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By Peter Thorne, Director, Cambashi New connectivity enables new data flows. New data flows trigger new ways of working. The changes that happened in production years (and in some cases, decades) ago can now happen in product development, driven by the new connectivity of Industry 4 and Internet of Things initiatives. This article explores Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) from the point of view of the design engineering process.

Implico is integrating OpenTAS software with SAP and field equipment at six tank farms and a refinery.

AggreGate Network Manager monitors Cisco-based wireless network and IT infrastructure of Peoples’ Friendship University.

The key trend of global smart motor market is the tremendous increment in the demand of smart motors for applications in industrial automation.

AutoQuiz: What is the MOST appropriate technique for modeling linear relationships for a large number of correlated inputs where the equations are unknown?

More than 5,000 exhibitors and 180,000 industry professionals, political and opinion leaders from around the globe will attend the event from April 25-29 in Hannover, Germany.

The study says that innovation and capital investment play a significant role in driving multifactor productivity growth.

Stephen Huffman will deliver a presentation to a nationwide assembly of K-12 STEM educators later this month that shows how competency models can help young people secure rewarding careers in automation, industrial cybersecurity and engineering.

January U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $153.14 million, down 2.1% from December’s $156.48 million and down 16.7% when compared with the total of $183.91 million reported for January 2015.

The new edition is available for comments until April 8, 2016.

ISA President Jim Keaveney tackles the issue of leadership and showcases ISA's extensive network of volunteers.

In Hall 15, Stand H31, NORD will present drive functions for smart factories, new approaches to condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, as well as advanced autonomous control functions of the latest electronic drive units.

ATEX, IECEx and Class I Div 2 for CP10 and CD5 now available

Schneider will hold its annual Automation Conference at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel beginning Monday, May 23.

In 2014, the global market for thermoelectric modules was valued at US$364.1 mn and is estimated to reach a value of US$829.5 mn by the end of 2023

Dr. Dave will be directing all North America related research activities, new technologies and projects with HARTING’s key technology partners.

Alarms keep production running smoothly and safely, but how can you cut through the clutter and respond in an effective way?

Emerson will provide automation technologies including control and safety systems, predictive maintenance software, control valves and measurement devices, and services such as engineering, project management and lifecycle care.

The 2016 ISA Food and Pharmaceutical Industries (FPID) Symposium will be held 14-15 March in Cork, Ireland.

Power Construction is using the environmental monitoring system to collect and transmit temperature and humidity data in a 27-story hospital in Chicago.