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PROFIBUS vs. PROFINET: Path to the Future

October 31, 2023 Distinguishing PROFIBUS from PROFINET PROFIBUS, established in 1989, is a veteran serial Fieldbus, while PROFINET represents the Industrial Ethernet protocol, a future-proof solution. Both standards emerge from the same organization, PROFIBUS and PROFINET International, yet their characteristics markedly differ. History and Future Direction Introduced in 1989, PROFIBUS rapidly expanded throughout the 1990s…

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Navigating the World of Industrial Ethernet Switches

October 31, 2023 In the ever-evolving industrial landscape, robust communication infrastructure is crucial. Industrial Ethernet switches are at the core of this, bridging modern communication systems effortlessly. They go beyond merely connecting devices; they ensure seamless, real-time interactions in challenging environments, upholding operational continuity and security. Key Takeaways Key Features of Industrial Ethernet Switches Gigabit…

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Murrplastik Two-Piece Flex Split Conduit from AutomationDirect

October 31, 2023 AutomationDirect has added EWT-PA series flexible, non-metallic, two-piece split conduit from Murrplastik.  This flex split conduit provides an easy solution for routing pre-terminated cables, eliminating the need to dismantle/reassemble the installed connectors. The EWT-PA series conduit consists of dual overlapping tubes that are easy to open yet provide mechanical protection and eliminate…

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Let’s EPLAN. Shaping the future of engineering.

October 31, 2023 What does EPLAN stand for and how can we improve your engineering? You will find out in this image video. Shaping the future of engineering. EPLAN provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation and mechatronic engineering. They develop one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine,…

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Smart Production Solutions 2022: Machine Vision

October 31, 2023 The Power of Vision Industrial image processing or vision systems are a real efficiency booster for many industries. Cameras replace a large number of sensors and are the basis for maximum automation of numerous processes. Barcode reading, dimensional inspection, quality control, parts tracking and identification, and production line monitoring are just a…

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WAGO’s New Basic Controller 100 Joins the WAGO-I/O-System

October 31, 2023 WAGO’s new Basic Controller 100 joins the WAGO-I/O-System. Programmed with CODESYS 3.5 engineering software, they can be configured using web-based management with most any browser and are ideal for large volume and price sensitive control applications. Your benefits with WAGO’s I/O Systems: Optimum performance and availability: Thanks to their ultra-high performance, low…

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EM511: the Single Phase Energy Analyser Series with Modbus RTU or M-Bus from Carlo Gavazzi

October 31, 2023 The EM511 is a bidirectional 1-phase energy meter with a backlit 9-digit display and 0.001 kWh resolution Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic equipment, now presents the new EM500 series 1-phase energy analyser. The EM511 is a bidirectional 1-phase energy meter…

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Ontario Welcomes $40 Million Manufacturing Investment

TNR Industrial Doors’ expansion will create good-paying jobs in Oro-Medonte October 27, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $40 million investment by TNR Industrial Doors Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance rubber, freezer and cooler doors. The investment will be used to build a new advanced manufacturing facility that will create 30 new, good-paying…

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POSITAL Announces Next-Generation TILTIX Inclinometers with Analog Outputs

October 27, 2023 As part of its ambitious NEXTGEN program, POSITAL has released new members of its TILTIX inclinometer family with analog communications interfaces. The new versions are mechanically and electrically compatible with older models and share the same mounting footprint. POSITAL’s TILTIX inclinometers are used in motion control and safety assurance systems to measure…

Celebrating 50 Years of Customer-Inspired Innovation
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Celebrating 50 Years of Customer-Inspired Innovation

October 25, 2023 Celebrating 50 Years of Customer-Inspired Innovation: ABB Measurement and Analytics’ Quebec factory marks half a century of advanced analytical solutions The early days The Quebec factory of ABB Process Automation – Measurement and Analytics is one of the major players in the industrial analytical measurement field and the largest Canadian supplier of…

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Omron Introduces the SWIR Camera Series Enabling Precision Inspection Across the Manufacturing Process Using Short Wave Infrared Technology

October 24, 2023 The new SWIR Camera Series is taking inspection opportunities to new avenues by featuring new infrared technology, versatile inspection capabilities, multiple unique interfaces, and one-of-a-kind heat dissipation technology. Industry automation solutions provider Omron Automation introduces the new SWIR camera series that uses unique Short Wave Infrared technology to help overcome common manufacturing…

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ABB Factory Celebrates 50 Years at the Forefront of Sustainable Analytical Technologies

October 24, 2023 ABB is marking the 50th anniversary of its Quebec Measurement & Analytics factory which today manufactures market-leading products for industrial analytical measurement and is one of the largest suppliers of optical sensors for detecting greenhouse gas emissions from space. What began as a local enterprise, Bomem Inc., founded in 1973 by visionaries…

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Mitsubishi Launches Economical PowerGate for Commercial Pumping and Air-Handling Applications

October 24, 2023 PowerGate “E” (E for Economy) is a standard bypass solution for commercial HVAC applications that require limited options and have tight budgets. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s Standard Engineered Solution, PowerGate E, is designed specifically for customers with limited technical requirements and tight budgets. It is specifically designed to offer a cost-effective alternative…

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ODVA Leadership Elected for 23rd Term

October 24, 2023 The leadership for ODVA’s 23rd term was elected and announced at the 22nd Annual Meeting of Members in El Vendrell, Spain on October 19, 2023. This brings to a conclusion a successful 22nd term that saw an ODVA MemberTM increase to 400 companies, a host of EtherNet/IP enhancements that address security, process automation, and Single Pair Ethernet…

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HART Multiplexer Software from Softing Supports Turck excom and Siemens ET 200iSP Remote I/Os

October 24, 2023 smartLink SW-HT from Softing Industrial, for accessing configuration and diagnostic data, now supports Turck excom and Siemens ET 200iSP remote IOs. A growing number of new remote IOs are using Ethernet instead of PROFIBUS to connect to the controller. smartLink SW-HT responds to this trend by providing an Ethernet connection to tunnel…

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Omron Advances Panel Solutions with MY-GS-R Relay, Empowering Users with Enhanced Operational Visibility and Efficiency

October 17, 2023 The new MY-GS-R relay advances panel solutions with additions that allow users to verify the relay’s operational state with absolute certainty. Industry automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas adds advancements to its’ panel solutions with the new MY-GS-R relay. This addition allows users to verify the operational state accurately, while encompassing the…