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Compact laser scanner delivers flexible safety solution
Small size, light weight, low power consumption, and innovative features combine to deliver a simple, flexible safety solution. Omron Scientific Technologies OS32C Safety Laser Scanner has a 104.5 mm... » more
HVAC boiler standards
Heating and power boilers used in HVAC are governed by several codes, including ASME, NBBPVI, NFPA, local and state standards, and a host of others. » more
Cover story: Troubleshooting Industrial Ethernet
It’s a problem when gremlins invade factory automation systems: Is the network at fault? As industrial automation systems gravitate more to industrial Ethernet, tools and techniques have improved to... » more
Larger control valves gain new options
Spirax Sarco adds larger sizes with additional actuator selection choices. » more
We, your shareholders, demand:
This morning I was reading an article in the Chicago Tribune that said three major energy producers (Valero Energy, Tesoro, and Occidental Petroleum) are getting grief from organizers within their... » more
Panel feedthrough terminal block uprated to 600V
Initially developed for alternative energy inverter systems, the 828 Series aids the separation of field-wired power input connections from sensitive electronics by simplifying the passing of... » 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
Safety Automation Forum – Protecting People, Productivity and Planet – November 2, 2010
Jeff Russell will discuss how Pepsi Co Americas Beverage Division achieved global safety compliance by adopting international safety standards. The Safety Automation Forum event offers automation... » more
Improving Manufacturing Performance through Intelligent Safety System Design
Ask any production line manager about the importance of safety, and they will likely tell you about the critical role it plays in helping to protect personnel, reduce injuries and meet compliance... » more
10 Principles of Sustainable, Cost-Effective Design: Building a Safer, More Efficient Machine
Manufacturers across many industries are placing increased emphasis on machine designs that support sustainability initiatives and drive economic prosperity. Machines that improve safety, minimize... » more
Video: Arc Flash Training Overview
In this video sponsored by Westex, the dangers of arc flash explosions are documented and explored. Topics covered in the video include: Extensive arc flash testingArc flash safetyNFPA 70E... » more
Video: Arc Flash Training Overview
In this video sponsored by Westex, the dangers of arc flash explosions are documented and explored. Topics covered in the video include: Extensive arc flash testingArc flash safetyNFPA 70E... » more
Technology Update: Integrated safety helps control system design
Advancing technologies and industry standards have made single-system platforms for safety and standard control easier and more cost-effective to design, implement, and maintain. Automation designers... » more
Outdoor-rated wireless I/O modules, radio modems
B&B Electronics Zlinx Xtreme outdoor-rated wireless I/O modules and radio modems for industrial wireless replacement applications. The license-free, proprietary RF, the products are available in 900... » more
IMTS innovations: 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming, large servos
Diverse product introductions, targeting greater machine tool efficiency, accuracy, speed, and ease of use included 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming,... » more
Robotics, motion control, PLC on one PC platform
Beckhoff Automation TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation software extends TwinCAT's standard machine sequencing and motion control capability to Delta- and SCARA-type robot mechanisms. » more
Compact laser scanner delivers flexible safety solutionSmall size, light weight, low power consumption, and innovative features combine to deliver a simple, flexible safety solution. Omron Scientific Technologies OS32C Safety Laser Scanner has a 104.5 mm... » more
Embedded control: Development tool for GPGPU-based digital signal processing applications
AXISLib-GPU supports the development of high performance DSP and multiprocessing applications using NVIDIA CUDA technology. Typical aerospace and military applications include radar, sonar, image... » more
AXISLib-GPU supports the development of high performance DSP and multiprocessing applications using NVIDIA CUDA technology. Typical aerospace and military applications include radar, sonar, image... » more
HVAC boiler standardsHeating and power boilers used in HVAC are governed by several codes, including ASME, NBBPVI, NFPA, local and state standards, and a host of others. » more
Cover story: Troubleshooting Industrial EthernetIt’s a problem when gremlins invade factory automation systems: Is the network at fault? As industrial automation systems gravitate more to industrial Ethernet, tools and techniques have improved to... » more
Larger control valves gain new optionsSpirax Sarco adds larger sizes with additional actuator selection choices. » more
Integrating emergency shutdown valves with process control system
ABB and Dresser Masoneilan integrate capabilities to improve overall process safety, emergency valve performance, and availability. » more
ABB and Dresser Masoneilan integrate capabilities to improve overall process safety, emergency valve performance, and availability. » more
We, your shareholders, demand:This morning I was reading an article in the Chicago Tribune that said three major energy producers (Valero Energy, Tesoro, and Occidental Petroleum) are getting grief from organizers within their... » more
Inside Machines: Pinpoint Inspection Precision via Machine Vision
An electronics components manufacturer uses machine vision to achieve 100% inspection of interconnect pins, improving quality control and eliminating costly product returns. » more
An electronics components manufacturer uses machine vision to achieve 100% inspection of interconnect pins, improving quality control and eliminating costly product returns. » more
Wireless test system improvements
New updates to the WirelessHART Test System improve performance, tool usability and technician productivity. » more
New updates to the WirelessHART Test System improve performance, tool usability and technician productivity. » more
Panel feedthrough terminal block uprated to 600VInitially developed for alternative energy inverter systems, the 828 Series aids the separation of field-wired power input connections from sensitive electronics by simplifying the passing of... » 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
Manufacturing software gets extended security, other functionality
Alere Manufacturing, a manufacturing resource planning (MRP) solution, improves sales order planning, security and more in v9.4 of Alere Manufacturing software. It also is said to provide greater... » more
Alere Manufacturing, a manufacturing resource planning (MRP) solution, improves sales order planning, security and more in v9.4 of Alere Manufacturing software. It also is said to provide greater... » more
Safety Automation Forum – Protecting People, Productivity and Planet – November 2, 2010Jeff Russell will discuss how Pepsi Co Americas Beverage Division achieved global safety compliance by adopting international safety standards. The Safety Automation Forum event offers automation... » more
Improving Manufacturing Performance through Intelligent Safety System DesignAsk any production line manager about the importance of safety, and they will likely tell you about the critical role it plays in helping to protect personnel, reduce injuries and meet compliance... » more
10 Principles of Sustainable, Cost-Effective Design: Building a Safer, More Efficient MachineManufacturers across many industries are placing increased emphasis on machine designs that support sustainability initiatives and drive economic prosperity. Machines that improve safety, minimize... » more
Video: Arc Flash Training OverviewIn this video sponsored by Westex, the dangers of arc flash explosions are documented and explored. Topics covered in the video include: Extensive arc flash testingArc flash safetyNFPA 70E... » more
Video: Arc Flash Training OverviewIn this video sponsored by Westex, the dangers of arc flash explosions are documented and explored. Topics covered in the video include: Extensive arc flash testingArc flash safetyNFPA 70E... » more
Technology Update: Integrated safety helps control system designAdvancing technologies and industry standards have made single-system platforms for safety and standard control easier and more cost-effective to design, implement, and maintain. Automation designers... » more
Outdoor-rated wireless I/O modules, radio modemsB&B Electronics Zlinx Xtreme outdoor-rated wireless I/O modules and radio modems for industrial wireless replacement applications. The license-free, proprietary RF, the products are available in 900... » more
AMT: Manufacturing technology consumption up 62% in 2010
Orders down against July data, but increased sharply over previous year reports » more
Orders down against July data, but increased sharply over previous year reports » more
OPC Foundation, MTConnect Institute develop MTConnectOpcUa
At IMTS 2010, the OPC Foundation and the MTConnect Institute announced they would develop standards called MTConnectOpcUa. The companion specifications aim to ensure interoperability and consistency... » more
At IMTS 2010, the OPC Foundation and the MTConnect Institute announced they would develop standards called MTConnectOpcUa. The companion specifications aim to ensure interoperability and consistency... » more
IMTS innovations: 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming, large servosDiverse product introductions, targeting greater machine tool efficiency, accuracy, speed, and ease of use included 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming,... » more
Robotics, motion control, PLC on one PC platform Beckhoff Automation TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation software extends TwinCAT's standard machine sequencing and motion control capability to Delta- and SCARA-type robot mechanisms. » more
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