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Warehouse Robots are the autonomous machines which are programmed for various material handling tasks carried out to efficiently stock the raw materials, semi-finished and final products in storage sites. There are various types of mobile and fixed robots which synchronously work for conveying the inventories across the warehouse.

UConn’s analytics model will be integrated into Schneider’s WeatherSentry Online (WSO) platform, enabling utilities to better understand the expected impacts of storms on their utility infrastructure and to make smarter decisions in preparing for storms.

In addition to FF HSE and F-ROM, IS1+ supports other Ethernet-based protocols such as Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET for cutting-edge, fast communication in process plants with hazardous areas.

The objective of the 10-page document is to show how different types of harmonics in a customer’s facility affect utility-measured quantities and costs.

Attendees at Rockwell Automation on the Move will gain information and training on how to modernize and streamline operations through demonstrations, technical education sessions and hands-on labs.

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Based in Houston, Garcia will have senior management responsibility for ValvTechnologies’ Manufacturing groups, leading the achievement of production, productivity, quality, and safety, as well as spearheading manufacturing process continuous improvements.

The Association for Manufacturing Technology report showed that orders grew 36.9% compared to the previous month, however, orders still were down 11.8% compared to March 2015, and stand at 15.0% down year to date compared to the same point a year ago.

Hughes' main objective is to develop relationships with OEMs; mobile device suppliers in the retail, warehousing and government/security sectors; and insurance underwriters.

The manufacturing transition has begun and is expected to be complete by year-end 2016. NovaTorque product development will continue from its Fremont, CA, headquarters while the companies explore additional opportunities to work together

Agidens Infra BV has scored several large-scale infrastructure projects with a market that offers much more potential.

By Bill Lydon, Editor The 2016 Hannover Fair was full of energy and industrial innovation, highlighted by an abundance of evidence that shows Industry 4.0 is moving from concept to real-world applications.

By Terumi Okano, AspenTech This article discusses the focus of chemical companies on implementing operational efficiency measures, such as reducing energy and driving maximum throughput of plant assets, using a model-based approach

The plant, which will also incorporate biogas and recycling facilities, will produce 28 megawatt-hours of electricity per hour from 320,000 tons of waste, exporting enough energy to the National Grid to power the equivalent of 40,000 homes

Integrating a robot with another machine is often the most complex part of automation systems planning.

Americas is the dominant region for artificial lift systems industry with U.S leading the charge. Asia-Pacific is projected to have highest growth in the next few years due to growing adoption of artificial lifts in oil and gas applications.

With the flexibility of AggreGate IoT platform and the versatility of Tibbo Project System, we offer solutions tailored to the customer's unique requirements.

By Greg Goodwin, LNS Research This article dives deeper into the methodology of the 2015-2016 Metrics that Matter Research study, important trends around awareness and adoption, and how manufacturers are approaching analytics today to drive new value.

Moving forward, EtherCAT P, which combines the well-known benefits of EtherCAT with power supply on the same cable, will be supported and promoted by the ETG.

The Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) systems will be used to create highway-ready, 3D-printed cars, off-road vehicles with on-road capability at 40,000 square foot microfactories, each with an output of up to 250 cars per year.

By Thomas Nuth, Moxa The Industrial Internet, or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has been a term that has been over-used and under-represented within the automation and networking industry. It is a common example of an industry marketing to itself, rather than the customer.

The belt system will deliver copper ore from the underground mine directly to the concentrator plant, 13 kilometers away from the mine site.

Focus and Inductive Automation will work together on case studies, webinars, and other co-marketing projects.

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Torque is the measure of the force required to rotate the object on its axis. Torque Sensors detect the torque of the rotating objects like crankshaft, engine, gearbox etc. Torque Sensors Market deals with the scope, applications in various end user factories and demand in the industry.

Thee "PLM Basics" e-learning course, has been created to provide a way for the broader PLM community to experience CIMdata's PLM education opportunities.

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are autonomous mobile robotic driverless vehicles employed in industries for material handling. The first AGV was developed by A.M. Barrett, Jr. in 1954 which navigated by following wires mounted in factory ceiling. This was employed in his industry, Barrett Electronics.

Headquartered in Lathrop, CA, the PAS office will immediately serve as the Swisslog Americas West Coast location. In addition, the acquisition is designed to further develop and expand Swisslog’s reach in North America, South America, Asia, and Australia

The APAC region holds the largest share of the market due to the large growth in the industrial production mostly in China and other South-east Asian countries. Experts estimate APAC industrial motors market to have a huge growth during the forecast period 2015 - 2020.

The event is targeted to benefit both those considering an initial foray into robotic automation, as well as those looking to upgrade or expand their existing robotic lines.

Photowatt uses Keyence’s LK-G displacement sensor for high-precision detection of wafer thicknesses. A wafer is a thin slice of semiconductor material, such as silicon, which generally measures between 200 and 300 microns in thickness.

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The announcement was made by Morihiko Ohkura, General Manager of the Toyota's Production Engineering Innovation Division during an EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) press briefing at Hannover Messe 2016

By Adam Bannaghan, Design Rule This article discusses three ways that the digital continuity of PLM helps manufacturers more easily deliver high quality innovative products.

The company’s Insight Centerpoint welding information management system communicates in real-time with an automated welding cell’s power supply and robotic welding arm via Ethernet.

The forty-eight page guide covers topics such as: international directives and standards, hazards vs. risks, risk assessment, estimating performance level, implementing safety functions, diagnostic coverage & common causes of failure (CCF)

During the annual Awards Dinner, held as part of its annual Executive Conference in Puerto Rico April 19-22, 2016, the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) recognized five outstanding organizations and individuals for their contributions to the system integration industry.

Nearly 500 people attended the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Executive Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which was held April 19 – 22, 2016.

Knick is a provider of on-line process equipment for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. M4 Instruments, already Knick's distribution partner, has many years of field expertise in the process control industry.

The major drivers for Intelligent Motor Control Centers (iMCC) Market are the increasing focus of organizations on open communication networks, energy saving, efficiency improvement and the growing IoT technology in manufacturing and engineering.

In addition to supporting Windows 7 and Window 8.1, DFI has added Windows 10 IoT compatibility to its latest board and system level products.

More than 20,000 students from around the globe, from ages 6 to 18, gathered April 27-30 at various venues throughout St. Louis, Missouri, USA to put their engineering skills and scientific know-how to the test in four different age-specific, team-oriented FIRST programs.

Embedded System Market was valued at USD 152.94 billion in 2014 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% and reach USD 233.13 billion by 2021

Choosing the right industrial control system is fundamental to developing a profitable business.

By Alexander Hinds, W2Tech If you're new to automation, this article will help describe the different types and inner workings of linear motors.

Ultrasonic sensors calculate characteristics of the subject of action by interpreting the echoes from radio or sound waves, respectively. These sensors are also known as transceivers when they perform the actions of both sending and receiving. They detect a wide range of materials, are not influenced by problematic surfaces, and are largely immune to environmental Influences.

Wireless Sensor Networks are networks of spatially distributed sensors which are used to monitor various environmental as well as physical conditions such as temperature, sound, pressure, etc. and to cooperatively pass their data through the network and send it to the main location for further processing.

Rothrock, a key member of the leadership team, will play a pivotal role in building Xometry's software to power its on-demand advanced manufacturing platform. His responsibilities will include management of software engineering, product strategy, and platform operations.

By Catherine Simon, Innorobo Whatever the editorial stance and target audience, all of the media are talking about robotics. Yet the reality of the robotics transformation varies , and many innovations are having a hard time carving out a place for themselves on the market.

The software platform Engineering Base (EB) replaces miscellaneous previously used maintenance inflexible tools. Thus EB contributes to the standardization of the system environment and engineering workflows at Areva NP Safety I&C.

More than 400 process and analytical professionals, industry experts and vendors from across the world gathered in Galveston, Texas last week to explore and discuss the latest advances in analytical processes, techniques and applications.

The Swiss-based Group experienced hardly any growth in net sales. Currency impacts additionally strained earnings, though the Group increased consolidated sales by 6.5 percent to more than 2.1 billion euros

Tech Folien turned to Emerson official partner RJW, who designed and installed a solution which delivered energy savings of over 75%.

AAEON’s Extended Temperature support, also known as WiTAs, is divided into two categories that are determined by temperature range: WiTAS 1 for temperatures between -20 to 70°C and WiTAS 2 for -40 to 85°C.

As a Savigent Authorized Partner, Factora will provide manufacturers with top-to-bottom Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) consultation, planning, design and implementation using Savigent’s suite of products.

PSA uses two different models of LK-G sensor – two LK-G32s, which have small spot diameters (30 microns) to inspect the oil rings and upper sealing rings, and two LK-G82s to inspect the compression rings.

By Leonard Patti, STEUTE Industrial Controls This article compiles the most frequently asked questions as they relate to the range of currently available industrial-grade wireless digital switches, sensors and accessories (e.g. receivers, range extenders, antennas, power supplies, field strength monitors, et al)

By Dave West, Icon Labs In this white paper, Icon Labs describes the challenges and potential solutions of ensuring network and device security in an IoT industrial environment.

In the catalog, the BIG-EU presents 199 projects whose building automation solutions have been realized on the basis of the open BACnet standard.

LOYTEC is a European provider of building management and control solutions integrating HVAC control, room automation, lighting control, sunblind control, and energy monitoring.

The FOC Glossary includes Acronyms and Military Specifications for Connectors in addition to the General Terms and Definition section. The goal is to make it easier to both reference and understand common industry terms and definitions.

The collaboration brings together Werum IT Solution’s MES PAS-X software, which is designed to increase efficiency and meet regulatory requirements during pharmaceutical manufacturing, with Zenith Technologies’ ability to integrate systems and provide automation technical support.

By connecting machines and industrial big data, the industrial Internet enables you to better understand your operations.

By James Fennally, MEMSIC In most cases, equipment designers have a choice between capacitive-based or thermal MEMS (microelectromechanical) accelerometers. To select the right accelerometer for the application, they need to consider several design variables.

The version supports the new features of Sercos version 1.3.1, as well as the recording and analysis of CIP Safety frames, the S/IP protocol and hot-plug procedures in a Sercos III network. Special highlights are the oscilloscope function and a graphical visualization of the Sercos timing.

With its keynote theme of “Integrated Industry – Discover Solutions” and the USA as its official Partner Country, the 2016 edition of the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology reverberated around the world.

Industrial IoT is estimated to become a $151 billion market by 2020 but security and complexity are slowing adoption

The design incorporates two robots−one SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) robot for glue dispensing, and one 6-axis robot for part removal, reject, staging, and placement into preformed trays.

With Westfalia’s automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) and Savanna.NET warehouse execution system (WES), the 223,000 square-foot distribution center is more efficiently storing, retrieving and managing pallets of finished goods.

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The 30 mm bender was specially designed by Unison to improve Crisp Clean Services's production efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing their mobile cleaning solutions.

Microsoft will work with the OPC Foundation to enable industrial Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios through interoperability between the millions of applications and industrial equipment compliant with the OPC UA standard.

The platform is designed to analyze millions of data points from machines running dozens of steps throughout the manufacturing process and predict errors or failures on the assembly floor before they occur.

MiR is the creator of the MiR100, an autonomous mobile robot for small-task indoor transportation of items in the manufacturing and healthcare markets.

ISA’s LDAR Symposium is the longest-running technical conference in America devoted solely to LDAR and air compliance professionals and their needs and concerns.

Zenith Technologies’ chief will lead the company’s strategic direction and operations, with the goal of furthering growth as demand for the integration of manufacturing software systems in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries increases.

Andrew Hird has been named vice president and general manager of the Digital Transformation unit, which was created to help manufacturers harness the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

All current Factorytalk MES employees will transfer into Werum IT Solutions Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand. This ensures continuation and future growth of the operational Werum business in the Asia Pacific region.

The cooperation will integrate ABB’s technologies in subsea power and automation and Aker Solutions’ pioneering subsea capabilities to bring customers more effective oil and gas production solutions.

Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Emak Fan Industries Inc. chose a modular, dedicated motor and drive solution from Emerson for its latest smoke extraction fan project.

By: David Zaveski, Antaira No single technology is ideal for every application. ERPS rings have found a niche where they not only excel but may provide the best option.

Content marketing does not replace sales; it complements every business function that contributes to "the sale."

The Robotics Award recognizes technological innovations that make a contribution towards robot-assisted solutions in the field of industrial automation or towards the development of mobile robots and autonomous systems.

Accenture and Dassault Systèmes are building and implementing a three-phase solution that harnesses digital technologies to create a link between engineering and the manufacturing shop floor for non-repetitive manufacturing companies.

Poland has been enjoying rapid and stable economic growth for many years and is now the sixth-largest economy in the European Union. The United States was the Partner Country for the 2016 event.

Machine Condition Monitoring Market: There is always a risk associated with working machinery and to overcome this problem, machine condition monitoring gives a perfect solution. The demand for machine condition monitoring equipment is increasing rapidly which would help increase the potential of industrial output.

Automated factories are flexible, highly configurable, and are equipped with different electrical products like Inverters, relays, PLCs, Fuse, Connectors, displays, cable glands, storage devices and others. The report contains the most detailed and in-depth segmentation of the top 75 electrical components in the USA factory Automation market.

After an intensive training period with Holmatro, all of the testing equipment and specialist tools needed to carry out the servicing and repairs of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, hoses, control valves, mechanical and lifting tools were installed in the new service center.

Mr. Shepherd will be responsible for the operations and performance of the US and Canadian business.

Among the key changes in the new version of the standard are stronger requirements for control systems to have the functions to support good alarm management practices, new requirements for package systems such as compressors and heat trace systems, and clarifications in some terminology.

Market of Optical Position Sensors is expected to grow due to ongoing technological innovation which is leading to the development of smaller and efficient chipsets and modules with added functions.

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Siemens Digital Services for Energy are “intelligent knowledge systems” that are enabled by advanced algorithms, sophisticated data analytics and machine-learning, to create new business models that are continuously fed by fleet and unit-specific data.

Deep-packet-inspection (DPI) technology will be brought to market in industrial network devices from both Rockwell Automation and Cisco in 2016.

The focus lies on standardized line integration concepts, which the partners plan to develop not only for individual production lines but also as overarching integration concepts for all process steps at the factory level.

ODVA’s scope of work for developing the Common Industrial Cloud Interface will encompass two elements: a cloud gateway appliance and an application program interface for the transport of data from the Gateway to the cloud and from the cloud back to the ICS and its devices

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cubatic Technology is an innovator in system automation and engineering design. Specializing in customizable solutions for pilot-line and NPI, we work closely with our clients to integrate application-specific designs.

Festo's SupraMotion applications are designed for the contactless transportation of objects in enclosed spaces

Harting received the award for its MICA product – an open and modular platform consisting of embedded hardware and software, which serves as a central component in the Industry 4.0 environment.

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