magnetic position sensors calculate the actual target position of the magnet and output it as a position-dependent analog or IO-Link signal.
JAI introduces Sweep+ SW-4000Q-10GE prism line scan camera
The 4-CMOS prism design simultaneously captures red, green, blue, and near infrared spectral wavebands for both color accuracy and multi-spectral analysis via the NIR channel.
Vuzix and Eaton announce ATEX intrinsically safe smart glasses solution
Vuzix is partnering with Eaton for this joint product development because of Eaton's expertise in intrinsically safe certifications and solutions for harsh and hazardous areas through its Crouse-Hinds series solutions.
ISA announces Renee Bassett as Chief Editor of InTech magazine and Automation.com
Bassett replaces Bill Lydon, who will continue with the publications as Contributing Editor. In her role, Bassett will work with Zabel to determine publication and content strategy, develop content and manage the publications’ contributors, staff and production processes.
Beckhoff Automation has announced the AMP8620 supply module
With the AMP8620 supply module’s IP 65 protection rating and consistent decentralization, the entire motion system can now be mounted directly on the machine.
InfiNet Wireless helps Kazakhstani oilfield automate production processes
With telecommunications company KRIS-Service, responsible for the development and implementation of system of facility remote monitoring (SFRM), the solution was designed to automate oil production processes and reduce illegal oil turnover.
Emerson and Metrol introduce Intelligent Multistage Completion Network
The Intelligent Multistage Completion Network is an integrated upper and lower completions downhole solution that communicates wirelessly with instruments at the reservoir sandface, the physical interface between the formation and the wellbore
AMETEK Drexelbrook announces DRX400 (24 GHz) and DRX500 series (80 GHz) level transmitters
Both series of products feature a backlit LCD screen with 4-button keypad that can be assessed with a bar magnet without opening the housing cover. Each uses software that has a quick set up assistant for installation.
Micro-Epsilon introduces wireSENSOR MT19 raw-wire displacement sensor
With a weight of 8 g and a size of 19 x 19 mm, Micro-Epsilon’s wireSENSOR MT19 is used for displacement and distance measurements with a measuring range of 40 mm.
Turck introduces FEN20-4IOL industrial Ethernet I/O module
The block offers four IO-Link channels. It is designed for a =range of industries, including manufacturing where space is at a premium, on robot end-effectors where small I/O is needed, and in automotive manufacturing and Tier 1 plants
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