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CNC Machines announces launch of 2019 CNC Machines Manufacturing Scholarship program
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must submit a 1000-1300-word essay via CNC Machines’ online form about why they chose to pursue a care in manufacturing; what they think can be done to attract younger generations to the field; as well as include information on their skills, goals and future plans. -
HighByte announces live beta program for HighByte Intelligence Hub
HighByte Intelligence Hub will be the company’s first product to market since incorporating in August 2018. HighByte launched the beta program as part of its Agile approach to software design and development. -
Senseye partners with FANUC on FIELD system IIoT platform
Users of the FIELD system will be able to connect Senseye’s analytics and prognostic capabilities to their existing production data by requesting Senseye PdM from the FANUC App Store. -
Managing the Big Data Flood
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Much like constant downfalls of water, there’s lots of data being generated — and it needs to go somewhere. This article looks at how to effectively funnel big data for use in operational risk management. -
Radiometric Level Measurement: When Other Industrial Measuring Techniques Fail
Radiometric or gamma level/density instruments are most often used in applications where other measuring techniques fail. -
Lessons Learned From a Forensic Analysis of the Ukrainian Power Grid Cyberattack
The Ukrainian power grid cyberattack was triggered when an employee opened an Excel spreadsheet attachment of an email. -
Eaton donates $2M to San Jacinto College's enter for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology (CPET)
Eaton’s consulting, electrical design services and equipment donations helped San Jacinto create a hands-on environment and curriculum for students to study complex energy technologies and ultimately enter the regional workforce better prepared for success. -
Beckhoff Automation announces Wayne Schmeichel as Director of Operations
Schmeichel has assumed management responsibilities for multiple teams, including customer service, logistics and inventory/supply chain. He also helps direct, plan and coordinate operational activities for the Savage, Minn. headquarters. -
Columbia/Okura announces strategic alliance with Rocketfarm AS to develop specialized palletizing software
Columbia/Okura has been working on the development of a mobile, collaborative palletizing product solution for some time. Columbia/Okura intends to launch this software with their release of a product range of palletizing “cobots”. -
Columbia/Okura announces strategic alliance with Rocketfarm AS to develop specialized palletizing software
Columbia/Okura has been working on the development of a mobile, collaborative palletizing product solution for some time. Columbia/Okura intends to launch this software with their release of a product range of palletizing “cobots”. -
AutoQuiz: How to Calibrate a High-Range Electronic Pressure Transmitter
A dead-weight tester apparatus uses known traceable weights to apply pressure to a fluid for checking the accuracy of readings from a pressure gauge or pressure transmitter. -
Beckhoff Automation announces Mark Ruberg as Packaging Industry Manager
Ruberg will oversee sales efforts and application support for Beckhoff customers focused on the packaging and processing of goods across the U.S. -
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) releases NEMA CPSP 3-2019 Cyber Hygiene Best Practices Part 2 white paper
This paper describes how electroindustry manufacturers and their customers can work together to improve the level of cybersecurity through industry best practices and guidelines. -
Emerson partners with San Jacinto College to equip training tools for new petrochemical training center
The CPET is supported and equipped by Emerson and local Impact Partner Puffer-Sweiven and features an 8,000-square-foot exterior glycol process unit to develop troubleshooting skills for students and incumbent workers. -
Emerson partners with San Jacinto College to equip training tools for new petrochemical training center
The CPET is supported and equipped by Emerson and local Impact Partner Puffer-Sweiven and features an 8,000-square-foot exterior glycol process unit to develop troubleshooting skills for students and incumbent workers. -
IFR Report: Robot investment reaches 16.5 billion USD record in 2018
The World Robotics report presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) shows an annual global sales value of 16.5 billion USD in 2018 – a new record. 422,000 units were shipped globally in 2018 - an increase of 6 percent compared to the previous year. -
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) releases NEMA CPSP 3-2019 Cyber Hygiene Best Practices Part 2 white paper
This paper describes how electroindustry manufacturers and their customers can work together to improve the level of cybersecurity through industry best practices and guidelines. -
How IIoT Helps OEM Machine Builders Support Customers and Improve Equipment Availability
IIoT enables machine builders to provide better service and support to customers and improve equipment availability. -
Columbia/Okura announces partnership with Universal Robots to develop collaborative palletizing applications
Columbia/Okura has been working on the development of miniPAL a mobile, collaborative palletizing product integrating Universal Robot’s UR10e for some time. Columbia/Okura intends to launch this product range of palletizing “cobots” immediately. -
Columbia/Okura announces partnership with Universal Robots to develop collaborative palletizing applications
Columbia/Okura has been working on the development of miniPAL a mobile, collaborative palletizing product integrating Universal Robot’s UR10e for some time. Columbia/Okura intends to launch this product range of palletizing “cobots” immediately. -
The Digital Twin Enabling Realtime Closed Loop Manufacturing Optimization
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com The Digital Twin has become one of the most powerful concepts of Industry 4. 0. The implementation of model-based, real-time, closed-loop monitoring, control, and optimization of the entire manufacturing and production process, the Digital Twin concept is helping organizations achieve real-time integrated manufacturing. -
PIC 2019: Shedding Light on Critical Process Industry Issues
ISA’s Process Industry Conference offers a turnkey experience for gaining important foundational knowledge and training. -
Yokogawa Electric announces acquisition of RAP International
RAP specializes in providing digitized solutions that support risk assessment, management of the permit to work (PtW) process, and governance of control of work (CoW) for all plant maintenance activities. -
TrendMiner partners with eschbach to integrate TrendMiner and Shiftconnector products
All relevant manufacturing data will be available on-demand, creating a continuous flow of information. TrendMiner’s analytics capabilities help to predict process deviations. Shiftconnector brings these process deviations into a control room where shift personnel will contextualize these deviations as well as add additional information regarding why the deviation occurred. -
MaxGrip announces Cees Maaskant as CEO
Former CEO Jakob Boelens will transfer to AVEVA as part of the acquisition of MaxGrip’s software portfolio by AVEVA earlier this year. Cees Maaskant will lead MaxGrip into a new chapter in which the company specializes exclusively in Asset Performance Management (APM) consultancy. -
AutoQuiz: What Is Receipt Verification in Industrial Processes?
Receipt verification is an industrial systematic process by which a site verifies that what was specified and ordered is actually what is received. -
Rockwell Automation announces three additions to Machine Safety System Integrator program
The Machine Safety System Integrator program connects companies with system integrators that have expertise in current safety standards and a track record of designing safety systems. The program now has 45 members located around the world. -
Gourmet Mass Production
By Darcy Simonis, ABB Food and Beverage Gourmet food or haute cuisine is expected in high-end restaurants.Recently this style of cuisine has started to feed into daily cuisine choices, with more processed foods going gourmet. This article explains how manufacturers can get on board with this new trend. -
TASI Group announces acquisition of innomatec Test
This addition will geographically expand the reach of the Division’s leak test business into Europe and enable it to deliver an unmatched combination of technology and expertise to the global market. -
Industrial Internet Consortium announces IIC Accelerator Program
The IIC Accelerator Program encompasses several initiatives for users of IoT technology who want to discuss challenges with their peers, get advice from IIC experts, or seek guidance to solve complex technical problems. -
Beckhoff Automation announces opening of Boston and Philadelphia area offices.
Both locations will provide additional applications engineering, sales and training resources. Automation Technology showrooms at the two offices will also offer hands-on experiences with Beckhoff hardware and software for engineers and business leaders. -
CIP Security for EtherNet/IP Illustrates Increased IT/OT Integration
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com Effective cybersecurity continues to get more complex for today’s manufacturing and process facilities, and many organizations are stepping up with solutions intended help these facilities to close the gaps. -
Mobile Industrial Robots announces opening of larger New York facility
Mobile Industrial Robots opened a two-building, 7376 sq. ft. office in Holbrook, New York, replacing the Danish company’s first international office, opened in the same city in 2016. It also includes MiR’s first showroom outside of the company’s headerquarters in Odense, designed to showcase its range of mobile robots and the various applications. -
Pipeline Leak Size: If We Can’t See It, We Can’t Detect It
Pieplein leaks produce flow at locations and times associated with the leak event. The occurrence, size, location, stability, and impact are all stochastic. -
Hannover Fairs USA announces cancellation of Digital Industry USA trade show and executive conference
Hannover Fairs USA remains committed to bringing manufacturers into the connected world. Manufacturing events organized by Hannover Fairs USA include HANNOVER MESSE USA co-located with IMTS in Chicago from September 14-19, 2020. -
SMGlobal announces giveaway of FastMaint CMMS software
CMMS software works to help organizations manage their maintenance operations. Maintenance managers can use FastMaint to schedule & track preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs of industrial equipment and commercial facilities. -
Hannover Fairs USA announces cancellation of Digital Industry USA trade show and executive conference
Hannover Fairs USA remains committed to bringing manufacturers into the connected world. Manufacturing events organized by Hannover Fairs USA include HANNOVER MESSE USA co-located with IMTS in Chicago from September 14-19, 2020. -
Matrox announces 100% ownership acquisition by Lorne Trottier
Matrox announced that Mr. Lorne Trottier, co-founder of Matrox, has acquired 100% ownership of the Matrox group of companies, including its three divisions—Matrox Imaging, Matrox Graphics, and Matrox Video. -
COPA-DATA announces Giuseppe Menin as Industry Manager for Pharmaceutical
As Industry Manager for Pharmaceuticals, Giuseppe Menin can share his industry expertise with the entire COPA-DATA Group, and will be involved in further development of the zenon Software Platform. -
HMS Networks releases whitepaper: 5G: Is the Industry ready?
The whitepaper from HMS Networks provides an overview of the industry’s opinions towards 5G technology as an emerging trend and future standard in the manufacturing and industrial automation industry -
Improved Process Control Strategy for Crude Oil Fractional Distillation [Technical]
High variability in dynamic characteristics of a crude oil refinery distillation column poses a challenge in manufacturing quality byproducts. -
Is RaaS the Way to Go?
By Mark Howard, EU Automation Back in 2017, the International Data Corporation (IDC) predicted that 30 percent of commercial robotic applications will be in the form of Robots as a Service (RaaS) by 2019. Was this forecast accurate? This article explains the current RaaS landscape in relation to these early projections. -
Proofpoint Report: 99% of cyberattacks require human interaction to execute
The report, based on an 18-month analysis of data collected across Proofpoint’s global customer base, spotlights attack trends to help organizations and users stay safe. -
Siemens helps Vietnamese car manufacturer produce first vehicles
The VinFast plant in Hai Phong went live in June 2019 and has a total design capacity of 250,000 cars per year.The first vehicles have been E-Scooters, compact cars, sedans, and SUVs. These will be followed by battery electric passenger cars as well as electric buses. -
Honeywell to help The Apparel Logistics Group expand e-commerce shipping
Under the agreement, Honeywell Intelligrated will deliver automated material handling solutions to The Apparel Logistics Group, a provider of third-party logistics and order fulfillment services for apparel, footwear and accessories. -
The Biggest Digital Transformation Must-Haves for 2019
By Ashley Lipman, Freelance Digital Writer Where do you need to focus when it comes to digital transformation? That’s exactly what we’ll uncover in this guide to the biggest digital transformation must-haves for 2019. -
AutoQuiz: What Industrial Troubleshooting Technique Can Help Replace a Bad Component?
The substitution method may reveal the component that is the cause of the problem. -
Mitsubishi Electric holds workforce development program in Houston
As part of the company’s Workforce Development Program, it aims to bring its equipment to schools, technical colleges, and non-profit organizations, and provide skills in programming, service, maintenance and operations. Mitsubishi Electric Automation granted a CNC Specialist Certification to those who successfully completed the program, which was offered during the week of August 26-30th. -
Creating Agile Process Control
By Josh Eastburn, Opto 22 For process control systems, improved hardware and software options can make system operations more effective and offer new methods for end users to access and monitor equipment. Here are some of the ways that standard process automation products and practices are transitioning to encourage more agile and capable systems. -
Altizon announces Four Week IIOT Challenge
During the Four Week IIoT Challenge, Altizon will work directly with participants to integrate a specific manufacturing process with Alitzon’s Datonis platform, with the goal of leveraging machine data to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while delivering the foundation for a scalable enterprise-wide IIoT strategy.





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