System Integrator of the Year award winners announced
Integrator companies E-Technologies Group, Polytron, and Northwind Technical Services are recognized for their outstanding achievements. See video of a roundtable discussion with the winners..
Controls upgrade boosts machine productivity 40%
Machine running speed nearly doubled with greater product control, quick ROI.
System Integrator Giants 2019
CFE Media announces the 2019 System Integrator Giants
Temperature measurement with RTDs, thermocouples
Process sensing: The most common process sensor measurement is temperature and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), and thermocouples are the most widely used sensors for industrial temperature measurements. See 11 summary tips for temperature sensor selection.
Shifting safety to a profit center
Cost avoidance, better networks make better financial sense.
It’s busy today, but don’t lose sight of tomorrow
While the economy for system integrators is good, the future remains unclear as companies struggle to hire and retain young talent.
Stepper motor certified for hazardous locations
Applied Motion Products' HX56-100 hazardous location stepper motor is certified for use in hazardous locations such as oil, gas, printing, and paint finishing applications.
The next era of global manufacturing
Manufacturers are changing the way they do business as globalization is changing the nature of business. Technology and information are working hand-in-hand to make these changes possible.
Yogurt plant improves active culture, technology
System integrator helps Chobani streamline operations to provide more flexibility and efficiency.
Hannover Fairs USA launches new trade event
Digital Industry USA (DIG/IN USA) will highlight digital manufacturing Sept. 10-12 in Louisville.
Safety network controller for IIoT mechanical devices
Omron's NX Series CIP safety network controller with EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP capabilities is ideal for IIoT hard-wired mechanical devices such as position detection switches for determining robot placement.
Raise a glass to integration!
Colorado State University's CSU) on-campus brewery is an automation leader with its Fermentation Science and Technology (FST) program.