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In many mechanical systems, precise motion hinges upon effective monitoring and control of the motor. Encoders make motion control possible by sensing the motor’s speed and position and sending feedback signals to control components. This article will provide an overview of two common types of encoders: optical encoders and magnetic encoders.

The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce that PDQ Workholding & Tooling has recently joined the Partners in THINC network.

Electromate received a Foundation Award from the Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD), recognizing the company’s 25 years of membership and support.

Intel, EXOR Int’l and Telecom Italia collaborate to demonstrate benefits of on-premise 5G private network alongside AI.

Every industrial organization knows that it’s imperative to move ahead at light speed with predictive analytics. How does an engineer select the best predictive analytics solution for their operations? The following advice provides guidance for engineers.

Digital Immunity announces the appointment of Thomas House to the position of Interim CEO.

The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) is pleased to announce a new board of directors was affirmed at the CSIA Town Hall Business Meeting held on May 13, 2021 and follow up member vote.

The VDMA Robotics + Automation Association and the platform “GO2automation” operated by the startup andugo agree on strategic cooperation.

Applying the ANSI/ISA-95 standard to IoT, IIoT, and all things internet.

A new ARC report examines the critical role OPC UA serves globally as the core data interoperability standard in process and discrete manufacturing industries and beyond.

Today Kollmorgen NDC is pleased to announce that Kollmorgen NDC and AGV Network have decided on an expanded collaboration together.

When this homebrewer wanted to take his craft to the next level, he found that AutomationDirect PLCs and other products were fermentation friendly.

Longbow Advantage announces first-ever Rebus user conference: Bringing Rebus customers together to connect live and inspire innovation in the supply chain industry.

More than 500 inventors gathered virtually for Endress+Hauser’s 21st Innovators’ Meeting. Because last year’s anniversary event had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, two innovator cohorts were invited in 2021 to honor the creativity and inventive spirit of the Group of companies.

Three-day virtual event showcases industry-leading safety experts and engineers providing insights on achieving regulatory requirements, determining optimal component selection and broadening market access.

The company makes a physical commitment to local IT excellence.

The right software and training empower employees to connect, grow, and pivot as necessary to improve personal and organizational productivity.

The DeltaV SIS Configurator tool can provide a consistent approach with fewer errors and less rework. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

Cloudreach, the leading multi-cloud services company, has been named as an Intel US Partner of the Year at the Intel Partner Connect 2021 virtual conference. Cloudreach’s approach to cloud services earned the company an accolade in the "Emerging Technology Partners" category.

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA), along with admeritia GmbH (admeritia), today announced the release of the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document.

To extend OpenUtilities’ grid resilience digital twins to the last mile!

North America’s leading automation trade show is expected to bring 20,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors to Detroit June 6-9. It's on pace to be the largest event ever focused on robotics, machine vision, motion control, Artificial Intelligence and smart automation technologies.

Project improves end to end production visibility and helps digitalize operations using ABB Ability Data Analytics Platform for metals.

Case Study: PETRONAS achieves operational performance through digital transformation and collaboration. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

As we return back to normal from COVID-19, what does it look like for organizations like ISA?

Download the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document today!

Implementing change management practices within the automation and cybersecurity realm.

By using automated hydrocarbon production reconciliation and loss accounting, one can achieve operational excellence.

Azbil Corporation announced that it has started developing new digital solutions for use with intelligent building management systems (IBMS), with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

FedEx named Title Sponsor as the Association for Advancing Automation presents its industry-leading, in-person technology conference.

OEMs will need the right automation partners to successfully serve a fast-growing market.

Critical Infrastructure operators have long been concerned about introducing potential threats from opening their operational networks for OEMs to extract data. The high expectation for reliable and continuous plant operation leaves no room for vulnerability. While the air gap can be bridged, effective defense-in-depth requires security enforcement at every network interface.

Brevan Electronics is named to both Electronics Sourcing and Source Today's Top 50 Electronics Distributors lists.

IERA Award winner allows customized car designs.

Specialized hardware required to facilitate machine learning, AI, and embedded IoT in heavy industrial settings; deep dive webinar highlights design tips and strategies.

In order to capture light without interference and convert it into usable information, suitable optics and high-quality filter glasses also play a decisive role. The focus event "Capture the Light" on June 24 at 9 a.m. EDT addresses this topic in three exciting sessions.

Yokogawa announces that it has obtained ISASecure CSA Level 1 certification from the ISA Security Compliance Institute*1 (ISCI) for its ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system, a product in the OpreX Control and Safety System family.

Are we there yet? The move from automated to autonomous process manufacturing is right around the corner. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

Industry 4.0 promises to be revolutionary for manufacturers—but integrating it and capitalizing on its value can be a daunting challenge. Sponsored by Rockwell Automation and hosted by GlobalSpec, this series of webinars features expert panelists from Industry 4.0's leading SDOs, including the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) and the International Society of Automation (ISA).

K2 Kinetics has announced the acquisition of Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC (or “RPM” for short).

Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at CLPA, looks at how food and beverage manufacturers can set up advanced traceability and transparency across their enterprises.

Litmus Edge handles data collection, analytics and integration, while Pluto7 specializes in data science and machine learning on Google Cloud.

A digital twin is a potentially powerful tool that has the capability to address various requirements of manufacturing plants.

ISAGCA asked NIST to consider several additions to President Biden's Executive Order.

A deep-dive into OPC UA technology, initiatives, end user experiences and more.

Flexographic Technical Association, the global professional society of the printing community, announced Rheonics InkSight as the winner of the 2021 FTA Technical Innovation Award. Rheonics InkSight is a breakthrough multi-station ink viscosity & color control system to boost flexo print quality with automation and digitalization.

Industrial controller redundancy improves system availability, but only if it is implemented with the right capabilities.

Testing and documenting the performance of an SIS is an essential part of ensuring it can fulfill its designed functional safety requirements. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.