System Integration Channel
Timers and monitors get new housing for rugged applications
ABB has added a new housing for its time, measuring, and monitoring relays. The housing comes in double-chamber cage connection and push-in terminals for rugged applications. » more
Configurable router and security appliance
The GarrettCom Magnum 10RX by Belden is designed for industrial applications and supports mixed TCP/IP and legacy protocols and comes with up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. » more
Information Control Channel
Military-grade computers can handle industrial abuse
AIS rugged computers and displays with MIL-STD-810 environment and MIL-STD-461 EMI compliance for industrial use. » more
Programmable RTU controller and SDK for I/O access and control
Open C platform on ioPAC 8020-C from Moxa enables streamlined installation and configuration time. » more
Process Control Channel
Implementing safety in control systems
Four basic concepts that should guide process safety system analysis and design. » more
EC: Process Historian
Software - Applications: Process Historian is a database software that allows you to get access to real-time and archived data in order to optimize your processes and operating equipment. This is a... » more
Machine Control Channel
Smart motor controller
Allen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controller from Rockwell Automation provides advanced monitoring and protection for OEM users and is rated at 200 V-690 V AC and is designed for normal-duty... » more
Robots vs. jobs: Jobs win
Think Again: Smart applications of automation and robotics save and create jobs. Proposed Institutes for Manufacturing Innovation could advance manufacturing more quickly. » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
Manufacturing IT Channel
IHS acquires IMS Research
IHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
Tutorials Channel
When outsourcing is slow-sourcing
Engineering and IT Insight: You cannot improve what you don’t measure, so at the very least it is important that every outsourced support organization includes a measurable feedback policy for each... » more
Integrated programming environment includes drive programming software
The most significant improvement to drive programming is the move to centralized programming platforms that cover an entire automated system rather than learning separate programming software only... » more
Product Research Channel
Universal industrial-application code reader
Pepperl+Fuchs MAC335 universal code reader can read all common 1D and 2D code symbologies (25 symbologies) within an extremely large range (20 mm to 300 mm) without requiring mechanical... » more
Terminal blocks pass insulation testing for photovoltaic applications
Testing ensures that terminals can withstand a continuous voltage of 1000 V dc under all climatic conditions. Specialized insulation testing is required for solar photovoltaic (PV) applications... » more
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Machine safety: Confusion amuck, quantitative circuit design versus qualitative risk assessment
When talking about qualitative versus quantitative as they relate to machine safety standards and compliance requirements, are we talking about the risk assessment process? Or do we consider the... » more
Implementing safety in control systems
Four basic concepts that should guide process safety system analysis and design. » more
Timers and monitors get new housing for rugged applicationsABB has added a new housing for its time, measuring, and monitoring relays. The housing comes in double-chamber cage connection and push-in terminals for rugged applications. » more
Configurable router and security applianceThe GarrettCom Magnum 10RX by Belden is designed for industrial applications and supports mixed TCP/IP and legacy protocols and comes with up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. » more
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Information Control Channel
Military-grade computers can handle industrial abuseAIS rugged computers and displays with MIL-STD-810 environment and MIL-STD-461 EMI compliance for industrial use. » more
Programmable RTU controller and SDK for I/O access and controlOpen C platform on ioPAC 8020-C from Moxa enables streamlined installation and configuration time. » more
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Process Control Channel
Implementing safety in control systemsFour basic concepts that should guide process safety system analysis and design. » more
EC: Process HistorianSoftware - Applications: Process Historian is a database software that allows you to get access to real-time and archived data in order to optimize your processes and operating equipment. This is a... » more
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Machine Control Channel
Smart motor controllerAllen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controller from Rockwell Automation provides advanced monitoring and protection for OEM users and is rated at 200 V-690 V AC and is designed for normal-duty... » more
Robots vs. jobs: Jobs winThink Again: Smart applications of automation and robotics save and create jobs. Proposed Institutes for Manufacturing Innovation could advance manufacturing more quickly. » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
ISM Report: October manufacturing continues autumn rebound
ISM data shows manufacturing grew for second straight month as new orders, production jumps » more
ISM data shows manufacturing grew for second straight month as new orders, production jumps » more
Tech industry added 100,000 jobs in first half of 2012
TechAmerica Foundation's report indicated a net gain of 100,000 jobs in the high-tech industry in the first half of 2012, a 1.7 percent gain. Three of the four sectors included in the report showed... » more
TechAmerica Foundation's report indicated a net gain of 100,000 jobs in the high-tech industry in the first half of 2012, a 1.7 percent gain. Three of the four sectors included in the report showed... » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
Survey: Malware Response teams fear 2012 threats will grow in number and sophistication
A survey by Norman ASA reveals more than half of IT leaders believe that malware threats are their biggest worry for 2012. They're also worried that the new malware is too sophisticated for their... » more
A survey by Norman ASA reveals more than half of IT leaders believe that malware threats are their biggest worry for 2012. They're also worried that the new malware is too sophisticated for their... » more
IHS acquires IMS ResearchIHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
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Tutorials Channel
When outsourcing is slow-sourcingEngineering and IT Insight: You cannot improve what you don’t measure, so at the very least it is important that every outsourced support organization includes a measurable feedback policy for each... » more
Integrated programming environment includes drive programming softwareThe most significant improvement to drive programming is the move to centralized programming platforms that cover an entire automated system rather than learning separate programming software only... » more
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Product Research Channel
Universal industrial-application code readerPepperl+Fuchs MAC335 universal code reader can read all common 1D and 2D code symbologies (25 symbologies) within an extremely large range (20 mm to 300 mm) without requiring mechanical... » more
Terminal blocks pass insulation testing for photovoltaic applicationsTesting ensures that terminals can withstand a continuous voltage of 1000 V dc under all climatic conditions. Specialized insulation testing is required for solar photovoltaic (PV) applications... » more
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Plant Safety and Security Channel
Machine safety: Confusion amuck, quantitative circuit design versus qualitative risk assessment When talking about qualitative versus quantitative as they relate to machine safety standards and compliance requirements, are we talking about the risk assessment process? Or do we consider the... » more
Implementing safety in control systemsFour basic concepts that should guide process safety system analysis and design. » more
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