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How to make machines understand each other
Google chief economist Hal Varian said – “The ability to take data – to be able to understand it, to process it, to extract value from it, to visualise it, to communicate, it’s going to be a hugely important skill in the next decade – so the complimentary scarce factor is the ability to understand … Continue reading How to make machines understand each other
February 8, 2018 0 comment
Panel PCs powered by 6th gen iCore processors
Having reliable equipment in automated plant is key to making sure that everything runs smoothly when the production process is in progress. Poorly performing equipment can have a knock-on effect that can lead to failure in other parts of the plant. This is why when choosing equipment to run and monitor plant it is advisable … Continue reading Panel PCs powered by 6th gen iCore processors
September 27, 2017 0 comment
Transparent material sensor with RFID
The SICK RFU65x RFID sensor detects tags at long range, recording the direction in which objects are moving at the same time.
April 7, 2017 0 comment
Cisco: IoT Isn’t Just About the ‘Thing’
Internet of Things (IoT) is the term du jour. As adoption increases the natural question becomes, how has it been secured? To understand an effective security strategy for IoT, we first need to understand where the value from IoT is generated.
April 5, 2017 0 comment
New automation protocols for vacuum flow control instruments
Alicat Scientific has expanded the communications protocol offerings on its line of mass flow controllers for vacuum coating applications, adding EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet.
March 22, 2017 0 comment
Polymer energy chains with low noise
For applications where a low-noise energy chain, high dynamics or very low abrasion is required, motion plastics specialist igus has developed the E6.1 series of energy chains.
March 22, 2017 0 comment
PLC hack exposes vulnerable industrial controls
Cybersecurity researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new form of ransomware that was able to take over control of a simulated water treatment plant, exposing the vulnerability of industrial controls.
February 20, 2017 0 comment
HMI with CODESYS 3 PLC and Visualisation
Turck has announced a new HMI series: the TX500 HMI PLCs. The HMIs are suitable for use in small- to medium-size machines whose processes have to be controlled, displayed and operated locally.
November 28, 2016 0 comment
“Automatic Vehicle Positioning” for AGVs
Lase has launched LaseAVP – Automatic Vehicle Positioning, to be used for automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
November 15, 2016 0 comment
Solutions for Industry 4.0 and IoT
As information technology and automation technology continue to converge, cloud-based communication and data services are increasingly used in industrial automation projects.
September 7, 2016 0 comment
SCADA continues to evolve
Today’s SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems offer a new generation of technology components that are easier to integrate, and provide improved capabilities and functionalities.
August 31, 2016 0 comment
Smallest in class medium voltage drive
Hitachi has introduced the HIVECTOL-HVI-E2 Series to expand its product line of HIVECTOL-HVI medium voltage multilevel IGBT drives, which contribute to energy conservation in process plants, as well as improvements in productivity and quality.
July 26, 2016 0 comment
How to keep more women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
There have been myriad promises made by the major political parties over the years focused on funding programs aimed at increasing the number of women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
July 13, 2016 0 comment
Are we losing the battle against Legionnaires’ Disease?
While one would hope Sydney’s recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease is an isolated incident, the fact is that over 50 cases have been reported this year.
June 8, 2016 1 comment
Smart devices rely on even smarter engineering
As industrial machines become more sophisticated and connected, the need for ‘smart engineering’ and detailed application knowledge continues to grow to increase productivity and safety, lower risk and reduce costs of compliance.
June 2, 2016 0 comment
A skilled workforce now a must-have
A range of training courses, from competency based apprenticeships through to mature age workers’ programs, can help raise the skill levels of a workforce.
May 19, 2016 0 comment
Machine safety system gets an extension
Wieland has recently extended its Samos and Samos Pro system with the release of the new Samos PRO COMPACT series.
May 19, 2016 0 comment
Data logger for heat flow and temperature
The Hioki HiLOGGER LR8432 provides a new level of sensitivity with voltage/heat flow measurement ranges down to 10mV f.s.
May 13, 2016 0 comment
Selecting the right safety logic system
Choosing the correct system for an application can help optimise safety, enhance productivity and reduce costs.
May 8, 2016 0 comment
Top five vendors in Global Micro PLC market announced
Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors from 2016-2020 in their recent Global Micro Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market report.
May 3, 2016 0 comment