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App automatically aligns multi-channel CNC programs side by side for immediate viewing increasing shop productivity.

Training program teaches customers how to maintain and modify their SmartCart Automatic Guided Carts.

Vapor Systems Technologies uses a Unitronics Vision350 PLC +HMI to test gas pump nozzles through 1,000,000 cycles.

Taking measures to manage industrial technology upgrades and ensure control systems are safe is key to protecting the operational integrity of plant infrastructure

By Ken Ball Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) were more of a technology evolution than a radical development. A noteworthy aspect about the origin was that quite similar concepts were pursued by three separate companies—nearly concurrently but unknown to each other. Part 1 in a series of four articles about the history of the PLC.

The original pumps are connected to new high performance motors and gearboxes, close to the oldest static steam driven pump, which will be kept as a museum piece.

The global Access Control and Authentication market is expected to reach a value of US$ 49,890.3 Mn by 2020. The market would grow at an estimated CAGR of 15.3% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020.

By Tom Bonine, National Metal Fabricators Robotic welding is highly cost-effective, especially for longer production runs where programming time can be amortized over a large number of pieces.

The global smart and mobile supply chain solutions market was valued at US$ 7,095.3 Mn in 2013 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020.

For secure passwords there are different strategies. Some swear on a password generator which generates random passwords from digits, special characters, uppercase and lowercase letters. Others try to use reproducible passwords based on an individual scheme.

AutomationDirect has added over 360 NEMA 4/12 and 4/4X/12 enclosures.

Delta Tau Data Systems of California is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of innovative, high-performance motion controllers.

The single biggest obstacle to social media marketing success is time. Social marketing automation tools can help you achieve high levels of efficiency.

The difference between the indication of the instrument and the actual value of the measured variable

MV drive revenues declined by more than 10% in 2014 to $2.5 billion as increased competition and lower demand eroded prices, says HIS.

Both solution centers will facilitate training and support for local manufacturers in Wisconsin and the Mid-Atlantic regions, respectively.

IntraVUE provides the capability to identify and report information critical to improving uptime of the Industrial Ethernet infrastructure.

NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America improved by more than 20 points, marking an abrupt change of direction following three consecutive months of decline.

The Steering Committee of the Open Serialization Communication Standard Working Group (Open-SCS) addresses compliance to healthcare counterfeiting regulations.

Smart Manufacturing involves aligning information and communication technologies with U.S. manufacturers across the country to manage their energy, productivity and costs in real-time.

ISA and Beamex will co-host a free web seminar 1 September 2015 on how to calibrate temperature instruments.

In response to the momentous wave of digital transformation, the collaboration between NEXCOM and IBM is aimed to facilitate the use of big data harnessed from industrial IoT to allow for more data-driven decision-making and increased productivity.

The SERH database provides a collection of failure rate data that is applicable for use in Safety Instrumented System (SIS) conceptual design verification in the process industry.

The global software defined networking market will soar at a CAGR of 61.5% during the forecast period from 2012 to 2018 and will reach a value of US$3.52 billion by 2018.

July 28, 2015 – Taipei, Taiwan – Tibbo, a leading manufacturer of IoT devices and intelligent device management software, has partnered with StarNet Alliance, an alliance of the largest IoT market participants in the Eurasian continent and developer of the first LPWA network within the territory of Russia, Belarus, Poland and Finland, with roaming in Spain, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, China and Philippines.

How to eliminate oscillations associated with the discontinuity and changes in phase between heating and cooling and make the response of the secondary temperature loop faster.

PLCopen invites all interested parties to give feedback on this document until October 23, 2015.

The CMOS sensors measure several environmental variables such as relative humidity, pressure and temperature in one sensor device.

This complimentary consultation provides organizations with equipment, software tools, technologies and recommendations to tackle distinct automated vision challenges.

By Edward Nugent, PcVue Inc., et al The different way in which mobile device users interact with their devices compared to operator’s interactions with control room monitors requires a new SCADA architecture for mobility workers who rely on SCADA or BMS systems in order to perform their job function.

Previously, Rich worked for Danfoss Power Electronics and Rockwell Automation.

Elster Division of Melrose Industries is a provider of thermal gas solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential heating systems and gas, water, and electricity meters.

By Dean Wiech, Tools4Ever Workflow and automation procedures for identity and password management can reduce time spent, increase security and reduce the workload on the help desk considerably.

Magnetek designs and manufactures digital power andmotion control solutions for material handling, elevators and mining applications.

Salcan Process Technology uses the Rotork actuated control valve to control the flow of gas while maintaining back pressure in the coal seam.

Technical training opportunities from ISA in August 2015.

By Bill Lydon, Editor Many users, systems integrators, and manufacturing managers expect one year to eighteen month Return on Investment (ROI) when replacing or adding new automation systems. I believe this is short sighted thinking. Short term ROI justification requirements almost guarantee mediocre results rather than striving for excellence.

Users get comprehensive functionalities to update or enrich device data, as well as significantly expanded filtering possibilities. When device data has been updated in the portal, the system alerts users as to which data is more current than that found in their local database.

Exida established an office in Abu Dhabi, UAE

The report estimates the Photonics Market to expand at a CAGR of 5.8% between 2014 and 2020 and reach a value of US$765.89 billion by the end of the term. The market stood at US$509.75 billion in 2013

Steel pipes, the largest segment of oil and gas pipes, accounted for over 80% of the total market in 2013.

How to Calculate Specific Gravity

By Preston Reine, IHS With so many conflicting signs in the current economic environment, motor suppliers are reportedly uncertain as to how effective the recent and impending energy efficiency requirements will be.

The Filter Select program's database of hydraulic fluid information now includes hydraulic fluids from Houghton International.

PULS Power enters new milestone of supporting critical installation in Singapore water projects. Also, we’ll be mirroring all these success to other South East Asia countries since water is an essential ingredient to our daily requirement.

Stringent requirements are on smaller and more efficient power supplies for Energy Storage Solutions. PULS partners a key developer in the industry to offer CPS20.241-70 to meet this stringent demand.

Bonfiglioli is deploying Moxa Modbus gateways, network switches, Ethernet I/O, and serial-to-Ethernet controllers in its turnkey solar solutions.

The global thermoelectric modules market was worth US$ 364.1 Mn in 2014 and is expected to reach US$ 763.5 Mn by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2015 to 2022.

By Georg Stieler, Stieler Technologie The Chinese market for Industrial Automation is growing much faster than other sectors of the Chinese economy and will almost double within the next five years, according to our estimations.

By John Morse, IHS Technology Despite the promotion and anticipated market growth of USB 3 cameras, they are forecast to account for only a quarter of USB camera revenues by 2019

The Wormhole module is intended for OEM integration of IEC 61131 Control into board level electronics.

Website visitors can explore parts and find machine tools used to cut specific parts for the automotive, aerospace and oil and energy industries.

Twelve Manta G-223B cameras from Allied Vision are being used by GEFRA to inspect screw joints for the brake lines of vehicles.

Global unified communications market will expand at a CAGR of 23.4% between 2014 and 2022 upon its 2013 valuation of US$5.68 billion.

The HMI standard defines the terminology and models to develop an HMI and the work processes recommended to effectively maintain it throughout its life cycle

World Professional 3D Camera - Market Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2020

Bedrock is the latest in a growing number of companies to support the ISASecure Cyber Security Conformance Scheme.

The global printed and flexible sensors market will expand at a moderate 2.5% CAGR during the forecast period. The market was valued at US$6.28 billion in 2013 and is projected to be worth US$7.51 billion by 2020.

By Franco Gonzalez, IDTechEx Formula 1 hybrid racing technology is becoming commercialized.

By Bill Lydon, Editor MAVERICK Technologies, in cooperation with ISA, recently hosted an event called "Inside Automation - Theory Meets Reality" at MAVERICK Technologies Headquarters. The vision of the event is to proved a venue where automation industry professionals can exchange ideas and methods to solve problems and become more effective.

The Cable Management System Market to be rising at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2014 to 2020 and growing from a valuation of US$7,190.20 million in 2014 to US$15,609.10 million by 2020

The office in Brescia, northern Italy, will serve the Italian PROFIBUS and PROFINET market.

By Andreas Huhmann, HARTING Industry 4.0’s use of Cyber-Physical Systems has radically altered the face of industrial production. Still, Industry 4.0 will only become a reality when the cyber world and physical world are connected. It entails new demands on network technology and by extension on connection technology.

Global laser cutting machines market was valued at USD 2.16 billion in 2013, growing at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2014 to 2020 to account for USD 4.37 billion in 2020.

Workforce development can be turned it into a major competitive advantage for the industrial automation industry.

AutomatedBuildings.com By Varun Nagaraj, Sierra Monitor Corporation With the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) still new to the industry, who does the IIoT actually talk to?

ReportBazzar has announced a new report titled “Mobile DRAM: Market Trends and Major Players Deployment Strategy” to their offerings.

Machinist Calc Pro 2 for phones, tablets and PCs provides hundreds of fast, precise machining-specific solutions for face, end and slot milling plus turning, drilling and boring. Price: $39.95

Commerce Controls installed Stahlin non-metallic enclosures on filter control panels and a phosphoric chemical dosing panel at the City of Detroit, Springwells Facility

By Amy Wells, Electroustic Over the last few years, we’ve seen a move towards more robust Mil-spec connectors. Originally developed in the 1930s by the US Department of Defense, these heavy duty connector ranges are now a common sight in manufacturing environments

Progea recently presented an example of taking supervision to the next level with augmented reality. The concept is to provide industrial automation operators a tool to use for visualizing automation system data when connected in Wi-Fi or a broadband mobile network.

With a production line requiring tens to hundreds of workers for daily operations, manufacturers see automated production and man-machine collaboration as innovative ways to increase production efficiency while cutting labor costs.

By Fluke This Web Card by Fluke provides a brief tutorial on how to measure frequency with your digital multimeter.

ABB’s simulation and offline programming software allows robot programming to be performed without disrupting production.

STEGO enclosure heaters are touch-safe, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) convection and fan heaters that are used to prevent the formation of condensation and provide evenly distributed interior air temperature in enclosures.