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Training Courses on Plant and Machinery Safety from Pilz

November 19, 2024 Plant safety is vitally important for the safe operation of technical plants. As a machine manufacturer or operator you are legally obliged to ensure the safety of plant, machinery and devices. Training courses teaches you to identify risks and avoid accidents. Further training for safety officers and employees is the key to success here. With this knowledge…

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Working with Vention: Assistance from Scoping to Deployment

November 19, 2024 By Quinn Harker The world of industrial automation is complex, and we’re here to help you navigate it. After thousands of successful deployments, Vention has defined key strategies to maximize project outcomes. From a free discovery session to a streamlined e-commerce ordering experience, these services are designed for your convenience. Here are…

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Eaton Expands its Montreal Innovation Center Focused on R&D for the Energy Transition

November 19, 2024 Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening. After developing cutting-edge software in the region for nearly 40 years, last year the company announced its Innovation Center focused on the research and development…

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Hammond Manufacturing Welcomes John Eberhart as Territory Sales Manager for Northern, USA

November 19, 2024 Hammond Manufacturing, a trusted leader in rack mounting solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Eberhart as the Territory Sales Manager for the Northern Midwest region of the United States in their Rack Mounting Solutions division. John’s extensive industry experience will be instrumental in the expansion of Hammond’s market presence…

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HPS Opens 12th Distribution Center, Enhancing Delivery Capabilities for Customers Across North America

November 19, 2024 HPS announces opening of their new warehouse near Dallas Fort Worth Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has announced the opening of their new warehouse near Dallas Fort Worth. This facility is set to significantly enhance our logistics and delivery capabilities, providing numerous benefits to their customers throughout the United States and Canada. “The…

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European Space Agency’s Harmony Mission to Rely on ABB Infrared Instruments

November 13, 2024 ABB has been selected by the German space and technology company OHB System AG to develop and build the thermal infrared payloads for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Earth Explorer Harmony satellites, planned to launch in 2029. ABB will equip the two satellites with multispectral thermal infrared payloads capable of measuring a…

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Compact Carrying Case Solution Offers Versatile Use in the Field

November 11, 2024 Portable PC- and EtherCAT-based controls for in situ heat treatment Heat treatment is traditionally used in the welding of pipelines to influence the material properties through controlled heating and cooling. A Canadian system integrator was looking for a flexible, compact system solution for controlling and documenting this process. With the space-saving EtherCAT Terminals and Industrial…

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Process Device Profiles for Ethernet/IP Expanded to Include RTD and Thermocouple Temperature Sensors

November 7, 2024 Process Device Profiles for Ethernet/IP Expanded ODVA has announced that new process device profiles for temperature sensors are now available as a part of The EtherNet/IPTM Specification. Process device profiles help system integrators and end users to be able to efficiently commission new devices and to more easily replace devices for optimized…

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Ethernet/IP Concurrent Connections for Critical Applications Now Available with CIP Safety

November 7, 2024 ODVA is pleased to announce that the CIP SafetyTM on EtherNet/IPTM technology has been enhanced to allow for the use of Concurrent Connections for applications requiring both high availability and functional safety. Concurrent Connections allow for communication redundancy between multiple producing and consuming devices for the most critical automation processes. CIP Safety…

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SmartD Clean Power VFD Drive Technology

November 5, 2024 SmartD Technologies has engineered the Clean Power variable frequency drive combining features that are normally found separately in multiple different products. They do this all while keeping product cost lower and product volume much smaller than a conventional drive. SmartD Technologies Inc. produces advanced motor control products based on 3 core technologies…

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Luggage Transport and Sorting Systems in Airports | Dimark | SEW-Eurodrive Polska

November 5, 2024 Reliable handling and transportation of luggage items How do we drive the world? Dimark, using SEW-Eurodrive products, manufactures systems for quick and safe transportation and sorting of luggage – even several tens of millions of pieces of luggage every year! And as a client of an airline, you expect efficient and reliable…

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ABB Underscores Focus on Electrification and Automation with New Brand Positioning and Tagline ‘Engineered to Outrun’

October 31, 2024 ABB introduces new brand positioning “We help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner” underpinning the next phase of the company’s development as a leader in electrification and automation following its successful transformation period. It articulates what ABB wants to be known for in the minds of its customers.  The new brand positioning…

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Siemens and Microsoft Scale Industrial AI

October 29, 2024 Siemens is revolutionizing industrial automation with Microsoft. Through their collaboration, they have taken the Siemens Industrial Copilot to the next level, enabling it to handle the most demanding environments at scale. Combining Siemens’ unique domain know-how across industries with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, the Copilot further improves handling of rigorous requirements in…

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Servo and Other PWM Motors in Semiconductor Manufacturing

October 24, 2024 By Vladimir Kraz/OnFILTER vkraz@onfilter.com Semiconductor manufacturing is largely fully automated. The only time any device – from the wafers to the packaged ICs – is handled manually is when these components are already “dead.” The same is largely true for automated PCB assembly (PCBA) with some exceptions for manually inserted components, rework,…

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Siemens and ServiceNow Strengthen Shopfloor Security and Drive Generative AI-Powered Automation for Shopfloor Operations

October 23, 2024 Siemens and ServiceNow have announced a new collaboration, that debuted at the ServiceNow World Forum in Munich. The companies intend to enhance industrial cybersecurity and drive the integration of generative AI into shopfloor operations. This mutual cooperation leverages Siemens’ Sinec Security Guard for industrial vulnerability management and the Siemens Industrial Copilot for…

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Proactive Maintenance: The Key to Reducing Unscheduled Downtime

October 21, 2024 Unscheduled downtime can have a significant impact on manufacturing companies. When production halts unexpectedly due to downtime, it disrupts the entire supply chain, leading to delays in product delivery and potential loss of customer trust. Financially, the costs can be substantial, including lost revenue, overtime pay for workers, and expenses for emergency…