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  • February 2021

    • February 2021

    Renown for editorial excellence, Automation World covers the entire spectrum of industrial automation technologies, software and devices. AW reports on developments in discrete manufacturing, batch/hybrid processing and continuous process operations.
    12 Rotork Ac Power Variant Linear Actuator
    Motion

    AC Power Variant Linear Actuator

    Rotork Fairchild
    Feb. 14, 2021
    Rotork's low-voltage actuators—for control of most regulators, small valves, and pumps in remote locations—now feature AC power, allowing for longer cable runs without degradation...
    11 Axiomtek Edge Ai System
    Networks

    Edge AI System

    Axiomtek
    Feb. 13, 2021
    The AIE100-903-FL-NX by Axiomtek features remote management capabilities and supports Nvidia JetPack 4.4 for development in AI computing and deep learning applications.
    10 Otek Corp Bargraph Meter
    Data

    Bargraph Meter

    Otek Corp
    Feb. 12, 2021
    Otek Corp's fully customizable NTM-9 meter is built to be a drop-in replacement for many popular analog meters and can meet nuclear, military, and commercial standards
    9 Rockwell Automation Scalable Integrated Motion Drives
    Motion

    Scalable Integrated Motion Drives

    Rockwell Automation
    Feb. 11, 2021
    The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5300 servo drive by Rockwell Automation is built for diverse machine applications to increase machine builder performance and leverage a single-design...

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    8 Moticont Large Aperture Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor
    Motion

    Large Aperture Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor

    Moticont
    Feb. 10, 2021
    Moticont's off-the-shelf HVCM-095-038-051-01 voice coil linear motor features high speed, high precision, zero cogging, and much more.
    7 Electro Chemical Devices Plug And Play De Chlorination Analyzer For Industrial Water Treatment Processes
    Data

    Plug-and-Play De-Chlorination Analyzer

    Electro-Chemical Devices
    Feb. 9, 2021
    The DC80 De-Chlorination Analyzer by Electro-Chemical Devices provides accurate measurement and protects sensors from damage, while also featuring built-in automatic pH compensation...
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    IIoT

    How Augmented Reality Became a Serious Tool for Manufacturing

    James R. Koelsch, contributing writer
    Feb. 8, 2021
    Making monsters appear in games like Pokémon Go is not the only application for augmented reality these days. Industry is using the technology too, harnessing CAD data for training...
    6 Automation Direct Proximity Sensors For General Industrial Applications
    Data

    Proximity Sensors for General Industrial Applications

    AutomationDirect
    Feb. 8, 2021
    AutomationDirect's new IP67-rated Prosense Basic series of proximity sensors offer a low-cost option starting at $9.75.
    5 Miki Pulley Power Off Engaged Brakes For Conveyor Applications
    Motion

    Power-Off Engaged Brakes for Conveyor Applications

    Miki Pulley
    Feb. 7, 2021
    Miki Pulley's BXW power-off engaged breaks are designed to provide dynamic braking when conveyor power is disengaged by using internal compression springs to provide fail-safe...
    4 Emerson Bearings Heavy Duty Bearings For Sanitary Applications
    Motion

    Heavy-Duty Bearings for Sanitary Applications

    Emerson Bearing
    Feb. 6, 2021
    The new corrosion-resistant stainless steel IP69K series bearings by Emerson Bearing are built for applications where durability, safety, and cleanliness are paramount.
    3 Maxon Integrated Servo Gearmotor And Drive
    Motion

    Integrated Servo Gearmotor and Drive

    Maxon Precision Motors
    Feb. 5, 2021
    Maxon's new IDX compact gearmotor—built for use across the entire speed range—features high torque density, high efficiency, maintenance-free components, and industrial housing...
    Expected increase in spending in the automation technology areas where no spending decrease is forecast. Source: Automation World survey of industrial automation technology suppliers.
    Business Intelligence

    Automation Expectations: Discrete Manufacturing

    David Greenfield
    Feb. 4, 2021
    To help illuminate expected trends in the industrial automation market in 2021, Automation World conducted a survey of technology suppliers to better understand how they see end...
    2 Antaira Technologies Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches
    Networks

    Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches

    Antaira Technologies, LLC
    Feb. 4, 2021
    The LNX-1600 series by Antaira Technologies is built to serve manufacturer's edge-level networking application needs in harsh and outdoor environments.
    1 Galil Motion Control Multi Axis Motion Controller
    Control

    Multi-Axis Motion Controller

    Galil Motion Control Inc.
    Feb. 3, 2021
    Galil Motion Control's new DMC-21x5 controller introduces a state-of-the-art ARM-based processor that improves its communication, command processing, and memory capabilities while...
    Dick Slansky, senior analyst, ARC Advisory Group
    IIoT

    How the Digital Twin Drives Smart Manufacturing

    Dick Slansky
    Feb. 3, 2021
    Discover how the digital twin is significantly impacting how companies implement smart manufacturing, in order to simulate, predict, optimize, and maintain products, assets, and...
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    Design

    ABB’s Adaptive Execution Takes a Leaf from Nature’s Book

    Stephanie Neil
    Jan. 19, 2021
    The company’s latest offering can reduce automation capital expenditures by up to 40%.
    Pch Portal With Iso B,a, 1, 2, Power Off 3 4 In Out 3inch S
    IIoT

    Network Portal Targets Interoperability

    David Miller
    Jan. 15, 2021
    With the release of its PCH Portal, Parker Hannifin looks to address industry’s ongoing need to integrate disparate networks and devices with a flexible network portal capable...
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    Robotics

    Cobot Gripper Helps Automate Hydraulic Manifold Production

    David Greenfield
    Jan. 13, 2021
    Use of a collaborative robot and gripper at Tomenson Machine Works leads to a 40% reduction in misloads and return on investment in six months.
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    Sensors

    Smart Sensors for Moisture Measurement

    David Miller
    Jan. 12, 2021
    With quality assurance procedures continuing to move away from inspection and toward a real-time, continuous approach relying on process feedback, Kett has leveraged the growing...
    Siemens Industrial Edge v1.0 platform encompasses an edge management system, edge apps, and edge devices. Source: Siemens
    IIoT

    Edge Computing Gets a Platform Focus

    David Greenfield
    Jan. 6, 2021
    Recent announcements from Siemens and Stratus Technologies/Rockwell Automation show how edge computing is evolving into a platform for broader industrial digitalization applications...
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    Workforce

    Easing the Path to a Connected Workforce

    David Miller
    Dec. 23, 2020
    In an effort to extend overall operational visibility to plant floor workers, the Aveva Teamwork platform promises to provide knowledge sharing, digital training, and streamlined...
    Industrial IoT architectures typically comprise out of a production asset level, edge level and cloud level. Source: Open Manufacturing Platform
    Communication

    Crossing the Interoperability Chasm

    David Greenfield
    Dec. 17, 2020
    A new white paper from the Open Manufacturing Platform highlights production asset level connectivity issues, with a focus on OPC UA and MQTT.
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    Cybersecurity

    Bridging the OT Cybersecurity Gap

    David Miller
    Dec. 16, 2020
    With the need for remote access ballooning, Claroty offers users an integrated platform to detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats at the OT level.
    Alec Konynenburg
    IIoT

    Digitization – A Case For Manufacturing

    Alec Konynenburg
    Dec. 14, 2020
    Learn how implementing Industry 4.0 can improve your company’s productivity, opportunity, and growth from the Managing Director of Nukon.
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    COVID-19

    Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer Connect Worker Safety Technologies

    David Miller
    Nov. 23, 2020
    Integrating workforce management and environmental health and safety technologies provides the flexibility and intelligence companies need to operate safely during the pandemic...
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    Communication

    Cisco Aids Dairy Farmers of America’s Digital Transformation

    David Greenfield
    Aug. 20, 2020
    To optimize operations and workforce continuity in support of the nation's food supply during the pandemic and beyond, Cisco and system integration firms are installing communication...
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    Networks

    OMEGA: Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches

    Omega Engineering
    July 23, 2013
    Omega’s new OM-ESW-100 series is a range of compact IEEE 802.3 layer two network unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches with automatic speed, duplex and cable sensing.