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Editor's Pick
Four Steps to Getting Your First IIoT Projects Up and Running by Omron
Data has always existed in the manufacturing environment - in the temperatures, pressures, sounds, and appearance of machinery - but is has not always been easy to access it. Manufacturing professionals would spend years, if not decades, gaining the expertise that would help them understand the meaning of certain measurements and observations. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) promises to revolutionize this learning process by turning such observations into quantitative trends that can be leveraged for decision-making. In this post, Omron looks at some of the overarching strategies for making the most of this new way of using data. Read More |
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Peers & Profiles
Parker and Cummins Partner to Deliver Next Generation of IoT-Enabled Connected Services
The Electronic Motion and Controls Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has partnered with Cummins Inc. to integrate its connected engine solutions with Parker’s Mobile IoT platform. This strategic partnership enables customers to access diagnostic messages and receive real-time alerts for Cummins engines and Parker components in a single dashboard. Read More |
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Advanced Micro Controls Inc. Sales Rep Territory Expands Through Midwest
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) has realized growth throughout the Midwest United States, and recently expanded their local sales representation across four additional states to better service these markets. AMCI’s local sales representatives have a deep knowledge base of AMCI products and provide assistance with product selection and support. Read More |
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Product News
Endress+Hauser Extending Pioneering 0 X DN Full Bore Option to More, Tougher Applications
Endress+Hauser is extending its world-first 0 x DN full bore option to more flow measuring applications, including tough ones with line sizes 25mm to 2400mm (1” to 96”). This option was launched initially for Promag W electromagnetic sensors for water/wastewater applications, but now also can be ordered with Promag P sensors in chemical and process applications with corrosive liquids or the highest medium... Read More |
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Severe-Duty AC Motors Now With 75-800 Hp Output from Siemens
Siemens announces the immediate availability of the SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage SIMOTICS motor family. Cast-iron motors meet or exceed NEMA Premium® efficiency standards for oil-and-gas/petrochemical, pulp-and-paper, grain and rock processing, and other harsh environments. Providing high productivity and energy-efficient operation in all torque… Read More |
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Product News
Rittal ePocket: The Digital Wiring Plan Pocket for Smooth Operation
The manufacturing world is familiar with thick paper folders containing equipment and system documentation inside the enclosure. From Eplan and Rittal’s point of view, such practices are no longer up to date when the data can be used digitally and centrally. The sister companies present Rittal ePocket – the digital wiring plan pocket. In terms of environmental friendliness, the new space in the cloud has the benefit… Read More |
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Emerson Improves Device and Process Visibility with FieldComm
Emerson, a global software, technology, and engineering leader, recently announced that its device management software is the first host software to be fully registered by FieldComm Group® to support the Field Device Integration (FDI) standard. This is a further step in Emerson’s ongoing efforts to reduce the time and effort spent installing and configuring the field devices plants rely on to achieve their digital transformation goals. Read More |
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Featured Article
ABB Publishes Sustainability Report 2021
ABB has released its Sustainability Report 2021, outlining the achievements of the company under the four pillars of its ambitious 2030 sustainability strategy. Some hightlihgts of the report include (1) Strong start to achieving 2030 goals of sustainability strategy, (2) ABB cuts own CO2 emissions by 39% in 2021 vs. baseline year of 2019, and (3) ABB one of the first companies in its industry to disclose the eligibility of its offerings in new sustainability classification system “EU taxonomy” Read More |
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Featured Article
Not All Cables Perform Alike - Four Key Cable Design Considerations from Kollmorgen
Servo systems are widely used in many precision applications. While careful deliberation on the optimum servo motor, servo drive, and feedback elements is the norm, the cables that connect the power and feedback are often an afterthought that compromises the desired system performance. The four key specifications that must be considered when choosing the right cable design for a servo system are voltage, current, shielding, and flexibility. Read More |
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Product Focus
1100 Series Pressure Sensor from Gems Sensors & Controls
The 1100 is a low cost, high quality all stainless steel media isolated pressure sensor for measuring gases and liquids compatible with stainless steel. Suitable for industrial, refrigeration, hydraulics, off-road, construction and agriculture applications, the 1100 pressure sensor has been designed specifically for those applications with demanding price and performance requirements. Read More |
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New Generation of STOBER’s Gearbox: Better Performance, Aesthetics
STOBER recently released a second generation PE series gearbox that offers better performance and numerous upgrades compared to the first generation. The PE Generation 2 from STOBER is more attractive, stronger, faster, and smaller while remaining compatible with many Allen Bradley® motors. The two-stage PE units are shorter, lighter, and more compact than the previous generation, but do not sacrifice quality. Read More |
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Banner CL50 Pro Series 50 mm Programmable Column Lights
The Pro platform continues to expand and now includes the CL50 Pro Column Light family. Now with limitless options to convey status, CL50 Pro Column Lights provide bright, visible indication to identify and convey critical conditions quickly and easily. Additionally, Banner’s column lights have the option to add a sealed, omni-directional audible alarm. This feature offers extra signals to machine operators when equipment… Read More |
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DRV8231/A 33 V H-Bridge Motor Drivers from Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments' DRV8231 and DRV8231A are integrated motor drivers with an N-channel H-bridge, charge pump, current regulation, and protection circuitry. The charge pump improves efficiency by supporting N-channel MOSFET half-bridges and 100% duty-cycle driving. The DRV8231/A implements a current regulation feature by comparing the analog input VREF and the voltage across a current-sense resistor… Read More |
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Daily News
Ontario Invests in Cutting-Edge Space and Robotics Technologies In Brampton
Ontario’s reputation as a North American leader in advanced manufacturing, research and development is growing with a new global headquarters and Space Robotics Centre of Excellence for Canadarm manufacturer MDA. With support from the Ontario government, MDA is investing $100 million over five years for its new Space Robotics Centre of Excellence and developing leading-edge technologies in commercial space robotics. Read More |
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Expert Advice: The Role of Soft Starters in Motor Protection, Control and Optimization
Carlos Riano, Senior Offer Manager, Drive Solutions, at Schneider Electric, digs into motor control and protection, and the role soft starters play in preserving electric motor life, providing precise motor control and preventing catastrophic failures in industrial and commercial applications. We’re also highlighting some best practices for selecting the right soft starter, what the future holds for these critical components and what capabilities might be on Read More |
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Sanitary Conveyor Manufacturer Opts for Invertek Optidrive NEMA 4X VFDs
A global manufacturer of sanitary conveyor systems used in food and pharmaceutical industries recently began exploring the next generation of variable frequency drive technologies available to power its platforms. A need for better communications for IoT and remote access, improved quality and reliability, and global access to supplies were critical to ensuring the manufacturer could satisfy its customers. This is where the Invertek Optidrive E3 NEMA 4X / IP66 range of VFDs came in. Read More |
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Featured Video
A Day in the Life with Motors and Drives - Food and Beverage
Behind the food and beverage we consume are millions of electric motors and drives. Improving their energy efficiency means we can enjoy meals with our friends and family in a more environmentally friendly way. We can do better. Discover the video. Watch the video HERE. |
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Featured Video
How to Use the Modular Safety Relay myPNOZ by PILZ
Whether you want to protect a small application with just two safe input functions or larger applications with up to 16 input functions. The modular relay myPNOZ covers a wide range of applications and can be used on almost any automated plant. Its easy handling and modular design mean the modular relay is flexible to adapt and expand at all times. Find out more about myPNOZ’s features and possible uses in this application video. Watch the video HERE. |
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