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At Schenker Deutschland, noax forklift terminals now guarantee seamless data transfer for fulfillment right up to the production line.

Chinese lab will finish the testing of UL recognized items by itself and fully control the time of testing and all-process analysis of real-time testing data.

MI3 miniature sensors are now ATEX and IECEx certified for use in Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and Zones 21 and 22 (dust).

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and IECEx system named R. STAHL an "IECEx Recognised Training Provider" (RTP) according to IECEx OD 521.

Eusens Control System Co. Ltd, started off in 2006 is a tech enterprise that manufactures and sells industrial automation products. It aims to cater to the changing needs, tastes and preferences of buyers looking for sophisticated machinery.

Considerable confusion exists on how the PID Form affects tuning settings. Lack of understanding of Form & units of settings can lead to disastrous results.

Stein follows Hans-Dieter Baumtrog, Senior Vice President ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Winnenden, Germany, whose term of office ended after three years.

By Nick Boughton, Boulting Group Connected devices have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, including the most traditional industry sectors. Here arethe challenges connectivity poses for industry, particularly with regard to systems integration and the water industry.

The purpose of the working group is to clarify some of the technology-related information businesses must deal with today while providing practical and useful guidance, specifically as it pertains to manufacturing or production-related operations.

With China emerging as the largest market for POSITAL products in Asia, the new Shanghai office is intended to provide localized consulting and support.

Throughout November, ISA is offering its members special benefits, promotions and discounts on multi-day classroom or online, instructor-assisted ISA training and other select ISA products.

Koldwater is a provider of training software for the electrical controls industry.

Rotork CMA and CVA electric process control valve actuators control the HVAC system on Total’s CLOV FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessel.

By Subhajit Bagchi, Belden In the factories of the future, smart communications will become increasingly critical in all aspects of the operation. As models for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) mature and become hardened realities, the technologies and strategies for connecting machines will be essential for enabling increased efficiency, resiliency and productivity.

Comau and B&R celebrate a productive partnership.

Enhancements to the voice coil actuator kit include an upgraded controller with I/O Board and straightforward connections that eliminate soldering.

The FactoryLogix NPI system was integrated with Elite’s Europlacer SMT line, and allows them to create revision controlled, production ready work instructions quickly and easily.

New AbraxSys sun readable LCD panel advancements will better meet the operating temperature, image quality and luminance requirements of AbraxSys industrial customers. The AbraxSys 15”, 17” and 19” sunlight readable SRD display monitors have been upgraded with ultra wide extended clearing temperature range panels, high nit levels and ultra wide contrast ratios.

Today’s powerful automation platforms offer more diagnostic and situational awareness capabilities than ever before; they just need to be put into service.

AUMA valve control devices were installed at the Al Wasit Gas Programme, Saudi Aramco’s development scheme for the Arabiyah and Hasbah offshore Saudi Arabian gas fields located in the Arabian Gulf.

The Met is a highly automated opera house, with multitier stages using automated transitioning for major scenery and stage elements. Güdel built a nice quiet motion control system.

Subsea technologies are evolving at breakneck speed. There is a pressing need for optimum productivity and offshore operators are willing to invest in promising technologies.

Oil and gas industry is experiencing a tremendous growth from several years and is expected to grow during the forecast period. The industry growth is also elevating the demand of various other industries which are directly related to oil and gas industry.

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The global e-waste recycling and reuse services market is projected to grow from US$9.84 billion in 2012 to US$41.36 billion in 2019, at an impressive CAGR of 23.06% during the forecast period.

Absolute pressure is zeroed against a perfect vacuum. Gauge pressure is zeroed against the local atmospheric pressure.

Frost & Sullivan says the need for real-time monitoring and preventive maintenance is spurring industries to employ big data analytics.

By Brian Booth, NCH Europe While my generation were classically trained chemists recruited to solve problems with scale, corrosion and bacteria in the water industry, new graduates are now required to have a deeper understanding of general issues affecting the whole industry.

Robotic orders and shipments in North America set new records in the first nine months of 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA).

Valve terminals from Festo, ASCO, Numatics and Aventics can be seamlessly integrated in B&R automation solutions using POWERLINK.

Arno van der Straten is the new Country Manager at HIMA Benelux BV. Before joining HIMA, he was Managing Director & Director Sales at Imtech Industry International. He has 26 years of experience in the process industry.

RT-30EX flow transmitter and HUB-41EX flow sensor are now certified for use in hazardous areas.

The company will operate out of new offices in Consilium Place, a Toronto East business complex.

Verizon announced its global strategy to simplify the Internet of Things (IoT) and accelerate market adoption.

After dropping in September, business improved in October.

Frost & Sullivan says the new Industry 4.0 supplier ecosystem will bring about a fundamental change in the way suppliers offer solutions and services.

The report studies the unconventional gas market on the basis of type, application, and region. By type, unconventional gases are segmented into shale gas, tight gas, coal bed methane, and gas hydrates. On the basis of application, the market is divided into power generation, commercial, industrial, residential, and transportation.

TT Electronics Integrated Manufacturing Services (IMS) will install FactoryLogix MES software in their China, Romania, United Kingdom and USA facilities.

Micro-Epsilon has released the new catalog for "compact thermal imaging cameras" including many new innovative products such as the thermoIMAGER TIM M1, G7 and 640.

ICL Brasil will use the Experion Orion Console as well as Honeywell’s Universal I/O technology to modernize its production facility in Cajati, near Sao Paulo.

A novel adaptive tuning method for classical proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controller to control nonlinear processes to adjust PID gains

2015 marks the 40th anniversary of Weidmuller’s operations in North America that include corporate headquarters in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Progea has run tests to verify compatibility with Windows 10 and its platforms Movicon 11 and Automation Platform.NExT to ensure compatability and a good user experience.

Renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage technologies, waste management solutions, and energy-efficient technologies are among the many enablers for low carbon manufacturing.

One of the main benefits of implementing robots is that they are great at repetitive tasks. This means that the human workforce is free to complete more complex and creative jobs.

The North America Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market was valued at USD 4.94 Billion in 2014 and is projected to reach USD 6.30 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.04% from 2015 to 2020.

Collapsing architecture in an automation environment is a fairly new term that refers to the changing way in which systems in a factory communicate with one another. Nick Boughton, sales manager at Boulting Technology discusses how greater connectivity is changing infrastructure.

By Aron Semle, Kepware Technologies OPC UA, HTTP, MQTT, CoAP, DDS, and AMQP all have a place in IoT. Which protocols take majority market share is unclear, but each has its pros and cons. It’s important to pick the protocol that best fits your needs, and select technology partners that can adapt to these protocols.

A total of 4.2 million euros has been invested in the purchase and renovation of a building and its 9,000 square meters of floor space.

NEXCOM and InduSoft partner to enlarge and improve the quality of automation offerings to the market, streamline the configuration process, and simplify deployment for end users.