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AutoQuiz: How to Install an Electromagnetic Flowmeter
The magnetic flowmeter conductor (fluid in pipe) moves through a magnetic field; a voltage is produced relative to speed of the conductor & magnetic field. -
Endress + Hauser earns Digital Champion award for Memosens sensors
Memosens sensors measure the pH-value in liquids, for example, and transform it into a digital signal while still in the sensor. The data is then passed on via a contactless system and provides measurement results. -
FUTEK instrumentation helps measure bite of great white shark on Discovery Channel
The production team engineers at Peacock Productions used three FUTEK Donut/Through Hole load cells as well as FUTEK instrumentation to test a great white shark’s bite force. -
IDTechEx Report: RFID Market to reach $11.2 Billion in 2017
IDTechEx Research finds that in 2017, the total RFID market will be worth $11.2 billion, up from $10.52 billion in 2016 and $9.95 billion in 2015. This includes tags, readers and software/services for RFID labels, cards, fobs and other form factors, for passive and active RFID. -
Automation Federation introduces new automation explanation video for students
The video is designed to serve as a great resource to share with the younger generation, particularly those in middle and high schools who are exploring potential career paths. It can also serve as a resource for those individuals looking to transition into a new field. -
CP Automation and Magnetek announce partnership to enhance crane offerings
Cranes can be fitted with both CP Automation and Magnetek products as an integrated package, including power delivery systems, radio remote control transmitters, motor gearboxes, failsafe brakes and variable frequency drives (VFDs). -
Dataforth announces Python API for MAQ20 data acquisition and control system
The MAQ20 data acquisition and control system uses a Python API; this employs an object-oriented approach for communicating with MAQ20 systems, thereby providing an interface where the low-level Modbus commands are hidden from normal use. -
Alicat announces Modbus TCP/IP compatibility to its line of flow, pressure & liquid instrumentation
The option allows PLCs running the Modbus industrial automation protocol to connect to Alicat instruments over Ethernet cable. -
Teledyne DALSA cameras help University of Toronto Aerospace Team at Unmanned Systems Canada competition
Teledyne DALSA provided 2 Genie cameras for the mission. The primary payload, a Genie TS-C4096 provided coverage of surveillance regions with high ground resolutions for effective target detection and characterization. A second Genie Nano C1940 model provided color imaging from a multirotor. In 2018, both teams plan to deploy the Genie Nano C5100 as their primary imaging payload. -
HARTING earns quality award from Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail had selected HARTING from among more than 150 suppliers. HARTING is considered preferred connectivity supplier.HARTING develops and manufactures cabling for car transitions (so-called jumper cables) for Hitachi’s AT200 and AT300 trains.

