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BYOD growth brings security fears
IT workers are concerned about losing the ability to bring their own devices into the workplace, according to a survey. » more
Additive manufacturing is shaping the future
3D printing technology will change the way we make things » more
Tugs offer flexible options for material handling
Utilizing battery-operated tugs for intra-facility material mobility of wheeled loads is an effective and safe alternative to manpower, forklifts, and pallet jacks. » more
Application drives automation
Automation technologies are used to improve product and process consistency and quality and are used for integration both on the plant floor and over the industrial networks that have become so vital... » more
Machine Safety: Is prevention through design enough?
U.S. consensus standards provide direction to suppliers on how to design in machine safety. Can users understand and comply with the additional requirements of ISO 13849-1? » more
Fanless industrial PC doubles performance
Product Exclusive: Siemens doubled performance capabilities of its embedded Microbox PC and Panel PCs. The industrial PCs, now fanless in all configurations, withstand 24-hour operating conditions... » more
Smart futuristic ideas to manage process control challenges
Emerging technologies, including safety, visualization, mobile computing, and alarm management, among others, were covered at the Yokogawa 2012 European User Conference, where the company showcased... » more
Pneumatic cylinder position switch
AutomationDirect's Nitra line of pneumatic cylinder position switches feature nine solid-state electronic switches that are available in 3-wire DC PNP and NPN configurations. » more
DC-DC converters
Murata Power Solution's MEJ2 series DC-DC converters offer strong energy efficiency while meeting electrical safety and medical standards. » more
Success in energy management starts with setting goals
Setting goals is easy; reaching them often proves much more difficult. » more
Taking the complexity out of designing Smart-Grid devices
National Instruments executive says a new development platform should bring renewable energy sources to the grid much faster. » more
Robotic function packages for entertainment, music
ABB Robotics' RoboScreen function packages inclue Autodesk Maya-based plug-ins and an optional mixing board to accurately synchronize a robot's movements with the motion program software. » more
The right system components are critical to maximizing the energy-saving potential of VFDs
Cabling—like other components—must be vetted for its ability to withstand the harshest operating conditions. » more
World’s largest office furniture supplier celebrates 100 years by reducing its energy consumption and carbon footprint
Steelcase meets efficiency and sustainability goals with control system and energy monitoring software solutions. » more
Beyond track-and-trace: Using RFID on the factory floor
RFID has moved beyond logistics to become a link between the plant floor and the enterprise. » more
RFID, scanning, reader, machine vision technologies advance
Sick introduced and showed RFID, scanning, reader, and machine vision technologies at the 2013 Automate and ProMat shows. » more
What's the best engineering-related gift from or for an engineer?
Engineers can give good (or bad) gifts like anyone else. We want to hear about good engineering-related gifts you have given or received for various gift-giving opportunities. » more
Energy management is at the forefront for new Schneider Electric technology
PlantStruxure Process Expert System (PES) from Schneider Electric treats energy as a consumable, not a cost. » more
BYOD growth brings security fearsIT workers are concerned about losing the ability to bring their own devices into the workplace, according to a survey. » more
Additive technology carves a ‘path toward production’
Additive manufacturing has become a significant part of AMT’s long-term strategy. » more
Additive manufacturing has become a significant part of AMT’s long-term strategy. » more
Additive manufacturing is shaping the future3D printing technology will change the way we make things » more
Tugs offer flexible options for material handling Utilizing battery-operated tugs for intra-facility material mobility of wheeled loads is an effective and safe alternative to manpower, forklifts, and pallet jacks. » more
Application drives automationAutomation technologies are used to improve product and process consistency and quality and are used for integration both on the plant floor and over the industrial networks that have become so vital... » more
Machine Safety: Is prevention through design enough?U.S. consensus standards provide direction to suppliers on how to design in machine safety. Can users understand and comply with the additional requirements of ISO 13849-1? » more
Fanless industrial PC doubles performanceProduct Exclusive: Siemens doubled performance capabilities of its embedded Microbox PC and Panel PCs. The industrial PCs, now fanless in all configurations, withstand 24-hour operating conditions... » more
Smart futuristic ideas to manage process control challengesEmerging technologies, including safety, visualization, mobile computing, and alarm management, among others, were covered at the Yokogawa 2012 European User Conference, where the company showcased... » more
How advanced technologies can meet process engineering challenges ahead
Challenges facing the process engineering sector and technologies can help, explained Dr. David Brown, chief executive of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) at the 2012 Yokogawa User... » more
Challenges facing the process engineering sector and technologies can help, explained Dr. David Brown, chief executive of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) at the 2012 Yokogawa User... » more
Pneumatic cylinder position switchAutomationDirect's Nitra line of pneumatic cylinder position switches feature nine solid-state electronic switches that are available in 3-wire DC PNP and NPN configurations. » more
DC-DC convertersMurata Power Solution's MEJ2 series DC-DC converters offer strong energy efficiency while meeting electrical safety and medical standards. » more
Success in energy management starts with setting goals Setting goals is easy; reaching them often proves much more difficult. » more
Taking the complexity out of designing Smart-Grid devicesNational Instruments executive says a new development platform should bring renewable energy sources to the grid much faster. » more
Robotic function packages for entertainment, musicABB Robotics' RoboScreen function packages inclue Autodesk Maya-based plug-ins and an optional mixing board to accurately synchronize a robot's movements with the motion program software. » more
Automation company expands operations
ControlTech Automation is adding a second plant in North Atlanta to meet demand for control panels and electrical automation services. » more
ControlTech Automation is adding a second plant in North Atlanta to meet demand for control panels and electrical automation services. » more
The right system components are critical to maximizing the energy-saving potential of VFDs Cabling—like other components—must be vetted for its ability to withstand the harshest operating conditions. » more
Firing up a security framework
Like anything in the cyber security arena, things have to move fast and just after the Obama Administration signed an Executive Order calling for stronger security movement to help protect critical... » more
Like anything in the cyber security arena, things have to move fast and just after the Obama Administration signed an Executive Order calling for stronger security movement to help protect critical... » more
World’s largest office furniture supplier celebrates 100 years by reducing its energy consumption and carbon footprintSteelcase meets efficiency and sustainability goals with control system and energy monitoring software solutions. » more
Association for Advancing Automation launches new website
The Association for Advancing Automation's (A3) website, www.A3automate.org is designed to engage stakeholders in automation. » more
The Association for Advancing Automation's (A3) website, www.A3automate.org is designed to engage stakeholders in automation. » more
Beyond track-and-trace: Using RFID on the factory floorRFID has moved beyond logistics to become a link between the plant floor and the enterprise. » more
RFID, scanning, reader, machine vision technologies advanceSick introduced and showed RFID, scanning, reader, and machine vision technologies at the 2013 Automate and ProMat shows. » more
What's the best engineering-related gift from or for an engineer?Engineers can give good (or bad) gifts like anyone else. We want to hear about good engineering-related gifts you have given or received for various gift-giving opportunities. » more
Providing a saner approach to maintenance
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Energy management is at the forefront for new Schneider Electric technologyPlantStruxure Process Expert System (PES) from Schneider Electric treats energy as a consumable, not a cost. » more
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