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This digest looks at how businesses can keep their operations running smoothly and avoid unplanned downtime by thoroughly planning the process(es) and making the most of the data that is available from the various devices therein. Did you know that a comprehensive risk assessment when setting up a cobot can improve not only safety, but throughput as well? Or that you can use your power supply like a sensor to obtain data about the real-life load profile? These topics are discussed in more detail, and as always, we look at the products and news stories that are having an impact on industries right now. Enjoy reading!
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Safety and Cobots
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Make Your Cobot Work Harder and Safer for You
Collaborative robots, or Cobots for short, can greatly enhance productivity and employee satisfaction by taking over dull, reparative, and dirty tasks that humans would rather not perform. Because these robots are designed to work safely around people, many manufacturers are under the impression that no further safety measures are needed. This is a misconception, however. Appropriate safety measures...
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Backfeeding Events
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Analyze Them with the Help of Power Supply Data
Backfeeding is a physical process that is highly desirable in many applications, such as electric vehicles, for the purpose of energy recovery. However, in an industrial setting, backfeeding can be a problem and lead to costly system downtimes if the power supply units fail. In this blog article you will learn how power supply data can help you to identify those backfeeding events and take measures. Rotating machine...
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Sponsored Content
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Discover how Wesco delivered a high-level energy management strategy for an automotive parts manufacturer.
An automotive parts manufacturer needed a high-level energy management strategy for multiple facilities to identify energy and cost-saving opportunities. The manufacturer was experiencing high volumes of energy waste and large utility charges from machine operation, due in part to a low-power factor and improper energy use.
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Siemens Launches New SIRIUS 3UG5 Line Monitoring Relays
Siemens has launched a new generation of line monitoring relays. The SIRIUS 3UG5 line monitoring relays combine proven technology with new functions and applications. The relays are the easiest way to monitor standards-compliant grid stability and quality, ensuring proper system operation and a long service life of components such as motors or compressors. Grid monitoring relays are used in critical...
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Open For the Future with u-OS from Weidmüller
u-OS is the new, open operating system from Weidmüller. It combines automation with the possibilities of the Industrial IoT in just one device and is suitable for edge computing solutions. It enables efficient data pre-processing and precise control directly to the machine. It is expandable and offers web-based system composition. This gives you access to the entire software landscape of Weidmüller...
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WAGO Gelbox – Protect Connectors from Moisture
When moisture meets electricity, a short circuit can happen quickly. Encapsulation is a proven solution. But now reliable moisture protection for splicing connectors can be achieved even more quickly and easily with the WAGO Gelbox. It is ready for immediate use in a wide range of low- and extra-low voltage applications. WAGO's Gelbox is a compact box pre-filled with silicone-free gel and it is available...
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ARM Compatibility Expands Application Range
The new version 3.50 of Softing Industrial’s edgeConnector products is now compatible with ARM processors. This significantly expands the application possibilities. The Docker-based software modules of Softing’s edgeConnector product family provide access to process data in SIMATIC S7, SINUMERIK 840D and Modbus TCP controllers. Version 3.50 of edgeConnector Siemens, edgeConnector 804D and...
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Secure Authentication Is the Key
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Checking for Cracks – Safe and Secure with Pilz
Even the finest hairline cracks on engine components can lead to failures. That’s why components at MTU Aero Engines pass through an extensive crack testing facility provided by Rhode + Wagner Anlagenbau GmbH as part of their production process. Safety and Industrial Security play a central role, because operating, setup and service personnel must be able to access the plant using various permissions, dependent on...
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Sponsored Content
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ABB Motion Services lifecycle management solutions for ACS800 drives
ABB Motion Services brings together over 130 years of experience with manufacturing and servicing motors, and more than 40 years of experience with drives, across a wide range of industries to provide a new level of long-term partnership and deliver measurable results, now and in the future. ABB’s Preventive Maintenance for drives includes regular on-site inspections and components replacement according to the ACS800 maintenance schedule. This time-proven method will tackle maintenance costs and optimize uptime for your ACS800.
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Key benefits:
- Lowers operational costs
- Minimizes unexpected shutdowns
- Allows timely maintenance planning according to your operation schedule
- Reduces risk of expensive, unscheduled downtime
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Mod Center is Expanding Across North America
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Noark Electric Highlights Their Breaker Modification Center
Noark Electric is well-known for their world-class manufacturing and rigorous testing of their products that meet or exceed the highest performance standards in the industry. What should be better known is their ability to rapidly modify or produce products that satisfy their customers’ unique specifications. In this article, Rob Farrell, Marketing Director of Noark Electric, and Robert McKean, Assembly Technician at the...
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E-T-A REX Modular Circuit Protectors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added E-T-A REX modular electronic circuit protectors to their selection of circuit protection devices. These protectors safeguard electrical circuits from overcurrent, short circuits, and other faults. Featuring a modular design, individual protection modules can be combined to meet specific circuit protection requirements, allowing for flexible configurations and easy installation...
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Hammond Manufacturing: 1590ZGRPBK Series Type 4, 4X
Introducing the 1590ZGRPBK Series Type 4/4X glass reinforced polyester enclosures, molded from a black, glass reinforced polyester with a smooth finish. These enclosures include a gasketed lid with two-piece ‘tongue & groove’ construction, and are heavy duty with a thick wall design. The lid contains self-captivated stainless steel screws, and the gasket material is silicone sponge with a temperature rating...
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Lepton 3.1R Radiometric Thermal Camera Module
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has announced the release of its much-anticipated Lepton 3.1R, which they claim is the world’s first radiometric thermal camera module with a 95-degree field of view (FOV), 160 x 120 resolution, and a scene dynamic range of up to 400 degrees Celsius. The 3.1R model maintains the same compact and low-power form factor that made the Lepton...
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Clearly Visible Light Signals with TL 305 series
Leuze introduces new tower lights in robust aluminum housing onto the market: The TL 305 series impresses with bright and homogeneous illumination as well as an optional IO-Link interface. Tower lights are indispensable in machine and system construction as well as in intralogistics: They make states, faults and ongoing processes clearly visible from a distance. The new Leuze tower lights of the TL 305...
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- Endress+Hauser Announces Partnership with Contro Valve
Endress+Hauser Canada has further strengthened its representation by adding Contro Valve Equipment Inc. as a full-service channel partner for select sales territories in Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. “Contro Valve is recognized throughout the process sector for its well-respected brand and close ties to customers,” says Anthony Varga, General Manager of Endress+Hauser Canada. “It has a strong technical...
- Omron Honours RS Group as National Partner of the Year
RS Group was announced by industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas as its National Partner of the Year for 2022. As a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions for designers, builders and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations, RS has demonstrated exceptional performance and collaboration with Omron. RS Americas has consistently driven year-over...
- Martin Kram Becomes VP Sales Germany at Murrelektronik
Murrelektronik, a specialist in decentralized automation technology for machines and plants, is making a mid-year change to its sales management team. Martin Kram has been Vice President Sales Germany since July. In his previous position as Vice President Global Sales, Kram was responsible for the Connection Systems division at Aptiv Ltd, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. From 2014 to 2020, he...
- ABB Authorizes Proax Value Provider in Safety Expertise
ABB is delighted to announce that Proax Technologies has earned the ‘ABB Value Provider title in Canada. This esteemed recognition is awarded in Safety Partner expertise, encompassing an array of machine safety products that seamlessly integrate to form a complete safety solution, ensuring optimal safety standards. Stephen Daub, President at Proax Technologies, commented: “Proax Technologies is excited to be...
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Featured Video
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ABB VFDs for Machinery ACS180/ACS380
The ACS180 is a compact, robust, and adaptable variable speed drive (VSD) for applications up to 22 kW. This easy-to-use compact VSD offers excellent performance and quality at superior value with all essential machinery application features embedded. And as a member of ABB’s all-compatible drives portfolio, it shares the same architecture and user interfaces for ease of use. The ACS380 machinery drive comes in several variants ensuring seamless integration into machines and connecting perfectly to automation systems.
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Rittal Outdoor Protection for Trouble Free Operation Under the Harshest Conditions
The intelligent modular system comprising enclosure and climate control components offers you a multitude of choices for configuration of an individual outdoor solution. Benefit from the uniform design with built-in compatibility, look forward to delivery within 24/48 h and enjoy the convenience of a single supplier for all your product needs – for every field of application and for every climate zone. Rittal is a synonym for ultimate quality, durability and reliability in enclosure manufacture. And that is especially true in the outdoor segment.
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