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Remotely resettable electronic circuit breaker
The E-T-A ESX10-TC is a 12 V DC version of the 24 V ESX10-T and is designed for SCADA/RTU applications, providing protection for switch-mode power supplies and solar/battery-based systems. » more
Thin, flexible, efficient electronic displays
Technology Update: Electrophoretic technology helps designers of electronic devices to think outside the rectangle for a thin, flexible, energy-efficient user interface. » more
PC-based Control, Robotics Help Packaging
PakTech uses PC-based control and robotics for affordable performance, 99% efficiency, and 20% cabinet space savings to get a better handle on multicontainer packaging. See photo gallery. » more
Engineering and IT Insight: Keep your systems from becoming MULES
Manufacturing IT systems can easily become mature, undocumented legacy execution systems (MULES) as requirements change, knowledge is lost, and supporting systems go obsolete. Keep your software... » more
Standard for smart grid established
IEEE 2030, which was recently approved and published, establishes a smart grid interoperability reference model and knowledge base for manufacturers. » more
Power efficiency, automation for Arizona cement company
Integrated power and automation based on ABB System 800xA will help new Drake Cement plant exceed industry standard productivity and efficiency levels, ABB said. » more
Inside Machines: Torque production
Case notes: Robots that use motors in the joints present a motion-control challenge. Should the application produce torque using a six-step technique or sinusoidal commutation for brushless dc (BLDC)... » more
Back to Basics: Motion, guidance, positioning
Setting any object in motion makes it necessary to transfer power and overcome friction. For millennia humankind has used rollers and slides; modern technologies are much better. Here’s a quick guide... » more
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Talk to Me: To Wikileaks or not to Wikileaks
There was a time almost 40 years ago when the ideal of journalism was to hold fast to a standard that said nobody was above the laws of the land. An honorable and noble goal. » more
McAfee: Cyber threats in 2011
A new year always brings with it the possibilities of great things, however it also brings predictions on what the new cyber threats will be for the year. » more
Safety’s Sake: Fixed configuration firewalls
Firewalls play an important element in keeping the operation running securely. A new firewall hit the market and it is a Fixed Configuration Firewall which runs a technology known as Deep Packet... » more
Remotely resettable electronic circuit breakerThe E-T-A ESX10-TC is a 12 V DC version of the 24 V ESX10-T and is designed for SCADA/RTU applications, providing protection for switch-mode power supplies and solar/battery-based systems. » more
Thin, flexible, efficient electronic displaysTechnology Update: Electrophoretic technology helps designers of electronic devices to think outside the rectangle for a thin, flexible, energy-efficient user interface. » more
PC-based Control, Robotics Help PackagingPakTech uses PC-based control and robotics for affordable performance, 99% efficiency, and 20% cabinet space savings to get a better handle on multicontainer packaging. See photo gallery. » more
Engineering and IT Insight: Keep your systems from becoming MULESManufacturing IT systems can easily become mature, undocumented legacy execution systems (MULES) as requirements change, knowledge is lost, and supporting systems go obsolete. Keep your software... » more
Standard for smart grid establishedIEEE 2030, which was recently approved and published, establishes a smart grid interoperability reference model and knowledge base for manufacturers. » more
Motor Driven Systems Conference schedule
The MDS conference, November 9 and 10, will focus on motor driven systems important to the United Kingdom and European Union. » more
The MDS conference, November 9 and 10, will focus on motor driven systems important to the United Kingdom and European Union. » more
Power efficiency, automation for Arizona cement companyIntegrated power and automation based on ABB System 800xA will help new Drake Cement plant exceed industry standard productivity and efficiency levels, ABB said. » more
Inside Machines: Torque productionCase notes: Robots that use motors in the joints present a motion-control challenge. Should the application produce torque using a six-step technique or sinusoidal commutation for brushless dc (BLDC)... » more
Back to Basics: Motion, guidance, positioning Setting any object in motion makes it necessary to transfer power and overcome friction. For millennia humankind has used rollers and slides; modern technologies are much better. Here’s a quick guide... » more
2012 Edition of the National Electricity Safety Code available
Among the changes for the NESC's 2012 edition include standards to help design, install, operate, and maintain electrical supply and communication lines and associated equipment. » more
Among the changes for the NESC's 2012 edition include standards to help design, install, operate, and maintain electrical supply and communication lines and associated equipment. » more
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Plant Safety and Security
Talk to Me: To Wikileaks or not to WikileaksThere was a time almost 40 years ago when the ideal of journalism was to hold fast to a standard that said nobody was above the laws of the land. An honorable and noble goal. » more
McAfee: Cyber threats in 2011A new year always brings with it the possibilities of great things, however it also brings predictions on what the new cyber threats will be for the year. » more
Safety’s Sake: Fixed configuration firewallsFirewalls play an important element in keeping the operation running securely. A new firewall hit the market and it is a Fixed Configuration Firewall which runs a technology known as Deep Packet... » more
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