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ABB to deliver friction hoist and control system to Canadian potash mine

For this project, ABB will supply the production hoist and all related mechanical and electrical systems at the South shaft of the K3 mine. Mechanical equipment for the friction hoist will include ABB’s synchronous motor and ABB’s SIL 3 rated Safety Brake System to provide safety, security and reliability for hoist operation.

06 June, 2017 | 1 minutes
Out of the Dark Age: How Data Can Transform Industrial Safety

By George Schuster, Rockwell Automation Many safety teams, in comparison, are stuck in the dark ages. That’s because they still rely on antiquated data-collection and reporting techniques. A Connected Enterprise provides an opportunity to close this disparity – and revolutionize industrial safety through the use of safety data.

06 June, 2017 | 3 minutes
Skkynet announces Francois van Vuuren as newest member of Skkynet Advisory Board

Mr. van Vuuren has been certified as a Certified Licensing Professional, and is currently in charge of service sales in the EMEA and APAC regions for Silicon Valley-based Harmonic, and will be a valuable asset in assisting Skkynet with complex partnership and sales negotiations.

06 June, 2017 | 1 minute

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Rotork provides LP actuators for Middle East oil refinery

One significant order involves the supply of 70 LP range linear pneumatic actuators for the operation of large gate valves. The order for these actuators includes the assembly and factory testing of local control panels with digital valve positioners.

06 June, 2017 | 1 minute
Questions to Ask When Specifying a Frame Grabber for Machine Vision Applications

Standardization has changed the game in many industries, making life easier for engineers and manufacturers alike. Nowhere has standardization been more keenly observed than in frame grabbers.

06 June, 2017 | 3 minutes