April 2022

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ASRock Industrial launches a new range of industrial motherboards powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (Alder Lake-S) with up to 16 cores and 24 threads, supporting the...
April 23, 2022
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The Sensor Connection a division of Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC, has expanded its sensor products by offering our Weld Pad Surface Temperature Thermocouple Probe. Designed...
April 23, 2022
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See how digital twins are creating real-time virtual representations of physical systems that not only bring data together from multiple sources, but also unify and contextualize...
April 12, 2022
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The tools that help Pretium Packaging, Covestro, and J.M. Smucker Company tap into and transfer tribal knowledge on the factory floor.
April 12, 2022
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Lean about the next generation of industrial and collaborative robots that will be integral components of Smart Manufacturing.
April 7, 2022
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Created with input from end users and system integrators, this article outlines the most prevalent threats to industrial cybersecurity systems and how to prevent them, with a ...
April 7, 2022
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SafetyChain’s plant management platform is a personalizable suite of software delivered as a service that addresses data capture and visualization as well as worker task direction...
March 24, 2022
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AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GCB series molded case circuit breakers to their lineup of circuit protection devices. Gladiator MCCBs are designed to reliably protect circuits...
March 24, 2022
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The Omron Advanced Motion Research and Development Center will extend the capabilities of its CK3E programmable multi-axis motion controller to better serve the semiconductor,...
March 17, 2022
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The FDA focuses on supply chain safety risks as more consumers buy their food online.
March 14, 2022
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From delivering specific work instructions and logging activities to integrating with existing business and operations systems, connected frontline worker platforms are transforming...
March 10, 2022
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Powered by ABB’s OmniCore V250XT controller, the IRB 5710 and IRB 5720 self-optimizing robots feature multiple mounting options.
March 10, 2022
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Understanding how local and remote I/O modules work can benefit your operations through improved safety, less wiring, and standardization for spare parts and engineering drawings...
March 8, 2022
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More than 80% of industrial companies surveyed by Claroty have experienced ransomware attacks—nearly 50% of which impacted production operation systems.
March 2, 2022
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GE Digital’s new Proficy Orchestration Hub connects and transforms disparate manufacturing product data into production-ready formats.
Feb. 24, 2022
The new ODT 3C sensor from Leuze transmits both switching and measuring information to the machine control system via IO-Link—an efficient and economical 2-in-1 solution.
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The innovative ODT 3C sensor from Leuze can handle both measuring and switching tasks. The new 2-in-1 solution is thus suitable for a wide range of automated industrial applications...
Feb. 21, 2022
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Orbex Group has introduced a line of gimbal motors. Featuring a pancake-style form factor, the motors are wound to operate at low speeds typical for gimbals while exhibiting a...
Feb. 17, 2022
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In a recent survey conducted by Yokogawa, environmental sustainability was identified as one of the areas where autonomous technologies would have the most significant impact....
Feb. 17, 2022
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While current supply chain disruptions may be frustrating in the short term, they could offer an opportunity to accelerate innovation.
Feb. 14, 2022
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As a key part of its Industry 4.0 strategy, Saint-Gobain Sekurit implements Litmus Edge technology to connect its plant floor and IT assets.
March 2, 2021