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Editor's Pick
How Communication Protocols Like OPC UA and MQTT Are Enabling Industry 4.0
 The factory of the future would not be possible without communication protocols that facilitate fast and secure data transfer. A protocol is essentially a way of communicating information between devices on a network that follows a set of agreed-upon rules for formatting and processing. As the trend toward data-driven decision-making prompts manufacturers to gather increasingly large amounts of data from the plant floor, these protocols are gaining prominence. Omron looks at two of them, OPC UA and MQTT, that are currently shaping the automation industry. Read More |
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Continued Learning
Festo Didactic’s Digital Portal Makes New, Individualized Learning Experiences Possible
 Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro and adaptive learning, gamification and virtual reality already were beginning to exert an influence in technical education and training. In order to further these and other trends, Festo Didactic has developed a digital learning portal – the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX – to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for teachers and learners. The premise in launching the portal is that in tomorrow’s industrial world, the knowledge and skills acquired to launch one’s career will not be enough. Read More |
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Amii Invites the World to AI Week With $100,000 In Travel Bursaries
 In anticipation of AI Week, May 24 - 27, 2022, the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) announced the first $100,000 in travel bursaries for emerging researchers and applied artificial intelligence (AI) professionals globally. The Global Talent Bursary program will facilitate upwards of 500 guests to attend AI Week in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The celebration will feature a variety of events and programming focused on AI and machine learning. Audiences of all ages will have an opportunity to connect with AI leaders in research and industry, explore the promise and possibilities of the technology and immerse themselves in the science of AI and machine learning. Read More |
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Cube Encoders from POSITAL: Updating an Old Industry Favourite
Cube encoders – incremental rotary encoders with a cube-shaped housing – have been popular with machine builders since the 1960’s, largely because these devices are easy to install without special mounts or brackets. Now POSITAL has updated this old favourite with new features and capabilities that will keep this design relevant for years to come. |
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New Industrial Cameras Tailor-Made for Highly Customized OEM Vision
Machine builders and integrators need to use vision in more industrial devices and solutions, but traditional vision systems are often too bulky, complex, and expensive for some projects. Omron is addressing this market need with a new line of affordable and compact board-level cameras designed specifically for embedded vision applications. |
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Panduit Launches RapidID™ Network Mapping System
Panduit Corp. announces the launch of its new RapidID™ Network Mapping System, an offering designed to reduce the time and cost of patch cord documentation by up to 50%*. By using pre-labeled Panduit patch cords and the RapidID Bluetooth-enabled handheld scanner, network engineers can quickly, easily, and more accurately place and trace cables. |
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Endress+Hauser’s Prosonic Flow W 400 Expands Opportunities for Clamp-On Flowmeters
The process sector’s embrace of process automation is creating more opportunities for reaping the significant benefits of ultrasonic flow measurement with clamp-on sensors. Endress+Hauser developed the Proline Prosonic Flow W 400 clamp-on flowmeter with the most compelling case yet for applying this safe and easy to install measurement system. |
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Changing Scene
ABB Announces Changes to Business Area leadership in Executive Committee
 ABB recently announced changes to the leadership of two Business Areas within the Executive Committee as of April 1, 2022. Morten Wierod, currently President of Motion, will become President of Electrification, while Tarak Mehta, currently President of Electrification, will become President of Motion. “This is now the right time for Morten and Tarak to take on new roles and drive performance of the Business Areas to higher levels of profitable growth. I am delighted that they have both accepted the challenge to lead our most profitable Business Areas, which are core to the Group’s purpose of electrifying the world while driving energy efficiency,” said ABB CEO. Read More |
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Omron Announces Valiant TMS as Certified Systems Integrator Partner
 Omron Automation Americas recently announced Valiant TMS as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Valiant TMS has been a full-service, global supplier of intelligent automation solutions in the automotive, aerospace, and heavy industry sectors for over 62 years. A leader in digital transformation and Industry 4.0 integration, Valiant TMS has the systems, processes, resources, and capacity that make them an ideal partner. The Omron Certified Systems Integrator program matches best-in-class solution providers with the technology, training, and resources required to deliver innovative and competitive solutions. Read More |
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NSK Americas Expands Service Offering: Acquisition of Alliance Bearing Repair
 NSK has recently expanded its bearing service capabilities in the Americas with the acquisition of Alliance Bearing Repair and Reclaim, LLC. By augmenting core technical expertise with diagnostic technologies, condition monitoring systems, and reconditioning service, NSK is focused on bearing product life cycle management to deliver stable operation with reduced maintenance costs and to contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of their business. Reconditioning services include a wide array of restoration processes, repair, and replacement of bearing components, as well as bearing modifications. Read More |
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New CRX Cobots from FANUC: More Payloads, More Reach Options Available
Most cobots have a lightweight and compact design – but the FANUC CRX cobots offer so much more including industrial ruggedness and no maintenance for up to eight years. In addition, interactive programming enables users to teach points using hand guidance or a tablet interface with drag and drop icons. The series supports several of FANUC’s advanced features including iRVision®, and is... |
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Sloped-Top Stainless Steel Disconnects Now Offer Control Switch from Mennekes
In MENNEKES' last blog post, they discussed their non-metallic, curved-top CDS disconnect switches with an optional three-position selector switch, saving valuable installation space, reducing parts and improving safety for maintenance personnel. These same features and benefits also extend to their sloped-top stainless steel motor disconnects, which incorporate a 15-degree sloped roof... |
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New Rod-Style Electric Actuator from Tolomatic Designed to Meet Hygienic Standards
A new RSH electric hygienic rod-style actuator from Tolomatic delivers clean, continuous control to automation machinery. RSH actuators are designed to help improve repeatability, enhance quality, reduce contamination potential and increase flexibility of hygienic machine designs, particularly for the food, beverage, medical, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The RSH is clean-in... |
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Allied Electronics & Automation's Portfolio of Facilities Maintenance Solutions
Allied Electronics & Automation offers an extensive portfolio of facilities maintenance solutions ideally suited for work environments spanning from industrial manufacturing facilities and warehouses to corporate offices and retail outlets. Allied’s ever-expanding portfolio features a vast selection of facilities maintenance products designed to help customers operate at maximum efficiency... |
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Daily News
ABB to Lead Power and Automation Engineering and Equipment Supply at US Mine
 ABB has won a large contract from Australian-listed ioneer Ltd., an emerging lithium-boron supplier committed to becoming an important producer of materials necessary for a sustainable future, for project management, engineering and the supply of power and automation systems. The contract is part of a development program at the customer’s Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, US, the only known lithium-boron deposit in North America and one of two such deposits in the world. Financial details of the contract were not disclosed. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2022. Read More |
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Bearing & Power Transmission Buyers & Suppliers’ Meetings 2022
 In an effort to support the PT/MC buyers and suppliers worldwide, BearingNews, Motion+Drives magazines and BearingExpo have joined their forces to offer a unique all-year event format – iMotion Events. This new event format allows participants to schedule all year long meetings to promote their solutions, connect with new suppliers, and discuss actual procurement, supply chain and technical topics with experts. Apart from the all-year meeting scheduling and networking features; six different industry sessions will be hosted on different dates during 2022. The first event will be the Bearing & Power Transmission Meetings starting on March 21. Read More |
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Digi-Key and Siemens Webinar on Reliable Power Supplies for Automation and Control
 Digi-Key will host a webinar in collaboration with Siemens on Tuesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. CST about power reliability for automation and control systems. The webinar will be presented by Greg Kateb, SITOP power product consultant for Siemens. The operation of any control or automation system relies on stable and uninterrupted power to all components – in a single machine or an entire plant. Kateb will address a variety of scenarios that a power system might face, such as short circuit at an end device, unusually high current draw due to device malfunction, blips caused by brown outs and other disturbances in the incoming AC feed, and more. Read More |
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Featured Video
Festo's Handling Guide Online
 The quick and easy way to create your own individual handling system. Enter the data for your application. Festo’s intelligent engineering software automatically works out suitable solutions, including downloadable CAD models and data sheets. Order the right handling system or ask the experts at Festo to send you an offer. It is that simple. Watch the video HERE. |
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Featured Video
myPNOZ from PILZ- The Future of Safety Automation
 Imagine creating your customized safety relay in 10 minutes or less, while using only the components you need. With myPNOZ from Pilz, this has become a reality. Watch the video HERE. |
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