System Integration Channel
Switched-mode power supply: wall mounted, single phase, IP20
Siemens Sitop PSU100D switched mode power supply eliminates traditional rail mounting while meeting basic power supply requirements and is cased in aluminum for IP20 protection. » more
Information Control Channel
Next-generation power demonstration
STMicroelectronics demonstrated next-generation smart power technology, said to enable significant power consumption decreases in electronic systems for manufacturing, hybrid-electric-vehicle... » more
Process Control Channel
Control system installed for power generating units
The Changshu power plant in Jiangsu Province, is expanding its power generating units and is using Emerson's Ovation expert control system for automation » more
Machine Control Channel
Tubing, fittings offering expanded in pneumatics line
The Nitra line by AutomationDirect has expanded its tubing and fittings offering with brass adapter fittings and plugs and polyurethane tubing, aluminum manifolds, and blowguns that are designed to... » more
Demand for robotics skills grows
Recruiters and staffing firms have shown an increased interest in hiring engineers with robotics skills. There has been a 44% growth in job postings in the field since January 2011. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Think Again: Improve processes, then automate
Advice: Don’t upgrade automation on old processes. Get lean, fix the processes, then apply leading-edge controls and automation to optimize results. » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Surge protection devices: UL 1449 approvals for overvoltage protection
Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, introduced its new X series line of UL 1449 third edition approved surge protection devices (SPDs). SPDs help protect people and equipment from harmful transients. » more
Overcoming barriers to wireless adoption
Wireless is flexible, versatile, and can be cost effective; however, concerns with security, reliability, and capacity of wireless continue to prevent conservative end users from reaping its... » more
Switched-mode power supply: wall mounted, single phase, IP20Siemens Sitop PSU100D switched mode power supply eliminates traditional rail mounting while meeting basic power supply requirements and is cased in aluminum for IP20 protection. » more
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Information Control Channel
Next-generation power demonstrationSTMicroelectronics demonstrated next-generation smart power technology, said to enable significant power consumption decreases in electronic systems for manufacturing, hybrid-electric-vehicle... » more
RSTechED 2011
RSTechED 2011 - Inspire. Educate. Innovate. June 12-17, at Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL. » more
RSTechED 2011 - Inspire. Educate. Innovate. June 12-17, at Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL. » more
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Process Control Channel
Process control system selected to automate Georgia plant
Polystar selected the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system and SINAMICS to automate its Dalton, Ga., plant. » more
Polystar selected the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system and SINAMICS to automate its Dalton, Ga., plant. » more
Control system installed for power generating unitsThe Changshu power plant in Jiangsu Province, is expanding its power generating units and is using Emerson's Ovation expert control system for automation » more
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Machine Control Channel
Tubing, fittings offering expanded in pneumatics lineThe Nitra line by AutomationDirect has expanded its tubing and fittings offering with brass adapter fittings and plugs and polyurethane tubing, aluminum manifolds, and blowguns that are designed to... » more
Demand for robotics skills growsRecruiters and staffing firms have shown an increased interest in hiring engineers with robotics skills. There has been a 44% growth in job postings in the field since January 2011. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
Communication module with integrated PROFIenergy profile server
Embedded Anybus-CompactCom PROFIenergy communication module from HMS Industrial Networks supports the green automation initiative of the automobile manufacturers. » more
Embedded Anybus-CompactCom PROFIenergy communication module from HMS Industrial Networks supports the green automation initiative of the automobile manufacturers. » more
Think Again: Improve processes, then automateAdvice: Don’t upgrade automation on old processes. Get lean, fix the processes, then apply leading-edge controls and automation to optimize results. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Transformerless medium-voltage drives perspective
Some drive manufacturers do not agree on the merits of medium-voltage (MV) drive operation without an input transformer. The following pro and con comments come from companies with and without a... » more
Some drive manufacturers do not agree on the merits of medium-voltage (MV) drive operation without an input transformer. The following pro and con comments come from companies with and without a... » more
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Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Surge protection devices: UL 1449 approvals for overvoltage protection Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, introduced its new X series line of UL 1449 third edition approved surge protection devices (SPDs). SPDs help protect people and equipment from harmful transients. » more
Overcoming barriers to wireless adoptionWireless is flexible, versatile, and can be cost effective; however, concerns with security, reliability, and capacity of wireless continue to prevent conservative end users from reaping its... » more
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