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Inductive sensors for extreme environments
Steute Xtreme's ATEX- IECEx Certified Inductive Sensors are designed for use in Zone 0 and 20 explosive atmospheres and extreme environments and are built with a stainless steel enclosure. » more
Exceeding expectations And/Or destined for failure
You may not realize that your control system is running beyond red line in some area, and could fail at any time. » more
SME rebrands to focus on advancement of manufacturing
Society will highlight its wide range of expertise in new branding » more
Multi-purpose digital panel meters
Product Exclusive: Precision Digital introduces PD6080 and PD6081 Super Snooper Modbus Scanners capable of displaying 16 process variables, including Modbus registers and two analog inputs. » more
Create value with re-use
When you finish a project, begin working to catalog what was built, the standards used (and improved), and where and how that work could be applied in future. Not-invented-here syndrome is a common... » more
Industrial networks
Non-Ethernet networks might be specified for an industrial project for various reasons. See advice from five sources, including two system integrators, on what to consider when choosing an industrial... » more
Mechatronic designs blend power, electronics, mechanical systems
Pre-integration: Mechatronics pre-integrates power, electronic, and mechanical systems, using hardware, software, and networks to simplify design, lower costs, and speed time to market. » more
I'm having a ball at work
Think Again: Does that mean you are wearing a ball and chain, are juggling many things, or are having fun? See video summary of advice from Ted Garnett, president, Performance Resources Consulting,... » more
Arc flash system
GE's Multilin A60 Arc Flash System uses light and pressure wave detection technology to detect and initiate a trip signal in the event of an arc flash condition. » more
Will your automation business survive, thrive?
Accounting for engineers: Beyond engineering, system integrators and other automation and controls companies rely on non-operational skills, like finance, to stay afloat. Accounting can be obtuse,... » more
Machine Safety: Are you farming out the designing in of functional safety component requirements?
Functional safety is supposed to be designed into machine design, but is it being farmed out for others to do? Are automation suppliers truly considering farming out the design and safety... » more
Products used in high-speed wireless control and monitoring for carts
At a Johnson Controls automotive supply plant, industrial wireless communications from ProSoft Technology decreases downtime by 50% in a mobile cart application. » more
High-speed wireless control and monitoring for carts
At a Johnson Controls automotive supply plant, industrial wireless communications prevent wire breaks and decrease downtime by 50% in a mobile cart application. » more
NASA becomes service provider for private space ventures
After the Space Shuttle program closed, launching systems get a new life with new customers, with new requirements for monitoring services. The tricky side of measuring helium and nitrogen use calls... » more
Hybrid motor starter has energy efficient relay system
Siemens' Sirius 3RM1 hybrid motor starter is designed as both a direct-on-line starter and a reversing starter and has an energy-efficient relay system that reduces maintenance demands and extends... » more
7 reasons to a consider a non-Ethernet industrial network
Here are seven reasons non-Ethernet networks might be specified for an industrial project, to help determine if an Ethernet, fieldbus, or a device or sensor-level network should be considered. » more
CSIA adds new members
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) added 13 integrator members from three different continents and six different countries. » more
Custom firmware helps with smart motor programming
Moog Animatics has designed Class 5 SmartMotor firmware to accept DMX protocol and can use multiple SmartMotors on the same network as well as simplify programming with advanced motion control... » more
How wireless networks are changing industrial environments
IEEE 802.15.4 based wireless networks can be reliable, robust, and cost effective for many industrial, warehousing, and facility applications. These wireless networks transmit through walls and... » more
Manufacturing in America targets next U.S. industrial evolution
Manufacturing advocates say manufacturing drives innovation; more than 70% of manufacturing leaders are optimistic about their own company’s future; mechatronics graduates start at $50,000; liberal... » more
A few tools for continuous improvement
An overview of techniques and programs to evaluate and improve your manufacturing. » more
Process risk assessment uses big data
Technology Update: Predictive, process risk assessment can use big data to assess risks dynamically and report automatically, empowering plant personnel to identify issues, taking necessary... » more
Baseline your system or else
In this Automation System Integration blog post, Anthony Baker learns that the lack of data about how a system has been operating can create a moving target after an upgrade. » more
DIN valve connectors have IP67 seals
Brad mPm DIN valve connectors by Molex are designed with IP67 sealing properties and strong cable retention for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromagnetic devices. » more
Inductive sensors for extreme environmentsSteute Xtreme's ATEX- IECEx Certified Inductive Sensors are designed for use in Zone 0 and 20 explosive atmospheres and extreme environments and are built with a stainless steel enclosure. » more
Exceeding expectations And/Or destined for failureYou may not realize that your control system is running beyond red line in some area, and could fail at any time. » more
SME rebrands to focus on advancement of manufacturingSociety will highlight its wide range of expertise in new branding » more
Multi-purpose digital panel metersProduct Exclusive: Precision Digital introduces PD6080 and PD6081 Super Snooper Modbus Scanners capable of displaying 16 process variables, including Modbus registers and two analog inputs. » more
Create value with re-useWhen you finish a project, begin working to catalog what was built, the standards used (and improved), and where and how that work could be applied in future. Not-invented-here syndrome is a common... » more
Industrial networksNon-Ethernet networks might be specified for an industrial project for various reasons. See advice from five sources, including two system integrators, on what to consider when choosing an industrial... » more
Mechatronic designs blend power, electronics, mechanical systemsPre-integration: Mechatronics pre-integrates power, electronic, and mechanical systems, using hardware, software, and networks to simplify design, lower costs, and speed time to market. » more
I'm having a ball at workThink Again: Does that mean you are wearing a ball and chain, are juggling many things, or are having fun? See video summary of advice from Ted Garnett, president, Performance Resources Consulting,... » more
Arc flash systemGE's Multilin A60 Arc Flash System uses light and pressure wave detection technology to detect and initiate a trip signal in the event of an arc flash condition. » more
Will your automation business survive, thrive?Accounting for engineers: Beyond engineering, system integrators and other automation and controls companies rely on non-operational skills, like finance, to stay afloat. Accounting can be obtuse,... » more
Machine Safety: Are you farming out the designing in of functional safety component requirements?Functional safety is supposed to be designed into machine design, but is it being farmed out for others to do? Are automation suppliers truly considering farming out the design and safety... » more
Products used in high-speed wireless control and monitoring for carts At a Johnson Controls automotive supply plant, industrial wireless communications from ProSoft Technology decreases downtime by 50% in a mobile cart application. » more
High-speed wireless control and monitoring for cartsAt a Johnson Controls automotive supply plant, industrial wireless communications prevent wire breaks and decrease downtime by 50% in a mobile cart application. » more
NASA becomes service provider for private space venturesAfter the Space Shuttle program closed, launching systems get a new life with new customers, with new requirements for monitoring services. The tricky side of measuring helium and nitrogen use calls... » more
Hybrid motor starter has energy efficient relay systemSiemens' Sirius 3RM1 hybrid motor starter is designed as both a direct-on-line starter and a reversing starter and has an energy-efficient relay system that reduces maintenance demands and extends... » more
7 reasons to a consider a non-Ethernet industrial networkHere are seven reasons non-Ethernet networks might be specified for an industrial project, to help determine if an Ethernet, fieldbus, or a device or sensor-level network should be considered. » more
CSIA adds new membersThe Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) added 13 integrator members from three different continents and six different countries. » more
Custom firmware helps with smart motor programmingMoog Animatics has designed Class 5 SmartMotor firmware to accept DMX protocol and can use multiple SmartMotors on the same network as well as simplify programming with advanced motion control... » more
Process control communications: end user event in Houston
The HART Communication Foundation's free one-day event for end users on June 27 is in Houston, Texas. » more
The HART Communication Foundation's free one-day event for end users on June 27 is in Houston, Texas. » more
How wireless networks are changing industrial environmentsIEEE 802.15.4 based wireless networks can be reliable, robust, and cost effective for many industrial, warehousing, and facility applications. These wireless networks transmit through walls and... » more
Manufacturing in America targets next U.S. industrial evolutionManufacturing advocates say manufacturing drives innovation; more than 70% of manufacturing leaders are optimistic about their own company’s future; mechatronics graduates start at $50,000; liberal... » more
A few tools for continuous improvementAn overview of techniques and programs to evaluate and improve your manufacturing. » more
Process risk assessment uses big dataTechnology Update: Predictive, process risk assessment can use big data to assess risks dynamically and report automatically, empowering plant personnel to identify issues, taking necessary... » more
Baseline your system or elseIn this Automation System Integration blog post, Anthony Baker learns that the lack of data about how a system has been operating can create a moving target after an upgrade. » more
DIN valve connectors have IP67 sealsBrad mPm DIN valve connectors by Molex are designed with IP67 sealing properties and strong cable retention for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromagnetic devices. » more
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